Lawrence Denes

Experience

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  Blockbuster

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Assistant Manager

  I began working at Blockbuster as a Customer Sales Representative, and was quickly promoted to Shift Leader, and then to Assistant Manager because of my initiative with promoting sales, motivating and organizing my fellow co-workers, and my responsibility and reliability with administrative duties.

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  ROAR

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2009

  Intern

  During my internship at ROAR, I fulfilled many roles to learn how a talent management office is operated from top to bottom. I provided coverage on scripts and conducted market research to help managers make informed decisions for their clients. I also manned phones and reception, which developed my multi-tasking skills.

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  The Guild

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Production Assistant

  As a PA for Season 3 of the award-winning web series "The Guild," I learned the ropes of digital video production, assisting various aspects of the production from location management to props to craft services and many more.

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  Kurobe City, Board of Education

  Jul 2009 - Jun 2022

  English Language Instructor

  I began working as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) as a member of the JET Program in 2009. As an ALT, I regularly plan lessons, coordinate with a team-teaching partner, and participate in various activities--including club sports and events--to engage with my students outside the classroom.My efforts and abilities have been recognized by both my peers and my superiors. By my peers, I was elected as a Regional Representative for JET Program participants in my area for two years in a row. As Regional Rep. my duties included: providing counseling and guidance for JET participants, ranging from guidance with everyday living issues to conflict resolution counseling. I organized and led all regional meetings of JET participants, as well as met with Regional Reps. from other areas to discuss ways to improve efficiency and efficacy on the JET Program.By my superiors, I was also recognized by being chosen to lead workshops for both ALTs and native Japanese teachers of English, on topics ranging from basic classroom English phrases to classroom management and student motivation techniques. I also had my own original lesson plans published in a Team Teaching Handbook every year from 2009 to 2013. My employers were so pleased with my work that even after I finished my 5-year tenure on the JET Program, they asked me to stay and continue working as a privately contracted English instructor. Show less

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  Kyoto University of Advanced Science Junior and Senior High School

  Apr 2016 - now

  • Head of International Course

    Apr 2016 - now

  • Head of International Course

    Apr 2016 - now

  • Head of International Course

    Apr 2016 - now