Project Management Analyst

Zhiyi Zhang

540-***-**** **** Fast Lane, Indian Land, SC 29707 LinkedIn Notion *************@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented and proactive Project Management Analyst with a Master's in Engineering Management and hands-on experience at Nidec Aerospace. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage project lifecycles from scope to delivery, and drive process improvements in a technical environment. Passionate about robotics and motor technology, with a track record of ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. LANGUAGE & SKILLS

Project Management: SAP, MS Project, Jira, SharePoint, Notion, Scrum, Waterfall, WBS, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communication, Budgeting, Scheduling

Technical Tools: SQL, Python (Pandas), R, STATA

Creative Suite: SolidWorks, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, WordPress Languages: Mandarin (Native), English (Fluent), French (Elementary) EDUCATION

Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO Aug 2023 – Dec 2024 Master of Engineering Management GPA: 3.80

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Aug 2019 – May 2023

Major in Communication Science and Social Inquiry; Minor in Mathematics Dean’s List: 2019, 2022 Awards:

National Grand Prize of RoboMaster North America 2021, Standard Confrontation 1st Runner Up of RMNA 2022 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nidec Aerospace St. Louis, MO

Project Manager Co-op Jan 2025 - Present

● Played a key role in the company-wide ERP system migration to SAP. Successfully processed over 90% of all procurement transactions during the transition, ensuring business continuity and on-time delivery from suppliers.

● Developed comprehensive project documentation for new SAP procurement processes and facilitated feedback sessions with stakeholders (Engineering, Procurement). This initiative improved process clarity and reduced inter-departmental communication overhead.

● Managed risks associated with international logistics for the critical U.S.-Brazil supply chain. Ensured compliance by verifying technical, financial, and customs documentation, effectively mitigating potential delays and penalties.

● Coordinated internal resources across Engineering, Procurement, and Finance teams for multiple concurrent projects. Utilized project management tools like MS Project, Jira, and SharePoint to track project deliverables and maintain clear communication channels.

Eldon Group New York, NY

Data Analyst Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

● Developed Pandas web scraping tools to execute a data collection project, and leveraged MySQL to manage large datasets, ensuring data validity for project analysis.

● Conducted project-based risk assessment by mining and analyzing datasets, providing critical inputs for the team's financial modeling and risk mitigation strategies.

● Crafted and presented detailed visual reports with strategic recommendations to project stakeholders, directly enhancing the team's competitive analysis capabilities. New Times Securities Shanghai, CN

Financial Analyst Dec 2021 – Jan 2022

● Served as the primary liaison for multiple client projects, facilitating frequent communication to align on project goals and deliver status reports to all stakeholders.

● Conducted initial project scoping and planning by gathering industry-specific data, providing the foundational context and framework for investment strategy projects.

● Executed risk mitigation processes by backtesting client strategies, identifying potential performance issues, and proposing data-driven solutions to project teams.

XbotPark Guangdong, CN

Project Manager Mar 2021 – May 2021

● Led the full project lifecycle: developed project scopes and objectives, created timelines, managed the project budget, and coordinated internal resources to ensure successful project execution from concept to delivery.

● Assessed TAM via market research, created 30+ competitor analyses, conducted 10+ customer interviews to identify use cases and develop ancillary strategies.

● Managed TikTok, WeChat and Red (Xiaohongshu) accounts by creating content and developing strategies, analyzed platform traffic to provide data-driven insights, improved views by 7x and follower base by 10x. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

VTACSS–Communication Director May 2021 – May 2023

● Negotiated, innovated, and signed agreements with various sponsors (e.g., student insurance, summer school, career planning, etc.) to obtain $20K+ per year in sponsorships for VTACSS.

● Organized multiple large-scale campus events successfully with 900+ attendees by coordinating with other departments and clubs, managing venue bookings, and overseeing staffing.

● Administered VTACSS's social media platforms (Xiaohongshu, WeChat, Instagram), posting campus-related content and co-producing the New Student Handbook to enhance the campus experience for VT Chinese students. RoboGrinder–Operation Branch Lead May 2021 – Aug 2022

● Led a cross-departmental project team of mechanical, electrical, and computer vision engineers for a competitive robotics project. Managed project schedule and tasks using Notion .

● Managed project budget, resource allocation, and procurement for all robotics components, and coordinated international travel logistics.

● Administered the club’s social media presence and organized club events.

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