Xiangrong Lin
Student at Ivey Business School
32 years old
Driving License
London (N5X 2N6) Canada (Ontario)
Professional Status
Student
Available
About Me
I am a master's student of the Ivey Business School in Canada, who is spending the final term of my program as an exchange student at the University of Cologne. I have a passion for international business and cross-cultural learning.
Consulting Intern
VNP Group, Vatgia.com
May 2017
to July 2017
Hanoi
Vietnam
- Developed a competitive growth strategy in a small group of four Ivey MSc students for Vatgia.com, VNP's online shopping website, by improving Vatgia's Cost per Action (CPA) revenue model.
- Designed customer interaction features for Vatgia's mobile app to enhance customer satisfaction.
Summer Intern
China Merchants Bank, Private Banking
August 2016
Shanghai
China
- Synthesized the roadshow slides of 11 hedge funds into a user-friendly Excel spreadsheet, outlining the strategy and performance of each firm; contributed to the enrichment of product portfolios to meet the needs of high-end clients.
- Discussed product development strategies, alongside senior project managers, with representatives from hedge fund corporations, real-estate companies, and insurance agencies; built rapport with business partners and developed negotiation skills.
- Completed training modules on family offices in private banking, fund of funds strategy, and NBSS (need-based sales strategy) program provided by MetLife, Inc; assisted a Senior Customer Manager with closing a deal of five million Chinese Yuan based on knowledge obtained.
- Interacted with high net worth clients on a daily basis by facilitating communication between customers and the wealth management team and providing welcoming services; led to enhanced customer satisfaction and recognition from the Branch Administrator.
Administrative Assistant
Machinery & Equipment Co. Ltd
May 2014
to 2014
Shanghai
China
- Facilitated interaction between the Chief Executive Officer and the visiting team from EPHY-MESS, the company's German supplier, by providing English translation on technical details; contributed to the forming of a strategic alliance.
- Hedged excess cash with US accounts in order to minimize the risk of the Chinese currency devaluation, reducing the company's exposure to exchange rate fluctuations
Co-chair of the Logistics Team (Volunteer)
Chinese Undergraduate Student Conference of Huron University College
February 2016
to March 2016
London
Canada
- Provided logistical services between panel discussions by coordinating a team of 15 volunteers; created a cooperative team spirit and ensured the conference progressed smoothly.
Technical Assistant (Volunteer)
West Park Church
September 2015
to December 2017
London
Canada
- Educated new volunteers on setting up the video and audio systems in order to record the Sunday services.
- Active Listening
- Business Writing
- Public Speaking
- Respect
- Positivity
- Conflict Resolution
- Empathy
- Flexibility
- Relationship Building
- Delegation
- Data Management
- Financial Analysis
Master of Science in Management (MSc), International Business
Ivey Business School
January 2017
to July 2018
Candidate for CEMS Master of International Management (MIM)
Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies
Western University
September 2012
to December 2016
Four-year program with specialization in financial administration