EMPLOYMENT
ESL- TEFL Shangrao Normal University 2011-present
Shangrao ,Jiangxi Province China
Teach - University Students - freshman, sophomore and Junior
Teaching
Created and implemented a comprehensive curriculum based of students needs to face and
succeed in today’s English job market
English corner - A weekly open forum geared to find enjoyable way to teach English in a non
class room environment e.g.: movie night, spelling bees, games, line dancing and contest with
prizes
ESL- TEFL New Bridge English Training School
Beijing , China 2010 - 2011
Teach - Kindergarten, Junior High, High School , College and Adult Classes
Teaching - Introduced students to basic English skills taught changed from a memorization style
to a comprehending curriculum where as children learning by understanding what words are
and how to use what was taught in simple conversations
BLACK'S PHOTOGRAPHY
Store Manager 2001 – March 2010
Responsible for management of business operations, personnel, marketing, finances & accounting
Functions of a retail photography
Accountable for store profitability, gross profits, driving sales, visual presentation, inventory management & performance
Performed sales, customer service, purchasing & opening/closing activities
Hired, trained, scheduled, directed, coach, mentored & supervised staff
Created & implemented merchandising strategies & store layouts
Analyzed inventory, shrinkage & sales reports to develop budgets
Resolved any customer, personnel or operational concerns
Collaborated with Regional Manager to develop & implement strategic plans for the store
Participated in the development of creative ideas for community charity events to support the Children's Help Fund
Reported to Regional Manager
Volunteer Services
Uncles at Large (big brothers set-up) 1982-1986
Organized daily outings with fatherless boys, Mentoring teaching boys a variety of skills, camping, fishing, sports, being available to spend time answer question and become a role model
Santa’s Anonymous (gifts lower income children) 2002 – 2004
Delivered Christmas hampers of toys, clothes and food for lower income families
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BLACK'S PHOTOGRAPHY Calgary, Alberta 2000 - 2012
Sales, Customer Management, Photography & Product Knowledge workshops
2008 W.H.M.I.S. training
2007 St. .John Ambulance Standard First Aid & C.P.R. certificate
2010 St. John Ambulance Certified Level Three Instructor, C.P.R, First Aid and AED
EDUCATION
Chatham Kent Secondary School
Grade 12 diploma
Mount Royal College – Calgary, Alberta
Bachelors Degree in Language Arts (English)
