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Does anyone have info about working in international media sales and PR? I've just graduated from business school and this is going to be my next career move. Thanks! :-)

82 weeks ago

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One of my long-term goals is to become a polyglot. For me, that means speaking at least four languages fluently. So far I have only two...Here's my plan for the next: http://sjmanniex.wordpress.com/2010/04/05/ik-wil-nederlands-spreken/

96 weeks ago

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busy researching different jobs to find something that combines my major skills, education and areas of interest. tricky but eminently possible!

99 weeks ago

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About Me

Mandarin-speaking recent Masters graduate currently working at PR startup Snow Comms based in Doha, Qatar

Work History

Krete Sustain Systems Ltd
Policy Researcher
October 2009 to Present
Researcher for marketing project which is aiming to improve the company's position in the UK green building industry. This research will also form the basis for my master thesis.

Volkswagen China
Project Manager (internship)
January 2009 to March 2009
Managed an SAP ERP implementation project at a new Chinese subsidiary company. Used spoken and written Mandarin in daily communication with colleagues and business partners.

Accenture Greater China
Technical Support Co-ordinator
March 2008 to December 2008
Remotely solved software, hardware and network problems for users in the Asia-Pacific region. Trained staff in business English, enabling them to reach a standard suitable for an international project.

Ivy League Dalian
Academic Sales Consultant
Febuary 2009 to July 2009
Made sales calls in Mandarin to database of prospective clients
Organised and participated in sales meetings
Advised clients on a range of overseas study and visa options