R E S U M E

RENN REED - Born 1953, raised in both Hollywood & San Francisco, CA

EDUCATION
Scholarship - The Academy of Art College San Francisco, California
Scholarship - UC Santa Barbara Goleta, California
Bachelor Fine Art and Graphics - Brigham Young University Provo, Utah

PRESENT - In summary Renn Reed interpreter and business facilitator negotiating fluently in Mandarin Chinese /English for over 30 years has represented Western as well as Eastern corporate heads, executives, dignitaries, government trade delegations, heads of state, government officials, VIP's, celebrities, individuals, etc.

6.2005-10.2005 - Bonaventure Hotel Los Angeles, CA interpreting and facilitating business for Chinese-United States trade delegation signing trade agreement with California and the US Renn Reed interpreted for the Vice Deputy Minister of Shantou, China as well as California State representatives, representatives of the Los Angeles Times Newspaper, and other corporate executives from the United States and China.

Also during this time Renn Reed represented a prominent scientist and engineer, and his partners, at an annual seminar in Santa Barbara, CA interpreting for both US and Chinese scientists, corporate heads and executives, and VIP's. [Noted scientist wishes to remain anonymous].

6.2004 - Mainland China representing a noted South Dakota businessman Duane Pankratz owner of the Borglum Museum in Keystone, SD. Hired to troubleshoot business issues created by interpreters previously hired in China. Renn also filmed and edited footage for 2 museum promotionals about Inside Bottle Painting and Cloisonne aired in the Keystone, South Dakota area at the Rushmore Borglum Museum and Historical Center. These 2 promotionals included both film and still photography shot on-site at the Chinese Summer Palace and the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. Renn was specifically chosen because of her expertise with the Chinese culture and linguistic skills, as well as her extensive background in the fine arts and desing in order to better facilitate the negotiations with the Chinese suppliers. Renn traveled to the beaches of the China Sea in order to capture its scenic beauty and the nearby rustic fishing village. During Renn's travels in China Renn was honored to meet a number of celebrities and VIPs including but not limited to famous Chinese artist's, journalist's, and Chinese official's.

2004-Present - Renn Reed represents the US Commercial Services in South Dakota interpreting Mandarin Chinese and English. Interpreter /Business Facilitator for over 25 years speaking Mandarin Chinese/English. Representing corporate heads, dignitaries, VIP's, celebrities, individuals and tourists , government leaders and representatives, trade delegations, conventions and seminars.

8.2001 - Interpreter /Business Facilitator in Las Vegas, Nevada for reknowned chemical engineer and his partners out of California meeting with several Chinese corporate heads to negotiate purchasing a manufacturing plant in Nevada. [Prominenet engineer wishes to remain anonymous]

4.1995 - Interpreted for 2 Chinese VIP's from the Chinese Television and Radio Broadcasting Industry, Mainland, China while visiting Las Vegas, Nevada attending the NAB - National Association of Broadcasters.

1980-1990 - Renn Reed interpreted and facilitated business for numerous US and Chinese businesses located throughout the Los Angeles area while liviing in Los Angeles, California. These businesses included but are not limited to banks, commercial real estate companies, automotive companies, the fashion and design industries, computer-related industries, to name a few.

1977-1980 - Renn Reed l ived and worked in Taiwan conducting business for the Taiwan entertainment industries [radio, television, film), visual] as well as the Taiwan fashion design and retail industries..

1974 - Renn Reed also speaks some Spanish, having lived in El Salvadore, Guatemala, and Mexico.

VISIT RENNDITIONS.COM

ART THAT WILL FIRE THE IMAGINATION!

RENN REED born in Hollywood, CA has been selling her Fine Art and Graphics since she was 10. She created the company name Rennditions at the age of 16 and it has become her trademark through these many years. Renn has exhibited her work in Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Taiwan; China; to name a few. Renn has had an on-going show in Barcelona, Spain since summer 2000. Most recently she has expanded her portfolio to include both Digital Art as seen below and 3D Artworks.