Volunteer with Canadian Liver Foundation, working as Asian Event planer

Managed the recruitment of hires for the Sourcing Team of Asia Pacific office (Shanghai, Guangzhou, India and Vietnam), including recruiting, selecting and interviewing, ensuring highly qualified applicants were hired.Oriented and trained new staff. Mentored new staff as they developed in their positions. Established personnel records for all employees.Developed human resource policies and procedures regarding employment, ensuring adherence with all government policies/regulations in China and Vietnam.Introduced Training and Development function, coordinated in-house training sessions and sourced outside programs to improve employee’s skills. As a result, senior buyers became more competent at negotiating with suppliers and staff improved confidence and cultural sensitivity. Implemented and administered the payroll system for China Mainland, Taiwan, and HCMC (Ho Chi Minh City) team. Reviewed, investigated and managed the employee grievance process. Serving as a mediator, consistently helped to resolve misunderstandings and improve communication between parties.Provided continuous, high quality support to US Senior VP of Global Services; Coordinated schedule, appointments and travel arrangements; managed expense account and recovery.Assisted US Senior VP of Global Services in maintaining communication loop with China and Global Operations staff, liaising with world headquarters on various issues such as projects, meetings, and travel arrangements.Responsible for the registeration of Asia Pacific Regional Office in various places (Shanghai, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh City); responsible for new office renovation and moving; responsible for the daily operations of the office, including office space lease negotiationsMaintained all office equipment and supplies ensuring efficiency and keeping within budgetary guidelines. Liaised with government officials ensuring legal, financial and human resource requirements were met.

Handled payroll and assisted HR Manager in recruitment and employee performance appraisals, as well as development and administration of policies and procedures. Prepared board and meeting rooms for functions, ensuring all meeting material and equipment was available.Handled office administration including inventory and stationery management.Selected marketing information and edited news clippings, market research and human resource briefs.Managed the accounting function for the Shanghai Office; created the cash balance sheet, daily cash flow list, and bank statement, and processed invoices for accounts payable.