TZE YANG TAN
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Fresh graduate from DePaul University with a major in Economics with particular interest in research and analytics. The financial and technology sectors are my areas of interest, as well as global economic issues, and have also done research on the sports industry in the United States using economic data.
EXPERIENCE
JAN 13’ TO NOV 13’
OFFICE CLERK, Pro Interiors Limited – Kelana jaya, malaysia
Pro interiors is a renovation company which focuses mainly on retail stores in major shopping malls such as 1 utama, mid valley megamall etc, and boasts a wide range of international and domestic clientiele
Processed a range of documentation and entered information into databases.
Answered calls, responded to emails, and spoke with clients face-to-face.
Handled the day-to-day operations of the business while also maintaining inventory checks
Responsible for the distribution of architectural plans between workers and management
Worked closely with management to discuss potential improvements such as cost management
JAN 15’ TO AUG 15’
SALES ASSOCIATE, SAMSUNG – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Managed events and roadshows at various locations while also maintaining supervision over the operations of the respective events
Interacting with potential clientele while also introducing and promoting a wide range of products
Trained, coached, and supervised new staff members.
Helped management to identify workflow issues and find solutions.
Create marketing content to promote new products and brand name
MAR 19’ TO DEC 19’
HOST, No. 18 Karaoke and Bar – Chicago, United States
Served customers while ensuring their experience is at the highest possible level of enjoyment
Handle complaints and conflicts between personnel and customers
Worked closely with owners to ensure that the operations of the business are smooth and improving on a day to day basis
Responsible for handling cash transactions between customers
Responsible for managing inventory as well as the receiving of products from suppliers
JUN 19’ TO NOV 19’
COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEER, Chinese Mutual Aid Association – Chicago, United States
Cmaa is a non-profit organization located in the low-income neighbourhood of north side chicago with specialization in the caretaking of primary schoolchildren
Providing assistance towards a non-profit organization responsible for the care taking and teaching of primary school children located in the low-income neighborhood of Chicago.
Responsibilities include teaching and spending time nurturing and helping with the development of the respective schoolchildren.
Report to supervisors on the development of school children under care as well as provide suggestions on how to further aid them
Develop important relationships with certain individuals as well as provide advice and aid whenever needed
EDUCATION
JAN 16’ – AUG 17’
AMERICAN DEGREE PROGRAM (ADP), TAYLOR’S LAKESIDE UNIVERSITY
Major : Economics
3.08 GPA
Received scholarship for Academic Excellence in O-Level Examinations
JAN 18’ – JUN 20’
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS, dePaul University
Focus : Econometrics and Analytics
3.35 GPA
Final Year Thesis : The Effect of Socioeconomic Statuses on Healthcare Spending in Chicago
SKILLS LANGUAGES
Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point
STATA
Python Programming (Basic)
English
Chinese
Malay
Spanish (Basic)
ACHIEVEMENTS
Achieved a 3.35 GPA at DePaul University
Received Scholarships from Taylor's Lakeside University for Academic Excellence in O-Level Examinations (2015)
Received scholarship from Affin Bank for Academic Excellence in O-Level Examinations (2013)
Received certificate for completion of voluntary work with Chinese Mutual Aid Association in Chicago
Member of the International Student Association at DePaul University, responsible for organizing events and providing assistance to international students in Chicago