Sales Representative English Teacher

Christopher Nowack

C: 503-***-**** E: *******@*****.***

Sales Representative

Tri-Lingual Cross Cultural Communication Conflict Resolution Organized Leadership and Logistics

- Creative, enthusiastic, and experienced professional with a strong background in Technology and Media.

- Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills including the ability to motivate a team.

- Resolve complaints by balancing empathetic listening with firm clear communication.

- Background and commitment to sensitive intercultural communication gained through major in International Studies with a focus in International Relations.

B.A. International Studies September 2007 – June 2011 University of Oregon

- Focus in International Business, Law, and Diplomacy.

Full Service Dog Care December 2017 – Present Rover.com

- Prioritized the health and happiness of my client’s pets, flexible and willing to meet their needs.

- Boarding, walking, and house sitting for multiple clients for multiple days at a time.

- Experience and fondness for marketing my online presence to the greater Portland metro area.

- Received over seventy five 5 star reviews on the Rover iPhone application.

Lead Logistician Oct. 20th–Oct. 24th 2014 Mar. 26th– Apr. 2nd 2015 Boojum Institute

- Led a logistics team in Joshua Tree California which provided essential services to a group of 200 middle school students on an outdoor program.

- Designed maps and developed routes that ensured strategic placement of water caches throughout the area of operations. Sent GPS coordinates to the appropriate teams to locate and retrieve the water for their group of 20 students camping out in the desert every day.

- Logged all rental gear, supplies, and rental vehicles for the entire operation from start to finish.

English Teacher Sept. 2012 - Sept. 2014 Taiwan Joy English Children's School

- Developed detailed lesson plans for duration of school day including planning and preparing curriculum.

- Instructed ESL classes to groups of up to 30 students using a variety of active and engaging teaching strategies/learning activities and student assessment methods.

- Contributed to the school’s extra-curricular program and participated in other school activities such as proofreading of English ledgers or documents, serving as a judge for English contests, aiding the private school in recruiting students and educating visitors. Improved the English of over 2000 students in 2 years.

Marketing Manager January 2011 – June 2011 Panama Los Quetzales Ecolodge

- Designed press materials, including brochures, photo albums, and YouTube videos. Developed a Social networking strategy and managed account assets on a day-to-day basis. Grew the Facebook fan base to 446 people in 3 months and created interesting content to continually engage fans and drive people to the website.

- Handled guest's needs and provided excellent customer service to a very personal degree.

- Worked on sustainability projects alongside indigenous groups.

Skills and Certifications :

- Slack, Twitter, Microsoft Office, Google Hangouts, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, HTML, Photoshop, InDesign, Social Media Marketing, JavaScript, Computer Hardware, Adobe Acrobat, Cloud Computing, Email Marketing

- First Aid, CPR, and HIPAA Certification.

- Treehouse Online Certifications: Managing Content in WordPress, Full Stack Python, Computer Basics. I am writing to apply for the Sales Representative position. I am very excited about the opportunity to work for an organization with a strong international presence, and will bring to this position my previous experience developing marketing plans, my skills in providing innovative presentations and my international experience in understanding the cultural differences that influence the public in different countries. I was very excited to see this job posting in my inbox for I am very passionate about the organization’s goals and serving the client’s needs through public outreach efforts. I am highly organized with the ability to keep track of several projects at once. My communication skills are sharp and I pride myself on the ability to interface between various groups and people. I am an excellent manager and take my responsibility to the clients very seriously. I hold a degree in International Studies from the University of Oregon with a focus in Law, Diplomacy, and International Relations. During my time at the University, I was involved with orienting new international students to the campus and helping them adjust to the new student life. I was also an active member of the Outdoor Program and have led several outdoor trips including biking, kayaking, snowboarding, snowshoeing and backpacking.

To finish my undergraduate degree, I completed a semester long marketing internship at an Ecolodge in Panama. This was a fun and challenging experience for me as it was primarily self driven. I was tasked with designing sustainability projects alongside indigenous groups which were partially employed by the resort such as: organic farming projects, building sensitive spa features around natural hot springs, and collecting samples of chemical fertilizers from local rivers and displaying the data with the aim of lobbying local governments and news organizations to put an end to illegal farming practices toward creating a better livelihood of the community.

One of my strengths is communication with people from different cultures and backgrounds. I build rapport by being interested in many countries and cultures throughout the world. I have also worked as an English teacher in Taiwan so I can speak Chinese as well as Spanish. During my time as an English teacher, I planned field trips, scheduled activities and entertained the students throughout the day. In addition, I also tutored students one on one, chaperoned field trips, and implemented English learning activities through the use of theater, storytelling, and games. Consequently, I developed a strong sense of patience and a keen awareness of how to interact engagingly with people, two skills that are relevant to your position. I am quite sure you will find me to be a superior candidate for your Sales Representative position and I welcome you to contact me by phone or email to discuss further. I hope to hear back from you soon and I thank you in advance for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Christopher Nowack

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