Mark Whitley
Contact Information
Telephone: (81)090-4294-8473
Email: Markwhitley.1010112@gmail.com
Skype: whit6185
Work Experience
July 2013– Current| ALT
Kobe City Board of Education | Kobe, Japan
Job Summary: Promote grass-roots Internationalization through English language and culture lectures and public speaking; train new
employees; translate documents and interpret Japanese on occasion
Notable Accomplishments
1. Kobe AJET Committee Member (2015-)
a. 2016 Christmas Charity Event Lead Organizer (AJET event)
i. Responsibilities: PR and Sales, Accounting, Volunteer Coordinator
ii. Raised over $1,800 over two days for donations to a Kobe City Orphanage; coordinating a team of 25 people
2. Kobe University of Foreign Language Studies International Office "Gaidai Chat" Organizer/Open Campus Rep. (2014-2016)
a. Increased "Gaidai Chat" attendance by 10%
3. Kobe City Higashi-Nada Block 1 Leader (2013-2016)
a. Organized Bi-Annual Meetings and Block Observation Lessons/Meetings in a timely and efficient manner
May 2013– July 2013| E-Commerce Associate
Goodwill-Easter Seals | St. Paul, MN
Job summary: Using photography and online e-commerce techniques, sell products via the company website.
Notable Accomplishments
· Continuously achieved 30 items per day over a required quota of 20 items per day
September 2012– June 2013| Property Management Assistant
Aeon | Minneapolis, MN
Job summary: Reported directly to the Director of Property Management; assisted in administrative support, asset/capital needs
planning, market research and development, and proposal writing
Notable Accomplishments
· Natural Gas Utility Industry Analysis (2013)
· Call Center Outsourcing Proposal (2013)
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Permanent Address:
1221 43 ½ Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55421
Current Address:
Kobe, Chuo Ward, Minatojima-Nakamachi 3-1-58-308
Mark Whitley
Contact Information
Telephone: (81)090-4294-8473
Email: Markwhitley.1010112@gmail.com
Skype: whit6185
Permanent Address:
1221 43 ½ Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55421
Current Address:
Kobe, Chuo Ward, Minatojima-Nakamachi 3-1-58-308
May 2012 – September 2012 | Event Coordinator
Japan America Society of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN
Job summary: In terms of project management, was in charge of event planning and budgeting, marketing and website content writing;
coordinated volunteers and logistics
Notable Accomplishments
· Corporate Roundtable (2013)
· Sushi Social (2013)
February 2011 – August 2011 | Front End Associate
Sam’s Club | Minneapolis, MN
Job summary: As a POS customer service representative, operated a cash register and opened credit card memberships
Education
BA in Business Administration, 2013 | International Business, Japanese
· Universi ty of St. Thomas Opus Col lege of Business
Study Abroad Experience
· Shanghai, China (Spring 2012)—East China Normal University via CIEE Business, Language and Culture
· Tokyo, Japan (2010-2011)—Sophia University Faculty of Liberal Arts
Skills
· Foreign language proficiency: Advanced Japanese (JLPT Level 2, JET Advanced Course), Beginner Mandarin/Spanish
· Technological proficiency: Microsoft Office, iContact, Yardi Voyager, social media (facebook, twitter, snapchat, Instagram, linkedin)
· Enhanced cultural agility and awareness
· Planning and long-term vision
· Time management and ability to prioritize
· Communication and interpersonal skills
· Adaptability and Independence
Additional Information
· Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/mark-whitley/63/36a/328
· CERTIFICATIONS: TESOL
*Will be moving back to Minnesota at the end of July, 2016*
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