Assistant Project

ANNIE B. ZHANG

Outgoing, driven, and results-oriented recent graduate with a record of embracing new challenges, seeking to apply international business and psychology towards the success of Collabera Inc.

EDUCATION

Concordia University - Irvine, California

Masters of Arts in International Studies - Business (2011) GPA: 3.96

Master’s Thesis- Advertising in China and the United States (process of publication)

University of California, San Diego - La Jolla, California

Bachelors of Science – Psychology (2010)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Coordinator, Shane English School, Shanghai, China 08/2010- 08/2011

• Developed a global business and education perspective through a yearlong assignment abroad

• Provided verbal and written presentations for Mandarin and English speaking clients

• Organized and directed seasonal cultural events for over 1000 students, faculty and colleagues

• Researched, tailored, and presented lesson plans for students and faculty

Buyer/Procurement Officer, Grandland International, El Monte, CA 09/2006- 06/2009

• Initiated the execution of tasks appropriately to meet project goals and objectives such as customer specifications, budget control, international design standards and contracts

• Assisted in developing estimates, budget reports and inventory plans

• Negotiated contract terms and conditions domestically and internationally

• Provided administrative/secretarial support such as answering telephones, maintaining calendars, assisting visitors and resolving a range of problems and inquiries

Research Assistant, J. Craig Venter Institute, San Diego, CA 09/2009- 08/2010

• Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) pertaining to essential tests and procedures

• Coordinated meetings, maintained equipments and developed estimates and inventory plans

• Analyzed complex concepts into simple communications to non-technical audience

Research Assistant, City of Hope Cancer Center, Duarte, CA 09/2005- 09/2006

• Filed sensitive materials and dealt with post interpersonal interviews

• Developed and presented multimedia presentations on multiple research projects

• Ability to read, write, identify and comprehend medical terminology

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven communication, collaboration and negotiation skills

• Willingness to learn new tasks quickly and adapt to changing environments

• Experience in fast-paced environment with little down time

• Trustworthy, organized, detail oriented, and proven time management skills under pressure

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Photoshop, JavaScript

• Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Families Connect Mentor at International Refugee Committee, San Diego 09/2009- 08/2010

• Vice President of Kappa Zeta Phi, San Diego Chapter 09/2006- 08/2010

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