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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Responsible for project planning and execution for privacy governance programs including, privacy, policy and procedure and regulatory governance.• Drafted NSW Treasury’s Privacy Management Plan and Guidelines (PMP) by reviewing existing privacy policies, impact assessment management plan and amended regulations.• Supported the Special Counsel, in the provision of governance advice to NSW Treasury divisions and line areas.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia

Role at the Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation (CESE), DoEDeveloped and delivered evidence-based policy recommendation reports and presentations to senior stakeholders in the Department to support NSW policy and curriculum reform. They were accomplished by conducting research, facilitating data collection and analysing findings in a fast-paced environment, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.- Project Design and Management – supported the design of evaluation projects and executed data collection with a large sample size, aligned with departmental initiatives and program logic. Used project management programs and ensured timely execution of the evaluation plan.- Conducted desktop research and facilitated data collection with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.- Collaborated with internal colleagues on longer-term projects and managed change in short time frames. - Fostered sustainable partnerships with external stakeholders and managed external consultants' delivery of milestone tasks. - Analysed findings, and prepared high-quality written reports and presentations on evaluation projects.

Sydney, Australia

UTS Research Scholarship Recipient (April 2022 Degree Awarded)Thesis Project: Government and the Renewable Energy Transition – a Comparative Study of Offshore Wind Energy Development in Australia and Taiwan• Higher degree research and thematic analysis - conducted secondary research and literature review on climate change, electricity frameworks, historical energy development and transitions, comparative research methodology and sustainable development. Produced summaries and syntheses with my analyses of the material I reviewed, developed initial research questions and identified research methods.• Project management, data collection and fieldwork – planned tasks and timeline, identified scope of work based on key stakeholders and sectors, resources and time at hand, sample representation for the case studies. Conducted longitudinal analyses and primary data collection with key stakeholders across the energy sector in Australia and Taiwan, including from the perspectives of offshore wind developers, banks, energy and utilities providers and local communities in Victoria, Australia and central Taiwan. • Analytical data analysis and research finding write-up – coded primary data, developed analytical themes, wrote structured findings report, effectively presented and delivered findings presentations. • Grant, funding and ethics proposal write-up and application – first-hand experience in drafting proposals for research funding, field trip and conference funding applications.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Business Opportunity Accelerator Consulting Program• Identified business risks and opportunities for clients, including a radio broadcaster amid the impact of COVID-19. Collaborated with team members to develop recommendations and solutions within a short timeframe. • Demonstrated leadership by taking charge of project progress to meet deadline with communication and consensus. Completed the program with team members and received positive feedbacks from our client.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Role with solar panel installation and solar farm developer company that integrates technology and energy to develop efficient cost-effective energy delivery and management systems.• Conducted market scan with an aim to identify business competitors and opportunities for residential rooftop solar power installation.• Consolidated reports and monitored Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) offered by 34 Australian Exempted Retailers to inform market competitiveness.

Taipei City, Taiwan

Role in the Office of the Ambassador-at-large and former Minister of Environmental Protection Agency. • Managed and supported communication with member corporates and Board of Directors.• Conducted workshops and provided advice on CSR reporting in accordance with key criteria and indicators (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards) to corporates and businesses.• Responsible for planning, organising and executing a national climate change awareness contest in primary and secondary schools. Attracted over 4,000 entries over 4 months, set up exhibitions in Taipei 101, the International airport to demonstrate the winners’ work and published a printed volume of the outcome at the end of the contest.• Collaborated with team members to design, plan, organise and execute the Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA) as the award organiser and host to give award to companies with strong emphasis on sustainable development, disclosure of corporate governance and actions on fulfilling social responsibilities.• Analysed domestic and global trends and wrote ESG, net-zero articles weekly.• Qualified Corporate Social Responsibility Report Judge Training (Taiwan) Advanced Certificate.

Kensington, New South Wales, Australia

• Designed and contextualized research topics in climate change and sustainable development.• Assessed secondary data, articulated arguments and produced cohesive research writing.• Visiting Scholar to Meiji University, Tokyo, Japan and worked on a climate leadership and policy project.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Arts And Social Sciences

Research Project: Government and Renewable Energy Industry Leadership in Energy Transition – a Comparative Study of Offshore Wind Energy.

Master Of Arts And Social Sciences, Political Science And International Relations

Activities and Societies: UNSW Debating Club; UNSW Orchestra• Intergovernmental development in bilateral and multilateral relations.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And International Relations

• Distinction in Public Administration and Economics • First-third world regional comparison in governmental, social and economic contexts.