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Hi, I’m Will A. Beebe—a Brazil-based executive English trainer, translator, and author. Since 2004 I design, deliver, and evaluate English programs for top executives and multinational teams in São Paulo, helping people interview, present, and negotiate with confidence in English.\n\nIn addition to training, I manage translation services, write creative content, and publish books, including Soccer Giants of Brazil. I love building cross-cultural understanding, mentoring teachers, and creating engaging learning experiences that connect language to real-world business.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Japanese
Intermediate
Work Experience
Executive Trainer at Self-employed, São Paulo, Brazil
October 1, 2004 - PresentDesign, deliver, and evaluate Executive English Programs. Train executives and employees in effective interviewing, presenting, and negotiating skills in English. Market and sell courses and services. Conduct and assess English teacher training for institutions such as Alumni, Fast English, and Unlike School. Rewrote the Business School-São Paulo Executive English Program website. Serve clients including Amazon Web Services, Banco do Brasil, Boston Consulting Group, and more. Operate translation services mainly translating Brazilian Portuguese to native English, including weekly content revision for Hedgepoint. Write creative content and copy as a freelancer and published author. Create content for Total Apex Entertainment & Sports.
Senior Seminar Consultant at Lado Management Consultants, Taipei, Taiwan
May 31, 2004 - July 22, 2025Instructed groups ranging from 5 to 500 participants on powerful presentations, email and report writing, negotiating, and meeting skills. Trained executives in English and cross-cultural awareness. Developed seminar programs and led Train-The-Trainer programs. Promoted textbooks for Cambridge University Press.
Professional Trainer at Phoenix Associates, Tokyo, Japan
December 31, 1994 - July 22, 2025Taught English to corporate clients including Fuji Film, IBM Japan, Nissan, and IHI. Edited corporate correspondence for global firms. Wrote monthly columns for company newsletter. Managed a group of more than 10 trainers.
Counselor at Ryther Child Center, Seattle, WA, USA
December 31, 1985 - July 22, 2025Counseled emotionally disturbed teens and designed treatment plans. Taught independent living skills and supervised recreational activities.
Executive Trainer at Self-employed / Will A. Beebe
October 1, 2004 - PresentDesign, deliver, and evaluate Executive English Programs (EEP); Train executives and employees to interview, present, and negotiate better in English; Market, demo, and sell courses and services; Conduct and assess English teacher training; Re-wrote BSP EEP Website (2006); Active clients include Amazon Web Services, Ameropa, Banco do Brasil, Boston Consulting Group, BBD, BNDES, Bunge, Caixa, Cargill, Caterpillar, Cinemark, Dell, Disney, Eastman Chemical, Flix Media, Hedge point, HP, Intel, IPEA, Merck, Mosaic, Multilaser, PwC, Twitter, Turner, TMF, Verizon/ Yahoo!
Senior Seminar Consultant at Lado Management Consultants
May 1, 1995 - May 1, 2004Instructed groups of 5-500 in Powerful Presentations, Excel in Email & Report Writing, Better Negotiating & Meeting Skills; Trained Executives in English & Cross-Cultural Awareness; Developed Seminar Programs; Led “Train-The-Trainer” Programs; Promoted Textbooks to Teachers (for Cambridge University Press)
Professional Trainer at Phoenix Associates
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1994Taught English to corporate clients (Fuji Film, IBM-Japan, Nissan, IHI); Edited correspondence for global firms; Wrote monthly columns for company newsletters; Managed group of 10+ trainers
Counselor at Ryther Child Center
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1985Counseled emotionally disturbed teens; Designed & implemented treatment plans; Taught independent living skills; Supervised recreational activities
Education
MA at School for International Training (SIT), VT, USA
June 1, 2007 - June 30, 2007BA at Hamilton College, Clinton, NY
January 1, 1977 - December 31, 1980MA in TESL at School for International Training (SIT)
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2007Audited Harvard edX course: Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing & Public Speaking at Harvard edX
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2020BA in Liberal Arts at Hamilton College, Clinton, NY
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1980TESOL Certificate at Canadian Institute of English; Taipei, Taiwan
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2003Qualifications
Certified BULATS (Business Language Testing Service) Examiner
November 1, 2003 - November 30, 2003TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate
February 1, 2003 - February 28, 2003Certified BULATS Examiner
November 1, 2003 - February 25, 2026TESOL Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026Audited Harvard edX course
July 1, 2020 - February 25, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment
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