Updated career inventory
LANGUAGES Fluent in English and Mandarin (written and spoken). Working knowledge of German.
WORK EXPERIENCE
UBS Investment Bank, Asian Industrials Group, Hong Kong June 2007 – June 2008
on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
on the Philippines Stock Exchange
Industrial Programme Development Officer. Appointed as project manager for flagship project to commercialize oil-refining technology within eighteen-month timescale.
Dragon 100 Study Trip, Hong Kong and Xi'an (China), 23 - 30 Aug '06 Delegate. One out of 100 selected Chinese youth leaders from Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia and other Chinese diaspora communities around the world for a week long study trip in Hong Kong and China about Chinese culture and heritage.
INNOVATE Globalization Conference, Shanghai and Kyoto, China and Japan 10 – 19 Mar ’06 University Delegate. Selected from forty-six applicants to be one of twelve Rice University-subsidized delegates for an international symposium on globalization, technology and leadership in the global marketplace. Visited companies and educational institutions in both countries, including Toyota, Matsushita, and Fudan University. Participated in panel discussions with entrepreneurs, business leaders, government officials and student leaders. Personal research topic: renewable energy developments in China.
International University Bremen, Bremen, Germany Aug ’04 – Jun ‘05 Exchange Student. One of four selected exchange students from Rice to International University Bremen (IUB). Started a new club, participated in Student Think Tank (see Activities) and represented Rice University as student ambassador. Traveled extensively through Europe (Germany, Netherlands, Italy, UK, Portugal, Spain) and Asia.
The Arlington Institute, Arlington, Virginia, USA Jun ‘04 – Aug ‘04 Research Intern. Selected as first representative of Leadership Rice Summer Mentorship Experience to The Arlington Institute, a futurist research institute. Created a presentation to the Pentagon for an alternative-energy competition to wean the US from dependence on oil to renewable energy sources. Wrote SWOT (Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats) analysis and an in-house executive summary of Singapore’s national security. Offered a job at the end of internship.
EDUCATION
Rice University, Houston, TX, USA Aug ‘02 – May ’06 Bachelor of Science in Chemical Physics. Current GPA: 3.49 Coursework included: Multivariable Calculus, Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Chemical Kinetics, Programming, Complex Variables, Leadership, Accounting and New Venture Creation. Two courses done in University of California (Berkeley) in Summer 2003. Exchange Student in International University Bremen (IUB) for 2004-2005.
* Senior-year Honors nanotechnology research project with Dr. Naomi Halas. Creating nano-sized sensor particles with potential applications as non-invasive sensors of salicylic acid and glucose in blood.
* GRE: 1400 (Verbal 680, Math 720, Analytical 5.0)
* GMAT (Unofficial): 730 (97th percentile) Hwa Chong Junior College, Bukit Timah, Singapore Jan ‘98 – Dec ‘99 Cambridge GCE ‘A’ levels. A’s for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics ‘Core’, B for Economics and A1 for General Paper SAT 1520 (Verbal 800, Math 720) SAT II Physics 800, Math 750, Writing 750 TOEFL 293
*President’s List Fall 2002, Spring 2006
* Rice University Dean Hugh Cameron Service Award. For service contributions to Rice's international student community
* Chemical Sciences Honor Society, Phi Lambda Upsilon. Member since 2006
ACTIVITIES
International Undergraduate Society, Rice University Aug ’05 – May ’06 Co-secretary. Organized social activities, including first successful IUS Movie Night and social activities for international undergraduate students at Rice.
Peer International Advisor Program, Rice University Aug ’05 – May ’06 Co-Head. Organized and advised participants in program, where existing Rice international undergraduate students advise incoming international freshmen, and help in adjusting to their new environment, softening their culture shock. Edited the Orientation booklet.
Wine Society, Rice University Oct ‘02 – May ‘06 Co-founder and President (2003–2004, 2005–2006). Club founded to educate Rice community on wine. Successfully negotiated for club discounts of 10% with local wine merchant. Club membership expanded from 2 people to 30 within two years, including Houston Area young alumni. Currently negotiating with Houston Young Alumni Association to jointly create discount card for Houston area.