Project Manager, Marketing Manager, Sales and Business Development

Kevin Hoover

*************@*****.***

http://www.kevinshoover.com

Cell: 812-***-**** (U.S.), 86-

1-316-***-**** (China)

**** * *********** **, *****

Haute, IN 47803

Education

Indiana State University, Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2010,

GPA 3.9

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), Bachelor of Music, 2001

Professional Experience

2014-Present: Founder, EB5-Visas Immigration Investment, Indiana, U.S.A.

(eb5-visas.info)

Identify real estate investment projects that qualify for the U.S. EB-5

investor visa program

Market and promote qualified EB-5 projects to potential Chinese and

overseas investors

Co-manage project marketing, sales, strategic planning, finances, and

property management

Work with immigration attorney to ensure investment project, visa, and

green card approval

2014-Present: Internet Entrepreneur, Indiana, U.S.A. (www.kevinshoover.com)

Build website businesses in areas of expertise including China, Mandarin,

and Jazz music

Leverage optimal website CMS and hosting platforms to create and maintain

int'l websites

Create video and podcast content to drive traffic to websites and monetize

with affiliate ads

Apply search engine optimization best practices for keyword strategies and

back-linking

2012-2014: Project Manager, Dean's Office, China Europe International

Business School (CEIBS), Shanghai, China (www.ceibs.edu)

Managed executive-level projects requiring cross-departmental and external

coordination

Led formation of International Advisory Board of CEOs & Chairmen from major

MNCs

Conducted research on competitors, strategic partnerships, Chinese economic

data and GDP analysis, MNC headquarter migration to China, and int'l

economic relations in Asia

Interpreted for Dean at meetings with alumni, business, government and

academic leaders

Represented the VP and promoted CEIBS at business events, conferences, and

forums

2010-2012: MBA Marketing Manager, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Antai

College

Planned and managed marketing strategy and annual marketing and recruitment

budget

Exceeded assigned target, achieving a threefold increase in international

MBA students

Managed advertisement in magazines, newspapers, websites and overseas

channels

Designed and produced all print promotional material and managed online

content

Hosted info-sessions, delivered presentations, and organized renowned guest

speakers

Represented SJTU at recruitment fairs and tours throughout Greater China

Managed entire admissions process including applications, interviews, and

enrollment

2008-2010: MBA Graduate Assistant, Indiana State University College of

Business, U.S.A.

Performed market research for clients of the Indiana Small Business Center

Served as Peer Advisor to undergraduate students for the Career Development

Center

Conducted industry research for professors on China's financial and

technology sectors

Helped implement an undergraduate student retention pilot program

Lectured on "Doing Business in China" to undergraduate business students

Served as MBA Association Secretary and ISU Investment Club member

2005-2008: Owner and Manager, Groovz (GZ) Jazz Club, Xi'an, China

Jointly oversaw daily operations in cooperation with Chinese and American

partners

Co-managed marketing, events, strategy, PR, customer relations, and music

performances

Rehearsed and performed on piano, sax, and trumpet with GZ house and guest

bands

Hosted for-profit and charity events in collaboration with local media and

business

Built a solid customer base through niche positioning, targeted marketing,

relationship-building, high-quality live jazz music shows, creative events,

and personalized service

Attracted coverage on local & national radio, television, magazines,

newspapers, websites

2002-2006: Business and Spoken English Instructor, Shanghai, Xi'an, China

Taught Spoken and Business English at major training schools including

Informatics, Shane, Longre, Web International, and at public primary,

middle and high schools

Delivered business English training for corporate staff and management

Taught undergraduate English courses at Shanghai Normal University

2001-Present: Musician and Band Manager Shanghai, Shenzhen, Xi'an;

Illinois, Indiana, U.S.A.

Performed on piano, sax, and trumpet at 5-star hotels, jazz clubs, and

restaurants

Managed marketing and promotion of my jazz groups in the U.S. and China

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