OSU Chinese Program Alumni Profiles

The Ohio State University Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures Chinese Language Program Alumni Profiles Private Sector David Goodman, MA Matt Garner, MA Drew Burns, MA John Kuzmik, JD Jared Psigoda…………………………………………………………………………… Lisa Hopkins…………………………………………………………………………… 11 Public Sector Patrick Longenbaker, MA 14 Abigail Southerland, MA……………………………………………………………… 17 Education Patrick McAloon, PhD 20 Kate Szewczyk, MA 23 Eric Shepherd, PhD…………………………………………………………………….…26 Sharon Kim, MA……………………………………………………………………… 27 Recent Graduates Seth Warren, MA 28 James Wilson, MA 30 David Goodman, MA David Goodman serves as a Senior Manager of Global Corporate Services for DTZ Real Estate Advisory Company He runs a team of over 17 analysts serving multi-national corporate clients, assisting in the expansion of their business presence in China More specifically, David is responsible for several key clients‟ real estate portfolios in China DTZ was recently appointed as a sole agent for Pfizer, Asia Pacific He will be acting as transaction manager for Pfizer China, helping them expand their presence into Tier II, III, etc cities Goodman graduated from the University of Idaho in 2004 with dual Bachelors‟ degrees in Economics and International Relations While attending the University of Idaho, Goodman began his study of Chinese During his senior year Goodman was the recipient of the highly-competitive National Security Exchange Program grant for the study of critical languages He used this scholarship to travel to Beijing for an intensive Mandarin Chinese language program at the Capital University of Economics and Business Throughout his college career David excelled academically, selected for numerous honor societies including Omicron Delta Epsilon, Phi Beta Kappa, and Order of Omega Before graduating Goodman received the Outstanding Senior Award, reserved for the top ten graduating seniors Following his graduation from the University of Idaho, Goodman joined The Ohio State University Chinese Flagship Program where he researched international real estate in the Chinese market During his second year, Goodman received the National Security Exchange Program (NSEP) Graduate Fellowship During his time at OSU, Goodman interned with the Haier Corporation in Qingdao, China He then became a management assistant for the Sienna Commercial Qingdao Realty Advisor Company where he visited industrial and commercial sites, used Chinese language skills to obtain property information, performed marketing research on Qingdao commercial real estate market, and assisted in potential client leads Currently Goodman is resides in Shanghai, China where he is Senior Manager of Global Corporate Services for the DTZ Real-Estate Advisory Company Language Proficiency: ILR Level 3+, ACTFL Superior Contact: david.goodman@dtz-cd.com.cn Matt Garner, MA After graduating from The Ohio State University in 2008, Garner accepted a position with Ries & Partners Branding Strategy Consulting Group in Shanghai, China Garner‟s duties include market research and analysis for Chinese clients and conducting brandpositioning training sessions in Chinese for clients All of the company's clients are Chinese companies giving Garner a firsthand insight into the Chinese market and Chinese business practices Garner has a passion for research and analysis which is the main focus of his duties at Ries & Partners China His experience with this company has given him a keen multicultural perspective and strengthened his Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language skills Garner‟s interest in East Asian languages began during high school During his senior year, he attended a Japanese high school where he communicated exclusively in Japanese After being accepted to the University of the Pacific, Garner realized the importance of China in the international community and decided to use his background in Japanese to begin the study of Chinese language He attended Nanjing University during his undergraduate studies This experience strongly influenced his interest in using Chinese to pursue a China-related career Garner‟s experience at the Chinese Flagship Program gave him a unique insight into Chinese language and its importance in an increasingly interconnected global community After joining The Ohio State University Chinese Flagship Program, Garner wanted to gain practical knowledge of Chinese business culture, high-level trade technical terms and negotiating practices in order to be at the core of daily-increasing US-East Asia economic integration To this end he pursued an internship with YiJia TongShang Import/Export Corp where his duties included translation of invoices, utilizing his Chinese to interact with Chinese coworkers, and serving as the direct liaison between his company and American and Canadian clients Garner currently resides in Shanghai, China He presently is the Managing Director of Ries & Partners Branding Strategy Consulting Group‟s Market Research and Analysis Department Language Proficiency: ILR Level Speaking and Reading, ACTFL Superior Contact: mgarner.125@gmail.com MATTHEW GARNER 420 Longview Terrace, Greenville, SC 29605 mgarner.125@gmail.com Objective: To conduct marketing research and analysis involving the United States and the AsiaPacific region with long/short-term projects in a team-oriented environment Work Experience:  Ries & Partners Branding Strategy Consulting Group – Shanghai, China – 2008 Duties: Market research and analysis for Chinese clients; conducted training sessions in Chinese on “brand positioning” for clients  YiJia TongShang Import/Export Corp – Qingdao, China – 2006 (Internship) Duties: Translation of invoices and communication with American, Canadian clients Education:  National Chinese Flagship Program at the Ohio State University M.A.: Major in International Trade and Finance – Completed 6/2008 (GPA 4.0) Thesis: “An Analysis of Lao Tzu‟s „wu-wei‟ Philosophy in Modern Marketing” Recipient National Security Education Program: Flagship Fellowship  University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA – 2002 - 2006 B.A.: Major in International Relations: East Asia – Completed 5/2006 (GPA 3.7) Major in Chinese Studies Minor in Japanese Academic Panel Participation:  International Studies Association Annual Conference – Chicago, US – 2/2007 Paper: “Old Friends, New Partnerships: Chinese Foreign Aid to Africa and Chinese Security Interests” Study Abroad Experience:  Nanjing University, Graduate Section – July 2007 – January 2008  Qingdao University, Qingdao, China – June 2006 – August 2006  Nanjing University, Nanjing, China – August 2004 – July 2005  Nanzan University, Nagoya, Japan – January 2004 – June 2004  Meito Senior High School, Nagoya, Japan – March 2001 – January 2002 Languages:  Mandarin Chinese –Speaking/Listening – Reading/Writing 4-4 (Foreign Service Institute) Certification: ACTFL OPI – „Superior‟ speaking rating - (3/2008) HSK – Advanced B Level (10) - (11/2007)  Japanese – Advanced speaking, writing, listening Certification: Test of Practical Japanese (JTEST) – Pre-B level (April 2004)  Korean – Beginning speaking, writing, listening; can read hangul Drew Burns, MA After graduating from The Ohio State University Chinese Flagship Program in 2008, Drew Burns accepted a position with Vtion Wireless Technology Corporation as the Director of Investor Relations In this capacity his duties include working with company leadership and the board of directors to prepare for their initial public offering, helping maintain investor relations with private equity firms and individual investors from China, Hong Kong and Europe Burns also serves as an overseas business consultant for Sinaus Mining Ltd At Sinaus he assists in the process of acquiring iron and copper rights in both China and other countries, particularly Australia His primary responsibilities include contacting partners, trips to resource sites, and facilitating negotiations Burn‟s interest in Chinese began when he was a freshman in college, pairing a major in Chinese Language with a second major in International Affairs Because of his background in Chinese language and culture, Burns was recruited by the U.S.-China Economic Security Review Commission as a Research Associate At the U.S.-China Commission he monitored an array of China-related issues of importance to the commissioners Burns prepared weekly media briefings for the commissioners, and, prior to Congressional hearings, he compiled briefing books for the Commissioners with relevant, current background information on the issues to be discussed at the hearing During Burns‟ undergraduate study he also spent time at the University of Salzburg studying International Affairs and German and a semester at Beijing Institute of Education studying Chinese In The Ohio State University Chinese Flagship Program, Burns chose to research modern Chinese society, focusing on the manner in which Chinese society has changed since the economic reforms of the 1980‟s In addition to Burns‟ interest in China‟s societal culture he is interested in Chinese performance culture During his time at the Chinese Flagship Program he began studying the Chinese art of xiang sheng His experience in Chinese traditional performance led to his position on China Central Television as a foreign actor In this capacity he worked on a television program called “Sports Chinese” as an actor portraying a foreigner living in Beijing The program‟s goal was to teach people sports-related Chinese terminology in preparation for the Olympic Games Burns currently resides in Beijing, China where he works as the Director of Investor Relations for Vtion Wireless Technology Corporation Language Proficiency: ACTFL Superior Contact: drew.m.burns@gmail.com Drew MacGregor Burns Beijingshi Chaoyang Qu Fuli Cheng D Qu 2701; 100016 13910751226; drew.m.burns@gmail.com Education:  The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH o M.A., September 2008: Advanced Chinese Language and Culture o Specialization in Contemporary Chinese Society o Awarded a National Flagship Language Initiative Fellowship through the Institute of International Education o One Semester at Renmin University studying Int‟l Politics and Law o GPA: 4.00  The George Washington University, Washington, DC o B.A., May 2006: International Affairs – Concentration in Asia, Chinese Language and Literature, Minor in German Language and Literature o Special Honors, Elliott School of International Affairs; Thesis Topic: China and North Korea: Evolving Relations from the Korean War to the 21st Century o Selected to Dean‟s List, All Semesters in Residence o One semester at University of Salzburg studying International Affairs and German; one semester at Beijing Institute of Education studying Chinese o Summa Cum Laude, Cumulative GPA: 3.85 Work Experience:  Vtion Wireless Technology Corporation Director of Investor Relations o Beijing, China o January 2008 – Present o At Vtion I am both a Secretary to the CEO, and the Director of Investor Relations My duties include working with company leadership and the board of directors to prepare for our IPO, as well as helping maintain investor relations with private equity firms and individual investors from China, Hong Kong and Europe  Sinaus Mining Ltd Overseas Business Consultant o Beijing, China o February 2008 – Present o At Sinaus I assist in the process of acquiring iron and copper resources in both China and other countries, particularly Australia My primary responsibilities include contacting partners, trips to resource sites and facilitating negotiations  China International Economic & Trade Arbitration Commission Case Researcher o Beijing, China o September 2007 – January 2008 o At CIETAC I work in the case research department doing background research on cases and related evidence I have also had the chance to participate in hearings and conferences as a translator  China Central Television Actor   o Beijing, China o July 2007 – Present o I work on a television program called “Sports Chinese” as an actor portraying a foreigner living in Beijing The program‟s goal is to teach people sportsrelated Chinese terminology in preparation for the Olympics CARMA International, Inc Analyst o Washington, DC, USA o September 2005 – May 2006 o While at CARMA, (which stands for Computer Aided Research and Media Analysis), I conducted media analysis from both Chinese and English sources using unique computer-aided techniques I provided concise reports to my superiors regarding the results of my media analysis U.S.-China Economic Security Review Commission Research Associate o Washington, DC USA o September-December 2003; January-May 2005 o At the U.S.-China Commission I monitored an array of China-related issues of importance to the commissioners I prepared weekly media briefings for the commissioners, and prior to Congressional hearings I compiled briefing books for the Commissioners with relevant and current background information on the issues to be discussed at the hearing Languages:  Chinese o Completed an undergraduate major in Chinese Language and Literature, master‟s degree in Chinese Language and Culture in progress; fluent in reading, writing, listening and speaking o 2006 “Chinese Bridge” Speech Competition, Washington Region 3rd Place o Host of the 2007 Ohio State Chinese New Year Celebration  German o Completed an undergraduate minor in German Language and Literature; proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking o Summer 2001 – awarded a study abroad scholarship through the AATG Honors and Activities:  OSU Chinese Students and Scholars Society “Culture and Art Committee” Member, October 2006 – June 2007  George Washington Univ Presidential Merit Scholarship Recipient 2002-2006  Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Inductee, May 2006  “Chinese Bridge” Washington Regional 3rd Place Award Recipient, May 2006  Phi Beta Alpha German National Honor Society Inductee, May 2006  President, 450-member George Washington University Chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society, February 2005 – February 2006  George Washington University Nominee – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows Program, December 2005  National Society of Collegiate Scholars Inductee, June 2003 John Kuzmik, JD After graduating from the Ohio State University with a Bachelor‟s Degree in Linguistics in 1984, John Kuzmik proceeded to the University of Michigan Law School Kuzmik is a leading China specialist and has practiced law in Beijing and Hong Kong for more than eighteen years Kuzmik's practice is focused on advising multinational corporations, developers, and lenders on all aspects of direct investment, finance, project finance, and trade matters involving China He is also extensively involved in counseling clients on investment strategies and structures, including advising strategic and financial investors in connection with China-related public and private mergers, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, restructuring of existing enterprises, and registered capital transfers He is a fluent speaker of Mandarin Mr Kuzmik is a frequent speaker and writer on China-related topics He was a consulting editor on both the first and second editions of the China Investment Manual, published by Asia Law & Practice, PRC Joint Ventures: Drafting and Negotiating Contracts, Asia Law & Practice, 1997 He is a contributing author on number of books, including Bank of America's Guide to Petrochemicals, Bank of America's Guide to Telecommunications, The China Financial Manual, Dispute Resolution in the PRC, and Life and Death of a Joint Venture in China Lastly he has authored several articles for leading Asian and international publications, including Tax Notes International, China Direct Investor, China Tax Review, and Hong Kong Lawyer During his illustrious career he has been recognized with numerous accolades Named a "leading individual, foreign firms" in the China section of The Asia Pacific Legal 500, Asia's leading independent legal directory, since 2001, where he has been described as "one of the best-known and highly rated China experts," "a leader in the field of banking and finance for Hong Kong," and "among the best-known PRC law practitioners in the world" In 2002 he was recognized as a leading practitioner in China by Chambers Global He was also recognized as a leading practitioner by Chambers Asia in the categories Asiawide: Projects, Infrastructure & Energy; China: Corporate/M&A, Hong Kong-based Experts; and Hong Kong: Corporate/M&A, 2007 Kuzmik currently serves as a Partner with Baker Botts, LLP with a concentration in corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, direct investment, finance, and project finance Most recently his projects include, but are not limited to; representation of Lyondell Chemical Company on its $535 million joint venture with China's Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Co to build and operate a propylene oxide/styrene manufacturing (PO/SM) facility in Ningbo, China, utilizing Lyondell's PO/SM technology , representation of New XCL-China, LLC, in connection with the purchase and acquisition of 100 percent of the units in XCL by Sinochem Petroleum Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sinochem Corporation, and representation of OAO Rosneft in the establishment of a Sino-foreign equity joint venture arrangement with China National Petroleum Corporation to build a 200,000-barrel-per-day refinery and 300 gasoline stations in China Currently, Kuzmik resides in Hong Kong, China where he serves as a Partner with Baker Botts, LLP Contact: john.kuzmik@bakerbotts.com Jared Psigoda, MA Jared Psigoda recently accepted a position with JMOG Sales Inc as a China Market Specialist In this capacity his duties primarily focus on helping the company enter the Chinese market and managing the company‟s new business assets therein He is currently in Clevland, Ohio, organizing projects designed to facilitate a smooth transition into the Chinese market He plans to travel to China in March with his company‟s CEO to interview some potential Chinese candidates to work with their new operation He plans to move completely to China in April An exceptional student since his youth, Psigoda graduated from high school two years early at the age of sixteen After high school graduation he enrolled in The Ohio State University majoring in Chinese While at OSU, Psigoda studied Korean and Japanese, spent time abroad in China, and worked as a sushi chef at a local restaurant, all while maintaining an exceptional GPA and a place on the Dean‟s List After graduating with a Bachelor‟s degree in Chinese and Japanese from The Ohio State University in 2007, Psigoda enrolled in The Ohio State University Chinese Flagship Program Following the completion of his first year, he proceeded to China to continue his study The second year of his program, in 2005, was spent as an intern with the Games and Services Department of the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Committee In this capacity Psigoda translated numerous documents and served as a direct liaison between the Chinese government and Olympic teams from many different countries In 2007 Psigoda interned with the Sailing Committee (Qingdao) of Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad In this position he served as one of only nine international volunteers of over 1700 total volunteers at the “Good Luck Beijing – 2007 SINOPEC Qingdao International Regatta” His responsibilities included attending press conferences, interviewing Olympic athletes, coaches, and race officials Most importantly this experience increased Psigoda‟s cultural understanding and gave him further insight into understanding the intricacies of Chinese culture, increasing his effectiveness in their cultural environment Immediately after graduating, Psigoda founded an online consulting company that facilitates the buying and trading of virtual goods and services His firm specializes in servicing the online gaming community In this position he works closely with real-money trading professionals across the US, Europe, Asia and manages an international Chinese gaming studio Psigoda is currently working in the city of Dongyuan in Guangdong province He uses Mandarin Chinese exclusively in all communications Language Proficiency: ILR Level Speaking and Reading, ACTFL Superior Contact: swaysaint@gmail.com Abigail Southerland, MA Most recently, Abigail Southerland has been recruited as a specialist for the Congressional-Executive Commission on China In this capacity her duties primarily include conducting Chinese-English translation of supporting documents for research, performing outreach on Capitol Hill, and raising awareness about Chinese social justice issues After graduating from The Ohio State University Chinese Flagship Program in 2008, Southerland accepted a position with Human Rights in China (HRIC) HRIC is a non-profit that focuses on the promotion of international human rights and advancing the institutional protection of these rights in the People‟s Republic of China In this capacity her duties included managing process flow of in-house and outsourced translation, managing HRIC publications, and developing new strategies for outreach and marketing Southerland is a native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and a 2005 graduate of the College of William and Mary She admits falling in love with the Chinese language, people, and culture while volunteering at an orphanage in Northeast China Throughout her undergrad and graduate career she specialized in the areas of psycholinguistics and Chinese-English translation Southerland‟s long term goal is to serve as a cultural and linguistic bridge in US-China relations During her time at OSU, Southerland was the recipient of numerous honors In 2004 she received the National Security Education Program Boren Scholarship for the study of critical languages This allowed her to pursue her interest in China Perhaps Southerland‟s most prestigious accomplishment came when she achieved first place in the International “Chinese Bridge” Competition for Foreign Speakers of Chinese This competition, open to non-native Chinese language speakers throughout the world, is based on speakers abilities in speech, trivia, and Chinese cultural understanding Southerland currently resides in Washington D.C Contact: acsout@gmail.com 17 ABIGAIL C SOUTHERLAND 1534 Constitution Ave NE acsout@gmail.com  Washington, DC 20002  757.646.3802 EDUCATION The Ohio State University Columbus, OH Masters of Arts in Chinese Language and Culture (National Chinese Flagship Program), June 2007 Specialization in Chinese Linguistics The College of William and Mary Williamsburg, VA Bachelor of Arts in Chinese and Linguistics, May 2005  3.87 Major GPA EXPERIENCE Congressional-Executive Commission on China Washington, DC Jan 2009-Present Manager of Outreach and Special Projects  Manage process flow of in-house publications  Conduct Chinese-English translation of supporting documents for research  Perform outreach on Capitol Hill, raising awareness about Chinese social justice issues Human Rights in China New York, NY Jan 2008-Present  Translation and Publications Coordinator Managed process flow of in-house and outsourced translation, conduct in-house ChineseEnglish translation  Managed process flow of all HRIC publications  Managed intern program  Maintained contact database and develop new strategies for outreach and marketing  Coordinated executive and administrative support The Ohio State University, Dept of East Asian Languages and Literature Columbus, OH Spring 2007    2005-2006 Coordinator, Chinese Distance Instruction Program Coordinated a pilot project in distance learning for the Chinese language individualized instruction program at OSU Communicated with school systems statewide about the issues involved in beginning a program at their locations Developed lesson plans, taught high school students various levels of Chinese language Teaching Assistant  Taught beginning and intermediate level Chinese classes in language and culture  Created and developed lesson plans Guizhou Rural Tourism Development Center (NGO) Guiyang, PRC Fall 2006   Translator, Chinese-English Translation Team Conducted Chinese-English translation of World Bank Loan Proposal for Guizhou Rural Tourism Projects Performed Chinese-English/English-Chinese interpretation for World Bank representatives touring project areas COMMUNITY SERVICE 18  Stoneridge Center Nursing Home Dublin, OH Spring 2006 Volunteer English Teacher  Taught English and provided fellowship for elderly Chinese residents Orphanage Work Northeast and Southwest China (Unable to Disclose) Summer 2002, Fall 2006  Volunteer Childcare Assistant Assisted in meeting orphans‟ basic physical needs, led older children in constructive/developmental activities PUBLISHED WORKS Zhong Guo Da Xue Sheng Dui Mei Guo Da Xue Sheng Han Yu Fa Yin De Jie Du Fen Xi – Liu Ge Ge An De Yan Jiu: 2006 (Chinese University Students’ Analysis of American University Students’ Chinese Pronunciation – Six Case Studies: 2006) RELATED AWARDS AND ACADEMIC HONORS International “Chinese Bridge” Competition for Foreign Speakers of Chinese Beijing, PRC July 2006 1st Place Winner  Competed in Chinese speech, trivia, and Chinese ethnic minority (Uyghur) dance The College of William and Mary Williamsburg, VA May 2005 2005 Book Award Recipient  Recognized as most outstanding student in the William and Mary Chinese Department National Security Education Program Washington, DC May 2004  Received NSEP Boren Scholar award 19 Patrick McAloon, PhD McAloon serves as the Undergraduate Program Manager for The Ohio State University Chinese Flagship Program At Flagship, he is coordinating the establishment of a combined degree program of Chinese language study that culminates in double bachelor‟s degrees and a master‟s degree in advanced Chinese Other responsibilities include helping to draft state-level foreign language policy initiatives such as the Ohio Language Roadmap and supporting high school level Chinese education in Ohio through the Chinese Flagship K12 office Involved in international activities since his youth, McAloon studied French and Spanish, spent a month in Ireland, visited Quebec, learned some Vietnamese, and used his Spanish with Latin American coworkers during a summer job After graduating with a degree in East Asian Studies from the College of William & Mary in 1998, McAloon interned in a Chinese state-owned shipping agency and then went on to become a manager in a US-based e-commerce firm in Beijing In that position, McAloon led a team of 60 Chinese staff and gave sales seminars across China to local business people In 2001, McAloon returned to the US to pursue degrees in Chinese language pedagogy at The Ohio State University Before completing his master‟s degree in 2003, McAloon taught beginning Chinese at The Ohio State University, ESL through Asian American Community Services of Columbus, Ohio, and survival Chinese language and culture at Pentair Pump Group of Ashland, Ohio Since then, McAloon‟s intercultural experience has expanded to include more language study and training work Taking two years of Japanese aided him as a trainer in Ohio State‟s rigorous 7-week methodology training program for teachers of East Asian languages in the summer of 2005 Other classes he has taught at Ohio State include intermediate Chinese, survey of East Asian cultures, and pre-modern Chinese culture Off campus McAloon has taught crosscultural communication at Ohio Dominican University, is an expatriate relocation trainer for Global LT, and a trainer and area specialist for Prudential Intercultural McAloon has taken MBA courses in international business strategy, international human resource management, and managerial negotiation at The Ohio State Fisher College of Business McAloon returned to China regularly as a resident director for Ohio State‟s study abroad programs in Qingdao, China The son or a naval officer and a college German major, Patrick McAloon has had the opportunity to experience the world by living in and visiting many countries which gave him a passion for cross-cultural communication McAloon is married to Monica Xia, a financial analyst for General Motors Language Proficiency: First prize, 2004 Chinese Bridge International Chinese proficiency competition; ACTFL Superior Contact: pmcaloon@hotmail.com 20 Patrick McAloon 130 W Lane Ave., #21 Columbus, OH 43201  614-271-1772  pmcaloon@hotmail.com Professional Experience SinoConnect, LLC & Independent contractor Westland, MI, Columbus, OH International Business/Communication Consultant Jun 01-present * Drafted policy recommendations for increased foreign language capacity in Ohio * Identified and screened candidates for US wire company‟s first China representative * International market research for firms in plastic scrap, medical device, lumber, auto parts industries * Over 50 cultural training programs for professionals with expatriate assignments to China, Japan and the US * Chinese translation/interpretation in: human resources, market research, agriculture, finance, electronics Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio East Asian Languages & Literatures, Chinese Flagship Program Sep 01-Dec 06, Mar 08-present Undergraduate Chinese Flagship Program Manager, Lecturer, Graduate Assistant * Formalized undergraduate Chinese Flagship program by overseeing creation of application process, conducting recruiting activities, drafting promotional material * As study abroad resident director, planned, managed, taught summer programs with Qingdao Univ., 2004, 2006 * Designed and/or delivered classes in: 1st & 2nd level Chinese, pre-modern Chinese culture, survey of East Asian civilization, networking in China and America * As coordinator of the Chinese Individualized Instruction Program, initiated system of labor delegation among instruction staff for advising and grading for 100+ students/academic quarter * Grew new distance Chinese instruction program working with central Ohio high school administrators * Created website for 1st and 2nd level Chinese courses, US/China Links internship program Sinitron Corporation Coordinator, China market * Responsible for communication with precision steel component suppliers in China * Cut sourcing costs up to 25% by establishing relationships with new suppliers * Conducted factory inspections in Jiangsu, Fujian, Guangdong provinces Columbus, Ohio Mar 03-Feb 07 MeetChina.com Shenzhen, Beijing, China Department Manager March 1999 – June 2001 * Managed and budgeted for a data collection and entry operation as it grew from to 60 staff * Coordinated with 12 China branch offices as well as sales, business development and technology departments to create market-integrated portal content * Gave over 100 sales seminars throughout China to audiences of up to 2000 listeners Education & International Experience The Ohio State University Columbus, OH PhD Chinese Language Pedagogy, minor field: international business; MA, Chinese Language Pedagogy, Dec 2003 SPEAC intensive pedagogy training, 2001; Intern, US/China Links Program, Qingdao, China, Jun-Dec 1998 College of William & Mary Williamsburg, VA Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies, minor in Chinese, May 1998 Monroe Scholar; Dean‟s List (1997-1998); Class leader, William & Mary in China program, Jun-Dec 1997 Awards & Skills * Computer skills include Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, FrontPage, Dream Weaver, Photoshop 21 * Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, basic Japanese and French, limited Spanish Extensive travel in Mainland China * Awarded federal Foreign Language and Area Studies fellowship, 2002-2004 * First prize, 2004 Chinese Bridge International Chinese proficiency competition Presentations/Training/Teaching * Faculty lecturer, Cross-Cultural Communication course, Ohio Dominican University LEAD program, 11/04-8/05 * Lecturer, OSU Summer Programs in East Asian Concentrations Chinese language teacher training program, Summer 2005 * Taught Chinese language and culture class at Pentair Pump Group, Ashland, Ohio, autumn 2003 * Taught 9-week Chinese class for Fisher College of Business MBA/MAcc/MHLR students, 2003, 2004, 2006 * Presented “Cases in Foreign Language Instruction, a Chinese example”, Faculty Development in Business workshop, OSU Fisher College of Business 10/14/04 * Co-author, “Mold Makers Facing Continued Challenge”, Plastics News, March 28, 2005 * Presented “Why We Teach: Training Two Kinds of Global Business Leaders”, CIBER annual business in language teaching conference, 4/11/08 Leadership, Performances, Awards * Wrote, co-directed, co-produced video “Introduction to Chinese Individualized Instruction at the Ohio State University” 2003 * Co-host, Columbus, Ohio Chinese New Year‟s Celebration, January 2005 * Co-host, Columbus, Ohio performance of visiting Chinese martial arts troupe, January 2005 * Guest panelist, Beijing Television talk show “Common Ground,” September 2004 * Contestant, China Central Television‟s nationally broadcast game show “Market Superstar”, September 2004 Selected Interpretation/Translation Projects * Co-translator for Controlled Power Corporation‟s (Canton, OH) Shanghai Light Rail project bid, 2003 *Interpreter, Ohio Dominican University American Business & Culture program for Chinese businesspeople, February 2004 * Interpreter, Hubei Swine delegation visit to Ohio, June 2004 * Interpreter, Heilongjiang Dairy delegation visit to Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, October 2006 * Interpreter, China Securities Association industry site visits, Columbus, Ohio, September 2007 22 Kate Szewczyk, MA Kate Szewczyk's interest in Chinese began when she took her first language class as a sophomore in college After graduating from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor in Fine Arts, Kate moved to Liaoning province, where she served as a professor at Benxi Metallurgical College While in Benxi, Szewczyk researched and created teaching methods for various levels of students, gained ESL experience with grade school and high school students, and cultivated knowledge of the Chinese working environment and secondary education system Her experience in Liaoning helped to broaden her interest in Chinese language and culture After leaving Liaoning, Szewczyk moved to Shanghai where she worked for the Education Advancement Fund International as the Program Executive Administrator in China In this position, Szewczyk coordinated information flow and responsibility among programs, as well as developed effective means of record keeping, fundraising, and cooperation among programs After returning from China in 2006, Szewczyk enrolled in The Ohio State University Chinese Flagship Program Besides language training, she was especially interested in acquiring the cultural knowledge that is necessary to successfully interact in Chinese society To these ends, she was also drawn to Sino-Russian relations, which later became the basis of her thesis research In 2007 Szewczyk was offered an internship with Qingdao Polar Ocean World In this capacity she served as the sole Chinese-to-English translator for visitor information, pamphlets, and guide maps, revised existing translations on all English informational signs, and assisted Chinese and foreign visitors in the customer service area After graduating from The Ohio State University in 2008, Szewczyk utilized both her advanced language skills and her creative background as the primary illustrator for the textbook Chinese: Communicating in the Culture Throughout her career Szewczyk has promoted educational and cultural exchange between China, the United States, and other countries throughout the world She currently resides in Ulm, Germany where she works as a Chinese teacher Language Proficiency: HSK Advanced Level 9, ACTFL Superior Contact: kate.szewczyk@gmail.com 23 Katherine Szewczyk _ 12531 Davana Dr ive mobile: (314) 707-4505 Saint Louis, MO 63128 kate.szewczyk@gmail.com Summary of Qualifications:  International experience and interpersonal skills strengthened by experience working in multicultural environments  Advanced knowledge of Chinese language and culture  Adventurous spirit and determination, cultivating an ability to adapt to diverse situations _ SKILLS: Language Mandarin Chinese Chinese Characters German Fluent (HSK Advanced Level 9, April 2008; Oral Proficiency Interview Level Superior, March 2008) Proficient Level Creative Studio Computer · Photography (black and white, color) · Photoshop 7.0 · Painting (oil and acrylic) · Adobe Illustrator · Drawing (comic book work/ illustration) · MS Office EDUCATION: Ohio State University, Columbus, OH · Masters in East Asian Languages and Literature, June 2008 · Focus in Advanced Chinese Language and Culture · Nanjing University, Fall 2007 Qingdao University, Qingdao, China · Intensive Chinese Language Program, June 2006 – August 2006 University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN · B.F.A., summa cum laude, May 2004 · Undergraduate Thesis Project, May 2004 · Recipient of the William and Connie Grief Award for BFA students · Study Abroad Program, August 2002 – December 2002, London, England University of Chicago, Chicago, IL · East Asian Civilizations- China, Japan, June 2002 – August 2002 · Recipient of the University of Notre Dame‟s Summer Language Grant RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Ohio State University Primary Illustrator, Summer 2007 / Summer 2008 · Chinese: Communicating in the Culture (Walker, Galal, Columbus, OH: Foreign Language Publications, 2007.) · Designed all illustrations for a Chinese comic book set to be published in 2009 24 Katherine Szewczyk Qingdao Polar Ocean World Qingdao, China Translator, June 2007 – August 2007 · Sole Chinese-to-English translator for visitor information, pamphlets, and guide maps · Revised existing translations on all English informational signs, which improved legibility for foreign visitors and added to the professionalism of the establishment · Assisted Chinese and foreign visitors in the customer service area Ohio State University Columbus, OH Graduate Assistant (Chinese), August 2006 – June 2007 · Taught undergraduate Chinese classes · Developed lesson plans for beginning and intermediate Chinese classes · Graded student essays Qingdao Olympic Sailing Committee Qingdao, China Translator/ Intern, Summer 2006 · Provided translation services for the 2006 Qingdao International Sailing Competition · Gained valuable media relations experience Meridian Shanghai Shanghai, China Sales Representative, November 2005 – May 2006 · Acted as contact representative for foreign customers · Wrote and translated various documents into English Education Advancement Fund International Shanghai, China Program Executive Administrator in China, November 2005 – May 2006 · Coordinated information flow, role, and responsibility between programs · Developed effective means of record keeping, fundraising, and cooperation between programs English teacher, Summer 2004 · Educated Beijing Union University students in Spoken English · Coordinated and led learning activities for Benxi primary school students · Incorporated cultural awareness classes Benxi Metallurgical College Benxi, China English teacher, 2004 – 2005 · Researched and created innovate teaching methods for various levels of students · Gained ESL experience with grade school and high school students as well as adults · Cultivated knowledge of the Chinese working environment and school system · Developed familiarity with life and culture in Chinese small towns University of Notre Dame Appalachia Program Caretta, WV Program Coordinator/Volunteer, October 2003 · Informed and directed fellow volunteers and handled finances · First-hand experience assisting poverty stricken areas · Counseled and informed high school students on higher education Interests: languages and cultures, fine arts, reading, jogging, cooking 25 Eric Shepherd, PhD Eric Shepherd is an Assistant Professor of Chinese in the University of South Florida's Department of World Language Education Professor Shepherd graduated from The Ohio State University with a BA in International Studies and Political Science He received his MA in East Asian Languages and Literatures and PHD in Chinese Language Pedagogy from The Ohio State University Professor Shepherd has taught all levels of Chinese language and culture at Ohio State, Wittenberg University, and Iowa State University Among the diverse range of courses Professor Shepherd has offered are Networking in China and America (a new course developed at the graduate level at OSU), Oral and Folk Literatures in Modern China (a new undergraduate course developed at ISU), Cinema in Contemporary Russia, China, and Brazil (a team-taught, interdisciplinary course at ISU), and Chinese in the Community (a new servicelearning course developed at USF) Professor Shepherd has also taught a range of advanced level content course in Chinese including Chinese Performance Traditions, Contemporary Chinese Popular Culture, and Networking in China and America While at Ohio State, Professor Shepherd worked as the Program Officer from the inception of the US/China Links internship program, which has since merged into the capstone experience of the OSU Chinese Flagship Program While at ISU, Professor Shepherd coordinated the Chinese language program, served as CoDirector of the Asian Studies Program, directed MA theses on language teaching methodology, and advised the Chinese Language and Culture Club At USF, Professor Shepherd has created the Learning in the Culture Program, a study abroad program designed to deliver intensive Chinese language and culture instruction at the intermediate level, and the Careers in Chinese program, a consortium effort with Iowa State and Nankai University structured around multi-tiered study abroad experiences geared towards training Americans to advanced levels of proficiency in Chinese language in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields At USF, Professor has led the development of a Certificate of Chinese Studies, a Minor in Chinese and is currently finishing proposals for the necessary courses to offer a Major in Chinese Professor Shepherd has been heavily involved in Chinese language teacher training programs at all levels since 1998 On multiple occasions, he has served as a master teacher in both Ohio State's Summer Programs East Asian Concentration Teacher Training Program and the Ohio Regent's Chinese Academy, and has been lead instructor, master trainer and program evaluator in Chinese language programs associated with the Startalk Program Videos of Professor Shepherd's introductory language classes are being used as model teaching resources by the Chinese Language Association of Secondary Schools and will be developed into a training DVD Shepherd currently resides in St Petersburg, FL Contact: eshepher@cas.usf.edu 26 Sharon Kim, BA After graduating magna cum laude from the Ohio State University with a Bachelor‟s in Chinese Language in 2005, Sharon Kim proceeded to Cornell University Kim is currently working as a Graduate Assistant at Cornell University while concurrently pursing her PhD in Organizational Behavior As a Graduate Assistant Kim teaches classes ranging from business to organizational behavior and as a researcher she works with some of the world‟s premier scholars on topics of individual creativity, creativity in groups, and affect and cognition In 2007 Kim co-authored Considering the Darker Side of Careers: Toward a More Balanced Perspective, published in the Handbook of Career Studies During her time at The Ohio State university Kim was an exceptional student She was selected for numerous university awards including Honors Distinction, The University Scholarship, Herbert H Lee Scholarship, and the Richard and Karol Wells Scholarship Nationally she has been repeatedly recognized for her academic excellence Her distinctions include International Experience Grant, ILR International Program Fellowship, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, and the US department of education Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship This past summer Kim had the opportunity to spend part of the summer in Paris During her time there she participated in a research study about entrepreneurship in France She was able to organize a research plan for a forthcoming study on multicultural identity as a potential determinant of French entrepreneurship Her time in Paris truly enriched her understanding of French cultural dynamics Examination of contemporary issues such as immigration policies and participation in international business markets from a French perspective was a critical component of this research Studying these issues in France provided a rich academic experience Kim currently resides in Ithica, New York where she attends Cornell University She is working towards a Ph.D in Organizational Behavior Contact: sk475@cornell.edu 27 Seth Warren, MA Seth Warren graduated from Wesleyan University in 2006 with a major in the fields of government, history, economics, and philosophy In the fall of 2007, he entered The Ohio State University Chinese Flagship Program where he continued his study of Chinese language, culture, and society, specializing in the study of Chinese print media During his second year in the Flagship Program, Warren took classes at Nanjing University and conducted research investigating how the Chinese press responded to the November 2005 Songhua River oil spill While in Nanjing, he also worked as a translator of diverse material ranging from company brochures and contracts to excerpts from Chinese novels and short stories In the winter of 2008, Warren accepted a position with the Jiangsu Businessman In this capacity he reviewed, analyzed, and translated economic and business articles published in Chinese newspapers Warren then went on to work with Oriental Weekly, a news publication in Nanjing, China In this position Warren gathered information for news stories, interviewed Nanjing residents, and wrote articles in Chinese He was the only foreign journalist working for this Chinese newspaper Warren‟s interest in Chinese began while an undergraduate student In 2004, during his undergraduate years at Wesleyan University, he had the opportunity to travel to Beijing where he spent a great deal of time with college-aged Chinese students He realized that although the Chinese government closely controlled some forms of media, students found access to outside information In 2005, he returned to the US and completed an undergraduate thesis studying how the rise in urban Chinese living standards has allowed for new levels of personal autonomy After graduating from The Ohio State University in 2008, Warren accepted a job as a research assistant at Tsinghua University He was given the unique opportunity to transcribe oral traditions from Chinese villages through primary document analysis and interviews Warren is currently resides in Portland, Maine and is pursuing a China-related career that requires an advanced proficiency in Mandarin and a deep understanding of Chinese culture Language Proficiency: ILR Level 3/3+ Speaking and Reading, ACTFL Superior Contact: sethwarren@gmail.com 28 SETH WARREN sethwarren@gmail.com207.332.2493730 Mere Point, Brunswick, ME 04011 CAREER OBJECTIVE Seek China-related career where advanced proficiency in Mandarin and deep understanding of Chinese culture strengthens U.S-China relations and promotes U.S national security CHINA-RELATED EXPERIENCE - Fluent in Mandarin with comprehensive understanding of Chinese culture - Lived in mainland China for three years, honing language skills, conducting research, and working with Chinese magazines - Extensive translation experience and strong familiarity with Chinese digital and print media PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND Journalist Oriental Weekly, Nanjing, Spring 2008 Gathered information for news stories, interviewed Nanjing residents, and wrote articles in Chinese News Intern Jiangsu Businessman, Nanjing, Winter 2008 Reviewed, analyzed, and translated economic and business articles published in Chinese newspapers Freelance Translator Nanjing, Spring 2008 Translated diverse material ranging from company brochures and contracts to excerpts from Chinese novels and short stories Research Assistant Tsinghua University, Yulin, Shaanxi Province, May 2008 Recorded oral traditions in Chinese villages through primary document analysis and interviews Wilderness Ranger U.S National Forest Service, Middlebury, VT Summer 2003 Patrolled wilderness, educated visitors on rules and regulations, and worked independently in remote areas EDUCATION Ohio State University, Columbus, OH November 2008 M.A East Asian Languages and Literature Area of Specialization: Chinese print media Master‟s Thesis “Changes to the Headlines in Yangtze Evening News, 1992-2007” (in Chinese) Nanjing University, Nanjing, China, Chinese Flagship Graduate Fellow, 2007-08 Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT May 2006 B.A College of Social Sciences, government, history, economics, and philosophy concentration Undergraduate Honors Thesis: “Cosmopolitanism Identities in Post-Tiananmen Urban China” Additional Language Study in Beijing, China, June 2005-August 2006 The Inter-University Program for Chinese Language Studies, Tsinghua University Associated Colleges in China, Capitol University of Economics and Business AWARDS NSEP Graduate Fellowship, May 2006 Ministry of Education Scholarship, Taiwan, April 2006 Ernest C Davenport Scholarship: to undergraduates demonstrating intellectual excellence, Mar 2005 29 James F Wilson Phone Number: (703) 578- 4972 E-mail: jfwils@gmail.com OBJECTIVE To obtain a position that utilizes my language abilities and knowledge of East Asia while contributing to upholding and improving U.S Relations to East Asia EDUCATION 2006- 2008: Graduate Student in National Chinese Flagship Program at Ohio State University in Columbus, OH M.A East Asian Languages and Literature, focus Advanced Chinese Language and Culture Mandarin Language, Chinese History, Chinese Culture, Chinese Literature, Interpretation September 2007- January 2008: Study Abroad through National Chinese Flagship Program at Nanjing University in Nanjing, China Mandarin Language, Chinese Media, Chinese Literature, Mainland- Taiwan Cross- Strait Issues July- August 2007: Study Abroad through National Chinese Flagship Program in Qingdao, China Mandarin Language, Chinese Culture, Interpretation June- August 2006: Study Abroad through National Chinese Flagship Program at Qingdao University in Qingdao, China Mandarin Language, Chinese Culture, Chinese History, Chinese Media 2002 – 2006: Graduate of College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA B.A Chinese Language and Literature, B.A East Asian Studies May – November 2004: Study Abroad through College of William and Mary at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China Mandarin Language, Chinese History and Chinese Culture LANGUAGE SKILLS Intermediate- Advanced Mandarin Chinese Language: ACTFL Rating: Superior, Beginner Japanese Language, Beginner Spanish WORK EXPERIENCE Summer 2008: Tourism English Instructor for the Guizhou Provincial Rural Tourism Development and Preservation Center at Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, China Winter 2008- Spring 2008: Intern: Coordinated Olympic/ Paralympic Forums at the Humanistic Olympic Studies Center, Renmin University, Beijing, China Winter 2007- Spring 2007: Class Instructor: East Asian Language, Literature, History, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Fall 2006: Class Instructor: Mandarin Chinese 101, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Fall 2005- Spring 2006: Drill Instructor: Mandarin Chinese 101/ 102, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA Fall 2005- Spring 2006: Martial Arts Instructor for Chinese Language Students, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA Summer 2005- Present: Independent Sales Associate for Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc Winter 2004 and Summer 2005: Laborer for Pond Builder, Harmony Ponds, Inc based in Fairfax, VA Summer 2003: Counselor, TIC Summer Camp, Bethesda, MD Summer 2001 and 2002: Counselor/ Assistant Head Counselor, Beverly Hills Preschool Camp, Alexandria, VA Summer/ Fall 2000-2002, 2005-2008: Lawn Care, Arlington, VA 1999-2002: Martial Arts Instructor, Neil Ehrlich‟s American Karate Institute, Alexandria, VA VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Summer 2006/2007: Teaching English as a Second Language, Blue Sky Home Orphanage, Qingdao, China 1998- 2006: Martial Arts Instructor, Neil Ehrlich‟s American Karate Institute, Alexandria, VA Summer/Fall 2004: Teaching English as a Second Language, Beijing, China 2000- 2001, 2008: Volunteer, Arlington Free Clinic, Arlington, VA 2001- 2005: Assistant Instructor, Pro-Act Women‟s Self-Defense Seminars, based in Alexandria, VA COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Word, Works, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Word Perfect INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES Martial Arts, East Asian Topics, Travel, Athletics, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Filipino American Student Association, Chinese Student Organization, Vietnamese Student Organization, Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese and Japanese Literature/ Culture 30 Produced by Jacob Parker parker.676@osu.edu © The Ohio State University ... four-week advanced Chinese language study program (E-Level) Qingdao University Advanced Chinese Language Study Program in Qingdao, Summer 2005 Intermediate Chinese Language Study Program in Qingdao,... Literatures, Chinese Flagship Program Sep 01-Dec 06, Mar 08-present Undergraduate Chinese Flagship Program Manager, Lecturer, Graduate Assistant * Formalized undergraduate Chinese Flagship program. .. capstone experience of the OSU Chinese Flagship Program While at ISU, Professor Shepherd coordinated the Chinese language program, served as CoDirector of the Asian Studies Program, directed MA theses