James Yau
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Chinese Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Certified Professional Innovator
University of Michigan College of EngineeringMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Insurance Agent (Life, Accident,and Health)
State of MichiganSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Weapon System Operator
United States Air Force
Experience
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Innovatrium
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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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Engagement Manager
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Jan 2023 - Present
As an engagement manager I directly support the Air Force Chief of Staff Leadership Seminar Fellowship Program. I am responsible creating networks that connect the innovation team to industry leaders and partners through collaborative efforts with the United States Air Force and the University of Michigan. As an engagement manager I directly support the Air Force Chief of Staff Leadership Seminar Fellowship Program. I am responsible creating networks that connect the innovation team to industry leaders and partners through collaborative efforts with the United States Air Force and the University of Michigan.
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Officer & Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
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Mar 2022 - Present
• Directed recruiting, education, and operations programs for 76 officer candidates andproduced 25 United States Air and Space Force officers.• Spearheaded 120 hours of recruiting outreach that launched a military and university contractreaching 260 candidates increasing program enrollment by 9%.• Trained and evaluated 1,726 Air and Space Force officer candidates by conducting the largestfield training exercise in Air Force ROTC history, increasing officer production capacity by 35%.
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Education Officer & Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
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Apr 2021 - Present
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Recruiting Officer & Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
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Apr 2020 - Present
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Lead Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Instructor
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May 2019 - Apr 2020
During my role as the senior ICBM instructor I was tasked to lead a team of 6 instructors focused on developing and providing nuclear operations training to over 80 Air Force officers. By working with our instructors, intelligence officers, evaluators, and operations support staff I was able to ensure our team delivered high quality training to meet the standards and no fail mission of executing a nuclear war plan.
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Assistant Flight Commander
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Jul 2018 - May 2019
As an assistant supervisor I helped lead and manage 15 military officers, 50 intercontinental ballistic missiles, and 5 nuclear launch command and control centers. In my role, I facilitated strategic integration of assets and teams to ensure the proper execution of daily operations. Additionally, I was able to hone my organizational leadership by providing mentorship and coordinated professional development opportunities for military officers and enlisted members.
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Operations Mission Lead - Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
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Jun 2016 - May 2019
During my tenure as the Operations Mission Lead, I led the execution of daily nuclear operations supporting U.S. nuclear policy, strategy, and war plan. I led 30 military officers in ensuring the safe and secure employment of nuclear weapons as an effective strategic deterrent. Responsible for the planning and execution of command and control tests, exercises, and real-world operations.
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Officer Student - Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Operations Initial Skill Training
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Jul 2015 - May 2016
Class leader and graduate of nuclear operations training. Developed skills required to operate the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile weapon system.
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Small Business Owner
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Dec 2019 - Oct 2021
As the owner and CEO of Everprosper Health Insurance LLC, I served as a Mandarin speaking health insurance consultant that provided services to the Asian American/Immigrant demographic of Metro Detroit. I was responsible for managing one of the largest individual book of businesses of over 1500 members, generating an annual revenue of over $600K for contracted insurance carriers -- winning the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Double Diamond Award for Top Individual Producer for 2 consecutive years. As the owner and CEO of Everprosper Health Insurance LLC, I served as a Mandarin speaking health insurance consultant that provided services to the Asian American/Immigrant demographic of Metro Detroit. I was responsible for managing one of the largest individual book of businesses of over 1500 members, generating an annual revenue of over $600K for contracted insurance carriers -- winning the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Double Diamond Award for Top Individual Producer for 2 consecutive years.
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Education
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University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science (BS), Kinesiology and Exercise Science -
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Graduate Certificate, Nuclear Weapons Effects, Proliferation, and Policy -
Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business
Master of Science - MS, Management, Strategy, and Leadership