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Teach in Japan - Jake Whitaker
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Nihon natsukashii... Teach in Japan-Jake Whitaker 8024 Kersey Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46236 Cell: 3179895412 : jagwhita@iupui.edu Core Qualifications ● Fun, eager, positive, and loyal personality ● Very strong intercultural communication skills ● Accustomed to Japanese lifestyle ● Experience with the Japanese language in ● Worked with children in Scotland speech, reading, writing ● Excellent interpersonal skills Work Experience Manager/Bartender April 2007 to Current Stone Creek Dining Company – Noblesville, IN ● 2+ years of managing experience, 6 years of bartending in Denver, CO and Indianapolis, IN ● Managed bar product selection (large beer/wine lists), bi-weekly inventory, data collection/analysis ● Developed very strong interpersonal skills ● Research to sell best product available, and to ensure maximum potential growth in sales and cost percentages Education Indiana University - Indianapolis 2010 Indianapolis, IN, USA Major 1: International Studies Major 2: Japanese Studies Bachelor of Arts International Studies - ● Concentration in East Asia and Intercultural Communication ● Focused on cultural, historical, political, and economic aspects of international system ● Studied to understand social, psychological, and environmental aspects of culture ● Developed broad awareness of major global forces in an increasingly globalized world ● Overseas experience in East Asia (Japan, Vietnam) Japanese Studies - ● Studied Japanese culture through film, fiction, performing arts, visual arts, society, and religion ● Japanese history, society, and behavior ● 3+ years of Japanese language Hakuoh University 2010 Oyama, Tochigi, Japan ● Classes entirely in the Japanese language ● Studied the Japanese language, economics, business ● Heavily involved in campus activities(basketball) and social events Keywords Highly adaptive, culturally aware/respectful, multi-tasking, very personable, organized, passionate, loyal, analytical, advanced computer and internet skills |
