Media Production Creative Director, Language Consultant
Japan
- Current
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- Creative Director at The Eyeslit-Crypt
- Freelance Translator (Japanese-English) at University of Osaka Prefecture
- NET/ALT (Private High School) at Interac
- Past
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- ICT (Independently Contracted Trainer) at Interac
- English Language Teacher at ECC (Yeonsu-Dong/Incheon, South Korea)
- GVSU Tutoring Center (Japanese Language Tutor) at Grand Valley State University
- Marketing Assistant (Herman Miller for the Home) at Herman Miller
- Education
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- Grand Valley State University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Education Management
- Websites
Jamie Grefe’s Summary
At 16, I formed a band in my hometown of Alpena, MI. At 18, I relocated from Alpena to Grand Rapids, MI where I worked with "Herman Miller for the Home," a subsidiary of Herman Miller. By day I interacted with photographers, marketing specialists and design consultants, while at night I would drive from Grand Rapids to Detroit to perform live music.
From 2000 to 2003 I attended Grand Valley State University and received my Liberal Studies BA. While studying, I continued to make music and play live while making short films with a production team that I formed called "The Cannibal Network." My thesis was entitled, "Sartorial Phenomenology."
After graduation I moved to South Korea and taught English. While there I recorded and professionally produced an album. I then relocated to Ibaraki, Japan to continue teaching English. While in Japan, I began teaching at a public elementary school, but was soon offered a job at a private girls high school, which I continue to be a part of. Also, for one year I was an ICT (Independently Contracted Trainer) giving presentations and providing fellow educators with consultation. In addition, I was contacted by Masahiro Morioka of The University of Osaka Prefecture to translate his book "Kanjinai Otoko."
Finally, I have been making "noise" music and have recorded many albums collaborating with performers from around the world and releasing albums on various small labels and have performed live twice in Tokyo.
At this point, I wish to collaborate in potential business and research ventures in Japan and/or relating to media studies, PR, design, web 2.0 or fashion.
Jamie Grefe’s Specialties:
Language Consultation, Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Textual Analysis and Interpretation, Japanese to English Translation, Production, PR, Therapeutic Consultation, Leadership Strategies
Jamie Grefe’s Experience
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Creative Director
The Eyeslit-Crypt
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry)
February 2008 — Present (6 months)
The Eyeslit-Crypt is a media production project synthesizing original audio production, short and viral videos, self-development and philosophical consultation and cultural analysis through the strategic use of social networking and social media.
The current network of The Eyeslit-Crypt includes:
Viral Video Projects: http://www.vimeo.com/eyeslitcrypt
Micro-Blog Status Reports: http://www.twitter.com/eyeslitcrypt
Textual Cultural Analysis: http://eyeslitcrypt.wordpress.com
Original Audio Production: http://www.myspace.com/hiraeth666 -
Freelance Translator (Japanese-English)
University of Osaka Prefecture
(Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
November 2004 — Present (3 years 9 months)
I am involved in an ongoing translation project for Masahiro Morioka's book "Kanjinai Otoko." I translate and adapt the work from Japanese to English and, along with Professor Morioka, edit the material.
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NET/ALT (Private High School)
Interac
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Education Management industry)
September 2004 — Present (3 years 11 months)
Oral Communication and Foreign Culture Instructor.
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ICT (Independently Contracted Trainer)
Interac
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Education Management industry)
April 2005 — April 2006 (1 year 1 month)
Contracted to assist fellow employees with personal problems, classroom management advice and issues regarding cultural sensitivity. Also, periodically made presentations on the role of the English teacher and effective ESL teaching strategies.
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English Language Teacher
ECC (Yeonsu-Dong/Incheon, South Korea)
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Education Management industry)
June 2003 — June 2004 (1 year 1 month)
Full-time English Language Teacher
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GVSU Tutoring Center (Japanese Language Tutor)
Grand Valley State University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
September 2001 — May 2003 (1 year 9 months)
Japanese Language Tutor for the GVSU Tutoring Center (Allendale Campus). Provided other undergraduate students with explanations and assistance regarding Japanese grammar and pronunciation.
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Marketing Assistant (Herman Miller for the Home)
Herman Miller
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Furniture industry)
October 1998 — May 2000 (1 year 8 months)
Marketing Assistant, Warehouse Manager for Herman Miller for the Home (Zeeland and Holland, Michigan).
Jamie Grefe’s Education
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Grand Valley State University
BA, Liberal Arts: Japanese and Communication Studies, 2000 — 2003
- Activities and Societies:
- Cinema Savants Film Club, Cannibal Network Production Team, GVSU IRC Tutoring Center Japanese Tutor
Additional Information
Jamie Grefe’s Websites:
Jamie Grefe’s Interests:
Japanese-English translation, Media studies, Communication studies, Interface humanities, Cultural studies, Fashion trends, Design theory, Film studies, Teaching, Film music composition, Film direction, DJing (turntable/CDJ), Advertising, Therapy, Leadership theory
Jamie Grefe’s Honors:
Received 1st Prize (Student Judge Category) at the 2007 Toride City Japanese Speech Contest
Jamie Grefe’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
