PENELOPE J. LARRY
Phone: 86-139-****-**** ? Residence: Hangzhou, China; Xiasha District
accr78@r.postjobfree.com
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE PROGRAM MANAGER PROJECT MANAGER
OPERATIONS MANAGER MARKETING MANAGER
Accomplished and multi-faceted Business and Teaching Professional with 20+
years of wide-ranging experience and demonstrated successes in leadership
roles. Business and teaching experience includes: Foreign Teacher ; Lead
Instructor ; Profit and Loss Responsibility ; Strategic Planning ;
Program/Project Management ; Client/Staff Retention ; Conflict
Resolution ; Operations Management ; Coaching/Training/Development
EDUCATION
MBA, Management & Strategy, Western Governor's University, 2012
TESOL Certificate, Concordia University, 2012
B.S., Marketing, Golden Gate University, 2007
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS, Hangzhou, China
Foreign Teacher, September 2012 - Present
. Teach Fundamentals of Management course to Freshman students
. Develop and deliver lessons plans enabling students to understand
basic management principles
. Participate in English Corners to help students improve their ability
to master a foreign language
. Teaching Principles of Marketing in 2013 Semester to 2nd and 3rd year
students
XIASHA NO. 1 PRIMARY SCHOOL, Hangzhou, China
English Teacher, February 2013 - Present
. Teach foundational principles of ABCs to grade 1 and grade 2 students
. Develop lessons plans to help students understand the repetition of
English
Additional Experience
. Developed and implemented daily and chapter lesson plans, administered
tests and evaluations, and analyzed student performance
. Conducted group and individual reading, extra credit, and
extracurricular activities
. Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting
excellent student/teacher interaction
. Participated in and conducted faculty and parent conferences
. Developed excellent rapport with students
. Taught a variety of topics in which students were expected to provide
an excellent work product
2010 - 2012, Teacher's Aide, Witter Ranch Elementary School
2008 - 2010, Sr. Instructor, Higher Hope Community Church
2002 - 2007, Lead Instructor, Adult Advanced Bible Study, Potter's House
Church
2000 - 2002, Teacher, Women's Leadership and Mentoring Training, Leadership
Training Institute
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
LIFE MATTERS, INC., Sacramento, CA (2009-2012)
Strategic Planner/Business Development Manager, 2010-2012
. Develop multi-year strategic plan to generate revenue, reduce
expenses, and reach desired target market
. Initiate and actively manage development of new business in emerging
areas
. Lead RFP research and subsequent preparation and submission
Highlighted Accomplishments:
V Revamped Board of Directors and developed 5-year strategic plan of
sustainability
V Successful RFP submissions increased from 20% to 60%
Human Resources Consultant, 2009-2010
. Recruited, hired, trained and supervised staff
. Provided leadership regarding individual and company growth and
development
. Implemented HR policies and programs to develop a culture of safety,
accountability and professionalism
Highlighted Accomplishments:
V Established succession policy and reward system for retaining key
personnel and team of volunteers
CHANTECLAIR REALTY & INVESTMENTS (2002 - 2008)
Marketing/Operations Manager
. Developed and integrated marketing campaigns via 3 modalities - radio,
social networking, and internet
. Prepared business plan and designed advertising strategy, increasing
business presence in targeted market
. Assisted in the day-to-day operations in agent management, training,
motivation, and increase in business
Highlighted Accomplishments:
V Marketing campaigns generated $5M+ in additional net sales revenue
V Initiated and managed development of interactive website; wrote
content
DOING BUSINESS WITH SAINTS, INC. (2008-2011)
Executive Director
. Coordinated regular events for small, non-profit organizations; 75-
200+ individuals in attendance
. Profit and Loss responsibility overseeing annual budget of $500K;
prepared and analyzed financial reports
. Facilitated speaking engagements to address diversity in business and
career development sessions
Highlighted Accomplishments:
V Partnered with local non-profits to establish a networking forum to
generate business and enjoin camaraderie; average business increase of
25%
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Flexible in changing situations; well organized and focused, with excellent
communication skills;
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