Winston
Wu
(address and
phone number removed in online version)
Objective???????????????????
To obtain a
position utilizing my skills,
experience and qualifications.
Summary of
Skills and Experience????
Summary of Skills: ?Proficiency in computers, word processing, basic web design, internet marketing, website content
management, PC/Windows troubleshooting, MS Office, clerical work, professional
writing skills, communication skills. Typing - 80 wpm. Excellent
spelling, grammar and composition skills. Familiar
with Associated Press writing style. Foreign languages: Chinese,
Taiwanese, Russian.
Summary of Experience: Four years
experience creating, marketing and managing successful online businesses, and generating
residual income streams from them. One year experience in
professional journalistic writing. 10 years experience in organized high
quality writing. Two years experience in sales, marketing and promotions. One year experience working with youth.
Experience
Script Editor???????????????? ??????????? Playon Interactive Inc. - Liveplex???????????????? Ortigas,
Philippines? 2011
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As an independent
contractor, edited dialogue scripts and item/function lists into standard
American English for an online gaming development company based in Korea, for
the launch of their new massive online role-playing game in America. (Name of
game and link to my edited online game guide available upon request)
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During first six
weeks, successfully met a tight deadline by completing the edit of a 500,000
word batch of script files, retaining both quality and speed.
Writer/Online Entrepreneur????????????????? Self-Employed???????????? ??????????? Philippines
and Taiwan? 2007
- Present
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Created, marketed
and managed two successful online businesses and communities - one dealing with
expat living and international dating (the largest of its kind), and the other
with philosophy and critical thinking. Generated steady residual income streams
from each, through advertising revenue (from dozens of advertisers), affiliate
sales commissions, ebook sales, and tour package sales.
(URL?s available upon request)
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Served as travel
assistant and consultant to a multi-millionaire friend who owns a highly
successful online medical business, during our trip to the Philippines from
Nov. 2006 to Mar. 2007. He chose me for my international travel experience,
multi-cultural knowledge, communication skills, and reliability. I organized
our travel, transportation and accommodation arrangements. As his apprentice, I
gained a lot of knowledge about creating and marketing online businesses, which
I put to use in creating my online business mentioned above.
Marketing Team Leader?????????????????????? Owens Corning (via Kelly Services)????????????? Seattle, WA region? 2005 - 2006
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In charge of
marketing promotional team for Owens
Corning?s innovative basement finishing system at home trade shows around
the Puget Sound area. Supervised teams of 2-3 per shift.
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Generated sales
leads which consistently exceeded projected quotas, demonstrated products to
prospective clients, answered questions, and explained features and benefits.
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Responsible for
opening and closing of promotion booths, daily inventory, and promotion
materials/brochures.
Journalist/Reporter?????????????????? Estates News ? Moscow Division????? ??????????? Moscow,
Russia? 2004 -
2005
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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.
(Portfolio available upon request)
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Interviewed
Public Relations reps of major development companies to obtain info, quotes,
and press releases.
Business English Teacher??????? ??????????? American
Language Center?????????????????????????? Moscow,
Russia? 2004
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Taught advanced
level adult English classes. Courses included advanced levels 3, 4, and
Business English.
Teacher/Marketing
Assistant??????????????? Oxford
Language Institute???????????????? ??????????? Chia-Yi, Taiwan? 2004
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Taught English to
junior high level students.
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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?????? ??????????? ??????????? Bellingham,
WA? 2002 - 2003
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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.
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Gained knowledge
of major wireless phone providers such as Cingular,
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, Nextel, and Qwest, to educate
consumers on them.
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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???????????????? Bellingham, WA? 2002
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Provided job
referral services to employers and job seekers through the Washington state
employment office.? Screened resumes and
job applicants. Referred qualified applicants to employers.
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Used computer to
register job seekers, refer applicants, open job orders, and record department
services.
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Performed
clerical duties, data entry, mailing letters, inventory reports, answered
phones, and transferred calls.
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Provided public
assistance in Job Resource Center with use of software, job search, and resume
tips.
Model/Talent Recruiter??????????????????????? ??????????? Model Talent Universe/Integrity Casting???????????????? Reno,
NV? 2001
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Scheduled and
referred models and talent, in person and by phone, to auditions and casting
events.
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Provided career
consultation to aspiring actors and models.
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Achieved the
record for most referrals generated in a day at 66. Consistently exceeded
quotas and goals.
Actor/Magician Assistant???????????????????? Piper?s Opera House Production?????????????????? Virginia City, NV? 2001
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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.
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Before each show,
went onto the street to promote and round up crowds ranging between
20 - 200 for our audience. Conducted tours of historical sites to
audience members afterward.
Residential Advisor???????????????????????????? Cascades Job Corps?????????????? ??????????? Sedro Woolley, WA? 2000 - 2001
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Managed dorm of
over 100 students. Coached student behavior/responsibilities.?
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Maintained files
on students, handled daily paperwork and updated
documents.
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Troubleshooted and repaired various computers problems on Center.
Product/Service Promoter??????????????????? Events and Promotions????????? ??????????? Seattle
region, WA? 1998
- 1999
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Generated over 2000
leads as part of a promotion program which resulted in $400,000 worth of sales
for 1998.
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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.
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Education???????????????????
Bachelors in Marketing and
Computer Information Systems - California State University Hayward?
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Courses include:
Marketing Research, Promotion Management, Advertising Management, Strategic
Marketing
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