Michael A.

Private tutor in Brussels, Belgium

Education

I obtained my MSc. in Communication Studies: Journalism and Media in Europe (Sep 2016 - Sep 2017) at Vrije University Brussels (VUB), BSc. in Business Management Marketing (BBM) (Sep 2013 - Jun 2016) at University College Leuven-Limburg (UCLL) and B. A. in Philosophy (Sep 2010 - Sep 2015) at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven), Leuven, Belgium

Experience

My varying experiences are: Mentor & IELTS Tutor (2018). Marketing Consultancy (2015/2016 ). Published Work: “Omnium Gatherum” – Anthology on Amazon (2014). Best Sustainable Marketing Strategy in ZUYD University, The Netherlands (2013/2014). THE VOICE - International Student Publication of KU Leuven - Artist, Writer and Photographer (2012-2016) Created articles & photos, Distributed Magazines to the campus. Event Management (creative) Assistant and Photographer (Sep 2017 - Mar 2019) at Spazio Nobile. Supervised and assisted the owner of TL Magazine curated by Pro Materia in representation and description of the gallery’s art and design, created client satisfaction in hospitality and sales, and assisted in managing annual ‘Collectible’ art event management and photography. Marketing and Creative (Journalist) Consultant (Jan 2016 - Dec 2018) at MICB. Organised the coverage, photography & editing of a production, interviewed relevant parties for the global Black Panther phenomenon, created and managed content for website and social media platforms, promoted and supervised ticket sales for an exclusive nightlife event. Marketing, Communications & Events Department of VUB (March - May 2017) Organised and created content for the Alumnus Relations, Webmaster and News Team. Marketing Department of KU Leuven (Feb. - May 2016) Created and managed website Benchmarking & Target Marketing, Focus Group and Qualitative Market Research. Self-Starter Entrepreneur & Consultant (2012 till current) Creative Content Service and Photography. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, OTRS, Sales Force, Drupal, Internet & Social Media Savvy, Market Research Method & SPSS, Mac OS X, Windows PC, Gmail and icloud.com. Language Skills : English - Official Language; Fluent with Working Experience and Years of Study (IELTS certified 2017 - Band Score: 7.0; CEFR Level: C1). French – Intermediary Level, Dutch – Intermediary Level and Spanish – Beginner Level. Cross-cultural Communication and Interpersonal Skills : Proficient in cross-cultural communication and sensitivity due to acute emotional intelligence. Persuasive Sales Technique (Elevator Pitch) and customer satisfaction in client services. Strengths: Empathy, Resilient, Organised, Autonomous, Team Spirit, Result-oriented, Diligent and Zeal.

Subject Expertise

10th Grade, 10th Grade Reading, 10th Grade Writing, 11th Grade, 11th Grade Reading, 11th Grade Writing, 12th Grade, 12th Grade Reading, 12th Grade Writing, 1st Grade, 1st Grade Reading, 1st Grade Writing, 2nd Grade, 2nd Grade Reading, 2nd Grade Writing, 3rd Grade, 3rd Grade Reading, 3rd Grade Writing, 4th Grade, 4th Grade Reading, 4th Grade Writing, 5th Grade, 5th Grade Reading, 5th Grade Writing, 6th Grade, 6th Grade Reading, 6th Grade Writing, 7th Grade, 7th Grade Reading, 7th Grade Writing, 8th Grade, 8th Grade Reading, 8th Grade Writing, 9th Grade, 9th Grade Reading, 9th Grade Writing, ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension, ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills, ACCUPLACER WritePlacer , ACT English, ACT with Writing, ACT Writing, African History, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, ASPIRE English, ASPIRE Reading, Business, CAHSEE English, CLEP English Literature, COMPASS Reading, COMPASS Writing Skills, Computer Skills, Creative Writing, DAT Reading Comprehension, Digital Media, Drum and Percussion, English, Essay Editing, Expository Writing, Fiction Writing, GMAT Verbal, Government, GRE Verbal, GRE Verbal Reasoning, HSPT Language Skills, HSPT Reading, HSPT Verbal, IB Philosophy HL, IB Philosophy SL, IB Theory of Knowledge, Introduction to Fiction, Introduction to Poetry, Journalism, Literature, Marketing, Middle School, Other, Other, Persuasive Writing, Philosophy, Phonics, Photography, Poetry Writing, Printmaking, Public Speaking, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading, Study Skills And Organization, Summer Tutoring, TOEFL, Vocabulary, Writing

Availability

Weekdays, Weekends, Any day

Can Meet

Up to 1 hour away for a flat fee, Up to 45 minutes away for a flat fee, Up to 30 minutes away for a flat fee, Up to 25 minutes away at my regular hourly rate, Up to 20 minutes away at my regular hourly rate, Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

Am passionate about: Teaching Creative Writing & Public Speaking Photography Dance (choreography) Music (singing & percussion playing) Discovery and Exploration Audio Visual Content & Development Research & Continual Lifelong Learning Marketing (Research) & Advertising Public Relations Social Media Marketing Creative Design & Marketing Branding & Entrepreneurship Brainstorming & Critical Reasoning Intra & Interpersonal Communication Management Team Building Also, I have been a Church Secretary, Youth Leader and Drama & Choreography Coordinator (Feb 2010 - Dec 2017) at The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Belgium Mission. Managed meetings and created communication and correspondence for vital stakeholders. Coordinated letter drafting for events to update members of crucial information and minutes. Organised youth activities and events: dance and drama production, outings and ministrations. Humanitarian and Cultural Volunteer (Jan 2014 - Dec 2016) RCCG Africa Mission Belgium Supervised and coordinated the Charitable Program for the Sudanese Refugees in Egypt. Designer, Model, Choreographer and Event Consultant (Jan 2012 - Dec 2015) at Afrika Film Festival where I showcased numerous clothing designs and style and modelled for international designers. Managed & coordinated the choreography & performance at the annual Umoja Fashion Show. Organised hospitality and supervised ticket sales during the annual Afrika Film Festival. Socio-Cultural Volunteer (Jan 2010 - Dec 2015) at Pangaea Leuven. Supervised the international students of KU Leuven’s lounge in order to get acclimated to their new international environment and organised and coordinated socio-cultural activities. Managed the sales and preparation of beverages, tea and coffee daily for international student.