Human Resources International Business

KRISTEN ZHANG

518-***-**** · *********@*****.***

EDUCATION

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky

M.Div. in Worldview and Apologetics, Fall 2017 -

Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Cleveland, Ohio

LL.M. in International Business Law, May 2013

Academic Scholarship

Courses Completed: Immigration Law (Honors); International Business Transactions; Contract Law (Honors); Professional Responsibility (Honors); US Legal Writing (Honors); Intellectual Property (Honors); Employment Law (Honors); Business Associations.

Immigration Law and Policy Association (ILPA) Member

Student Intellectual Property Law Association (SIPLA) Member

CWRU International Friendship Family Program

East China University of Political Science and Law, Shanghai, China

LL.B. in Economic Law with Minor in Human Resources, April 2013

G.P.A.: 3.45/4.00,

Completed required coursework one year ahead of schedule

Class President

Outstanding Student Award, for outstanding academics and community leadership, 2010

EXPERIENCE

Regal Legal Services, LLC, LA, CA

Legal Specialist (Part time), August 2024 –

Review business operations and advise on export control and sanctions assessments, commodity jurisdiction and classification determinations, licensing, and other issues.

Develop and enhance trade compliance policies and procedures, technology control plans, and training programs for multinational companies in various industries

Draft and revise trade compliance provisions in licensing, R&D, and other commercial agreements.

Conduct due diligence on prospective business partners and for corporate transactions.

Shanghai Linkhope Technology Co., Ltd, Shanghai, China

Chief Operation Officer (COO), July 2021 – August 2024

Spearhead operational strategy and execution for a leading VC firm, overseeing a portfolio of 30+ startups with a focus on technology and innovation sectors.

Implemented operational frameworks and best practices, resulting in a 20% improvement in portfolio company performance and operational efficiency.

Managed a team of 40+ professionals across operations, finance, and investment functions, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Directed the development and execution of strategic initiatives, including scaling operations, optimizing processes, and enhancing investment due diligence procedures.

Partnered with investment teams to identify and evaluate new investment opportunities, conducting market research and due diligence to support decision-making.

Led cross-functional projects to streamline internal processes and improve reporting systems, increasing transparency and operational effectiveness.

Global Growth Capital, Shanghai, China (Remote)

Vice President of Operations, November 2018 – June 2021

Directed day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives for a prominent VC firm, managing a diverse portfolio of high-growth companies.

Oversaw the implementation of operational improvements, including process automation and data analytics, leading to a 15% reduction in operational costs.

Collaborated with portfolio companies to develop and execute growth strategies, providing guidance on operational management, financial planning, and market expansion.

Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, partners, and industry experts, to drive business development and growth opportunities.

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

Law School Admission Coordinator, November 2018 – June 2019

Admissions Processing: Coordinated the admissions process for the law school, including overseeing the evaluation of applications, academic transcripts, and admission test scores.

Technical Systems Management: Operated and maintained technical systems such as Terra Dotta, Student Information System (SIS), and SEVIS. Managed data integration and application processing workflows.

Decision-Making: Made admissions decisions, including admissions, denials, and scholarship awards. Reviewed and verified applicants' criminal background checks.

Communication: Managed applicant communication, including scheduling interviews, preparing decision letters, and handling inquiries via phone and email.

Team Coordination: Supervised work-study students and coordinated information between international students and the law school department.

PwC Hong Kong and Mainland China

Senior Corporate Tax Consultant, July 2014 – July 2017

Reviewed the integrity and accuracy of tax liabilities and disclosures in income statements, balance sheets and financial statements for 100+ companies. Related tax issues include enterprise income tax, business tax, value-added tax, real estate tax, land use tax, stamp duty, etc.

Provided ad-hoc consulting on PRC tax matters, including regulation updates, tax health checks, tax verifications, non-trade foreign exchange remittances, tax controversies, etc.

Conducted tax due diligence to M&A deals, including interviewing management/different functions of targets, collaborating with teams to develop insights on targets' business operation and discovering financial and legal issues on tax, identifying tax issues, quantifying exposures and drafting advisory reports for buyers.

Participated in companies’ full-scope tax compliance for its China region, including preparing monthly/quarterly/annual filing for enterprise income tax and turnover tax and providing tax advisories to address queries from in-charge tax official.

SKILLS

Strategic Operations Management

Portfolio Optimization and Management

Financial Planning and Analysis

Team Leadership and Development

Investment Due Diligence

Process Improvement and Automation

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Market Research and Trend Analysis

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