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ZHI YONG CHEN

Summary

Global-minded operations professional with an outstanding background in cross-border market entry, startup leadership, and strategic finance.

Proven track record in helping Chinese companies thrive in overseas markets—especially in Australia—by spearheading on-the-ground operations, forging local partnerships, and building strong teams.

Capable of quickly adapting to new market conditions and delivering accelerated growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Operation Director

HELLO - RIDE
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Oversaw the entire market entry process for Hello-Ride in Australia, coordinating closely with teams in China.
  • Built and managed local operational teams, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.
  • Drove strategic partnerships with local businesses, city councils, and community organizations to ensure rapid adoption.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams (marketing, finance, tech) to tailor Hello-Ride’s offering for the Australian market.


Key Highlights

  • Achieved 18% user growth rate month-over-month.
  • Designed and implemented an operational roadmap that reduced start-up costs by 40% compared to initial forecasts.

General Manager

EASI FOOD DELIVERY (South Australia)
04.2019 - 12.2021
  • Managed day-to-day operations and facility maintenance, ensuring targets for revenue and profitability were met.
  • Hired and led a sales team and coordinated a fleet of delivery riders and dispatchers, maintaining service levels.
  • Collaborated with marketing, sales, and operations teams for smooth launches and brand expansion across Adelaide.
  • Defined performance metrics (e.g. fail rate, on-time delivery thresholds) and implemented ongoing service improvements.


Key Highlights

  • Boosted daily delivery capacity increased 150% within 6 months, contributing to a 200% revenue uptick.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction rating to 4.9/5 by streamlining the dispatch and rider network.
  • Rolled out a marketing campaign that increased brand awareness by 100%, driving 150% new user signups.

Finance Manager

OZ FINANCE
09.2014 - 09.2018
  • Oversaw daily financial operations (payroll, invoicing, budgeting) and prepared management reports.
  • Participated in strategic data analysis and modeling to aid executive decision - making.
  • Managed compliance, accounting systems, and periodic financial reporting.


Key Highlights

  • Introduced a streamlined accounting system that cut month - end reporting time by 30%.
  • Contributed to 10% cost savings through detailed financial reviews and risk assessments.

Education

Master of Commerce - Business School

University of Sydney
02.2016

Bachelor of Finance - undefined

Northwestern University
07.2012

Skills

  • Operations & Market Entry: Launching and scaling new businesses overseas
  • Strategic Leadership: Recruitment, training, and performance management across cultural lines
  • Financial Management: Budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling for data-driven decisions
  • Partnership Management: Negotiating with stakeholders, forging alliances and relationships
  • Process Optimization: Improving workflows to boost efficiency and reduce costs

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Bilingual & Cross - Cultural: Fluent in English and Chinese; able to navigate diverse business landscapes.
Innovative Problem - Solver: Creative, flexible, and quick to address new challenges or market shifts.
Team - First Approach: Empathetic, approachable, and highly collaborative, inspiring loyalty in teams.
  • English Level (IELTS ACADEMIC) Reading: 7.0
  • Listening: 6.5
  • Writing: 7.0
  • Speaking: 6.5

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Operational Launch Expert: Successfully introduced Hello - Ride to the Australian market, establishing the entire operational structure from scratch.
  • Cross - Cultural Leader: Adept at bridging cultural and organizational gaps between Chinese headquarters and local teams.
  • Data - Driven Strategist: Skilled at using financial analyses and metrics to optimize performance, reduce costs, and increase revenue.
  • Growth Accelerator: Led initiatives that delivered swift market penetration and widespread brand recognition in competitive sectors (ride - sharing, food delivery).

Timeline

Operation Director

HELLO - RIDE
04.2022 - 04.2023

General Manager

EASI FOOD DELIVERY (South Australia)
04.2019 - 12.2021

Finance Manager

OZ FINANCE
09.2014 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Finance - undefined

Northwestern University

Master of Commerce - Business School

University of Sydney
ZHI YONG CHEN