Operations Lead Emerging Markets

XIAOYU HUANG

Organizational Strategy · Brand-Led Systems · APAC-to-Global Connector

Providence, RI· +1-857-***-**** · ***************@*****.*** · F-1 OPT Eligible EDUCATION

Northeastern University, Boston, MA

M.S. in Organizational Leadership GPA: 3.8 Dean’s List (Fall 2024) Sep 2024 – Dec 2026 Key Focus: Cross-cultural team leadership, strategic HR, performance systems in emerging markets Zhejiang University of Science & Technology, Hangzhou, China B.A. in Visual Communication Design Sep 2017 – Jul 2023 Specializing in brand identity systems, user perception, and cross-cultural narrative design PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mirage25 Atelier – Buyer & Operations Lead

Hangzhou, China Apr 2024 – Aug 2024

● Identified launch inefficiencies across brand, logistics, and vendor functions; designed a modular calendar system and SOP framework to reduce time-to-market by 20%.

● Negotiated strategic terms with 20+ APAC suppliers, improving pricing while creating flexible timelines for creative execution.

●Translated abstract brand vision into merchandising flows adaptable for multiple markets, balancing creative direction with commercial constraints.

Quantum Advance (Nonprofit Initiative) — Co-Founder & Program Architect Cambridge, MA Oct 2024 – Present

●Co-founded an education initiative with MIT affiliates and NGOs, building inclusive access pathways to STEM for underrepresented communities.

● Led a 12-person volunteer team across 3 universities; implemented ops systems using Notion that cut planning time by 40% and enabled scaling to 6+ events.

● Introduced iterative feedback loops, improving engagement metrics and cultivating a sustainable, community-led operational culture.

Louis Vuitton (LVMH Group) – Procurement & Inventory Intern Shanghai (Remote) Aug 2023 – Nov 2023

● Created data models to monitor fast-moving SKUs, raising forecast accuracy to 98% and shaping East Asia inventory restock cadence.

●Synced HQ & APAC data pipelines, cutting lag by 25%. Martin Goya Co. — Campaign Strategist

Shanghai, China Oct 2022 – Apr 2023

Localized national campaigns across 3 provinces, lifting ROI by 22%. TOOLS & CAPABILITIES

Strategic Thinking: Hypothesis design · Root cause analysis · Market narrative mapping Platforms: Excel (Pivot, Index-Match), Oracle Retail, Workday, Notion, Google Workspace Languages: Mandarin (Native), English (Fluent, U.S. academic + work)