“He has a reputation for honesty, energy, and integrity.”
Personal Details
Nationality Canadian
(with Permanent Hong Kong Residency)
Phone Number (852) XXXX-XXXX
Email Address mark123@asiamail.com
Language Native English Speaker (elementary Putonghua)
Education
2000 to 2007 Ph.D. (Education)
The University of Hull, United Kingdom
1995 to 1997 M.B.A.
Murdoch University, Australia
1989 to 1989 B.Ed.
Queen’s University, Canada
1984 to 1988 B.A. (Hons.)
Queen’s University, Canada
Professional Experience
June 2004 to Present Power English Co. Ltd.
Director (www.powerenglish1.com)
Responsibilities
- Supervision of corporate English training
2002 to Present Royal Roads University (Canada)
China MBA Programme
Associate Professor
Responsibilities
- Teaching “International Business” and “Environment of Business” courses in Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Dongguan, and Beijing.
2004 to 2007 Concordia International School
(Hong Kong)
Principal
Responsibilities
- Curriculum – reform, implementation, evaluation
- Staff Leadership – staffing needs, teacher recruitment, staff meetings, professional development, performance appraisals
- Administration – timetabling, safety, payroll, budget, operations
- School Communication – parents, students, staff, community, Board of Directors
- Student Welfare – admissions, placement, student records, safety, external tests / standards / SAT Preparation / TOEFL Administration
- Marketing / Advertisements – orientations, off-site presentations, special events, overseas liaison
2002 Wall Street Institute (Beijing / Shanghai)
National Service Management Consultant
Responsibilities
- Reported directly to the CEO and President
- Made strategic recommendations to improve ’Operations’ and ‘Service’
- Conducted Diagnostic Reports – Service / Operation Audits
- Designed and implemented employee/ customer feedback mechanisms
- Hosted Focus Groups, Developed Surveys
- Conducted ‘Staffing Capacity Analysis ’
- *Wrote the executive presentation for “Sylvan Learning Systems” (USA) in a multi-million dollar proposal given by the CEO (2002)
1989-2002 General Summary
Teaching / Managing / Consulting
Other Positions Held
Teaching:
- The University of Hong Kong – School of Professional and Continuing
Education (SPACE) – Lecturer - Management Diploma
- Hong Kong International School (Hong Kong)
Economics Teacher
- Canadian Overseas School, (Hong Kong)
Social Studies / Business Department Head / Teacher
- St. Robert’s Secondary School (Canada)
Politics / World Issues Teacher
- Michael McGiveney High School (Canada)
Social Studies Teacher
Managing:
- Executive Communication (Hong Kong)
Owner and Director (6 years)
- Venture Language Ltd. (Hong Kong)
Director of Studies (1 year)
Consulting:
- Tian Yi Printing Company (Jinan, Shandong, PRC)
Management Consultant (3 years - Part-time)
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Effective Speaker and Motivator
- Excellent Written and Spoken English
- Fast Integrator of Ideas
- Delivers Engaging Presentations
RESEARCH AND PLANNING
- Identifies Themes Critically and Conceptually
- A Creative Problem Solver
- Avid reader of International Business Trends and Current Affairs
HUMAN RESOURCES
- Good Organizer of Time, Tasks, and People
- Self-motivated, Independent and Team-spirited
- Is Perceptive and Forward Thinking
- Has Cross-cultural Sensitivities
LEADERSHIP
- Basic Management Finance and Operations Skills
- Experienced in Recruiting, Training, and Supervising
- Diplomatic, Optimistic, and Honest
Good Judgment and Decision-making Skills
Memberships
- The Management Development Centre of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Society of Doctorates
- National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) USA
- Hong Kong Education Department
- Ontario College of Teachers
References are available upon request.