ADAM HEMPLING
DENVER, CO 80203 USA
PHONE: 440-***-****
E-MAIL: ************@*****.***
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
December 2011 to Present
Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver CO
Study Abroad Advisor
Advised undergraduate students on both an individual and group basis about selecting and participating on study abroad programs throughout the world. Promoted opportunities to students in the sciences and technology fields, Published and distributed a bi-weekly newsletter about current study abroad student activities, new opportunities for international, and grant and scholarship opportunities.
September 2010 to October 2011
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Study Abroad Advisor
Advised students on both an individual and group basis about selecting and participating on study abroad programs in the United Kingdom, the Middle East, and East Asia. Reviewed student data, both academic and personal, for determination of program eligibility. Promoted and publicized student programs. Gathered data from various sources and prepares reports for management review of study abroad programs.
August 2005 to July 2010
Associated Kyoto Program (AKP), Oberlin, OH
Program Administrator
Managed application, interview, selection and enrollment process for students interested in a year-long Japanese language and cultural studies program based in Kyoto, Japan. Arranged accepted student travel, and obtained visas for students and visiting faculty. Processed all financial requests and disbursements, compiled financial reports for the Board of Directors, annual audit, and tax filings. Updated publicity materials, applications and handbooks, and maintained AKP website including alumni database, library database, applications, and student evaluations. Procured corporation’s liability insurance policies and helped establish safety and health protocols for participating students and faculty.
September 2003 to May 2005
Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership, New York, NY
Communications Associate
Responsible for all communications activities including production and distribution of quarterly electronic newsletters and annual reports, as well as website management and advertising. Assisted with director-level communications, particularly writing correspondence and arranging meetings. Delivered speeches about funding opportunities and arranged for Japan Foundation presence at conferences and other events.
October 2002 to August 2003
Language Line Services, Skokie, IL
Japanese Language Interpreter
Participated in conference and three-way calls as an interpreter for banks, credit card companies, hospitals and network control centers and their Japanese-speaking customers. Coordinated language resources and interpreters as per customer need.
July 2000 to July 2002
Nagano Prefectural Government, Nagano, Japan
Coordinator for International Relations
Organized and conducted orientation programs, business meetings and training workshops for 162 Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program participants in Nagano Prefecture. Acted as an advisor, an interpreter and an intermediary between JET Program participants and their contracting organizations in conflict resolution and crisis situations. Promoted and conducted cultural exchange programs, international awareness seminars, speeches and English Language classes for Japanese audiencesComposed articles for and created sections of the Nagano Newsletter, the Nagano Jetsetter, and the Nagano CIR Homepage.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Publisher and Access), Quark XPress, Banner, GIFTS, Dreamweaver, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and PageMaker applications.
EDUCATION
University of Chicago, MA in East Asian Languages and Civilizations, June 2000.
Hamilton College, BA in Asian Studies Magna cum Laude, May 1997.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND OVERSEAS STUDIES
Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies, 1998-1999 Academic Year.
Dale Carnegie Training, Summer 1997.
Nanzan University Center for Japanese Studies, 1995-96 Academic Year.