Olivia Du
Location: Great Seattle area, Washington
Mobile: 425-***-****
Email: ad1nr4@r.postjobfree.com
USA Visa Status: Has the full right to live and work in USA
Summary of Qualifications
Highly organized professional with strong background in public relations and business administration, including executive-level support. Applies knowledge of international business practices and fosters effective communication among people from different cultural backgrounds. Team players are able to communicate with key personnel at all levels of an organization. Skilled at multi-tasking in fast-paced environments. Fluent in English and Mandarin; good command of French. Computer proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and outlook. Key strengths in:
Office Administration
Event & Meeting Planning
Reporting / Documentation
Research
Scheduling & Logistics
Budget Control
Professional Experience
Phoenix Chinese News & Entertainment Ltd. (凤凰卫视欧洲台) London, United Kingdom
Assistant to CEO & HR Director 2017-2018
Provide a holistic support to the CEO and HR Director
Predict and manage the CEO’s schedules and travel itineraries
Organise internal and external meetings and events for Europe office (London, Paris)
Research and prepare essential documents for senior leadership team
Compose, translate and edit business letters, reports, meeting minutes and presentations when necessary
Attend meetings, events and conferences with the CEO to provide assistance and interpretation
Coordinating with internal teams to generate performance report for CEO & HR director to review
Prepare expenses report, invoices and special projects assigned by CEO
Coordinate with Beijing Headquarter and Hongkong office for related events and projects
Assist HR director for recruitment, such as arranging and interviewing candidates for London and Paris office.
Acting as office manager duty on daily bases for London office
Hua Wei Technologies Paris, France
Assistant to Vice President 2009-2010
Arranged business delegations and related Government Administration Bureau to China.
Provided support for seminars, workshops, conferences, and other events; organized annual “Technical Day” – a business exchange event with other telecommunications companies, including France Telecom, SFR, and Bouygue, as well as Huawei Technologies offices in Europe.
Assisted logistics manager / product manager to ensure client’s PO/PR was well placed and followed / delivered by related vendors from China to Europe.
Conducted research, compiled data, and prepared papers for consideration and presentation by VP and executive teams.
Ensured smooth office workflow, preparing records / budgets.
Ordered supplies, maintained records management systems, and assisted with basic accounting.
Established, monitored, and interpreted administrative and operating policies / procedures for offices, organizations, and employees.
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Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau Beijing, China
Administrator & Public Relations Officer 2006
Coordinated business meetings and public events with government officials and delivered reports to senior management and other departments.
Developed new clients, maintaining positive relationships with local civil society partners, embassies, organizations, government ministries, agencies, and existing clients.
Organized U.S. business visiting trip for Chinese government officials and leading Chinese companies; received U.S. Government official’s delegation / high-ranking U.S. business visitors.
Arranged Los Angeles Mayor’s China trip in 2006, coordinating logistics, press, and budget for visits to
eight cities.
Developed reports for senior management; wrote staff performance, service development, and annual review documents and reports.
Provided insight in management discussions on company policies and strategic development.
China International Capital Corporation Limited (Morgan Stanley China Joint Venture) Beijing, China
Senior Assistant to Managing Director 2001-2005
Coordinated all internal training events, seminars, and conference calls for groups of up to 800 people.
Planned IPO (Initial Public Offering) events with related PR companies and departments, such as China Petroleum (one of the largest IPOs in China), China Telecom, China Unicom, China Merchant Bank, and China Construction Bank.
Scheduled and organized logistical details for clients (investors / fund managers / corporations) to attend global business events, including receptions, dinners, charity balls, conferences, workshops, forums, and public events.
Maintained proactive, timely, and consistent communications with clients / investors and official government bureaus through telephone and personal contacts, group meetings, and written materials.
Provided assistance and operational support for diverse projects, and maintained all levels of document and information control.
Hilton Hotel Beijing, China
Executive Assistant to General Manager 2000-2001
Organized public events, such as Global Hilton GM meetings, charity balls, and fundraising events attended by up to 1000people.
Assisted with budget planning for each department, working with business development and sales & marketing departments to expand client base.
Arranged and delivered reports for department heads’ annual performance review meeting.
Provided general administrative and secretarial support as well as English and Chinese translation services.
Enron Corp. Beijing, China
Assistant to Vice President 1998-2000
Arranged global business trips and conferences for commercial team, establishing a network with travel agencies, airlines, and worldwide hotels to ensure best accommodations and price.
Coordinated business communication with corporations and customers / government bureaus, such as China National Petroleum Corp., China National Offshore Corp., Shanghai Municipal Electrical Company, and Natural Gas Corp.
Built and maintained strong working relationships with partners / clients, government ministries, and administrative bureaus.
Organized Dr. Henry Kissinger’s trip to China in 2000, arranging business meetings with Chinese government high officials in Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan, Xi’an, and Chengdu for various company projects.
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Community Involvement
Duke Nasher Museum of Art Durham, North Carolina
Volunteer 2008-2009
Assisted in coordinating art exhibitions and fundraising events for local artists and Duke University students.
Habitat for Humanity Durham, North Carolina
Weekend Volunteer 2008-2009
EDUCATION
Duke University Durham, North Carolina
Certificate of Telecommunication 2008-2009
International Foreign Language University Beijing, China
Major in Foreign Trade 1997-1998
The Second Foreign Language University Beijing, China
Major in Tourism English 1994-1998
Completed intensive French language studies Paris, France
2005-2006