Sri Soekarmoen McCarthy

ac0or7@r.postjobfree.com, 616-***-****/LinkedIn.

Summary

Trusted communicator and organized individual with more than 20 years of public relations and human resources experiences. Experienced in executive communications, employee relations, event management and multicultural/cross functional collaborations. A creative and accomplished photographer and multimedia artist.

Experience:

September 2016 – present: Interim Administrative Director and Marketing Lead, SowHope

Responsible include: office manager, lead marketing team, develop and maintain editorial calendar, event/photography, content development for SowHope's website and social media channels.

May 2016 – present: Volunteer at Junior Achievement, Autism Support of Kent County (Puzzle Partners) and West Michigan Refugee Center

Teaching for Junior Achievement for K12 students of Grand Rapids and Greenville Public Schools. Art teacher for adult with special needs (autistic spectrum), and tutor for children of refugee families recently migrated to the United States.

2002 – May 2016: Amway Global Corporate Communications and Reputation Management, Michigan United States

Responsible for executive communications, event management for international dignitaries, and external relations:

Supported the office of the president and chairman of the company on media and international travel. Developed key messages and provided counsel to executives in promoting the company’s societal values, leadership in the industry and contribution to the global economy. Managed events for dignitaries and international reporters that help improve the company’s reputation, facilitate global collaboration and promote stronger relationships between the United States and more than 50 countries. Managed and developed executive leadership programs for the People’s Republic of China and Japanese Diet members. Partnered with corporate affiliates to develop communications strategies. Managed and designed career development programs for Amway China’s External Affairs leaders and high performers.

Accomplishments:

Managed events for foreign vice ministers, ambassadors and high ranking reporters to visit company's facilities and meet with local leaders.

Orchestrated a partnership with universities and government agencies to provide executive programs in leadership, management and public policy for future leaders in China and Japan. More than 600 ministerial level PRC officials and more than 70 Japanese Diet members attended, resulting in the establishment of policies that are favorable to the direct selling industry. A post program survey showed an 85% increase in the company’s awareness and favorability among Japanese officials.

Executed programs that showcase the company’s societal values for ambassadors and regulators from Asia and Europe resulting in stronger partnerships and establishing policies to protect consumers.

Secured interviews between the company’s executives and reporters from first tier publications in Asia, Europe and Latin America resulting in more than 500 positive articles. Gained positive coverage on the company’s 50th anniversary and its nutritional brand’s 80th anniversary in publications such as Forbes Mexico and Shanghai Daily.

Organized documentary projects to promote the company’s 4 billion dollar nutritional brand and philanthropic efforts. The documentaries aired on broadcasting services in Asia and Europe including Educational Broadcasting Services in South Korea and CNN in Turkey.

Supervised training for more than 20 of Amway China’s highest performers. Upon returning to China, trainees held increasing responsibilities or were promoted to executive positions.

Contributed to Social Media and Content Digest specifically on the company and its cofounders’ legacy.

1997 – 2002: Executive Secretary to Director & Vice President Corporate Communications, Amway Corp. Administrative Assistant to International Public Relations, Amway Corp.

1995 – 1997: Administrative Assistant, Steelcase Inc.

1988 – 1995: Human Resources Manager, British Petroleum, Jakarta, Indonesia

Held increasing responsibilities starting from recruitment and leading to managing a team responsible for strategic internal communications, employee training and education, talent acquisition, career planning, and government affairs.

1995 - present Freelance photographer, artist, and owner, OETJOEN Arts & Photography

Accomplishments:

Published photography for clients website and quarterly magazines, exhibited artworks at Grand Rapids Regional Festival of the Arts at the Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts and Kendall College of Art and Design.

Exhibited arts by private collectors in the United States, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, China and Germany.

Education

Grand Valley State University, Master of Science in Communications, Fall 2018 (expected)

West Michigan University, Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology