Asa C.F. Chiu M.B.A., B.S.
**** ***** ****** #***, ***********, VA 22150
Tel: 740-***-****
E-mail: ***.****@*****.***
Summary
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Over five years of successful sales, organization, and project management background with diverse and international experience. A commitment to business development and community services. Energetic self-starter with excellent analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
Education
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M.B.A. Specialization in Leadership, 12/2010
(MBA Founders Scholarship Fall 2010 recipient)
Capital University, Columbus, Ohio
Six Sigma Training, Equivalent to Green Belt level, 08/2008-12/2008
Capital University, Columbus, OH
Analyzed, evaluated and solved the operation problems through the use of Lean, Six sigma techniques at the Capital Area Humane Society.
B.S., Communication in Organizational Communication, 11/2005
Minors: Business Administration and Economics
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
Level III Accounting, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), 04/2001
Level II Bookkeeping and Accounts, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), 06/2000
Work Experience
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Aroma Senses LLC, Columbus, OH
Executive Assistant/ Event Coordinator 09/2008-01/2011
Assisted CEO in marketing communication and purchasing strategic development.
Organized and promote trade shows with the media to create awareness and drive attendance.
Analyzed the performance rates of marketing events, build a database of target customers, generate monthly reports and develop written content for internal communications.
Retail store management including staffing, inventory control, accounting and new stores set up.
N. Wasserstrom & Sons, Inc., Columbus, OH
Purchasing Agent 08/2006-08/2008
Processed and expedited purchase orders/requisitions to vendors.
Communicated and resolved problems with vendors and various internal departments.
Continually sought ways to reduce costs.
Assisted in global sourcing development.
Maintained part numbers and accurate pricing.
Fieldworks LLC, Columbus, OH
Administrator (temporary position) 07/2006
Assisted in campaign activities for Ohio Learn and Earn Campaign
Checked and analyzed data of collected petitions
Ming Kee Hong P.V.C. Ltd., Hong Kong
Sales Executive 05/2002-08/2004
Managed over 50 accounts (P.V.C. & textiles) worth more than $2.5 million.
Experienced with the Database Marketing strategy, price negotiation, and sampling.
Involved in sales promotion, administration, business development, and prepared sales reports.
Followed up import and export business orders and inquiries.
Analyzed and monitored customers’ financial background and creditable period.
Assisted in making business policy, business interpretation and translation.
Promoted from Marketing Assistant
Professional Affiliation
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National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) 04/2007-present
NAAAP-Columbus venture, Columbus, OH 04/2007-12/2010
Treasurer/ Membership Chair
Maintained the books, budgets, taxes and financial records of the organization.
Directed campaigns that included staffing, research, problem-solving, editing, timelines and budgeting.
Provided membership development strategies to attract members from various professions.
Language and computer skills
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English, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese Chinese
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), JBA system, QuickBooks Pro, Chinese Word Processing
References Available upon request