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, 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
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Created unique
websites and online communities/forums which are highly praised by many fans.
Sold ebooks and videos through them, inspiring and
helping others. Implemented online
advertising, pay-per-click programs and affiliate programs on my site to
generate residual income.
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Authored many ebooks, articles, essays, and journals about cultural
expansion, self-development/enrichment, and life motivation.
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Produced, edited,
marketed and sold copies of video travel documentaries through my website and Ebay.
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Compiled over 800
pages of journals, travel guides, and articles for international audience of
hundreds (recommendation letters and portfolio available).
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Developed nine
extensive photo journals of my adventures containing nearly 3,000 photos and
images.
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Received national
media attention in three countries abroad (can provide documented proof in
print and video).
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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.
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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)
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Acted in several
commercials and corporate videos in
Experience
Web Advertising
Developer/Travel Consultant Self-Employed with Partner
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Expanded friend’s
medical website of over 3,000 medical web pages which displayed Google Adsense pay-per-click online ads that brought in a daily revenue of an average of $400 per day.
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Served as travel
assistant and consultant to friend during our trip to the
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With the help and
guidance, I designed my own websites to share my knowledge and experiences to
the world, gradually expanding them daily.
Learned skills such as web design and HTML. Implemented a variety of online pay-per-click
advertising and affiliate programs into my site to generate my own residual
income. Kept up to date with the latest
web technologies and tools, such ad context-driven ad technology, by
researching news, blogs, and forums.
Marketing Team Leader
Owens Corning
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In charge of
marketing campaign team for Owens Corning’s innovative basement finishing system at home
trade shows around the
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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.
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Responsible for
opening and closing of promotion booths and trailers, daily inventory,
promotion materials/brochures, and basic operations.
Journalist/Reporter
Estates News – Moscow division
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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 - in Central and
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Interviewed
Public Relations specialists of major development companies to obtain
information, quotes, and press releases for stories.
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Edited and
rewrote office real estate national market analysis reports for several
European nations.
English Teacher
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Taught advanced
level adult English classes. Classes
included advanced levels 3, 4, and Business English.
English Teacher/Marketing
Assistant
Oxford
Language Institute
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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
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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
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Provided job
referral services to employers and job seekers through
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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
Agency Promoter/Recruiter
Model
Talent Universe/Integrity Casting
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Scheduled and
referred talent, in person and by phone, to auditions and casting events. Set up appointments.
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Gave 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
Piper’s Opera House Production
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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. Gave tours of secret areas
known to be haunted, to audience members afterward.
Residential Advisor
Cascades
Job Corps
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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
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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.
Education
Bachelors in Marketing and
Computer Information Systems,
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Courses
include: Seminar in Market Research,
Promotion Management, Advertising Management, Strategic Marketing
