Resume - Huilin Zhang
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin
Master of Arts, Economics
Overall GPA: 3.64
Expected Dec 2018
University of Toronto
Honors Bachelor of Science,
Major in Economics
June 2017
Major in Statistics
EXPERIENCE
South China University of Technology – Research Assistant; Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Working under professor Zhengang Zhang towards the Gree project.
• Interviewed chief executive members of Gree, the leading air-conditioning company in China.
• Collaborated with professors and team of graduate students in book publication for the firm.
• Captured details regarding firm’s management structure, visions and values, human resources development, and information management system.
• Gathered information on firm’s history and capital structure.
May – Jul 2018
UT Austin Economics Department – Research Assistant; Austin, TX, USA
Working under professor Olivier Coibion towards Federal Committee Open Market project.
• Contributed to the monetary policy literature by explaining the reasoning behind FOMC policy decisions as well as providing insight into their consequences.
• Documented and quantified information on each individual Federal Open Market Committee participants' economic forecasts, objectives, and preferences/justifications for policy changes.
• Reviewed and edited data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information; follow up with team to resolve problems or clarify data collected.
Sep 2017 – May 2018
Just Quality Foods International – Export and Accounting Intern; Toronto, ON, Canada
Leading frozen foods supplier of fruits and vegetables, concentrates, Ingredients and value-added solutions.
• Maintained export data and verify information accuracy and minimized additional freights handling costs.
• Performed trouble-shooting analysis on unreleased containers at the FDA.
• Processed accounts receivables entries and ensured accuracy of total amount in month-end closing activity.
• Worked closely with internal departments and overseas affiliates/clients.
May – Jun 2017
University of Toronto Environmental Science Department – Research Assistant; Toronto, ON, Canada
Project held under Toronto Think and Do Tank to analyze cycling interventions across the city of Toronto.
• Analyzed changes in variables using regression in R Studio.
• Performed Wilcoxon ranked test and paired t-test for Travel Behavior and Attitude of bikers in Toronto.
• Performed data cleaning and created code dictionary for survey variables.
• Contributed to reports that provide tables, graphs, analysis, and explanation of R output and limitations of the data collection process.
Aug 2016 – Apr 2017
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES
Global Oriental Vision – Marketing and Events Coordinator
• Promoted workshops that help to build a platform of communication for Chinese students studying abroad.
• Publicized GOVision Gala 2015, iSELF conference, that facilitates information ex-change and experience-sharing among students.
• Researched and booked venues for GOVision Gala.
• Compiled datasheet to record member registration as well as ticket sales.
• Introduced events, workshops, and GOVision to students.
2013 – 2014
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, R Studio, Python, LaTeX, Adobe Photoshop, Google Drive.
Languages: Fluent in English and Mandarin.
Interests: Acrylic and water color painting, piano, violin, dragon boat.
Work Eligibility: Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; Canadian Citizenship International Student Visa.
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin
Master of Arts, Economics
Overall GPA: 3.64
Expected Dec 2018
University of Toronto
Honors Bachelor of Science,
Major in Economics
June 2017
Major in Statistics
EXPERIENCE
South China University of Technology – Research Assistant; Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Working under professor Zhengang Zhang towards the Gree project.
• Interviewed chief executive members of Gree, the leading air-conditioning company in China.
• Collaborated with professors and team of graduate students in book publication for the firm.
• Captured details regarding firm’s management structure, visions and values, human resources development, and information management system.
• Gathered information on firm’s history and capital structure.
May – Jul 2018
UT Austin Economics Department – Research Assistant; Austin, TX, USA
Working under professor Olivier Coibion towards Federal Committee Open Market project.
• Contributed to the monetary policy literature by explaining the reasoning behind FOMC policy decisions as well as providing insight into their consequences.
• Documented and quantified information on each individual Federal Open Market Committee participants' economic forecasts, objectives, and preferences/justifications for policy changes.
• Reviewed and edited data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information; follow up with team to resolve problems or clarify data collected.
Sep 2017 – May 2018
Just Quality Foods International – Export and Accounting Intern; Toronto, ON, Canada
Leading frozen foods supplier of fruits and vegetables, concentrates, Ingredients and value-added solutions.
• Maintained export data and verify information accuracy and minimized additional freights handling costs.
• Performed trouble-shooting analysis on unreleased containers at the FDA.
• Processed accounts receivables entries and ensured accuracy of total amount in month-end closing activity.
• Worked closely with internal departments and overseas affiliates/clients.
May – Jun 2017
University of Toronto Environmental Science Department – Research Assistant; Toronto, ON, Canada
Project held under Toronto Think and Do Tank to analyze cycling interventions across the city of Toronto.
• Analyzed changes in variables using regression in R Studio.
• Performed Wilcoxon ranked test and paired t-test for Travel Behavior and Attitude of bikers in Toronto.
• Performed data cleaning and created code dictionary for survey variables.
• Contributed to reports that provide tables, graphs, analysis, and explanation of R output and limitations of the data collection process.
Aug 2016 – Apr 2017
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES
Global Oriental Vision – Marketing and Events Coordinator
• Promoted workshops that help to build a platform of communication for Chinese students studying abroad.
• Publicized GOVision Gala 2015, iSELF conference, that facilitates information ex-change and experience-sharing among students.
• Researched and booked venues for GOVision Gala.
• Compiled datasheet to record member registration as well as ticket sales.
• Introduced events, workshops, and GOVision to students.
2013 – 2014
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, R Studio, Python, LaTeX, Adobe Photoshop, Google Drive.
Languages: Fluent in English and Mandarin.
Interests: Acrylic and water color painting, piano, violin, dragon boat.
Work Eligibility: Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; Canadian Citizenship International Student Visa.