EDUCATION
Northwestern University, USA September 2012 – June 2013
GPA: 3.917/4.00
Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
Minor in Engineering Management!
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong September 2008 – June 2012
Bachelor of Art in Fashion and Textiles with First Class Honors
GPA: 3.94/4.00
Dean’s Honours List 2009-2012
University of Manchester, Manchester, UK January 2011 – July 2011
Student Exchange Program
FEATURED COURSES
-Conducting polymers -Phase Transformations -Engineering Management
-Materials for Energy Efficiency -Introduction to Modern Ceramic -Managerial Analytics
Technology -Fracture of Brittle Solids -Process Design
-Chemical & Statistical -Symmetry & Mechanical -Decision Tools for Managers
Thermodynamics of Materials Properties of Materials
GRADUATE PROJECTS
Indium Oxide Study: Crystal and defect chemistry, mechanical properties, processing and applications of In2O3
Conducting Gloves: Polyaniline Coating layer enabled normal gloves to be used on touchscreen
Project video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YStXwgSmz_E
Wind Turbine Blades: Application of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) in wind blades
Factorial Design: Minimized test amount while achieving optimum results by Fractional Factorial Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIPS
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., USA September 2013 - present
General Manager
~ Recruited and hired 20+ ace candidates
~ Developed and trained associates with tool set, skill set and mind set
~ Managed store operations, including P&L, customer service, inventory control and safety
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong September 2009 – May 2012
Research Assistant
~Conducted shape memory materials project under Prof. Jinlian Hu
~Invented 3D auxetic textile structures under Dr.Hong Hu
~Assisted Dr. A. Luximon to organize and categorize over 3,000 papers
Aurora Fashions Asia Limited, Hong Kong July 2011 – August 2011
Merchandising Clerk
~Communicated and cooperated with people from departments of design, quality control and merchandising
~Streamlined product supply chain and inspected inventory to enhance quick response with lower expenses
Beijing Eve Fashion Limited Company, Beijing, China June 2010 – August 2010
Customer Service Assistant
~Provided services to 100+ customers, including receiving phone calls and arranging exchanges or returns
~Managed loyalty program and improved customer satisfactions from 60% to 80%
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
McCormick Graduate Leadership Council, USA October 2012 – June 2013
Web Master
~Led the Social Media team and managed council's official publicities
Orientation of Non-Local Students, Hong Kong July 2009 – September 2009
Camp Leader
~Supervised 100 freshmen in orientation and served as online mentor for 3 months
SKILLS
Language: Native in Chinese, fluent in English and Cantonese
Technical: Proficient in PC & MAC, MS Office, MatLab, Mathematica, and Endnote