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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Primarily responsible for managing the relationship between Ateco and our supplier partner SAIC in China. Core responsibilities include: - Preparing the LDV dealer network to retail electric vehicles in compliance with Australian Standards- Negotiating new product pricing with the OEM so as to grow LDV’s competitiveness in the market- Working with the product teams in China to develop new vehicles in line with Australian consumer preferences- Providing the Australian sales team with the key product resources to meet wholesale targets and encourage strong dealer representation of the LDV brand - Negotiating annual commercial policy agreements with the manufacturer in China in ways that balance the targets and needs of both parties

Shanghai, China

Managed the European export project from the WM Motor headquarters in Shanghai. Set up supply contracts with 8 international importer-distributors across 15 countries to ensure strong brand reputation for WM Motor in Europe from day 1 and developed an export strategy paper for WM Motor senior management in collaboration with product engineers, marketing, sales and logistics teams.

Shanghai City, China

Responsible for assisting with investor and international media relations, creating and distributing English language content and coordinating WM Motor's participation in international events. Founded in 2015 by a team of leading automotive and high-tech industry experts, WM Motor is headquartered in Shanghai and engaged in the design, engineering, manufacturing, marketing and servicing of intelligent electric passenger vehicles under the Weltmeister brand.

Melbourne, Australia

Managed key aspects of Tesla’s major South Australian Virtual Power Plant project, helping to plan and implement the customer engagement strategy and certified installer coordination strategy to achieve the installation of over 1,000 solar and battery systems on residential homes.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Helped to design and enhance the customer journey for Tesla’s solar and Powerwal direct purchase and installation program. Obtained feedback from customers, co-workers and Tesla's Certified Installers to remove points of weakness.

Melbourne, Australia

Handled Tesla product walkthroughs, test-drives and sales in-store and promoted EV technology at Tesla's public events.

Melbourne, Australia

As well as helping to deliver ACBC’s exclusive private membership and public events, I was given the opportunity to participate in working group meetings with top executives and representatives from ACBC member companies. Responsibilities• Promoted ACBC events ideas and initiatives to member company representatives.• Welcomed Chinese delegates and assisted with translation at events. • Wrote and designed the ACBC newsletters and website content.• Drafted a publication about the benefits for Australian businesses hiring international graduates from China.

Beijing City, China

As part of the New Colombo Plan Mobility Program, I lived and worked in China’s capital while completing a three-month, full-time internship.

Melbourne, Australia

ACYA is an international youth-led organisation designed to help students engage in and learn from Chinese and Australian culture and language. Within the Australian chapters, ACYA is a career development platform for members, providing networking opportunities and a social space for both local Australian and exchange students.

Diploma Of Language, Chinese (Mandarin)

Intensive Chinese Language, Chinese Language And Literature

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Studies

Intensive Course In Chinese Language

Activities and Societies: I took part in the weekly language swap events designed to help international students meet and share.

High School

Attended one full semester of classes in French at Lycée Bellevue in Toulouse, France. This immersive international experience was.

High School

Awards 2013 Certificate of Excellence for Media 2012 Certificate of Excellence for Literature 2012 Certificate of Excellence for Media.