JEREMY SHANG C. YAU
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EDUCATION
New York University, New York, New York
September 2010 Master of Science, Global Affairs -
Concentration: International Business, Economics, and Development
Study Abroad: East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
June 2010
Recipient of Student of Excellence Award; Assisted professor in
establishing networking profiles and coordinating on-site visits with
various businesses such as GE, AMCHAM Shanghai, and Bao Steel in China
Brigham Young University, Laie, Hawaii
August 2003
Bachelor of Science, International Business Management
Awards: Second Place, Business Plan Contest, School of Business, 2003
First runner-up, Business Proposal Competition 2002
Projects: Marketing VP, Dream Aloha Collections Inc., Started up student-
run company during the senior year in college. Designed sales
and marketing campaigns, awarded the most profitable team in six-
week operations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Oxbridge Academic Programs, Business Development Consultant, New York, NY
Current
. Providing advisory support for executives as needed in qualifying
new opportunities and marketing strategies
. Acting as a strategic project leader for exploring new
opportunities (connecting potential partners and
customers in China)
. Participating in building a 2-year business plan and proposing key
action plans to achieve the business goals
China Horizon Investments, LLC, Associate Consultant, New York, NY
2008 - 2010
. Translated business documents (i.e. project presentations, business
contracts, financial statements, and memos) from English to Chinese or
Chinese to English
. Provided consulting services and analysis, including selecting
appropriate locations, identifying useful resources,
budgeting, estimating potential profits, risk management, and financial
planning to U.S. investors
. Consolidated and analyzed financial data to develop China market
assessments and entry strategies for U.S. clients. (Previous projects:
Wind/Solar energy, communication system, and postal services)
United Nations Headquarters, Intern, New York, NY
2009
. Authored a 60-page data report for the UN Environmental Who's Who
Program
. Researched for public-speaking materials, prepared speech
documents, set up presentation slides for department supervisors during
the General Debates and the UN Climate Summit 2009
. Represented department director and co-hosted the Climate Change
Committee meetings. Met with representatives from more than 100 nations
to discuss global climate issues
JP Morgan Chase, Personal Banker, Brooklyn, NY
2006 - 2008
. Translated bank documents, promotional flyers, interest rate
notices, and regulations to Chinese consumers
. Directly worked with clients (small business and residence in Chinese
community) to define their financial needs, and then matched and cross
sold company's products and services in order to reach clients'
financial goals
. Conducted Financial Literacy Workshops to Asian community
Multicultural Media Broadcast Group, Part-Time Program Specialist, New
York, NY 2007- 2008
. Hosted weekly on-air radio shows to provide information on
entertainments, news, and life issues
. Promoted and participated in The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in
New York (2007 and 2008)
Marble 1 Building Supplies LLC, Operations Manager, New York, NY
2003 - 2006
. Recruited and supervised 8 junior sales representatives to expand
company's sales and marketing
. Oversaw all expenses, budgets, and production costs for retail
operations and supply chain
SKILLS
. Language fluency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin
. Proficient with Microsoft Office, typing in Traditional and Simplified
Chinese, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, and Windows Live Movie Maker.
. Specialist of global sourcing, live interpretation from/to English and
Chinese, document translations, public relations, customer service,
marketing, consulting, researching, negotiating and networking in
China, fundraising, and managing Chinese employees.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Chinese Interpreter for Board of Election in The City of New York
Current
NYU Health Center Event Volunteer
2010
Troop Adult Volunteer for Boy Scouts of America
2006-Current
Member of UNICEF and Amnesty International USA
2006-2009
Hong Kong Club President, BYU-Hawaii, Laie, HI
2002
. Led a group with eight committee members to design and monitor
monthly activities for 100
Hong Kong BYUH students to achieve their personal goals and
strengthen their character
Mandarin Club Vice-President, BYU-Hawaii, Laie, HI
2001
. Planned and conducted joint-club events with international students
from over 70 countries