Bill Calhoun  
  billcalhoun@billcalhoun.com  
       
  special capabilities  
   
  • Increased corporate revenue and visibility within international markets
  • Realized substantial profits at minimal cost through spin off programs
  • Jump-start processes while working within international business models
  • Delivers dynamic presentations and training to diverse multicultural audiences
  • Manages multiple priorities and programs simultaneously
 
       
  professional experience  
 

stage door pte. ltd.
singapore

Company Founder and Director: Singapore registered company that negotiated purchases and developed procedures for importation of 500 motorcycles from U.S.A to Singapore.

 
       
  mediacorp television singapore and channel 13 thailand

Producer / Creative Director / Trainer: Developed concepts for TV Variety and
Children Specials on four channels in as many languages.

 
       
   
  • Executive Producer 2001 APEC CEO Summit Thailand
  • Produced / Directed / Choreographed Miss World Pageant, Bangkok Thailand
  • International Emmy Award nomination in Directing for National Kidney Foundation Show
  • Asian Television Award in Choreography for Best Variety Program
  • Fielded 23% viewership for Stage Directing President’s Star Charity Show
  • Developed ‘Business of Dance’ which realized revenues of $50,000 in 3-months
  • Creator of ‘Uncle Bill’ character in children’s “Hippo & Friends” TV program:
    choreograph segments; train performers (singers, actors, and dancers) in stage presentation, movement and characterization.
  • Partial Listing of Shows Directed: President’s Star Charity Show, Hit Awards Show, TCS Star Awards,TCS Talent Search (semi-final and final), TCS Star Search (semi-final and final), Advertiser’s Awards Show, People’s Choice Awards, WTO Show, Body Blast, Singapore Leisure.
 
       
  international business
  • Captured Pokka Corporation Ltd. soft-drink branding campaign
  • Negotiated U.S. emissions testing contract with Singapore-based parallel importer
  • Supplied motorcycle agency with supplies that netted profits of $300,000
  • Client List (Motorola, LA Gear, Caesar’s Hotel, Carrier Air Conditioning, Mercedes Benz, Triumph Swimwear, Marconi, Levi Strauss, Pokka Corporation Ltd.)
 
       
  freelance creative engagements
  • Triumph Swimwear Launch (Bee Dees) • Carrier Air Conditioning
  • Motorola • Caesar’s Hotel Launch
  • Singapore Super Model • Mercedes Benz Launch
  • LA Gear • RTM/TCS Orchestra Exchange
  • Stage Direction for Sydney, Australia Telecommunication Conference (Marconi Corporation)
  • Stage Direction for Beijing, China Telecommunication Exhibit (GPT/Marconi Corporation)
  • Levi Strauss innovative skit characterizations for product promotion
  • Master presenter for Network Fitness Convention sponsored by Reebok with over 450 participants from Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Hong Kong, and the Philippines.
  • Presented National Kidney Foundation exercise workshop for over 750 participants.
 
       
  education  
   

California State University Sacramento
B.A. Political Science / Journalism, Minor: Theatre Arts

 
       
  other experience  
   

Feature Writer, Research Writer, Children’s Book Author, Japanese (fluent conversational),
Shorinji Kenpo Karate, Percussionist, Extensive Dance and Fitness Training

 
       
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