John Hartman

Taught English to elementary students (grades 1–5) using lesson plans and an “English through Math” and “English through Science” approach. Managed classroom routines, grading, and reporting through the company’s proprietary teaching system.

Managed food safety and quality programs, ensuring HACCP integrity and GMP compliance across the plant and maintaining sanitation programs for USDA/FDA standards. Conducted audits, trained staff, and used real-time analytics in Tableau/Power BI/Excel to track inspections and team performance, reducing physical paperwork by 85%.

Fulfilled customer orders at BFI-4 and supported site safety operations by facilitating safety training and performing routine safety audits. Assisted with equipment certification processes and supported ongoing safety compliance.

Led brand management and special projects for a private-brand food company across brick-and-mortar and e-commerce divisions, acting as de facto general manager. Used data analysis to evaluate product performance on Amazon and led product development, marketing campaigns, and USDA/FDA HACCP compliance for extreme temperature production.

Managed overseas client support operations, including hiring, training, and market development across multiple locations. Built international telecom connectivity, established a call center in Cebu, handled multi-currency financial reporting, and negotiated vendor and shipping arrangements under maritime law considerations.

Owned marketing, promotions, and sales tracking for a franchised restaurant chain across Japan and Southeast Asia. Built Japanese-focused product and promotion programs, managed teams of up to 40, and developed social media and bilingual content while supporting franchise reporting and translation workflows.

Represented Temple University Japan Campus at on- and off-campus functions and supported recruitment events for prospective students. Served as Student Government Vice President and coordinated outreach activities, including liaising with local ward government and supporting special programs for at-risk youth.

Created and launched “Academic Boot Camp” to help new students build college-level skills and connect with support resources. Planned and presented events, led Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society as Chapter President, and presented at an educators and administrators conference.

Dispatched up to 300 freight jobs per day, coordinating rush package and delivery/assembly teams while negotiating prices with customers and contract drivers. Managed warehouse operations and inventory for a third-party logistics division and handled customer service issues.

Operated full-size truck/trailer combinations across North America in varied conditions while maintaining DOT compliance documentation. Trained other operators on safe load securement practices and DOT regulations and policies.

Taught conversational, elementary, and business English to Japanese students ranging from ages 3 to 90. Developed children’s and business curricula as Kids Coordinator/Business Coordinator and evaluated other teachers to improve instructional best practices.

Managed all operational aspects of a Seattle delivery service employing 100+ staff, covering roles across sales, customer service, HR, accounts, and IT as needed. Led transition projects involving software conversion for multiple offices and developed company-wide GMPs and safety protocols.

Led office and operations for a Portland courier service with 30 employees, designing pricing, billing, and dispatch software using Microsoft database tools. Built sales and pricing materials to expand market share and brand awareness.

Produced dialogue and served as project manager for interactive computer game and CD-ROM historical projects. Managed production to deliver interactive software content through writing and project coordination.

Managed tool room and inventory control for fabrication division machine shops, generating purchase orders for restock as needed. Led a shop systems modernization from IBM punch cards to ICM software with barcode scanners and trained staff on the new system operations.

Directed college radio promotions, planning special events and creating promotional spots for broadcast. Served as DJ and remote announcer/controller during live programming and outreach activities.

Provided security and law enforcement support for Strategic Air Command and trained new personnel in procedures and qualifications. Supported readiness by ensuring personnel understood required security processes.

Grade: cum laude

Earned a BA (cum laude) from Temple University Japan Campus, studying Political Science and International Affairs with focused study in Economics, Asian Politics, and Space Policy.

Completed a Certificate in Data Analytics through Coursera.

Earned a TESOL certificate.

Completed a certificate program focused on personnel and group management and leadership through the Diocese of Olympia (Seattle, WA).

Studied International Law and Asian Languages at Highline College.

Studied Journalism at Seattle Central College.

Studied Communications and Media at Green River College.

Studied Law Enforcement through the Community College of the Air Force.