J. Corbett Hix

J. Corbett Hix

Code Implementation and Monitoring Consultant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Community-Focused Creative Director & Factory Co-Founder

  • Education

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      1995 - 2002
      B.A. American Studies
    • American University

      2007 - 2009
      M.A. International Development

      Activities and Societies: Senator - Graduate Student Council Website Manager - International Development Student Association Graduate Thesis (SRP) on impact of corporate codes of conduct impact on labor rights in the Vietnamese garment industry. Included in-country research and interviews with corporate representatives, labor union leaders, factory owners and workers.

  • Experience

    • Fair Labor Association

      Sept 2008 - May 2009
      Code Implementation and Monitoring Consultant

      Supported Code Implementation Manager in compiling and analyzing data from factory monitoring reports.

    • The QED Group, LLC

      Jun 2009 - Oct 2011

      Managing a growing communications teamDeveloping, documenting and implementing KDMD communications strategyIdentifying both project and communications needs and implementing solutions (in house and external trainings, online webinars, personal training, etc.)Streamlining Communications and KDMD project managementImproving team efficiency of communications product development Currently leading user experience and information architecture website design for sites supporting the Knowledge Driven Micro-enterprise Development (KDMD) project for QED.

      • Communications Portfolio Manager, KDMD Project

        Nov 2010 - Oct 2011
      • Information Architect and Knowledge Sharing Specialist

        Jun 2009 - Jan 2011
    • 17 Triggers

      Oct 2011 - Feb 2015

      Responsible for new business development, overseeing financial well being, assisting with firm’s strategic direction and making sure our staff wears shoes. Responsible for account management of 17 Triggers growing portfolioSupporting the creative director in scoping out client needsUser-centered design and direction for projects

      • Chief Operating Officer

        Jun 2014 - Feb 2015
      • Accounts Director

        Oct 2011 - May 2014
    • Crossfit Amatak

      Jul 2014 - now
      Founder & Co-Owner

      Managing the strategic direction of the box, reviewing and signing off on programming, community management and lead on marketing and ensuring we deliver good services

    • Factory Phnom Penh

      Mar 2017 - Dec 2017
      Project Manager

      Leading the development of Cambodia's first multi-use work and creative space. Coming late 2017.

    • Urban Living Solutions (Cambodia)

      Sept 2017 - now
      Partner, Community & Creative Director

      Urban Living Solutions is a real estate and lifestyle development firm concentrating on community-centered solutions to Cambodia’s rapid urbanization. Based in Phnom Penh, we build livable urban spaces that connect people and nurture communities.

    • Penh Cyclery

      Oct 2017 - May 2019
      Business Owner
    • Factory Phnom Penh

      Feb 2018 - Dec 2023

      I still advise on this project and I'm super proud of what it is and will evolve to but day to day guidance has now been passed on to the very capable Mr. Carlos Estevez. The guy trying to guide all the pieces together to this massive project.

      • Factory Founder & Advisor

        Mar 2020 - Dec 2023
      • Factory Director

        Feb 2018 - Mar 2020
    • Artisans Angkor

      Jan 2024 - now
      Board Member

      Invited to advise the rebuilding and relaunching of Cambodia's original brand - Artisans Angkor. I'm excited to be helping them think through how to grow and expand the business, reaching a modern audience both foreign and domestic.

  • Licenses & Certifications