Brian

Public Speaking, Facilitation and Training
57 years oldActor/Voice/ModelCome from United States Living in Beijing
Language: English
Mandarin: simple communication

To pursue a Public Speaking or Facilitation position that helps individuals and businesses enhance better communication, brand awareness and entertainment value.

Founder / Communications Facilitator / Training Consultant
Confident You (China Market)
Aug 2021 - Now(3 years)

• Created and delivered public speaking/presentation skills training programs designed to enhance business and personal communication. • Recently launched new seminar programs for young people. (Intro to Songwriting and Intro to Public Speaking).

Consultant/Educator – English Language Arts / Theater
Moon Shot Academy High School (Beijing China)
Aug 2021 - Aug 2022(a year)

• 9th and 10th grade English Literature, Public Speaking and Theater Courses. • Created and delivered dynamic classroom English language curriculum to enhance reading, writing and oral communication skills.

Actor/Musician/Entertainer
Brian Nelsen LLC
Jan 1995 - Aug 2021(27 years)

USA and China Market: 20 Years Experience as a Professional Actor, Musician, Children's Entertainer, Comedian and Corporate Spokesperson.

Regional Manager/Facilitator/Trainer
GP Sandy - A Division of GP Strategies (USA)
Sep 2016 - Sep 2020(4 years)

• Regional Manager of the Hyundai Southern Region In-Dealership training team - Managed trainer performance, content delivery, scheduling, logistics and admin while maintaining positive regional relationships. • Facilitator/Trainer - Hyundai In-Dealership Training on Competitive Comparisons, Product Knowledge and Sales Process. • Presentation Skills Director - Conducted a 3 Day Presentation Skills seminar twice a year to all trainers nationwide. • On-Camera National Spokesperson for Hyundai vehicle launch events and product training

Facilitator / Trainer
GP Sandy - A Division of GP Strategies (USA)
May 2012 - Sep 2016(4 years)

• Jaguar Land Rover In-dealership/In-Market Trainer - New Vehicle Launches, Product Knowledge & Initial Quality Study (50+ retailers) • Facilitated group and one on one interactive discussions implementing solution driven activities to enhance team product knowledge and customer brand loyalty. • Training Event Highlights/Focus - Top Feature Benefits & Understanding as relates to - Performance, Technology, Refinement/Luxury, Style/Design, Safety and Exclusivity.

Founder & Lead Entertainer
Brian The Brave (USA)
Jan 2012 - May 2015(3 years)

• Brian the Brave is a musical entertainer and educator who encourages children ages 4-8 years old to embrace and express who they truly are while respecting others who are doing the same. • Utilizing music, stories, and a band of animated characters I help children explore different acts of Bravery and the joyful effects of positive choice.  Inspiring children to embrace learning strategies to help them achieve and excel in life. • The Brian the Brave Show has been performed over 40 times nationwide, mainly at elementary schools and Children’s Hospitals. Brian has also released one album and written many songs.

ITTT 120-hour TEFL Certification (Pass Grade: A)
, TEFL
Feb 2021 - Apr 2021(3 months)

Internationally recognized TEFL certificate course, with a practical emphasis on teaching skills, language awareness, phonology and classroom management.

London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts
, Classical Theater
Jun 1997 - Aug 1998(a year)

Classical Theater Training as an Actor

Western Connecticut State University
, Communications and Theater
Jan 1988 - Jun 1992(4 years)

Theater and Communications Degree