Skilled American that can speak English and Chinese

Brent James Hewitt Beijing, China 13718017382 Brentjames7@gmail.com ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ Work Experience Shoushi High School- Beijing, China English Teacher February 2012- Present • Achieved a stronger comfort in speaking in front of a large audience • Teaching a variety of topics based around American culture and history. • Produce well structured lesson plans for five classes a day Huijia Kindergarten- Beijing, China May 2011-Feburary 2012 English Teacher • Develop and utilize lesson plans for six different classes everyday. • Effectively communicate with children of a different language. • Actively record students’ progress and monitor retention for individual progression. Sunset Parking Services - Solana Beach, CA December 2006 – May 2011 Valet Shift Manager • Excel within a fast-paced environment, continually taking on increased levels of responsibility • Manage daily revenues ensuring a high level of accuracy • Supervise, train and coordinate a team of valets to efficiently provide guests with superior service XCEL Wetsuits - Honolulu, HI January 2008 - December 2009 Supervisor • Managed a staff of (15) employees; including hiring applicants, scheduling staff and training • Awarded top salesperson for (3) consecutive months (June – August, 2009) • Created established and continued sales relationships with overseas clients Yellow Coyote Restaurant - La Costa, CA January 2005 - December 2006 Waiter • Developed the ability to multi-task while working in a fast-paced environment • Acted as a lead trainer and helped implement procedural standards for the restaurant • Advanced from the position of expeditor to server in (3) months Education University of Hawaii, Class of 2009 Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing • Developed a long term structured marketing plan for Nikes’ women’s fitness line with emphasis on strategic market management • Crafted the ability and confidence for large scale public speaking • Effective time management skills, successfully balancing full course load and working 30 plus hours a week Qualifications • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Proven ability to create robust sales and create long-standing client relationships • Optimistic and energetic personality with the ability to learn new tasks Activities & Interests • Passion for outdoor activities: tennis, basketball, scuba diving, surfing, snowboarding, golf and hiking. • Varsity tennis in high school (4 years) • Have been snowboarding for 18 years