1. Graduation
…
Now what?

2. Getting here
• I’ve had an incredible university experience
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Studied abroad in 4 countries
Managed my own sales office
Internship in Dublin
3 Marathons on 3 continents
• For more about that, click
• But now, I want to focus on
what’s coming next
Brian Kennedy
Real Resume

3. BIG DECISIONS
• While still considering opportunities in
the US and Europe, my main focus now is
further east.

4. BIG DECISIONS
• While still considering opportunities in
the US and Europe, my main focus now is
further east.
• In February I’m
moving to China
• Where exactly?

5. Qingdao 青岛

6. Qingdao
• 8 Million people
• The 8th busiest
port in the world
• Home of the
most famous
Chinese beer

7. The Plan
• I have not accepted a job offer yet
– First I will go to Qingdao
• There I will pursue a full-time position in
– Logistics / Purchasing
– Sales / Marketing

8. “Brian… you’re crazy”
I know, let me explain

9. One of the biggest lessons from my
travels so far has been this

10. The Goal
• Long term, I want to
help western businesses
understand China
• To do that, I must
– Work in China for a
significant amount
of time
– Achieve near fluent
level Mandarin

11. Once in a Lifetime
Most advice I have
gotten is
Take this opportunity
while you have the chance
Now is my chance

12. Once in a Lifetime
Most advice I have
gotten is
Take this opportunity
while you have the chance
Now is my chance

13. Flexibly Persistent
• I’ve done lots of
research, but
– I’m constantly learning
and as the plan changes
I’m staying flexible
• In the mean time
– Wish me luck
• Contact me anytime
– I’d love to hear your
thoughts

14. Contact & Connect
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Email:
briankndy@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/briankndy
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Brian
Kennedy
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