Seth Grossman

Co-Founder & Vice President of Business Development - IN MEDIA RES

Brooklyn, NY 11238

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+1-347-***-****

A diverse and experienced candidate.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Work Experience

Cruise Ship Port Agent

SMS International Shore Operations - New York, NY August 2023 to Present

Agents working for SMS International Shore Operations US, Inc., direct and assist cruise guests in all aspects of shore-side operations as assigned. This position includes, but is not limited to meeting and greeting guests, computerized pier check-in along with assisting airport and hotel guest with transfers to and from the port.

Front Desk Concierge

420 Kent Avenue - Brooklyn, NY September 2020 to June 2023

Maned the front desk, worked with the tenants providing security and concierge services. In addition to other building management.

Census Enumerator

United States Census Bureau-Dept Of Commerce - Brooklyn, NY July 2020 to October 2020

I was part of the enumeration team for the ten year United States Census.

Co-Founder & Vice President of Business Development

IN MEDIA RES - New York, NY November 2016 to December 2019

360 • New York, NY • November 2016 - Present

A boutique 360 VR and AR studio development software, photography, video, and technology content Co-Founder & Vice President of Business Development

Create and launch opportunities with team of New York City-based filmmakers, photographers, and technologists utilizing 360 media to tell stories. Expanding film and photography opportunities, serving artists and creators in the greater New York City area.

Key Accomplishments:

• Identify and establish creative process for clients including concept development, storyboarding, and script writing while maintaining a low equipment footprint to allow for filming flexibility.

Vice President of U.S. Business Development

SAGE WORLDWIDE - New York, NY

July 2015 to February 2016

• New York, NY • July 2015 - February 2016

A consulting and speaker agency bringing leading voices on Asia to the world

Vice President of U.S. Business Development

Directly managed U.S. based operations to design and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to create awareness of events and company offerings. Coordinated efforts to produce ideas for high- profile events focused on implementing strategies to strengthen company's presence while maximizing revenues.

Key Accomplishments:

• Identified opportunities to strategically plan and execute events for Sage Worldwide's U.S. operations, marketing roster of top speakers on China and Greater Asia.

• Increased number of speakers covering topics including the economy, international affairs, business, media, technology, healthcare, arts and culture, wellness, and lifestyle.

Founder & Co-Owner, Front of House Manager, & Marketing Manager

HOME PLATE BBQ - Beijing, CN October 2009 to July 2015

• Beijing, China • October 2009 - July 2015

A "down home" restaurant bringing slow-cooked meats, Southern comfort, and hospitality to Beijing Founder & Co-Owner, Front of House Manager, & Marketing Manager

Directed business-positioning efforts including coordinating daily restaurant management operations while ensuring superior food and beverage services provided to maximize customer satisfaction. Managed, planned, and tracked revenue, profitability, and quality goals while ensuring efficient restaurant operations, high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards through staff training.

Key Accomplishments:

• Achieved recognition for Restaurateur of the Year 2011, 2012, and 2013, Restaurant of the Year 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014, Best American Restaurant and Best Burger in Beijing 2012, 2013, and 2014, Best Wings in Beijing and Best New Restaurant of the Year 2011 and 2014.

Producer, International Liaison, & Writer

YANG LAN ONE ON ONE - SUN MEDIA GROUP - Beijing, CN September 2007 to September 2011

• Beijing, China • September 2007 - September 2011

A leading in-depth television talk show in China broadcast on Dragon TV

Producer, International Liaison, & Writer

Provided direct management of show operations including marketing and distribution, budget management, team development, shooting schedules, compliance, and health and safety. Identified needs of film operations, coordinating business side of production including finances, communications, collaboration, and administration.

Key Accomplishments:

• Successfully connected TV program with high-profile personalities including Hillary Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Will Smith, Kobe Bryant, Michael Phelps, and Bill Gates.

• Established reputation as key producer, providing scripts and ideas for future tapings along with consulting on new business development opportunities.

Writer, Editor, & Photographer

China Today Magazine - Beijing, CN

June 2009 to July 2010

• Beijing, China • June 2009 - July 2010

A multilingual monthly magazine reporting on China to a global audience

Writer, Editor, & Photographer

Led operations within the writing department focused on ensuring timely delivery of articles and written content for monthly distribution. Performed research on various topics including politics, the economy, culture, and features. Collaborated with other staff writers and editors to deliver quality content, keeping the readers in mind.

Key Accomplishments:

• Generated new content for monthly magazine distribution and contributed to content idea origination for publication, staying up-to-date on local, national, and international affairs.

Professor (IELTS, TOEFL, Business, English)

Beijing International Studies University - China, ME September 2007 to September 2009

I taught as a professor of English Studies in several departments preparing students to go abroad and to take the IELTS and TOFEl exams.

Sales Consultant, Web Developer, & Trainer

B&H Photo Video - New York, NY September 1997 to 2005

Retail sales oh photography equipment, as well as phone sales and working as a part of the web team.

Traffic Department Manager

Magnum Photos - New York, NY December 2001 to December 2003

Dealt with all the photographers needs in addition to overseeing the negative room ordering supplies and logistics.

Education

CELTA Degree in ESL Education

Boland School of Education - China, ME

June 2006 to August 2006

Master's in Interactive Telecommunications

NYU - New York, NY

September 2001 to May 2003

Master of Professional Studies in Interactive Telecommunications Program in Interactive Telecommunications

NYU - New York, NY

2003

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS - Philadelphia, PA

Skills

• Business Development • Restaurant Management • Filming

• Strategic Planning

• Training & Development • Telecommunication

• Photography

• Multilingual

• Customer service

• Hospitality

• Phone etiquette

• Restaurant experience • Bilingual

Links

http://linkedin.com/in/seth-grossman-b8494b17

Certifications and Licenses

ServSafe Food Handler

Present

TESOL Certification

August 2006 to Present

The Boland School International T.E.F.L. Diploma Course is a 148-hour, intensive teacher training program held in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.

• Effective T.E.F.L. class planning with time-saving tips for creating fun and effective lessons • E.S.L. Level assessment, and placement testing of new students

• Grammar; how, when and why to teach it

• Activities for the EFL classroom,

• Role plays and games to increase fluency

• Audio-visuals, multi-media in the classroom

• E.F.L. testing, and international exams (ToEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, etc.)

• C.A.L.L. - computer assisted language learning

• TEFL Language Awareness Certificate elective preparation course • The international EFL job market; what you need to know

• introduction to some of the most popular standard T.E.S.O.L. textbooks used around the world, as well as some of the Chinese standards. The course includes 10-12 class hours of hands-on classroom experience in practice teaching presentations and another 8-10 class hours of observed lessons teaching Chinese adults, children, and Business English. All practice teaching sessions are observed by our professional trainers. Both oral and written feedback is given to each trainee after each teaching session by their trainers in order to make the learning experience as valuable as possible.

Outside sales — Proficient

April 2021

Understanding and responding appropriately in sales scenarios, and performing common sales calculations

Full results: Proficient

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