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Adelaide, Sa, Au

Australia

The ‘Promoting International Student Resilience and Wellbeing through Community Engagement:A Pilot Study in South Australia’ is the first and largest study of its kind in the State. -Contribute to the strategic direction and implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing the wellbeing and resilience of international students. Selected Achievements-Positively contributed to the release of the report “Promoting International Student Resilience and Wellbeing through Community Engagement: A Pilot-Study in South Australia,” underscoring the importance of community engagement in supporting international students' mental health and personal growth.

Australia

Research, policy and evaluation consultancy specialising in diverse cultural communities.-Project-based role responsible for South Australian and national multicultural projects involving qualitative and quantitative research. -Run research project gathering insights into the Mandarin speaking community’s cultural requirements across select service sectors.-Promote project to community, recruit participants and facilitate focus groups.-Conduct in-depth qualitative interviews and prepare reports for Director of research and evaluation at HQ in Sydney. Selected Achievements-InvoCare Multicultural Funerals Research Project: Played a pivotal role in consulting with CALD communities in South Australia for InvoCare, a national funeral service provider, to understand cultural preferences around funerals. -Child Safety Campaign Project: Contributed to a key Australian Federal Government research initiative aimed at enhancing child safety within CALD communities nationwide. This involved comprehensive engagement with community members to gather critical insights and preferences, directly impacting the development of culturally sensitive and effective child safety campaigns within Australia.

Adelaide, Australia

ACNC registered Not-for-profit organisation aimed at helping students, especially international students, and skilled migrants from multicultural backgrounds, increase their employability by providing soft skills training and industry placements.The Chairperson & Managing Director of CLCN provides strategic leadership and operational management to ensure the successful delivery of the organization's mission and strategic objectives. -Establish, lead and manage CLCN operations, report to Board of Directors and manage relationships with key strategic stakeholders.-Identify sponsorship or collaboration opportunities and connect individuals and organisations with an interest in supporting the community, international students and skilled migrants from multicultural backgrounds to realise and maximise opportunities for training, improvement, placement and employment. -Lead programs for community improvement and capability building. Selected Achievements-Grew CLCN from a 3-person team to a team of 62 from 17 countries and regions in less than 2 years.-Secured sponsors and collaborators for community improvement and capability building, including ATO, ANZ, Bank of China, Priceline, Migration Institute Australia (SA), Study Adelaide, Cowell Clarke, University of Adelaide, University of South Australia, Flinders University, City of Adelaide, Chinese, Malaysian & Nepalese Consulates in Adelaide, local Chinese media companies, student clubs and associations, local businesses, businesses in China, and social & professional associations.-Through organizing over 150 events to date, we have engaged tens and thousands of international students and skilled migrants from multicultural backgrounds, fostering a sense of belonging and community.

Australia

NAATI Accredited services to private, community and government organisations. -Contracted as interpreter to a variety of organisations hospitals, tribunals, courts and government agencies, ABC Multilingual International Services Trust and previously with OnCall Interpreters & Translators.Selected Achievements-Worked extensively within the judiciary and public sectors, including providing commendable service to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT)-Contracting company consistently receives positive feedback and thank you emails for the cultural sensitivity I provide and going ‘above and beyond’ client expectations,

Adelaide, Australia

Exclusive distributorship in Australia of anti-counterfeit digital identity authentication solution, based on Feature Encryption Technology, to protect exporters’ rights and interests in overseas markets. -Launch branch in Australia to identify, develop, promote and capture business opportunities locally and in other countries.-Connect, liaise, influence and negotiate with federal and state departments, local councils, industry peak bodies, business associations, exporters and manufacturers in Australia.Selected Achievements-Within first two months devised market research strategy which secured high level input from Austrade, DIS, Business SA, Wine Australia, Food SA. -Gained acceptance of solution from Austrade, with several SA government departments referring professional bodies, resulting in building of prospective client lists from premium wine, food and agribusiness, health and medical and Hi-Tech industries.-Received interest from 80% of businesses & obtained commitment from local winery to participate in case study demonstrating product’s contribution to commercial success overseas.

Australia

Offering translation/interpreting services to business clients; Consultancy facilitating communication and businesses between Chinese and Australian parties.-Assist start-ups and established businesses with market research and analysis, feasibility studies and business development strategies. -Assist Australian businesses interested in developing markets in China by providing market intel, introductions to potential business opportunities and advice on investment environments.-Travel to China to foster relationships with China-based organisations interested in collaborating with Australian government and companies.-Provide Mandarin language programmes inhouse and online through zoom webinars enabling non-Chinese participants to converse in Mandarin in 6-12 months.Selected Achievements-Facilitated export opportunities for SA honey manufacturer representing 300 SA honey producers, and opened up retail channels for SA pharmaceutical brands to sell in China.-Provided market development information, trend analysis, business planning guidance and business development and sales strategies to a start-up in Fintech with digital wallet product based on block chain, which resulted in company attracting investment from Gates Foundation. -Represented Chinese robotic education company seeking collaboration with universities in Australia.-Connected Australian hi-tech IT company with government incubator program in China resulting in a series of successful projects.-Strong uptake of Language program including executives at top 4 agricultural trading company ADM (Australia), City of Adelaide, legal firms, QLD multinational food company & Federal police officers.

Australia

Conversion of cube containers into affordable three bedroom housing.-Conducted market analysis and reported to Board of Directors-Created business plan and marketing planSelected Achievement-Secured first hand supplies from China and grew contacts with multiple manufacturers.

Australia

Commercialisation arm of Flinders University-Assisted research laboratory transition into commercial laboratory.Selected Achievement-Achieved High Distinction and recognition for contribution during placement.

Bachelor Of Business (Honours), Strategic Management

Activities and Societies: Adelaide Thinker in Residence Program Achievements: Flinders University Business Plan Competition 2011 Topic.

Bachelor Of Science, Biotechnology

Activities and Societies: Fencing Club

Bachelor Of Innovation & Enterprise, Project Management, 6.0

Activities and Societies: Student Ambassador

Diploma Of Interpreting (English/Mandarin)

Achievements: 2008 Encouragement Award, sponsored by ABC International Services Trust NAATI accredited interpreter for English.