Stephen Rice

Stephen Rice

Training Manager - China

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Passionate Communicator | Public Relations Manager AIBOT | Ex-Faraday Future, Ex-ByteDance

  • Education

    • China Central Academy of Fine Art

      2006 - 2010
      MFA Traditional Chinese Painting

      The first and only non-Asian to earn an MFA from the China Central Academy of Fine Art with a degree in traditional Chinese painting. Teacher: Tang Yong Li

    • San Diego State University-California State University

      2003 - 2006
      Bachelor’s Degree Fine and Studio Arts Graduated with Honors

      A degree in Fine Art with a Minor in Chinese Language

    • Platt College-San Diego

      2000 - 2002
      Associate’s Degree Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design With Honors

      Trained in Print and Multimedia design including video editing and 3D production with Lightwave 3D and 3D Studio Max.

  • Experience

    • Antal International

      Jan 2011 - May 2012
      Training Manager - China
    • Antal China

      May 2012 - Jun 2018
      Training Director

      As Training Director at Antal Training Solutions I organize, implement, and evaluate internal training as well as provide training services to external clients covering subjects such as cross cultural communication, customer service, leadership, and soft skills training.

    • ByteDance

      Jul 2018 - Jul 2021
      Global Communications Business Partner

      As a Global Communications Business Partner at ByteDance, I helped develop training and coordinate efforts supporting global expansion as part of the Global Learning and Organizational Development Team. I wrote, developed, and delivered communication training programs that included cross-cultural understanding, business language, business writing, and situational soft skills to thousands of local Chinese employees, and revised the training materials for virtual delivery in several countries. I also played a substantial role in proofreading, correcting, and rewriting internal policies and other important documentation, and co-founded ByteClub, an internal group of more that 5000 employees committed to creating a global community and embracing diversity through organizing cultural events. Show less

    • Faraday Future

      Oct 2021 - Jul 2023
      Creative Communications Business Partner

      As a Creative Communications Business Partner at Faraday Future, I was a strategic and tactical partner in developing and implementing global communication strategies. I helped shape the communication strategy and cadence across functions, including social media copywriting, speech writing, presentation design, SOP authoring, and developing detailed communication delivery schedules.

    • FF Global Partners

      Sept 2022 - Oct 2023
      Communications Manager

      As a Communications Manager at FF Global Partners, I am a partner in the development and implementation of global communication strategies. I work closely with Operations, Legal, and Executives to author and refine official press releases, and have helped ensure all outward communications are clear, native, and accurate. I have also drafted a communication plan and assisted with administrative duties such as drafting and editing SOPs and conducting research.

    • AIBOT

      Dec 2022 - now

      eVTOL startup, developing a green, sustainable electric vertical take-off & landing aircraft.

      • Public Relations Manager

        Oct 2023 - now
      • Communications Manager

        Dec 2022 - Oct 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications