Projects

These projects showcase a selection of my work. While my primary focus is on managing and enhancing international educational programs, it's important to note that my extensive background includes over eight years as a marketing manager. Skills in content creation and digital design are among the tools I leverage to support my expertise in international program management. These media skills are particularly valuable in enhancing program recruitment, managing social media campaigns, and promoting university programs to a global audience.

Executive MPA

Graduate Programs Manager

Directed Portland State University's Executive MPA program (EMPA), designed for professionals seeking career advancement through practical learning opportunities. I managed and coordinated the program, ensuring it provided applicable experiences that directly enhanced participants' professional trajectories.

YSEALI

International Program Coordination

Helped with facilitating the creation of Portland State University's partnership with the Federal Government to host the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) program. Worked with local organizations to help create additional resources for program participants to find value and success in their studies.

American English Institute

Marketing / Promotion

My position at AEI covered event coordination, social media management, content creation, promotional material design, tutoring, classroom aide and tech support along with being the direct line between students, faculty and their partnered programs.

Breakaway Promotions

Marketing Manager

Graphics, Content Creation, Outreach Coordination, Sponsor/Public Relations, Press, Copywriting, Publicity and Marketing for over a dozen different annual events as well as hiring and management for our media team staff.

Sea to Summit

Event Promoter

Worked at Montbell in Japan, creating promotional content for their Sea to Summit event series. This role involved developing marketing strategies to enhance event visibility and engagement across various Japanese locations, providing experience in cross-cultural promotion and international event marketing.

International Programs

Cultural Ambassador

The participation, arrangement and development of several Japanese related international groups and programs. Programs from schools such as University of Oregon's AEI, INTO Oregon State University, Tokyo International University (TIUA) as well as coordinated several cultural clubs, language circles, and international meetups.

Japanese YouTube Series

Host / Content Creation

Youtube series which taught both culture and language to English speakers and Japanese speakers. The videos featured travel advice, guides, and the occasional comedy skit/game.

Graphics & Logos

Graphic Design

Uncategorized graphics, logos, and various digital content with no specific connection to anything related to my previous work samples.

Elijah Dash

Graphic Design / Marketing Coordinator

Put together a last minute fundraising event for a coworker's family whose son was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Helped with graphics, social media, outreach, sponsorships and event coordination.

Product Advantage

Logo Design

Logo creation and branding for a new auto detailing company based in Oregon. Graphics, Calendars, Product Advertisements, Banners, Signs and more.

Beer & Wine Festivals

Logo Design

Various ads, graphics and logos put together for beer and wine festivals within the area.