Hello Hello Hello and thank you for reading my resume! I am very excited to come to South Korea to teach english while learning about the culture, language and Korean lifestyles ... and yes of course to travel :)
My name is Jamie Francis and I am actively seeking a position to teach English in Seoul or Busan beginning late August or early September 2008. I am a 28 year old, female from the western United States (Phoenix, Arizona) with a background in teaching college level students, corporate real estate management and sales. I have a Bachelors Degree in Communications from Arizona State University 2003 and have never traveled outside of North Amercia (except for the Caribbean).
Below are my resume and requirements in seeking a position in Seoul or Busan. I hope to hear from you soon! You will not be disappointed .. I am very enthusiastic and dedicated to teaching and learning. :)
Please email me with information on the positions available through your company or agency. I will also require to speak with a current teacher and see photos of the accomodations before signing any contracts. Thank you!
Jamie V. Francis
smarter2invest@yahoo.com
Objective
Private school English teaching position in South Korea, preferably Seoul or Busan.
Salary: 2.5 million KRW
Requirements: Furnished private accomodation within 10 minutes to teaching location, at least 50% health insurance coverage, 10- 14 days vacation plus national holidays, 30-32 hour work week with possible overtime, 1 months severance upon completion of contract, round-trip airfare from Phoenix, Arizona, or Los Angeles, Califonia USA to South Korea.
Profile •
3 years sales experience in Residential Property Sales and Investments, 3 years management experience, 1 year experience Professional Education, 2 years Non-Profit Fundraising/Event Planning
• Goal-oriented self starter with strong leadership and creative capabilities.
• Highly organized, achievement directed, lifetime learner and teacher.
• Proven ability to work cohesively with students, personnel, management and leadership.
• Strong desire to make in difference in the community and professional organizations.
Education B.A., Communication, Arizona State University 2003 3.37 GPA
Arizona Real Estate License 2003, Arizona School of Real Estate and Business
Relevant Experience & Accomplishments
Residential Sales and Investments
• Successfully closed 41 transactions in 2005 and 2006 resulting in nearly $7,000,000 in sales.
• Worked closely with real estate investors, first time home buyers and repeat buyers and sellers to meet their personal objectives.
• Hosted, planned, organized and coordinated networking and educational groups for 10-200 people at a time.
• Effectively managed and communicated with transaction coordinators to meet contract timelines and ensure prompt closings.
Education
• Enthusiastically taught Rich Dad¡¯s Personal Finance and Real Estate Investing courses for college level instruction.
• Implemented Rich Dad assigned curriculum and instruction guidelines.
• Created and prepared student assignments reflective of real world of investing and finance methods in Arizona.
• Communicated with Rich Dad Educational Directors to ensure proper teaching methods and consult on new approaches for financial literacy.
Management/Supervision
Transwestern
• Assisted in managing 512,195 sq ft ¡°Class A¡± office Space.
• Successfully interfaced with management, engineering, tenants, leasing teams, general contractors and vendors to accomplish multifaceted goals.
• Cooperatively assisted in developing operating and capital budgets for two properties.
• Prepared monthly reports and variance analysis for owners and asset management teams.
• Coordinated ongoing tenant improvement and capital projects.
Atlasta Catering Services
• Directed recruitment and retention of a staff of 20-50 seasonal employees.
• Formulated, wrote and implemented new employee orientation and training manuals.
• Trained, supervised and evaluated staff and coached their improvement and skills.
• Produced multilateral staff achievement of company objectives.
• Successfully refined and implemented changing techniques to meet varying objectives.
Employment
Assistant Property Manager, Transwestern Commercial Services, Arizona
Residential Sales and Investments, RE/MAX Fine Properties, Arizona 2008-present
2004-2007
Adjunct Instructor, Paradise Valley Community College, Arizona 2007 - present
Human Resources Manager/Trainer, Atlasta Catering Service, Arizona 2001-2004
Community
Involvement
Lupus Foundation of America Arizona Chapter, Board of Directors / Fundraiser Planning Committee 2007, Fundraiser 2008
Community Projects Africa, Fundraiser to build a school in Tanzania in October 2008
References
Kristy Ficek - friend and former english teacher in South Korea for 6 years (830) 313-3324
Natasha Bartinelli, Marketing Associate, Transwestern (602) 370-0025
Amy Fierro, Realtor (602) 687-0569
Anita Rodriguez, Director of Education, Cash Flow Technologies/Rich Dad (480) 998-6971
Steve Short, CEO, Atlasta Catering Service (602) 242-8185
Honors & Awards 2007 RE/MAX Presidents Club Award
2006 RE/MAX Platinum Club Award
2005 RE/MAX Presidents Club Award
2006 Certificate of Recognition for Fundraising – Lupus Foundation of America, Arizona
Arizona State University Deans Honor List
