March 10 to Date Senior Managing Consultant of Corporate Development and Strategy, Confidential (China), Shanghai, China

In charge with increasing shareholder value by identifying growth opportunities for the company in China and evaluating acquisitions, partnerships and other transactions that will assist in capitalizing upon these opportunities.

June 09 to Feb. 10 General Manager of China Strategic Development for Confidential Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai, China

• Identified potential areas for new business growth and formulated strategies to address. Structured and led research and analyses in supporting of these strategies.
• Leveraged on my business network to initiate, establish and sustain relationships with senior executives and government leaders to create opportunities for the new business growth areas.
  

July 07 to Feb. 09 Chief Representative Officer for Confidential, Shanghai, China

• Led the ChinaHR due diligence and acquisition. Shared responsibilities with CEO of ChinaHR on China strategies, sale / revenue and profit targets.

• Worked with senior management and cross departmental teams to develop corporate strategic initiatives both in U.S. and China.
• Responsible for Monster China go-to-market strategy and post acquisition integration strategies (covering business operation model, people / organization, key local markets, key business channels and cultural integration).
• Established Monster Representative Office in Shanghai. Developed and nurtured relationships with Chinese government agencies and business partners.
• Liaison with legal, accounting and due diligence providers.

Major Achievement

Monster / ChinaHR deal valued around $375MM was the largest internet business merger in China. The merger ensured Monster as the business leader in the greater China region and cemented Monster’s global leadership position.

Leveraged on my team’s market scan, analysis and execution, ChinaHR focused on campus recruitment, government and leading SOE businesses and delivered 100% revenue growth in 2007 and 2008. At the end of 2008, ChinaHR became the China market leader in online recruitment business.

May 03 to July 07 Senior Director of International Strategy for Confidential, Maynard, MA 01754

• Leadership in the vision and strategy of all global business operations. Collaborated cross-functionally to influence and ensure senior leadership buy-in on major strategic initiatives. (directly report to Company President).
• Company Ambassador to Asia / Pacific region. Cultivated relationships with key local players and potential acquisition targets.
• Evaluated various financial & strategic alternatives including market selection, target screening, due-diligence, prioritization and execution for potential acquisitions, equity investments, joint-ventures, alliances, licensing relationships or divestiture opportunities.
• Responsible for Monster International long term financial planning and forecasting.
• Led and got results through a team of high-performing, creative and analytical people from a diverse array of backgrounds.
• Identified, tracked, and communicated key trends across markets, industries, and competitors that affect business segments.

Major Achievement

As one of the senior leaders of Monster International, I played an important role in transforming Monster into a premier global online employment solution company with total coverage of 40 countries and 50 millions of unique visitors per month; to grow the International business from 4% to 46% of consolidated revenue contributor (averaging 60%+ YOY growth) from 2004 to 2008; to expand global coverage to 18 more countries and regions in the same period.

Sept. 01 - Dec. 02 Senior Manager of Market Analysis & Business Development for Confidential, Cambridge, MA 02140

Served as a core member of Grace market strategy and business development team; Advised senior management on major strategic decisions including strategic plan initiatives, M&A, new business development and preservation / growth of existing business; Developed CI tracking systems including competitor profiles, market segments, M&A activities, win/loss, business metrics, new product development, emerging market assessment, and customer satisfaction survey.

May 97 - Aug. 01 Director of Research & Strategy for Confidential, Johnstown, PA 15901

Directed the planning, staffing, budgeting and implementation of an effective market research and strategy program for the largest privately held shopping center development and management company in the U.S.; Acted as a key member of the senior market strategy team to provide timely and actionable market analysis for informed decision making.

May 95 - May 97 Sr. Business Intelligence Analyst for ConfidentialMidland, MI 48674

Collected and analyzed industry intelligence; Tracked competitors in the core chemical market and adjacent markets; Prepared monthly metrics including insight into movement of the metrics; Responded to internal requests for market, competitive and business information.

EDUCATION

MBA
Graduation (Info. Management)