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Kai Li Chen

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Passionate and driven with a background in standard procedures covering all operational areas in order to maximize organisational profitability. Performance-driven and forward-thinking leader with a resourceful approach.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Branch Manager

AIESEC AUSTRALIA LTD
12.2022 - Current

AIESEC is a global platform for young people to develop their leadership potential through practical experiences of many kinds, including internships, volunteering opportunities, and more.

  • Co-ordinated and managed a regional (NSW) conference of around 100 stakeholders receiving a 9.5/10 feedback rating
  • Advised finances and governance of the branch to ensure that we comply with business regulations and legislation
  • Engaged with business partners and formed close relationships with clients that align with AIESEC
  • Hosted the semi-annual national conference in Sydney and attended International Congress in India 2023 to network with national partners such as Electrolux, DHL, Schneider Electric etc
  • Awarded Best Start Up Branch in Q1 and Q2 2023.

Director of Marketing and Communications & Exchange

AIESEC AUSTRALIA LTD
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Liaised content creation and campaign management to increase engagement by 22%
  • Delivered and planned a membership information session with 4 indirect reports and 60 participants
  • Facilitated at the January NSW Regional Induction Conference delivering 4 sessions to 100+ people
  • Onboarded into the Entity Support Team (EST) as their National Digital Strategy Manager focusing on B2B sales and LinkedIn management and utilised different CRM systems and tools
  • HR retention of 100% from my team.

Executive Research Associate

LAWSON ELLIOTT ACCOUNTING RECRUITMENT
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Engaged in the research and shortlisting of executive assignments within a division of three for executive recruitment
  • Actively communicated with executives from ASX listed and multinational firms to understand their career and progression
  • Deliver excellent customer service through regular catch ups and understanding what changes our candidates and clients want to make in their career or organisation.

Shift Manager

MCDONALD'S
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Provided technical support to customers by implementing new customer service strategies (Kiosks) leading to a 92% increase in customer engagement
  • Expedited the achievement of 1st in the state and country in drive-thru on multiple occasions by upselling products to increase revenue by 25%
  • Awarded with 2 leadership certificates for the completion of leadership training.

Marketing & Communications Team Leader

AIESEC AUSTRALIA LTD
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Led and managed a small team to achieve customer experience and attraction to our events and programs
  • Engaged in weekly onboarding and downscaling skills and information through presentations and one to one interaction with team members
  • Designed graphics and community-based projects to attract our target market.

Project Intern

PROJECT EVEREST VENTURES
01.2021 - 02.2021
  • Lead and assisted a small team in consulting and improving the B certification of a social startup company
  • Completed key deliverables through delegating roles and tasks to team members and consulted with the founders of the company in increasing their B assessment mark by 6 points.

Business Development Officer

AIESEC AUSTRALIA LTD
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Contacting companies to open traineeship opportunities for youths and students
  • Cultivated relationships with event sponsors and engaged professionally with corporate firms and small businesses via email, cold calling, and virtual meetings
  • Utilised B2B sales skills like pitching, lead generation and objection handling
  • Experience using HubSpot and Google sheet as main trackers for leads.

Education

Bachelor of Economics/Advanced Studies (Economics & Finance) -

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Camperdown, NSW

Skills

  • Technical: Excel and Google Sheets, Active Campaign, Canva, Sales Force, Podium, Sign Now, EXPA, HubSpot
  • Business Development Expertise
  • Sales Development
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Customer Service
  • Relationship Building and Management

Extracurricular Activities

  • UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY MENTOR 2024
  • UNIVERISITY OF SYDENY V-TEAM 2023
  • DALE CARNEGIE LEADERSHIP TRAINING 2023
  • CITI VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE PROGRAM 2020
  • JEANS FOR GENES DAY 2019

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Branch Manager

AIESEC AUSTRALIA LTD
12.2022 - Current

Executive Research Associate

LAWSON ELLIOTT ACCOUNTING RECRUITMENT
02.2022 - 07.2022

Director of Marketing and Communications & Exchange

AIESEC AUSTRALIA LTD
12.2021 - 12.2022

Marketing & Communications Team Leader

AIESEC AUSTRALIA LTD
01.2021 - 06.2021

Project Intern

PROJECT EVEREST VENTURES
01.2021 - 02.2021

Business Development Officer

AIESEC AUSTRALIA LTD
08.2020 - 01.2021

Shift Manager

MCDONALD'S
01.2018 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Economics/Advanced Studies (Economics & Finance) -

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Kai Li Chen