James Tansil
Senior Program Specialist
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About
An experienced professional with backgrounds in event and program management. Worked for the US Embassy's American Center and Java Resources in Jakarta, Indonesia along with Adam Khoo Learning Technologies Group based in Singapore. Previous roles include Procurement Manager, Senior Program Specialist, and Program Coach.
Experience
Java Resources - Procurement Manager and Export Coordinator
- Led a team of 4 professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment to manage the accounts of over 70 producers in Indonesia for overseas export, covering markets in
Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, and the United States.
- Successfully expanded the supplier network by identifying and onboarding new producers through strategic sourcing initiatives and actively participating in exhibitions and trade fairs.
- Played a pivotal role in establishing strong relationships with local producers and suppliers leading to increased business opportunities and revenue growth.
- Implemented effective quality control measures, resulting in reduced product defects and enhanced overall product quality.
- Facilitated clear and efficient communication among team members and stakeholders, ensuring seamless coordination in sourcing and account management activities.
- Oversaw a wide range of programs with diverse formats, including talk shows, presentations,
workshops, panel discussions, seminars, performances, demonstrations, digital video conferences,
community gatherings, film screenings, and projected image exhibitions. These programs catered to audiences and viewers ranging in the hundreds and thousands.
- Successfully managed 500+ events over nearly three years, collaborating with both national and international organizations.
- Collaborated closely with the AV, IT, Marketing divisions, and operational management to create diverse content and ensure high program quality standards.
- Acted as a liaison between event stakeholders, vendors, and partners, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and meeting partner requirements.
- Orchestrated seamless execution of high-profile events, resulting in enhanced reputation and increased collaboration opportunities with esteemed institutions.
- Notable achievements include managing high-profile events in partnership with prestigious institutions such as the U.S. Embassy, the U.S.
Department of State, the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID), NASA, and other government entities.
- Provide intensive personal coaching on: - Personal and life mastery (personal transformation) -
Learning mastery (accelerated study strategies through Whole-brain Integrated Learning and
Multiple Sensory Learning) - Communication Mastery.
- Coached, trained & worked with a diverse multinational team from South East Asia Regions and
Australia.
- Provided coaching and guidance to a diverse group of students, ranging from Juniors (9 - 12 years old) to Seniors (13 - 19 years old), with an average camp attendance of over 500 students.
Education
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Bachelor in International Studies - Business Program
- 3.8 GPA
- Sigma Chi International Fraternity
- Public Relation Chair for Asian Student Union 2018
- Worked with limited budgets to secure venues and services from different businesses, professionals, and vendors.
- Worked with professional artists to create merchandise and media content to promote the organization.

