About Me

Since most of my instruction will have something to do in the realm of business, I think it only proper to present you with my Resume. MARK R. SPANJIAN OBJECTIVE To use my past experiences in combination with my English language skills to help other express themselves better in English. PROFILE Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills: one-to-one and groups. Sensitive to issues of cultural, social and educational diversity. Successful experiences managing professionals and nonprofessionals at all levels. Strong analytical skills leading to program development and implementation. Sensitive to issues of cultural, social and educational diversity. Poised, competent and enjoy a dynamic working environment. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Private instruction in conversational English for adults and with students on the Internet. Facility management for a large professional music academy. Vender development and relationships, menu product requirements and competitive purchasing, menu pricing, kitchen staff scheduling and product production. Conceptualized, developed, started-up and ran two retail gourmet food businesses. Developed product and pricing structures. Designed corporate logo and advertising. Employee selection and training leading to outstanding customer service. Planned, prepared and implemented a global circumnavigation on a 40-foot sailboat. Education in navigation, advanced first-aid, engine and boat maintenance, communications and cultural differences. General plant manager for 220,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facilities employing 350 personnel during a tripling of sales and opening of a new division. Direct supervision of 21 mid-level supervisors, monitored governmental regulations and human resources issues. Setup incentives/target systems in all departments. Converted plant operations and office administration to in-house computer systems. Developed new operating systems for customer service, order tracking, material allocation and stock departments. Special projects Property management. Small business consulting in production scheduling, incentives and customer service. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY English tutor Private educator 2007-2008 Facilities Manager LA Music Academy school 2005-2007 Kitchen manager TK&A Custom Catering caterer Purchasing agent 2000-2005 Owner/manager East Of… restaurant 1996-2000 Co-captain S/V Pandarosa 40 ft. sailboat 1991-1996 Employee Nigh Sails and Canvas sail maker 1990-1991 Owner/manager Incredible Cheesecake retail 1987-1990 Consulting various locations apparel 1986-1987 Plant manager Spanjian/Delong Sportswear apparel 1978-1986 EDUCATION & CERTIFICATED B.S. Textile Management and Marketing – Philadelphia University QuickBooks, Leadership Effectiveness Training Industrial Engineering and Gerber Garment Maker Computer Training Captains License U.S. Merchant Marines

Teaching Experience

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Years taught offline: 0
Years taught online: 1

I love to help my students explore their new language and gain a practical understand of how it is used in daily situations. My classes always start with a casual conversation and then proceed to a business article we will read or a grammar lesson. If you are taking English lessons at school, I will tend follow up on what you are being taught there. If you are a business student, with your help we will talk about things that relate to you job situations.