ERIK S. HUMPHREY
2406 Manchester Ave., Cardiff, CA 92007;(760) 634-4854; ehump@msn.com

EXPERIENCE
 BMG Music Taiwan, Taiwan, Assistant to the Group Managing Director
Marketed and promoted Western music in the Taiwan market. Tracked market share and trends at consumer as well as industry levels. Coordinated complex process of international copyright licensing for local releases of overseas product. (10/97-10/98)

BMG Entertainment International, Hong Kong, Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President
Administered projects concerning finance, marketing, and management organization for a major record company on a regional basis. Compiled, wrote, and published quarterly company newsletter on corporate issues, market conditions, and music release priorities. Addressed media product issues, including distribution, royalties and copyrights, and new artist development. Scripted and produced multi-media presentations for company conventions. (8/96-9/97)

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Executive Assistant to the President
Researched trade and investment-related issues affecting US business in Hong Kong and China. Wrote position papers on political, economic, and business issues. Compiled China updates and trade statistics for Chamber use. Oversaw the organization and execution of social, educational, and professional events. Organized trade delegations of foreign business executives to China. Briefed visiting executives and scholars on business issues in Hong Kong and China. (10/95-7/96)

Pacific Islands Club, Phuket, Thailand; Saipan, C.N.M.I., Guest Relations Officer
Served as a primary liaison between the hotel and an international clientele. Ensured guest satisfaction by demonstrating tact and diplomacy in a variety of cultures. Taught marine sports and coordinated leisure activities to a multinational guest roster. (3/92-7/93)

ABC News, Beijing, China, Production Assistant
Provided assistance for various technical, logistical, and analytical aspects of news production. Conducted spot analysis for field television news crews during the Tiananmen Square events. (Summer 1989)

EDUCATION
University of California, San Diego, June 1995
Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies
Master of Pacific International Affairs

University of California, San Diego, March 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Chinese Studies

Beijing University 1988-89
Education Abroad Program, Mandarin Chinese

LANGUAGES
Fluent and literate Mandarin, intermediate Japanese.

SKILLS
MEDIA: Exposure to all aspects of music and video production. Familiar with product development from studio to retail shelf. Technical capabilities in addition to theoretical understanding.

COMPUTER: Advanced knowledge of major software packages, including spreadsheets, word processing, multi-media presentation, and desk-top publishing.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: Studied, worked, and traveled in China and Japan. Worked in Saipan, Thailand, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Adaptability to new and difficult environments due to cumulative overseas experience.

INTERESTS
Sailing, surfing, scuba diving, music, video, aviculture.

References available upon request.

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