Senior public affairs, policy and communications professional with more than 20 years of experience working in the public policy field in Taiwan. Proven expertise in areas including strategy and policy development, congressional lobbying and government relations. Skilled relationship-builder with an extensive network of contacts across the Taiwanese government and a deep knowledge of the political and regulatory dynamics in Taiwan. Fluent in English and Chinese Mandarin; conversational in Taiwanese.KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES• Solid knowledge of Taiwanese politics, including election laws and lobbying techniques. Proven success in lobbying for the passing of various laws across career span. • Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to establish and maintain a high degree of personal credibility and respect.• Innovative – able to think outside of the box to come up with creative solutions to problems. Examples include the creation of an EU board game and a short animation film as a tool to explain the EU to unfamiliar audiences in Taiwan. The former is now used as a teaching tool in various universities. • Able to influence and engage with multiple stakeholders within political, media and other diverse settings.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese Mandarin.