Minyan Hiam 黄敏燕 Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Centre for International Visiting Artists and Scholars (IVAS) is a newly formed not-for-profit and independent organisation dedicated to amplifying its members’ significance in Art & Design, Culture and Humanities. IVAS members are passionate artists and social scientists with international sojourn experience who share similar interests. IVAS Missions:🔑Develop a supportive network of visiting artists and scholars with international experience in higher education;🔑Connect… Show more Centre for International Visiting Artists and Scholars (IVAS) is a newly formed not-for-profit and independent organisation dedicated to amplifying its members’ significance in Art & Design, Culture and Humanities. IVAS members are passionate artists and social scientists with international sojourn experience who share similar interests. IVAS Missions:🔑Develop a supportive network of visiting artists and scholars with international experience in higher education;🔑Connect its members and institutions with those who have similar strengths and interests;🔑Raise awareness of the contributions of international academic visitors on innovation, research and development; 🔑Promote sustainable partnerships globally through stimulating meaningful encounters and collaborations;🔑Assist in project-based pedagogical research and inquiry into creative education;In fulfillment of above missions, IVAS sets out to:👍Provide a platform for international knowledge exchange and for sharing of ideas and experience;👍Host and coordinate a variety of seminars, workshops and debates, both in person and/or virtually, that will enrich cultural understanding and professional development.👍Advice on preparation and application for becoming an academic visitor overseas (currently we cover Southeast Asia, UK and the US and will announce future destinations); 👍Facilitate a mentor and mentee arrangement and peer-support to enhance positive visiting experience;👍Support, advise and (co)design in-country collaborative visits, events and networking;👍Assist in a number of projects initiated by IVAS members. Show less

Farnham, England, United Kingdom

England, United Kingdom

Dorset, United Kingdom

Given my experience and knowledge of international progression pathway in education and partnership models, I lead on identifying suitable partners and developing frameworks and processes to embed and deliver a wide range of partnerships models such as 2+2 articulation, 1+3/3+1 progression, joint degree, Sino-UK TNE proposal and ensuring appropriate resources are in place to support final MoU and MoA delivery.

Dorset, United Kingdom

One of the primary responsibilities of my role is income generation through recruiting for Summer School. Because of my combined background in business, cultural strategy, and cross-cultural leadership, I have exceeded financial goals.Select achievements:► Designed, recruited and delivered bespoke summer courses and took “bespoke” programme to a new level;► Introduced new income streams, such as academic visitor programme, which not only generate income but also provide… Show more One of the primary responsibilities of my role is income generation through recruiting for Summer School. Because of my combined background in business, cultural strategy, and cross-cultural leadership, I have exceeded financial goals.Select achievements:► Designed, recruited and delivered bespoke summer courses and took “bespoke” programme to a new level;► Introduced new income streams, such as academic visitor programme, which not only generate income but also provide global engagement opportunities for students and staff;► Coordinated an international progression pathway that links bespoke short programmes to full time admission;I develop effective working relationships across cultures, creating academic partners for a variety of groups – recruitment, research, student employment, acadmemic exchange etc – bringing together the expertise of talented people from around the world to create more inclusive learning opportunities for all. Show less

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Business and Travel Bureau (BTB) specialised in Sino-Hispanic-UK business and cultural consultancy and catalysed import/export and trade. BTB has served many local and regional SMEs and the public sector. Customers included but were not limited to: Aeronautical and General Instruments Ltd., Bournemouth & Poole College, Borough of Poole, Borough of Bournemouth, Bournemouth University, Businesslink, CBBC, Dorset Business, Gecko Head Gear, IPP Global Print, NHS (Radiation & Medical Oncology and… Show more Business and Travel Bureau (BTB) specialised in Sino-Hispanic-UK business and cultural consultancy and catalysed import/export and trade. BTB has served many local and regional SMEs and the public sector. Customers included but were not limited to: Aeronautical and General Instruments Ltd., Bournemouth & Poole College, Borough of Poole, Borough of Bournemouth, Bournemouth University, Businesslink, CBBC, Dorset Business, Gecko Head Gear, IPP Global Print, NHS (Radiation & Medical Oncology and Children Speech Therapy), PERA (UK and Spain), Southwest Language Network and UK Trade & Investment.International customers included Chongqing Government, Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), Air Traffic Management Bureau (ATMB), AIM Altitude and the MET Office Exeter.Services:► Provided practical and impartial cultural and business advice and assistance to help companies do business;► Delivered cultural and business workshops and bespoke in-house training events;► Helped formulate direction and strategy to enable effective business relations, distribution and integration of imported/exported products within the supply chain of manufacturers and importers/exporters► Developed knowledge transfer partnership for Sino-EU funded projects and was instrumental in comprehensive studies to identify opportunities for collaboration in various industrial sectors and technological networks in China and Spain► Connected students with universities in Europe, through which I discovered my passion for globalization of education to help underserved communities Show less

Dorset, United Kingdom

I acted as the first contact point and provided highest customer services to stakeholders on all aspects of income-generating projects, including British Association of Hospitality Accountants (BAHA, now HOSPA), Food Hygiene Certificate and British Institute of Innkeeping (BII). I also shared the role of exam invigilator and event organiser for annual general meetings.

Poole, United Kingdom

As personal assistant to Noel Giles, a C4-complete spinal injured patient, I quickly learned everything I needed in order to work alongside his team of nurses and physicians, though I had no prior medical or health care experience. I felt hugely honoured to plan for and accompany Noel on overseas trips – ticking some items off his “bucket list”. Though Noel suffered a severe and life-threatening disability, he possessed an optimism and adventurous spirit to live his remaining life fully, which… Show more As personal assistant to Noel Giles, a C4-complete spinal injured patient, I quickly learned everything I needed in order to work alongside his team of nurses and physicians, though I had no prior medical or health care experience. I felt hugely honoured to plan for and accompany Noel on overseas trips – ticking some items off his “bucket list”. Though Noel suffered a severe and life-threatening disability, he possessed an optimism and adventurous spirit to live his remaining life fully, which greatly inspired me.I started as a 3-month temporary maternity cover but went on to work for him till his final moment. Show less

Madrid, Spain

I translated, intepreted and verified legal documents for immigration purposes on behalf of the Spanish government.

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Learning, Leadership And Policy

Master Of Science - Ms, Tourism, Development And Policy, Merit

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business And Tourism Management, High 2:1