Raymond Liu Ao
Global Strategy Consultant (Project Leader) at Wharton Asia Exchange- Claim this Profile
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Chinese Limited working proficiency
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Cantonese Limited working proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Experience
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Wharton Asia Exchange
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Global Strategy Consultant (Project Leader)
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Oct 2022 - Present
Led 7-person team (sourced client, recruited consultants, directed meetings) to devise a B2B market entry strategy for pioneer insurance software company, creating strong value proposition with 9 new potential partners in 3 SEA markets. Consulted on regional market expansion strategy for SEA’s leading wellness booking SaaS and Forbes Asia 100 to watch company, recommendations including key stakeholder opportunities on a high-growth timeline to enter Vietnam FY 2024. Led 7-person team (sourced client, recruited consultants, directed meetings) to devise a B2B market entry strategy for pioneer insurance software company, creating strong value proposition with 9 new potential partners in 3 SEA markets. Consulted on regional market expansion strategy for SEA’s leading wellness booking SaaS and Forbes Asia 100 to watch company, recommendations including key stakeholder opportunities on a high-growth timeline to enter Vietnam FY 2024.
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Wharton Latino
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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External Relations Committee Member (MBA relations lead)
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Jan 2023 - Present
Fosters networking and community relations between Wharton Latino (undergraduate organization) and WHALASA (MBA organization) Launched the 'Casas' initiative, a network of 19 career clusters among 85 Wharton MBAs and Penn undergraduates, facilitating high-impact pre-professional networking among Hispanic and Latino students. Fosters networking and community relations between Wharton Latino (undergraduate organization) and WHALASA (MBA organization) Launched the 'Casas' initiative, a network of 19 career clusters among 85 Wharton MBAs and Penn undergraduates, facilitating high-impact pre-professional networking among Hispanic and Latino students.
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Wharton Diversity & Inclusion Strategic Consulting
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant
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Jan 2023 - Present
Consulted for the Body Empowerment Project on diversifying facilitator and geographical reach, devising strategy to lower marketing costs Consulted for the Body Empowerment Project on diversifying facilitator and geographical reach, devising strategy to lower marketing costs
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Wharton Asia Journal
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United States
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Media Production
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Editor
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Oct 2022 - Present
Edits 10-15 articles on the Wharton Asia Journal (biannual publication focusing on the business environment in Asia) for the Fall 2022 issue on the theme of “Asian Globalization” Writes for “East Meets West” column focusing on Asian and Latin American business relations, and Belt and Road Initiative Edits 10-15 articles on the Wharton Asia Journal (biannual publication focusing on the business environment in Asia) for the Fall 2022 issue on the theme of “Asian Globalization” Writes for “East Meets West” column focusing on Asian and Latin American business relations, and Belt and Road Initiative
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The WALK Magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Campus Engagement Coordinator
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Jan 2022 - Present
Publicizes the Walk Magazine, Penn's premier fashion publication, by engaging campus community through launch events, parties, and advertising Publicizes the Walk Magazine, Penn's premier fashion publication, by engaging campus community through launch events, parties, and advertising
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Wharton Latin American Conference
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United States
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Higher Education
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Wharton Latin America Conference Operations Committee Member (Financial Analyst)
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Oct 2022 - Present
Organizes the 2022 Wharton Latin America Conference (the largest MBA conference on Latin American business) on the theme of “US and Latin America Partnership” Coordinates the core logistics of the conference: corporate sponsorship, ticket pricing, budget, venue, and merchandise Organizes the 2022 Wharton Latin America Conference (the largest MBA conference on Latin American business) on the theme of “US and Latin America Partnership” Coordinates the core logistics of the conference: corporate sponsorship, ticket pricing, budget, venue, and merchandise
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Amnesty International USA
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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National Virtual Action Team Member
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May 2020 - Present
Specializes in organizing Virtual Actions and mobilizing Virtual Activism centered around two main Amnesty International Campaigns: 1. Emergency Actions against Police Brutality 2. #RightsNow Action Campaign during the COVD-19 Epidemic.
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Governance Committee Task Force on Expanding Membership Access
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May 2021 - May 2022
Work alongside member leaders, Amnesty International staff, and board members to create, assess, and implement strategy on increasing youth access in governance (youth voter enfranchisement). Proposed solutions for youth engagement as dues-paying members in line with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Developed a plan that focused on (1) governance training in Amnesty Conference, (2) automated dues-waiver systems on Amnesty website, and (3) governance awareness.
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Membership Empowerment Committee Shared Leadership Working Group Member
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Mar 2021 - Aug 2021
Member of a 7 person working group to provide recommendations to the board of directors on the following mandate: - Revising and updating the Shared Leadership working group for the Membership Empowerment Committee- Revising, updating and drafting Shared Leadership Guidelines for Amnesty International USA- Organizing programs on membership empowerment, trainings and shared leadership mentorship opportunities.
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Global Youth Strategy (2022-2025) Consultant
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Jun 2021 - Jun 2021
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National Resolutions Committee Rapporteur (AGM 2022)
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Mar 2021 - Mar 2021
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AIUSA Youth Social Media Manager (Facebook Lead)
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Nov 2019 - Dec 2020
Publicizes Amnesty International and Amnesty International Youth's human rights efforts and actions through Facebook with a 3000+ follower reach. Promotes Amnesty International's social media strategy and serves as National Youth Collective's liaison for public relations and marketing.
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Temple City High School Chapter Coordinator
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Feb 2019 - Jun 2020
Presides seven executive board members on the Temple City High School Amnesty International Chapter to cooperate and develop a student organization that promotes youth activism as well as raising awareness on human rights within the Los Angeles County. Connects with community organizations to engage in partnerships for the benefit of human rights. Takes immediate and urgent actions to government agencies through lobbying a brighter solution for the status of human rights.
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Datasec
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Intern
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Jun 2023 - Jul 2023
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Model
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chairperson
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Jun 2019 - May 2022
- Under Secretary General - Youth International Summit Model United Nations- Director, Security Council - Colegio Ateneo MUN - Director, Commission on the Status of Women - Colegio Recoleta MUN- Director, Liga Árabe - Pontifica Universidad Católica del Peru MUN- Director, Summit of the Americas - NOVA MUN (Antonio Gutteres Endorsed) 2020- Director, Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) - Markham College International MUN 2020- Director, Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) - Markham College International MUN 2021- Director, Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) - Altair Model United Nations 2021- Director, World Health Organization (WHO) - NET MUN 2020- Director, ECOFIN - InnovaMUN 2020- Crisis Director, Security Council - ISD MUN 2020- Crisis Director, Crisis: 1929 Stock Market Crash - Colegio Claretiano MUN 2019- Assistant Director, Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) - NGO-Champ MUN 2019- Moderator, United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) - Lima Municipality MUN 2021 Show less
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Vice President
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Jan 2019 - May 2022
Coordinates meetings and activities of Temple City High School Model United Nations Chapter. Develops and plans a training curriculum for novice delegates interested in Model United Nations to leverage their award-winning prospects at conferences held in UC Berkeley, UC Los Angeles, University of Southern California, and Claremont McKenna College.
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Awards
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Apr 2017 - May 2022
- Diplomacy Award at WorldMUN Paris - Diplomacy Award at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú Model United Nations- Best Delegate at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú Model United Nations- Best Delegate at Markham Model United Nations- Best Delegate at Ivy League Model United Nations Conference - Best Delegate at Santa Maria Model United Nations- Best Delegate at Pedro Ruiz Gallo MUN- Best Delegate at Cambridge College MUN- Best Delegate (University) at Peru International MUN (PIMUN)- Best Delegate at ISD-SJC MUN- Outstanding Delegate at Ivy League Model United Nations Conference (ILMUNC-O) - Outstanding Delegate at Los Alamitos High School Model United Nations (GriffMUN)- Outstanding Delegate at Trabuco Hills Model United Nations (IIMUN)- Honorable Mention at Harvard National Model United Nations (HNMUN)- Honorable Mention at ISD MUN- Honorable Mention at Columbia Model United Nations Conference and Exposition - Honorable Mention at Walnut High School MUN- Honorable Mention at Cambridge Model United Nations- Honorable Mention at University of Southern California Model United Nations- Commendation at Los Angeles Invitational Model United Nations- Verbal Commendation at National American Invitational Model United Nations (Georgetown) 2021- Verbal Commendation at Santa María Model United Nations Show less
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SGV LGBTQ Center
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Political Organizations
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Communications Committee Member
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Nov 2018 - May 2022
Publicizes the efforts of the San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center, a regional LGBTQ community 501(c)3 non-profit, in order to promote queer visibility in the Los Angeles County. Developed the 'Folx of SGV' feature program to promote independent journalism and social media outreach of LGBTQ members within the San Gabriel Valley.Drafts and designs weekly newsletter with a 5000+ reach on LGBTQ issues in the San Gabriel Valley.
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Board Member
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Nov 2019 - Nov 2020
Serves as the primary LGBTQ organization 501(c)3 and point of contact for the roughly 2 million residents of the San Gabriel Valley.Elected as a Board Member of the non-profit's highest decision making body, the Executive Board of Directors. Organizes, oversees, and executes committee meetings, outreach events and festivals, community programming, etc.
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Persist USA
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Political Organizations
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Outreach Director
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Nov 2020 - Jan 2021
Oversees the Outreach committee of 50+ Members divided in (Persist Social Bonding & Membership, Local Community Building, Diversity Outreach, Youth Outreach, Local Organizations Outreach) as the Outreach director. Supports networking for local grassroots Persist/Warren Dems groups (e.g. Bay Area for Warren, PDX Persist, LA Warren Democrats) with a channel within the Persist USA slack. Develops relationships with key representatives of established & aligned groups (e.g. Indivisible, WFP, Swing Left) Show less
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Steering Committee Member
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Mar 2020 - Nov 2020
Works alongside 18 other Board Members through the Steering Committee to oversee a 2500+ Volunteer Organizations mobilized to support a rooster of 70 Warren-Endorsed Candidates. Supports 9 national Persist USA committees (Digital Communications, External Group Outreach, Research) and 20+ regional/local Persist groups.
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Temple City High School Speech Team
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Education Administration Programs
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Vice President
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Aug 2018 - May 2020
Assists in leading the Temple City High School Speech Team, in addition to developing training for novice and junior novice speakers. Created a website to provide a more professional outlook for the Team.
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Director Of Public Relations
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Aug 2018 - May 2019
Publicized the efforts of the Temple City High School through social media platforms. Achieved a 200% growth in media engagement and a 75% faster sellout time for fundraisers (from 1 hour to 20 minutes)Created a website for the Temple City High School Speech Team with speech resources and events' guidelines.
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Warren for President
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United States
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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San Gabriel Valley Area Director
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
Mobilizes and oversees 30+ cities and communities in the San Gabriel Valley to support Warren for PresidentMaintains close communication with community leaders alongside providing them resources and 1:1 mentorship to establish presence in their community.- Organizes canvassing/tabling events in conjunction with Los Angeles for Warren.
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Los Angeles Social Media Director
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
Publicizes the efforts of Los Angeles for Warren and its area divisions to build an online presence. Manages Public Relation partnerships.
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Education
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University of Pennsylvania
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UWC-USA
International Baccalaureate -
University of Chicago
Summer Session, Political Science and Government -
The Wharton School