Objective
I am a current MSc student with eager ambition to develop career in Shipping Industry, esp. in tramp shipping companies (chartering and ship broking sectors). Working in these sectors can show and strengthen my communication, analyzing, negotiating and networking skills, which are the irreplaceable internal skills one can develop. I am also interested in working with people from different backgrounds and this industry provides me with the opportunity. I am very much looking forward to entering this competitive and challenging industry.
Experience
1. Intern
Employer: Pacific Star Express Corporation,Taipei,Taiwan (August 2008)
Achievements:
-Adapted to the internal operating database system, completing the task of arranging and categorizing new customers’ data accurately.
-Reinforced practical knowledge in shipping by seeking training opportunities in ocean freight forwarding process, issuance of Bill of Lading, Shipping Order and Letter of Credit, shipping schedules, calculation of freight quotation.
2. Research Assistant
Employer: Associate Professor Cheng-Chi Chung,Department of Shipping and Transportation Management,National Taiwan Ocean University (May 2007 – June 2009)
Achievements:
-Revised and analyzed English abstracts and contents of theses in detail as part of a group of postgraduate students.
-Translated Chinese theses into English text, currently being assessed for international publication.
3. Teaching Assistant
Employer: Lecturer Denis Michael Hayes, Foreign Language Teaching and Research Center, National Taiwan Ocean University (Sept. 2006 – June 2009)
Achievements:
-Liaised with American professor to ensure compatibility with Taiwanese student learning styles, editing and reorganizing chapters of English language books, subsequently used to teach ‘American Culture’ course for 3 years in succession.
Education
MSc Shipping, Trade and Finance 2009-2010 (Sept. 2009 - Present)
Cass Business School
City University London, United Kingdom
-Awarded Cass Business School Scholarship(Sept. 2009)
Bachelor of Shipping and Transportation Management(Sept. 2005 – June 2009)
Department of Shipping and Transportation Management College of Maritime Science and Management
National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU), Taiwan
-Awarded Academic Excellence Scholarships (Sept. 2005 ~ Jan 2009)
-Grade Average 90.73/100
Certification
Skils
1. TOEIC (2006):930/990
2. Computer Skills:EXCEL, Power Point, Access (Basic), Word
3. Languages:Mandarin (Mother Tongue), English (Fluent), Cantonese (Basic)
1. Member of Cass Fashion Society (Oct. 2009 – Present)
2. Class Representative (Sept. 2008 – June 2009), Department of Shipping and Transportation Management,NTOU
-Communicated with teachers about courses and teaching methods on behalf of the class.
-Led class meetings, holding elections for new class cadre for the second term.
-Managed graduate events, such as the class graduation photo shoot, ensuring that the class photo books were handed to the entire class on time and before graduation.
3. Senior Member (2007 – 2008),English Conversation Club, NTOU
-Prepared activities to enhance the English language abilities of members, providing an authentic English speaking environment.
-Adapted materials used for club meetings, advising on appropriate teaching materials for the forthcoming term.