China research, market analysis, business representation, contact development, brand recognition, identity design, web portfolio enhancement, liaison services, Mandarin-English oral interpretation.
Advertising, Anatomy, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art, Astronomy, Banking and Financial, Bible and Biblical Studies, Broadcast Journalism, Business Administration and Management, Business General, Business Marketing, Ceramics Arts and Ceramics, Child Care, Computer and Information Sciences, Computer Engineering, Culinary Arts, Design and Applied Arts, Desktop Publishing (DTP), Ecology, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship, Ethnic and Cultural Studies, Film and Cinema Studies, Finance, Genealogy/Family History Research, General, Health, History, Humanities and Humanistic Studies, Islamic Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication, Linguistics, Literature, Medicine — Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Military Technologies, Music, Music History and Literature, Oceanography, Patent Translation, Philosophy, Photographic Arts, Photography, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Political Science, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Religion, Religion and Religious Studies, Science (General), Sociology, Sport and Fitness, Telecommunications, Theatre, Tourism and Travel, Visual and Performing Arts, Zoology
~ David Boyd, M.A. ~
China Consultant & Chinese Specialist
Language Proficiency
Fluent in
Mandarin
Chinese with twelve years of continuous use.
Over two years practical living and working experience in Taiwan and China.
Completed over 80 credit hours of advanced Chinese
instruction.
Achieved
highest score on Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) recorded by a Cornell student (94
th
percentile; top 6% of non-native Chinese speakers in the world).
Established Mandarin-English interpreter with over nine
years experience.
Published Chinese-English translator with over nine years
experience.
Other language training includes Japanese and French.
Work Experience
Over nine years of freelance and contract experience as a China consultant, Chinese/English document translator, Mandarin/English
oral interpreter, business liaison, and official representative. Clients in China include:
United
Nations Press,
Beijing
United Nations Committee for Promoting
Chinese Culture & Arts
United Nations Chinese Medical
Society
Tianjin
Academy of Fine Arts
The Center for Asian Culture
The Global Foundation for Chinese Culture
Wantong Can Manufacturing Industrial
Ltd.
The
Mekong
Watershed Dam Project
Mt.
Wudang Dragon Gate Kung Fu Lineage
White
Cloud Temple
(Daoist),
Beijing
Mt.
Qingcheng Palace
of the Celestial Dragon Restoration Project
The Living Masters Archive Project
Clients
in the
United States
include:
Cornell
University, Kroch Library, Wason Collection
on
East Asia
Naropa
University, School of Extended
Studies
University
of Colorado, Center for Asian
Studies
Global Intelligence Corporation
American PureTex Water Corporation
World Micro Components
Bristol
Hotel & Resorts
The International Institute for the
Research of Traditional Sciences and Cultures
The International Qigong and Medical
Research Institute
Polytechnic University,
International Students Group
Reliable IC.com
Mountain Arts Productions
BLAM Design
Center of the Dao
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts, Asian Studies,
Cornell
University, 2001.
GPA:
3.69Master of Arts, East Asian Languages &
Civilizations,
University of Colorado,
2005. GPA:
3.93
Master of Arts, East Asian Religion,
University
of Colorado, 2005. GPA:
4.0
Ph.D. Candidate, East Asian
Languages
& Cultures, Indiana
University.
GPA:
3.95
Additional Education & Training
Advanced
Chinese Full-time Asian Language Concentrated Study Program (FALCON),
Cornell
University, 1998.
Technology
Workshop, “Integrating Technology into East Asian Instruction,”
Anderson
Language & Technology Center,
University of Colorado, 2002-2005.
Chinese
Paleography Workshop,
University of Chicago,
Summer 2005.
Advanced
Certificate, CES Bloomington Institute of Religion, 2006.
Leadership & Development
China
Program Consultant,
Naropa University,
School of Extended Studies, 2002-2006:
[1] Proposed Chinese cultural curriculum of traditional
Chinese medicine, philosophy, religion, Qigong, Tai Chi, martial arts,
calligraphy, and landscape painting.
[2] Developed Chinese cultural programs consisting of weekend
workshops, ongoing classes, private consultations, retreats, clubs, and study
abroad in
China.
[3] Authored media pieces, catalog descriptions, and
promotional advertisements.
[4] Identified target audiences & organizations and
developed contact lists.
[5] Obtained accredited status for curriculum with neighboring
institutions.
[6] Served as real-time oral interpreter for Chinese guest
lecturers.
[7] Designed work-study, need-based fellowships, and
internship programs.
East
Asian Library Assistant,
Cornell University,
Kroch Library, Wason Collection, 1998-2001:
[1] Assessed Asia-related internet
resources for library web portal.
[2]
Handled and processed Chinese
acquisitions in China, Hong Kong, & Taiwan.
[3] Served as consultant for
patrons of Chinese collection.
[4] Worked with library outreach program (friends of
library, faculty, etc.) to place surplus items.
[5] Inventoried strength of current holdings and proposed
future acquisitions.
Graduate
Assistant,
University of Colorado,
Center for Asian Studies, 2002-2003:
[1] Increased public awareness of the Center’s activities.
[2] Located corporate sponsors for the Center’s activities.
[3] Collected affiliated faculty profiles and contact information;
secured faculty support and participation in the Center.
[4] Participated in the Center’s public outreach and
educational activities.
[5] Compiled database of Asia-related organizations and
institutions for the Center’s web portal.
[6] Redesigned and re-tooled the
Center’s website and internet presence.
Colorado
Universities East Asian Graduate Students Conference Organization Committee,
University
of Colorado, 2004.
Graduate
Faculty Liaison,
University of Colorado,
Religious Studies, 2003-2004.
Founder,
University of Colorado,
Association of Religious Studies Students, 2004.
[1] Lobbied for and carried out a collaborative
student/faculty curriculum review.
[2] Successfully campaigned for hiring of two student-endorsed
faculty members.
[3] Increased outreach activities and improved community
awareness of program.
[4] Advocated and participated in graduate student funding
policy reforms.
[5] Raised funds for a student-nominated faculty lecture
series.
Graduate
Representative, Thesis Review Committee, University
of Colorado, Religious Studies,
2003.
Experienced instructor with ten years of continuous
teaching history in a variety of subjects to various demographic groups,
including children and adults.
Established researcher and trained analyst on East Asia.
Effective public relations and human resource manager who
enjoys working with people.
Qualified representative and liaison that has brokered
multi-million dollar transactions.
Presentations
“Discovering
Identity in the Shangbo Pengzu
Manuscript,” Chinese Paleography
Conference: The Present and Future, University
of Chicago, Summer 2006.
“Transforming
Transcendence: The Historical Development of Transcendents in Ancient China,”
Rocky Mountain Regional
American Academy
of Religion Meeting, Spring 2005.
“Religion,
Faith, and Evolutionary Science: The Role of Evidence in a Highly Charged
Discourse,” University of Colorado,
Center for Humanities & the Arts Colloquium: On Evidence and its Ghosts, Spring 2005.
“Longevity,
Long Life, and the Life-Mandate: Intellectual Climates for Understanding the
Origins of Transcendents in Ancient China,”
Colorado Universities East Asian Graduate Association Conference, Spring 2005.
“Why
Falun Gong is a Religion and Why it Claims it’s Not,” Colorado Universities East
Asian Graduate Association Conference, Spring 2004.
“Did
Jesus Visit Japan?:
Tracing the Franciscan Origins of a Japanese Myth,” Rocky Mountain
Regional American
Academy of Religion Meeting, Spring
2003.
“Religion
and Thought in Warring States China,”
Guest Lecturer, RLST 2620, University
of Colorado, Religious Studies,
Spring 2002.
“Reconciling
Islam: Christianity, and Terrorism in the Wake of September 11th,” Guest Speaker, Cornell
University, Cornell United
Religious Work, Fall 2001.
Instruction & Research Experience
Adjunct Faculty, East Asian Religion, Indiana University, Dept. of Religious Studies, 2006.
Extended
Studies Faculty, Chinese Arts & Philosophy, Naropa
University, School of Extended
Studies, 2002-2006.
Teaching
Assistant, The Body in Chinese Culture: Food, Sport, and Kung Fu, University
of Colorado, East Asian Languages
& Civilizations, 2005.
Teaching
Assistant, Mandarin Chinese II, University
of Colorado, East Asian Languages
& Civilizations, 2004.
Volunteer
Instructor, Religions of the World, CES Boulder Institute of Religion, 2004.
Teaching
Assistant, Native American Traditions, University
of Colorado, Religious Studies,
2003.
China
Research Assistant, International Institute for the Research of Traditional Sciences
& Cultures, 2003.
Graduate
Assistant, Center for Asian Studies, University of Colorado, 2002-2003.
Teaching
Assistant, Religions of the World: China
& Japan, University
of Colorado, Department of
Religious Studies, 2002.
Volunteer
Instructor, World Religions, Cornell University,
Cornell United Religious Work, 2000-2001.
Research
Assistant, China,
Mekong Watershed Dam Project, Summer 2000.
Awards & Honors
College
Fellowship, College of Arts & Sciences, University of Indiana, 2005-2006.
Graduate
Fellowship, Chinese Paleography Workshop, Univ.
of Chicago, Summer 2005.
Graduate
Fellowship, Center for the Humanities & the Arts, Univ.
of Colorado, 2004.
Theta
Alpha Kappa, National Honors Society for Religious Studies and Theology, 2004.
Title
VIII Institutional Grant, University of Colorado, 2003-2004.
Graduate
Fellowship, University of Colorado,
East Asian Languages & Civilizations, 2002-2005.
Graduate
Fellowship, University of Colorado,
Religious Studies, 2004.
Research
Travel Grant, International Institute for Traditional Sciences & Cultures,
2002.
Enrollment
Enhancement Fellowship, University of Colorado
Graduate School,
2002.
Dean’s
List, Cornell University,
Spring 1998, Spring 1999, Fall 1999, Fall 2000.
National
Society of Collegiate Scholars, Excellence in Undergraduate Achievement Award,
1999.
Undergraduate
Scholarship, Cornell University, 1998-2001.
Federal
Pell Grant, Cornell University, 1998-2001.
Publications & Translations
David Boyd. Forthcoming. “On Sanskrit Abhijna, Chinese Shentong, and a Buddhist Magic Discourse.” Asia Major (Taiwan).
Bai Gengyan白庚延.
Forthcoming. Bai Gengyan Zhongguo shanshuihua zhan 白庚延中国山水画展 [The
Chinese Landscape Painting Exhibit of Bai Gengyan]. Trans. David Boyd. Beijing:
United Nations Press.
Bai Gengyan白庚延.
2004. “Contemporary Chinese Landscape Painting and Classical Chinese
Philosophy.” Trans. David Boyd. In Bai
Gengyan, Bai Gengyan shanshuihua 白庚延山水画 [The Landscape Painting of Bai Gengyan]. Beijing:
United Nations Press.
References
Stephen R. Bokenkamp, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Daoist Studies & Medieval Chinese
Literature
Dept. of East Asian Languages & Cultures
Adjunct Professor, Chinese Religions
Dept. of Religious Studies, Goodbody Hall 226
1011
E Third St., Bloomington, IN
47405-7005
Phone:
(812) 855-4249 E-mail:
bokenkam@indiana.edu
Zhang Yuanming 張元明, M.D. (Chinese Speaking Only)
Dean, International Institute for the Research of
Traditional Sciences & Cultures
3229 Windbrook Ct. Denton, TX, 76207
Phone: (940) 228-5377 E-mail:
iirtsc@hotmail.com
Charlotte Rotterdam, M.A.
Center Director (Former Director of Programming, Naropa,
School of Extended Studies)
Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center
P.O. Box 3040,
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Phone: (970) 731-3713 ext. 111 E-mail: charlotte@taramandala.org
- Ph.D. Candidate, East Asian Languages & Cultures, Indiana University, present
- M.A. East Asian Languages & Cultures, University of Colorado, 2005.
- M.A. East Asian Religion, University of Colorado, 2005.
- B.A. Asian Studies, Cornell University, 2001.
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