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01 Dec 2016, 03:09
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Dear experts,
Please help evaluate my profile:
I also have a question: my 2 most recent work experience involve are:
1) coordinating between government and architects to generate and implement concepts to regenerate abandoned old parts of Beijing, getting the proposal granted by various government agencies and actually doing it
2) Opened a fine dining restaurant from scratch (we had funding and support, but we build everything ourselves)
I feel like the most important takeaways from these projects are not really something that can be "quantified" in revenue or volume, or amount of assets that are involved, both are very hands on jobs that can be tedious at times and involve a lot of problem solving. How can this be reflected in a good resume?
Profile:
Nationality: Chinese
Age: 28 (10 years in Hong Kong , 8 years UK, 5 years Singapore, 5 years China)
Undergraduate Studies: London School of Economics- History and International Relations, upper second class honors (3.5 GPA?)
GMAT: 700 (Q49, V35) - although I would like to note that this score does not accurately reflect my quant and verbal skills, I avoided maths and engaged in literature subjects as much as I can since high school
I am also hoping the difference in nature of my profile compared to many other Chinese applicants may make up for the relatively low score.
Work Experience:
1. 2009-2014: 5 years at a large physical commodity trading company in Singapore
- 2 years in China market operation and logistics, handling over 300k tons of cargo per month
- 3 years managing FOB key accounts and East Asia market (accounting for 60% market share of all imported edible oil into Korea and Japan), daily production management and hedging
2. 2014-2016: Arts and design centre in Beijing
a) Assistant project manager for a government initiated urban regeneration program in the old town (Hutongs) of Beijing, facilitating between 9 large international architect firms and local government authorities
- 2014-15 large scale exhibition on concepts and theories for gentrification, exhibits coming from 9 top global architect firms
- 2015-16 translating the concepts and ideas into actionable proposals, getting the proposals granted and confirm government funding, implementing the proposals- complete makeover of a street in the old town of Beijing from infrastructural improvement, renovations and repairs, building complete new structures and attraction of businesses into area.
b) part of a 5-person team that set up a fine dining restaurant in Beijing that was subsequently ranked top 3 by food&wine magazine, and vote best new restaurant by several prestigious magazines. Responsibilities included everything from setting up kitchen and front of house to the hiring and training of staff.
Hobbies and extra-curricular
- High degree of interest in F&B and culinary culture, spent 4 months between Singapore and Beijing travelling and taking cooking courses. Volunteered to participate in the restaurant project and was able to put my passion to good use.
- Part time English editor for local magazines in Beijing, freelance translator (also why I’m appalled by my GMAT verbal score)
Target schools: (reach) Standard, Harvard, CBS, HAAS... and maybe some other?
Goals after MBA-
- engage in entrepreneurial projects related to the consumer sector, but working with a global mindset
- foster international collaborations and opportunities between China and the world
- continue to engage in meaningful and intellectually engaging contemporary issues
thank you for your time
Please help evaluate my profile:
I also have a question: my 2 most recent work experience involve are:
1) coordinating between government and architects to generate and implement concepts to regenerate abandoned old parts of Beijing, getting the proposal granted by various government agencies and actually doing it
2) Opened a fine dining restaurant from scratch (we had funding and support, but we build everything ourselves)
I feel like the most important takeaways from these projects are not really something that can be "quantified" in revenue or volume, or amount of assets that are involved, both are very hands on jobs that can be tedious at times and involve a lot of problem solving. How can this be reflected in a good resume?
Profile:
Nationality: Chinese
Age: 28 (10 years in Hong Kong , 8 years UK, 5 years Singapore, 5 years China)
Undergraduate Studies: London School of Economics- History and International Relations, upper second class honors (3.5 GPA?)
GMAT: 700 (Q49, V35) - although I would like to note that this score does not accurately reflect my quant and verbal skills, I avoided maths and engaged in literature subjects as much as I can since high school
I am also hoping the difference in nature of my profile compared to many other Chinese applicants may make up for the relatively low score.
Work Experience:
1. 2009-2014: 5 years at a large physical commodity trading company in Singapore
- 2 years in China market operation and logistics, handling over 300k tons of cargo per month
- 3 years managing FOB key accounts and East Asia market (accounting for 60% market share of all imported edible oil into Korea and Japan), daily production management and hedging
2. 2014-2016: Arts and design centre in Beijing
a) Assistant project manager for a government initiated urban regeneration program in the old town (Hutongs) of Beijing, facilitating between 9 large international architect firms and local government authorities
- 2014-15 large scale exhibition on concepts and theories for gentrification, exhibits coming from 9 top global architect firms
- 2015-16 translating the concepts and ideas into actionable proposals, getting the proposals granted and confirm government funding, implementing the proposals- complete makeover of a street in the old town of Beijing from infrastructural improvement, renovations and repairs, building complete new structures and attraction of businesses into area.
b) part of a 5-person team that set up a fine dining restaurant in Beijing that was subsequently ranked top 3 by food&wine magazine, and vote best new restaurant by several prestigious magazines. Responsibilities included everything from setting up kitchen and front of house to the hiring and training of staff.
Hobbies and extra-curricular
- High degree of interest in F&B and culinary culture, spent 4 months between Singapore and Beijing travelling and taking cooking courses. Volunteered to participate in the restaurant project and was able to put my passion to good use.
- Part time English editor for local magazines in Beijing, freelance translator (also why I’m appalled by my GMAT verbal score)
Target schools: (reach) Standard, Harvard, CBS, HAAS... and maybe some other?
Goals after MBA-
- engage in entrepreneurial projects related to the consumer sector, but working with a global mindset
- foster international collaborations and opportunities between China and the world
- continue to engage in meaningful and intellectually engaging contemporary issues
thank you for your time
01 Dec 2016, 13:53
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01 Dec 2016, 19:12
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Thank you stratus for your feedback. To answer your question, I do speak english flawlessly and I think and write primarily in english. I am also fluent in both mandarin and cantonese, but my english is better. I'm not sure how to bring that up in a resume
Regarding your comment about "traditional work", may i ask what constitutes as traditional in this case? Does it make a difference to the adcom whether I wish to stay and work in the States after the MBA or do business in China? Do they have preference over doing startups vs corporate? For example, if i said I want to go back to China after the program and start a business, is it less attractive than say i want to start a business in the states, or find a corporate job there?
