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Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Sar

Primarily responsible for leasing and property management in the Taikoo Place portfolio. Day-to-day duties include the full letting process, commercial and legal negotiations, asset strategy preparation and presentation, arrangement of reinstatement works, supervision of fitting out works, advisory on management items such as management fees and aircon provision and others, and staff and team management. I also lead other asset improvement, tenant experience and internal process improvement projects aimed at continually improving our product offering.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Sar

Greater China

Creating tangible value for investors and tenants through holistic, experiential ecosystems. Responsible for business development in South China including Hong Kong, performing project lead duties for relevant locations, coordination of all relevant project aspects, financial modelling and more.

Hong Kong

Digital project manager in Jones Lang LaSalle's Corporate Appraisal and Advisory Department, focusing on data driven technology solutions for business development and valuation automation.

Hong Kong

Analyst at Jones Lang LaSalle's Corporate Appraisal and Advisory Department, focusing on business valuation for Mainland Chinese clients.

Hong Kong

Two, six month rotations in each: Corporate Appraisal and Advisory - Business Valuation Hong Kong Markets - Office LeasingPerformed financial modeling, due diligence, site visits, client inspections, and various valuation and sales tasks in both English and Mandarin.Independently represented the firm and evaluated projects in Shanghai, Chengdu, Bordeaux, and Toulouse. Project lead for a multi-million Euro vineyard valuation in France. Created and currently managing the development of a software program for leasing option comparison. Presented systems enhancement strategies to upper management regarding technology and organization.Organized and assumed lead roles in numerous company events – Firm-wide team building, JLL relay race, etc.

Arlington, Virginia

Performed various consulting tasks for emerging market clients regarding government backed loans, due diligence, equipment and capital sourcing, political risk research, documentation and client interaction. Assisted with the creation of a risk mitigation facility for geothermal development in Latin America for the German Development Bank, KfW, and the European Development Bank. Worked bilingually/cross-culturally with Chinese clients to navigate US ExIm Bank China Framework hurdles. Worked with public and private institutions to develop an SPV instrument to facilitate greater access and success for governmental small business export loans. Advised managers on language nuances and differing cultural practices between Chinese and US businesses.

Jongro-Gu, Seoul, Korea

Assisted in the development of China-targeted marketing programs and product image development.Developed a Google Adwords online marketing campaign and affiliate program.Devised and presented several macro-marketing strategies for market entrance and integration to upper level management. Operated in multiple languages and navigated cultural barriers to contribute to the success of the team.

Assisted with quality assurance tasks to maintain facility standards and improve cleanliness. Assisted in the development and training of an infrared fruit sorting machine, utilizing data input skills.

Performed various manual labor tasks, worked alongside native Spanish speakers

Bachelor'S Degree, Chinese, International Business

Activities and Societies: Georgetown University Club Water Polo Georgetown University Chinese Student Association

Chinese Language And International Business

Alliance for Global Education Study Abroad Program Participated in daily Chinese language courses as well as 3 additional business courses.

Chinese Language Certification, Chinese Language

Completed the summer-long ACC Intensive Language program hosted in part by Hamilton College. No english was allowed to be spoken in anyway.

High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: AP Scholar, National Honor Society Member, California Scholarship Society Winner, Water Polo (Senior Year Team.

Chinese Language Certification, Chinese Language

Attended Chinese language classes totaling 15 hours per week and lived with a local Taiwanese family.