Honor Society® member
Zhou Zhuang-Haas
Volunteer-Vice President American Women’s Club of the Philippines (AWCP) at Operation, administrative and logistic support, file management, membership and volunteer recruitments • Monitored and tracked the submission of nearly 100 government and legal certificates and documents for the AWCP office to ensure compliance with the regulations of the host country. Managed records of AWCP board meeting minutes, newsletter updates, and accounting records for 2021 and 2022. • Collaborated with the AWCP Treasurer and Finance Committee to plan budgets, supervised professional and service fees for lawyers, auditing companies, bank fees, permits, rentals, operating costs, supplies, salaries, allowances, and benefits for AWCP office staff. • Developed, implemented, and improved operational strategies and guidelines to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the AWCP office. • Conducted employee evaluations, managed performance objectives, set individual development plans and recommendations for performance improvement, and discussed performance evaluation results and improvement plans with AWCP office staff. Documented and maintained staff records. • Provided on-site support at the AWCP monthly charity bazaar for 150 vendors and 30 volunteers, responsibilities including vendor load-in and badging, payment and receipts collection, to ensure smooth coordination and execution of monthly charity bazaar. • Represented AWCP at various events and spoke on club information, activities, and the membership application process to promote awareness and attract new members and volunteers.
- Class of 2024
- Madison, Minnesota
Member since November 2023
About
Highly motivated relationship builder with six years of experience in event initiation and implementation in the United States, China, Morocco, the Philippines and on social media. Proven ability to initiate and execute successful projects across diverse cultures and channels, with expertise in partnership collaboration, outreach, community building, and customer service.
Education
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
master of business administration (mba)
2021 – 2024
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Non-profit, government
Experience
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Volunteer-Vice President American Women’s Club of the Philippines (AWCP)
Operation, administrative and logistic support, file management, membership and volunteer recruitments • Monitored and tracked the submission of nearly 100 government and legal certificates and documents for the AWCP office to ensure compliance with the regulations of the host country. Managed records of AWCP board meeting minutes, newsletter updates, and accounting records for 2021 and 2022. • Collaborated with the AWCP Treasurer and Finance Committee to plan budgets, supervised professional and service fees for lawyers, auditing companies, bank fees, permits, rentals, operating costs, supplies, salaries, allowances, and benefits for AWCP office staff. • Developed, implemented, and improved operational strategies and guidelines to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the AWCP office. • Conducted employee evaluations, managed performance objectives, set individual development plans and recommendations for performance improvement, and discussed performance evaluation results and improvement plans with AWCP office staff. Documented and maintained staff records. • Provided on-site support at the AWCP monthly charity bazaar for 150 vendors and 30 volunteers, responsibilities including vendor load-in and badging, payment and receipts collection, to ensure smooth coordination and execution of monthly charity bazaar. • Represented AWCP at various events and spoke on club information, activities, and the membership application process to promote awareness and attract new members and volunteers.
Mar 2021 – Feb 2023
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Director-Visual Youth Empowerment Initiative
Outreach, digital communication, and community building • Led the organization of "Realizing Women's Potential in the Workplace" during International Women's Day 2019 in Morocco, prepared all internal and external correspondence, provided logistical support for the event, recruited volunteers, handled VIP invitations and check-ins. • Served on a four-person fundraising team to raise funds for 150 physically challenged children to participate in the UNESCO City Peace Run in Rabat, Morocco. Provided event details, transportation and emergency plan to partner children’s centers. • Organized four webinars with a combined viewership of 1,430, including "White House Intern for First Lady Michelle Obama," "What Did I Present to G20 Leaders - A G(irls) 20 Ambassador's Briefing," "My African Dream," and "Atlas Corps Fellow - NGO Management Session." • Managed our social media account (Wechat), translated and published more than 800 scholarships, fellowships, internships, and professional training opportunities (89% include full scholarships) to 12,081 current followers.
Nov 2016 – Nov 2021
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Vice President and Secretary-Western Returned Scholars Association
Branding, partnership collaboration, community building, membership recruitments and retention • Established partnerships with 11 foreign consulates and six chambers of commerce through cold calls, email communications and in-person visits, expanding the organization's reach and influence in the local and provincial business community. • Spearheaded the growth of our organization's membership from 18 to 13,000 within a three-year span by providing our members with valuable opportunities for career advancement, the establishment of meaningful networks, and professional growth opportunities. • Maintained organized and most updated membership database. • Executed and/or co-hosted more than 800 events, ranging from entrepreneurship forums and cultural activities to networking mixers to meet to the diverse needs of our members. • Raised ￥270,000 Chinese Yuan ($41,538) for the Rainbow Orphan Village by hosting a New Year Gala charity dinner. (*local median salary was about ￥2500 Chinese Yuan per month)
Oct 2013 – Jul 2016
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Consultant-Dialogue in the Dark China (a social enterprise)
Not-for-Profit event planning, volunteer recruitment, training, and management, fundraising • Conceptualized, planned, and executed the DiD Vocational Training Academy, which offered comprehensive training in business etiquette, public speaking, computer skills, smartphone usage, and more to 32 visually impaired individuals. • Recruited and trained a team of volunteers to support the academy, provided food and beverage support and ensured smooth operations throughout the program. • Played a key role in the opening of the DiD Exhibition Chengdu, worked with journalists at our press conference, managed VIP invitations and check-ins and contributed to the overall success of the event. • Distinguished as the top fundraiser in Chengdu, China, generating ￥70,000 Chinese Yuan ($10,800) in six months. (*local median salary was about ￥2500 Chinese Yuan per month)
Mar 2013 – Sep 2013
Languages
- Chinese (Simplified) Advanced
- English (US) Fluent
