David Simmons

• Represented and spoke on the behalf of the U.S. Embassy in international conferences, expos and educational institutions across Belarus. • Conducted workshops and seminars with students and teachers both in Minsk and rural areas of Belarus. • Held lectures at Polotsk State University and weekly open sessions in Polotsk and Novopolotsk. • Organized and executed events for the U.S. Embassy in Minsk, such as the Access Belarus kids camp and the U.S. Embassy's Christmas event.

• Maintained web presence and online sales outlets • Managed the start-up and implementation of IT subsidiary TradeIn.com

• Produced travel website, book and YouTube series with media captured while traveling through more than 50 countries • Held seminars on media literacy with educational institutions and held conferences in more than 15 countries around the world • Facilitator for the U.S. Embassy in Zagreb, Croatia’s "Media Literacy in EFL Secondary Classrooms" project

Program coordination, media/technical support and logistical management for the State Department's Study of U.S. Institutes summer 2014 program at Chico State. Worked hand-in-hand with 19 international professionals throughout their stay in California and solely filmed and produced the program's summary video.

• Performed academic research and assistance for professors. • Translated official documents and presentations between German and English.