Portfolio

Work Experience

KTC International Language Institute
English Teacher

During this year I focused in teaching, but also in knowing the Japanese culture and needs. Some of the things I did were:

• Planned the different lessons.
• Exchanged ideas on how to teach better.
• Although I taught alone, I worked with other teachers to improve our teaching techniques.

IMAG Technologies
Marketing and Communication Specialist

For over a year, I was responsible for marketing side of this high-tech company. Duties included:

• Marketing material: brochures, emails, news articles, etc.
• Proofing technical documents.
• Writing and editing web content www.imagrf.com.
• Speaking with customers and other people who wanted information about the company and products.

El Baúl de Carmencita
Marketing and Design Specialist

For over a year, I assisted El Baúl de Carmencita in all aspects of marketing promotion (Spanish). Duties include:

• Researching new and effective avenues to promote the company.
• Creating the company website www.elbauldecarmencita.com.
• Writing and editing web content.
• Speaking with customers and other people who wanted information about the company and products.

Simon Fraser University
Project Assistant

Big part of this job was to coach students on how to speak to business people. For this job I:

• Prepared students for work related interviews.
• Gave help on how to make a resume and write "cover letters."
• Conducted workshops on different business situations.

CJSF Radio 90.1 FM
Radio Host (Volunteer)

I was responsible for producing and conducting a weekly, one-hour show. Along all the fun I:

• Researched content, music, and guests for the show.
• Trained new volunteers to assist in different sections of the show.
• Participated in different committees to help better the station's image and listenership.

The Peak Newspaper (SFU)
Writer (Volunteer).

Big part of this job was to coach students on how to speak to business people. For this job I:

• Prepared students for work related interviews.
• Gave help on how to make a resume and write "cover letters."
• Conducted workshops on different business situations.

Education

Simon Fraser University

• Major in Communications and Minor in Political Science.

PR Academy

• Public Relations Certificate.

"...I'm confident understanding and helping English speaking clients - they're happy!"
Nao
Customer Service.

Quotes

"You're a good teacher. I'm starting to understand CNN news broadcasts... "
Tama
Sales Representative

"...I'm now ready to look for an English speaking job...thanks..."
Ray
Computer Programmer