Experience

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  This is the place heritage park

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2008

  Trek manager and trail boss

  Organized, prepared and led 20 handcart treks for over 2,000 youth. Skills: Management, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communication, Time-management, Emergency Response, Presentation, Youth Management, Volunteer Management, Safety TrainingAs the manager for the handcart trek program, I organized and implemented these physically demanding youth experiences that teach teamwork, faith, self-worth and history. In this position, I hired trail guides and historical characters as well as managed their schedules and time cards.Before I was promoted to this management position and while in this position, I also worked as technical support for all in-house productions, concerts and events, meaning I set-up sound, lighting and stage equipment. Throughout my time at the park, I also gave promotional tours of the park to dignitaries, businesses and everyday guests. I also acted as a first-person and third-person historical interpreter.(A handcart trek is a reenactment of the Mormon Pioneer's journey from the Midwest to Utah in the mid 1800s. Youth and leaders dress in pioneer attire and pull a handcart full of equipment for a number of miles experiencing a little of what the pioneers may have. For more information visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mormon_handcart_pioneers.) Show less

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  Deseret book

  Nov 2005 - Dec 2005

  Production assistant

  Assisted production manager and technical crew for tour production.Skills: Teamwork, Event Support, Manual Labor, Grunt WorkAs the production assistant for Micheal McLean's Forgotten Carols tour through the Mountain West, I supported the cast and crew to ensure a quality production was given to paying audiences. My main responsibilities came during set up and strike when I was in charge of setting up the scenery and props. During the in 2005 season I operated the spot light during shows in non-union houses. During the 2006 tour, I was backstage helping with scene changes. The tour traveled from Seattle down to Mesa stopping along the way in Idaho, Utah and Nevada and lasted from Thanksgiving til a few days before Christmas. Show less

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  Lds business college associated student body council

  May 2006 - May 2007

  Vice president of scholarship, interim vice president of advertising

  Created and promoted scholarly activities for students, advertised student events and programs and organized fund-raising efforts.Skills: Management, Teamwork, Graphic Design, Event Planning and Management, Fund-raising, Event PromotionAs an elected student officer, I organized and managed student organizations and events. Some events I planned and executed include the 1st LDS Business College Art Competition and monthly open-mic time. I also created advertising for other college-wide events and programs.In addition, I oversaw the Charitable Giving Committee that encouraged students to give back to their school. In this position, I worked directly with the college's Vice President and represented students at donor-appreciation events and on a more personal level with individual donors. Show less

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  Callister nebeker & mccullough

  Sept 2006 - Apr 2007

  Runner

  Delivered sensitive legal documents and supported office staff.Skills: Time-management, Working on a Deadline, Safe Driving, Courier, Office MaintenanceAs a runner, it was my responsibility to support the attorneys, their staff and the office in any way possible. My main duties included delivering sensitive legal documents in a timely and professional manner in and out of office, delivering mail in office and to the post office, attending to copy machines, cleaning conference rooms, and doing anything else needed by the attorneys and their staff. On days when I had the afternoon shift, I would close and lock down the office at the end of the work day. Show less

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  Byu prssa

  Jan 2008 - Apr 2008

  Vice president of public relations

  Publicized events and programs of the Rulon L. Bradley Chapter of PRSSA at BYU to its current and potential members.Skills developed or used: Management, Graphic Design (InDesign), Web content writing, Working on a deadline, Teamwork, Social MediaThrough strategic advertising and public relations, I encouraged members of the Rulon L. Bradley chapter of PRSSA to participate in meetings, workshops and other chapter and national activities and programs. I updated the chapter's website content and social media outlets including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Show less

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  Novell

  Feb 2008 - Sept 2008

  Internal communications intern

  Compiled the company's weekly HTML newsletter.Skills: Basic HTML, Web Writing, Research, Image Editing, ProofreadingAs a paid intern, my primary responsibility was to compile and publish the weekly Novell News Briefs newsletter that was distributed to more than 4,000 employees and partners worldwide. After finding the content or writing the content, I would write a brief synopsis of the content that would encourage a click-through from the newsletter to the actual article or website. I used basic HTML skills to create and edit the newsletter. I also helped with other internal communications projects as well as small projects for Connection magazine. For the magazine, I read articles to search for information to supplement the meta-data of the online story to increase SEO. I also helped proofread for the magazine. Show less

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  The daily universe

  Sept 2008 - Dec 2008

  News reporter

  Wrote two to three news articles per week on a deadline.Skills: News Writing, Reporting, Research, Interviewing, Working on a Deadline, Time-management, AP WritingAs a public relations student, I wrote for the Daily Universe, a student-run daily newspaper, for a semester. My beat covered the J. Reuben Clark Law School and BYU Religious Education. I also wrote travel stories about places students can go on a day trip or with only a few hours to get away. My articles can be read at http://universe.byu.edu, search "Kevin Earl". Show less

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  Lds church

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Intern at new york office of public and international affairs

  Helped build and manage relationships with ambassadors to the United Nations and prepared and gave public affairs training to volunteer public affairs representatives.Skills: Teamwork, Presentation (PowerPoint), International Affairs, Public Affairs, Abstract Writing, Ghost Writing, Research, Training, Media Monitoring, Photography, Grunt WorkIn this unpaid internship, I helped create and maintain relationships with permanent representatives to the UN in many ways. One main function was to prepare and give a presentation to these dignitaries about what our organization was doing in their countries for their citizens. I also helped prepare for events when these ambassadors gave presentations to our organization, and I hand-delivered communications between our office and their offices. I also prepared and gave trainings to local public affairs representatives and their supervisors. This included preparing tailored hour-long presentations with visual aids and handouts. Show less

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  Byu student alumni association

  Apr 2009 - Jan 2010

  Vice president of communications

  Co-managed the strategic communications for an organization with an audience of 30,000 students.Skills: Management, Teamwork, Graphic Design (InDesign, PhotoShop), Social Media, PR Writing, Event Planning and Support, Trade ShowsIn this position, I oversaw strategic communications for the organization including media relations, general advertising and public relations campaigns, program and event specific advertising, and promotional event planning. This work was divided between myself and another vice president of communications. We managed volunteer committee members in the implementation of these various communications practices. One of our big projects was the publishing of the first ever Y Book, a book about BYU traditions and how students can get involved, for which I helped with conceptualization and wrote several sections. (for more information about the Y Book, visit my blog http://adventurepatches.wordpress.com/2010/09/23/the-y-book/ ) Show less

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  Brigham young university

  Apr 2009 - Jul 2010

  Managed more than 30 people in high-stress production environment.Skills: Management, Organization, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Resolution, Administration, Time-managementAs stage manager for this international touring, university performing group I managed the technical crew and 30 performers during set-up, performance and strike at venues in six countries and more than 50 U.S. cities on tours ranging from four days to one-month. I worked directly with venue technical crews and theater staff such as house managers and ushers to ensure our show ran smoothly. I did this with a concern to leave a good impression with the venue staff of the performing group, university, United States and us as individuals. In this capacity, I represented the performing group and university to dignitaries and local audiences. I worked directly with the group's directors and tour management during the preparation for performances and tours and during regular rehearsals. Show less Publicized events and programs of the Rulon L. Bradley Chapter of PRSSA at BYU to its current and potential members.Skills: Management, Graphic Design (InDesign), Web Writing, Working on a Deadline, Teamwork, Social MediaThrough strategic advertising and public relations, I encouraged members of the Rulon L. Bradley chapter of PRSSA to participate in meetings, workshops and other chapter and national activities and programs. I updated the chapter's website content and social media outlets including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, and I provided content for chapter and national publications. Show less

  • BYU Young Ambassadors Stage Manager

    Aug 2007 - Jul 2010

  • Vice President of Public Relations

    Apr 2009 - Jan 2010
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  Anhui university

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Foreign language teacher

  Helped more than 200 university freshmen develop spoken English skills.Skills: Training, Management, Organization, Flexibility, Planning, PatienceAs a teacher at Anhui University, I helped more than 200 students with their spoken English. My main focus was to get them speaking and teach them how to form and express coherent thoughts in English. I created all of my own curriculum and lessons to help my students with their listening, pronunciation and creative thinking.

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  The marshall gallery of fine art

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

  Public relations, sales & marketing

  Curated the social media, web content, PR and marketing materials for a fine art gallery.Skills: Writing, Social Media, Website Management, Constant Contact, Wordpress, Organization, Graphic Design, Interpersonal Communications, Administration, Time-management, LogisticsAt the Marshall Gallery of Fine Art, I managed the constant updates and content for multiple social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. I managed the gallery's website by writing content and updating pages, images and layout using Wordpress. I ensured that we gave the best value to our clients and artists. Using InDesign and Photoshop I created advertising for local and national print publications, event-specific signage and promotional materials, general marketing collateral for the gallery, and produced a monthly digital, magazine-style newsletter.In addition to my public relations, marketing and design functions, I orchestrated the constant symphony that is displaying art in a commercial gallery. This means I arranged, hung, lit, rehung, packed, shipped and moved the art on the walls and pedestals so it best represented the gallery, the artists and the art for clients to buy.You can see the digital magazines I produced for the gallery at https://issuu.com/mlgallery. Show less

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  Frank lloyd wright foundation

  Dec 2013 - Apr 2015

  Tours & development

  Led guided tours of a National Historic Landmark and UNESCO World Heritage nominee and non-profit fundraising through grant writing and prospect research.Skills: Writing, Public Speaking, Leadership, Customer Service, Research, Time Management, Interpersonal Communications, Zerve, Research PointMy time with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation was split between two departments. Part of the week I had the great honor to give tours of Scottsdale's only National Historic Landmark, Taliesin West, which served as Wright's winter home and studio the last 20 years of his life. I took hundreds of guests through the property, a small portion of the more than 100,000 visitors from all over the world received annually. During the tour I shared the story of Taliesin West with insights into the life of Frank Lloyd Wright and his innovative design philosophies and principles. During my time at Taliesin West, I gave tours to V.I.P. guests including a Grammy Award winner, an Academy Award winner, foreign dignitaries and leaders in the arts and community.I also supported the development office of the foundation as the grant researcher and writer. The team seeks to raise funds to help us fulfill the Foundation's mission to: Preserve and steward Taliesin, Taliesin West, and the Taliesin Collections; Shape architecture and design at the highest level; Transform people's lives through the living experience of Frank Lloyd Wright's body of work. Show less

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  This is the place heritage park

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Historical interpreter
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  Amerlish 爱美英语

  Sept 2015 - Jan 2021

  Chief academic officer

  Lead a team of curriculum development staff and teaching staff to serve the needs of students and parents. Develop proprietary curriculum and supporting materials.Skills: Pedagogy, TEFL, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Development, Presentation, Public Speaking, Time Management, Leadership, Team ManagementAmerlish is an after-school English training center based in Beijing, China for students ages 3 and older studying pre-kindergarten through sixth grade English curriculum. In my position I lead our school principals and teaching staff toward student success and customer satisfaction. I teach and have taught several classes of students from 3-12 years old in an engaging and interactive manner. During my time at Amerlish, I have overseen the development of three levels of English language curriculum including workbooks, storybooks, and lesson plans. I personally wrote and illustrated several storybooks for the curriculum and designed worksheets and assessments. During my tenure, I have been instrumental in student body growth over five hundred percent through curriculum development and teacher training. For one and a half years, I acted as principal of Amerlish #1. In this role, I planned class schedules, helped in the hiring process for teaching staff, and ensured teachers followed established policies and curriculum through training and evaluations. Additionally, as part of our mission to teach English through literature and culture, I have planned and executed large-scale events such as holiday parties and cultural exhibitions. Show less

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  Adventure patches by kevin earl

  Sept 2020 - now

  Chief experience officer

  Keeping true to my personal mission as a guide, teacher, writer, and ambassador, Adventure Patches by Kevin Earl allows me to help people develop cross-cultural understanding and appreciation through education, travel, and tourism. Primarily, Adventure Patches is a tour company offering field trip tours for homeschool students and walking tours in Salt Lake City. Eventually, I would like to offer international guided tours to some of my favorite destinations and summer camp tours for elementary-aged foreign students from China and elsewhere.Additionally, Adventure Patches by Kevin Earl is a publishing company that publishes illustrated children's books created by me. These titles are available in ebook and paperback formats through Amazon. Show less

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  Dramafy

  Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  Public relations

  Dramafy is…...an Audio Drama streaming service that helps the listener escape from their mundane, daily tasks to a world of engaging stories that will enlighten, enrich, and entertain in a Safe Listening Space. ...a one-stop marketplace for Content Creators to share their Audio Dramas for listeners to find and enjoy.Great stories help us expand our empathy and understanding of humanity whether we’re stuck in traffic, doing mind-numbing work, or simply wanting to relax.

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  Utah tour guide association

  Dec 2021 - now

  President

  In this volunteer position, I serve as the liaison between our statewide professional organization and the national association. And, I lead our organization in its monthly development events and help build relationships between the association and other entities involved in the tourism industry.

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  City sights - salt lake city tours

  Feb 2022 - now

  Tour guide
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  Utah luxury tours

  Apr 2022 - now

  Tour guide