Winston Wu
(address and phone snipped
in online version)
Objective
To obtain a position utilizing my skills, writing ability,
communication skills, experience, education, broad knowledge, unique
accomplishments/qualities, and outgoing go-getter attitude.
Summary of
Skills and Experience
Skills: Proficient in computers, word processing,
basic web design/HTML, PC/Windows troubleshooting, a variety of software,
office clerical work, writing, communication skills. Typing - 80 wpm. Excellent spelling, grammar and composition skills. Familiar with Associated Press writing style. Foreign
languages: Chinese, Taiwanese, Russian.
Experience: One
year experience in professional journalistic writing (portfolio available for
review). Five years experience in adventure and persuasive writing. Two years
experience in sales related work. Two years experience in marketing/promotions.
One year experience working with youth.
Media Accomplishments and Credits
·
Designed
and maintained websites and forums about travel, dating and culture. Sold ebooks, videos,
text links, ran online advertising campaigns, published pay-per-click ads on my
sites.
·
Authored
ebooks, articles, essays, and journals about cultural
expansion, self-development/enrichment, and life motivation.
·
Produced,
edited, marketed and sold copies of video travel documentaries through my
website and Ebay.
·
Compiled
over 800 pages of journals, travel guides, and articles for international
audience of hundreds (recommendation letters and portfolio available).
·
Developed
nine extensive photo journals of my adventures containing nearly 3,000 photos
and images.
·
Received
national media attention in three countries abroad (can provide documented
proof in print and video).
·
Traveled
in 12 countries and dozens of foreign cities, which broadened me culturally
with the ability to see things from different angles and relate to different
types of people.
·
Wrote
book in Parapsychology field that was the first of its kind, which led to
international recognition among top researchers, fantastic reviews, radio guest
appearances, and invitations to international conferences. (quotes and
citations available)
·
Acted
in several commercials and corporate videos in
Experience
Web Designer/Webmaster/Web
Publisher Self-Employed
·
Expanded
business partner’s medical website of over 3,000 medical web pages displaying Google Adsense ads which brought
in a daily revenue of approximate $400 per day.
·
Served
as travel assistant and consultant to business partner during our trip to the
·
Designed
websites and forums about travel, dating and culture. Sold ebooks and
videos. Ran CPC and CPM ads. Sold text link ads at fixed rates. Advertised on Google
Adwords and Abrite, and
produced YouTube videos to generate significant
traffic. Learned web design and HTML. Kept
up to date with the latest web technologies and tools by researching news, blogs, and forums.
Marketing Team Leader Owens Corning
·
In
charge of marketing campaign team for Owens
Corning’s innovative basement finishing system at
home trade shows around the
·
Generated
sales leads which consistently exceeded projected quotas, demonstrated products
and services to prospective clients and customers, answered questions, educated
consumers on features and benefits.
·
Responsible
for opening and closing of promotion booths and trailers, daily inventory,
promotion materials/brochures, and basic operations.
Journalist/Reporter Estates News – Moscow division
·
Wrote
news stories for a European business gazette, covering multi-million dollar
corporate construction projects for major international developers such as Cushman & Wakefield, KazstroyInvest,
GVA Sawyer, Jones Lang LaSalle, Colliers International - in Central and
·
Interviewed
Public Relations specialists of major development companies to obtain
information, quotes, and press releases for stories.
·
Edited
and rewrote office real estate national market analysis reports for several
European nations.
English Teacher
·
Taught
advanced level adult English classes.
Classes included advanced levels 3, 4, and Business English.
English Teacher/Marketing
Assistant Oxford
Language Institute
·
Taught
English to junior high level students.
·
Set
up and organized the grand opening event and show for a new English
self-learning center. Designed artsy
promotional flyers, brochures, posters, and orchestrated interactive activities
for open house event.
Sales Representative Cingular Wireless
·
Sold
yearly contracts for Cingular
cell phone plans. Assessed customer
needs and made suggestions. Informed
customers of available service plans, promotions, phone models/brands,
technologies and features.
·
Gained
knowledge of major wireless phone providers such as Cingular, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon,
Nextel, and Qwest, to educate consumers on them.
·
Met
sales quotas for most months. Provided
help and trouble-shooting over the phone to customers that signed up for
service. Educated and demonstrated cell
phone operation and features for customers.
Job Services Specialist 2 Employment
Security Department
·
Provided
job referral services to employers and job seekers through
·
Used
computer to register job seekers, refer applicants, open job orders, and record
department services.
·
Performed
clerical duties, data entry, mailing letters, inventory reports, answered
phones, and transferred calls.
·
Provided
public assistance in
Agency Promoter/Recruiter Model Talent
Universe/Integrity Casting
·
Scheduled
and referred talent, in person and by phone, to auditions and casting
events. Set up appointments.
·
Gave
career consultation to aspiring actors and models.
·
Achieved
the record for most referrals generated in a day at 66. Consistently exceeded quotas and goals.
Actor/Magician Piper’s Opera House Production
· Performed as actor and magician
assistant in a Mark Twain stage show for tourists, doing elaborate stage magic
and mentalism acts.
Peformed three times daily ongoing through Summer and Fall seasons.
· Before each show, went onto the street
to promote and round up crowds ranging between 20-200 for our
audience. Gave tours of secret
areas known to be haunted, to audience members afterward.
Residential Advisor Cascades
Job Corps
·
Managed
dorm of over 100 students. Coached student behavior/responsibilities.
·
Maintained
files on students, handled daily paperwork and updated
documents.
·
Troubleshooted and repaired various computers problems on Center.
Product/Service Promoter Events and Promotions
·
Generated
over 2000 leads as part of a promotion program which resulted in $400,000 worth
of sales for 1998.
·
Successfully
promoted the brand image of clients such as Swiffer, Febreze, Pantene, First USA Bank, QVC,
Statewide, Malt-O-Meal, Pepto-Bismol, Excedrin, Claritin, Amazon.com, and
Kellogg’s through samplings, free drawings, floor demonstrations, etc. Brought consumer awareness to thousands.
Education
Bachelors in Marketing and
Computer Information Systems,
·
Courses
include: Seminar in Market Research,
Promotion Management, Advertising Management, Strategic Marketing