Experience

New Haven Promise Inc.

• Financial Manager | Founding Employee

  • May 2015 - Present

  A social enterprise of Yale University, investing in education and economic development • Coordinated and managed the transition process following spin-off from the parent foundation, including personnel changes, financial reconciliations and the transfer of assets and liabilities. Built a solid business infrastructure to support the new organization’s program services and administration. • Developed financial budget of $12 million with the President over three years and oversaw the grant-making of $9 million in scholarships to 21 partner institutions, which benefited 1,300 grantees. Achieved a 30% annual growth rate in total revenue since incorporation. • Conducted due diligence by leveraging relationships with 60+ college departments to exchange the grantees’ academic and financial information, and ensure the investment objectives are met. • Launched research projects on the organization’s social return on investment and teased out a list of indicators that quantifies outcomes and social impact. Developed models and frameworks that streamlined the organization’s programs and identified revenue growth opportunities. • Supervised financial data analysis and visualization on all materials and customized communication strategies targeting five types of stakeholders. • Established the organization’s internal control policies and procedures, monitored operational compliance and prepared IRS forms to secure tax-exempt benefits. Achieved clean audits by facilitating the audit tender process and serving the audit committee and independent auditors. • Built Promise Studio, the in-house production capacity and digital warehouse in support of the organization’s marketing campaigns and social media presence. Planned and carried out 20+ photo and video projects. Acquired the most followers among peer organizations. • Mentored colleagues and interns on graphic design and editing. Expert and creative user of PowerPoint, Excel and multimedia programs like Photoshop. Show less



Mubadala Development Company

• Saudi Arabia
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Dec 2014 - Apr 2015

  The sovereign wealth fund of Abu Dhabi, UAE, placement through Georgetown Global Consultancy Program. • Evaluated a market entry opportunity and developed an investment strategy that fit into client’s overall portfolio; conducted an all-round industry analysis; identified potential partners on a global scale. The sovereign wealth fund of Abu Dhabi, UAE, placement through Georgetown Global Consultancy Program. • Evaluated a market entry opportunity and developed an investment strategy that fit into client’s overall portfolio; conducted an all-round industry analysis; identified potential partners on a global scale.



CCTV News

• Program Director

  • Jul 2009 - Jun 2013

  • Planned and organized 100+ cross-department news coverage on major domestic topics including ethnic conflicts, natural disasters and social welfare; travelled across half of the country and handled relationship with local governments. • Cooperated with data research company to analyze audience ratings and media consumption habit, which informed the decision of changing news selection principles and reconstructing program style. • Developed staffing plan for a TV program by modeling production process and quantifying multiple risks. Show less



Hejun Business School

• Higher Education

• Trainee

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Educational pillar of Hejun Consulting Group Dean Award winner, Team Captain of Hejun Graduation Documentary Program Educational pillar of Hejun Consulting Group Dean Award winner, Team Captain of Hejun Graduation Documentary Program



XInhua News Agency

• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern Editor-in-Chief Secretariat

  • Feb 2009 - Apr 2009

  Operations Management; Meeting Coordination; Industry Analysis Operations Management; Meeting Coordination; Industry Analysis



Sohu.com

• China
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Intern Research and Development

  • Nov 2008 - Jan 2009

  Audience Behavior Survey; Homepage Promotions; HTML editing Audience Behavior Survey; Homepage Promotions; HTML editing