Daniel Costello
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Professional Experience
Lecturer/Assistant Professor of International Trade and Management
Daejin University, Department of International Trade - Pocheon - South Korea(Full-time - March 2006 - March 2012)
- Teaching four core courses: international trade English, international trade correspondence, global negotiation and business English.
- Responsible for developing International Trade English and International Trade Communication academic courses, with a student body of approximately 120.
- Extensively practiced project- and people-management skills in overseeing student advising regarding English studies and numerous services and special events participation (e.g., Orientation Week, Membership training, etc.).
- Developing overall vision for English studies in the Department, including long-term strategy and planning in cooperation with superiors.
- Spearheading strategic reorganization of English studies for International Trade.
- Actively developing knowledge and interests in strategic planning, thinking and negotiation relevant to university vision and Korean higher education industry.
- Building strong collaborative relations with faculty in general studies and university administration.
Contributing Writer
Korea Herald - Seoul - South Korea(Volunteer Work - January 2008 - January 2009)
- Expat Living Finance Articles
Visiting Professor
Kwandong University - Gangneung/Yang Yang, Gangwondo - South Korea(Full-time - March 2005 - March 2006)
- Gangneung, Gangwondo ( Resident in Yang Yang), ROK
- Helped develop marketing plans and customer survey materials for the FLI.
- Collaborated with planning and committees for program and course development for the Department of Tourism.
- Taught undergraduates in credit and non-credit courses including departments of education, business, nursing, public administration, police science, and tourism.
- Participated extensively in extra-curricular learning programs, summer and winter schedules.
- Active instructor in the children’s education program.
English Instructor, English Unit
Abu Dhabi Naval College - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates(Full-time - July 2000 - October 2003)
- Island of Sadiyat, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Civilian military employee ranked officer class, instructing approved language-learning curriculum to naval officer cadets.
- Collaborated in the design of materials such as naval forces vocabulary relevant to core courses including signals, radar, navigation, physics and pure & applied sciences.
- Designing course materials, conducting exams, proctoring, marking, and invigilating.
- Directly supervised by a Divisional Major.
Visiting Lecturer
Inje University - Kimhae - South Korea(Full-time - March 1998 - February 2000)
- Kimhae, Gyeongsangnamdo, ROK
- Taught conversation and composition to undergraduates in the departments of pre-medical science, nursing, engineering, English Literature, education, family studies, and foreign studies.
- Developed early morning studies curriculum, creative presentations exams, and interacted closely with student club activities such as travel, music, and English study groups.
- Gained experience developing TOEIC study programs, and teacher training sessions.
Caregiver
L'Arche - Burnaby, BC - Canada(Temporary Work - January 1995 - January 1995)
- Burnaby, British Columbia: "L'Arche is an International Federation dedicated to the creation and growth of homes, programs, and support networks with people who have intellectual disabilities (or learning disabilities as they are known in the UK). It was founded in 1964 when Jean Vanier, the son of Canadian Governor General Georges Vanier and Pauline Vanier, welcomed two men with disabilities into his home in the town of Trosly-Breuil, France. Today, it is an international organization operating in 35 countries, and on every continent."
Seafood Shipper and Receiver
The Lobster Man - Vancouver, ON - Canada(Full-time - May 1994 - October 1994)
- Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia
- Trucking, packing and shipping geoduck/clams, scallops, oysters, varieties of crabs and lobsters (and sometimes eels?) back and forth to YVR Air Canada and Canadian Airlines cargo terminals export shipments, documents and bag-lining/loading LD2s and LD3s.
Barista
The Second Cup - Kingston, ON - Canada(Full-time - October 1993 - May 1994)
- Kingston, Ontario: Full-time day coffee server at the Kingston Centre location under the management of Mr. Michael Noakes. It was an extremely busy location with peaks often reaching a 120 customers an hour.
Live Lobster Grader, Packer and Cook (On Call)
Halls Harbour Lobster Pound - Hall's Harbour, NS - Canada(Part-time - January 1991 - January 1993)
Full Time Day Dishwasher
Continental Dining Lounge - Nepean, ON - Canada(Temporary Work - May 1990 - August 1990)
- Nepean Sportsplex: One of Chef Manny Gomes' "little pescas." Starving kitchen staff usually consumed most of the Nanaimo bars orders.Tip: Never take a portion of the suckling pig off of any buffet display. Table # 5 is always reserved for whiners and complainers. "No,we never use garlic salt sir. Only garlic powder."
Summer Dishwasher and Kitchen Helper
Brittannia Yacht Club - Ottawa, ON - Canada(Temporary Work - May 1989 - August 1989)
- The Britannia Yacht Club is located in the west end of Ottawa, at the head of the Deschênes Rapids, providing access to 45 kilometres of picturesque sailing waters on the Ottawa River. Home of the brigantine "Black Jack." Specialty: PEI steamed mussels in white wine.
