EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Laws at Monash University (2014 – Current) • Expected date of completion: 2019
Law exchange at Tsinghua University, Beijing (Sept 2018 – Jan 2019) • Undertook legal studies with a focus on China and international law at China’s foremost university
Bachelor of Arts at Monash University (2014 – 2016) • Extended Major: Chinese studies. Minor: International Studies
Arts Exchange at Nanjing University, China (Feb – June 2016) • Excelled in and further developed my Mandarin studies, while further developing my cultural awareness • Obtained certificate in HSK 4 (Chinese Proficiency test)
Chinese Language Exchange at National Taiwan Normal University (Nov 2014 – Feb 2015)
Victorian Certificate of Education at University High School (2012) • Achieved ATAR (ENTER) score of 97.7
SCHOLARSHIPS
Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship 2017 • Awarded to emerging leaders committed to strengthening Australia’s commercial and cultural ties with Asia
Walter Mangold Language Scholarship for study in Nanjing 2016 • Awarded on the basis of academic results in advanced tertiary language studies
Huayu Enrichment Scholarship for study in Taiwan 2014 • Administered by Government of Taiwan for outstanding students to study Mandarin
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
China Policy (research and strategic advisory) – Policy Analyst Intern (Aug 2017 – Jan 2018) • Conducted research for the drafting of various China Policy publications • Translated local media articles and edited publications in accordance with the China Policy style guide and focus on and original analysis • Presented to the China Policy directors, a detailed plan to implement a web-based personnel database for both internal and client use
WEst Justice (community legal centre) – Legal Volunteer (Feb – Aug 2017) • Drafted submissions to tribunals and courts • Conducted legal research to draft letters that detail legal grounds for clients • Worked closely with consumer affairs and the Australian Consumer Law
AustCham – Membership and Industry Relations Associate (Nov 2016 – Jan 2017) • Internship at the Australia China Chamber of Commerce – South China office in Guangzhou • Maintained working relationships with corporate members, industry bodies and liaised with other Chambers • Drafted event proposals, and executed event plans
Social Research Centre – Interviewer (Apr 2015 – Dec 2015) • Enhanced verbal communication skills when working as an interviewer at the Social Research Centre
Australia China Youth Association (ACYA) – Peer to Peer Officer (Feb 2015 – Dec 2015) • Organised and ran events for Monash University students as well as for students of Victoria, by giving presentations at networking events and social gatherings
Gallagher Bassett (Insurance) – Claims Support Officer (Jan 2013 – July 2013) • Met daily KPIs in the form of data entry and in sending letters to clients • Maintained clear communication with team members to manage and delegate workload
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Currently undertaking online Harvard University’s ‘CS50x Introduction to Computer Science’ • Member of the Law Institute of Victoria • Member of the Australia China Youth Association