Li (Catherine) Zhuang
Naperville,IL
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Hengli America
01.2021 - Current
- Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline and delineate necessary functions.
- Developed quarterly business plans to evaluate cost projections.
- Established company and employee policies to promote company culture and vision.
- Coordinated and implemented effective training for over 15 professionals to improve design/purchase processes.
- Interviewed, supervised and motivated over 25 staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Developed program to promote new managers from within, building and maintaining cohesive leadership structure.
- Managed divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
Product Application Manager
Hengli America
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop, coordinate and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision, mission and purpose.
- Coordinated with management teams to plan, develop, align and execute strategies that would meet client's vision, mission and purpose.
- Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Communicated regularly with customers concerning data exchange and technology integration.
Office Manager
Hengli America
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
- Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
- Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings.
- Evaluated employee records and productivity to complete employee evaluations.
- Developed standard operating procedures for all administrative employees.
- Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement or address productivity concerns.
- Established and developed strong administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.
Valve Design Engineer
Jiangsu Hengli Hydraulic Co., Ltd
04.2013 - 12.2016
- Supported engineering design development through analysis and simulation of prototypes and 3D computer models.
- Created parts for machining, sheet metal fabrication and injection molding.
- Built functional prototypes of products, components and mechanisms using [Software] to meet design specifications.
- Provided technical engineering support and project management for design, engineering and development of [Type] products.
- Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labor to determine project feasibility.
- Tested feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
Education
M.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Zhejiang University
Hangzhou, China04.2014
Skills
- Acquisition Integration
- Financial Oversight
- Operational Oversight
- Planning and Execution
- Contract Negotiation
- Business Analysis
- Operations Administration
- Executive Leadership
- Business Administration
- Advertising Initiatives
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Hengli America
01.2021 - Current
Product Application Manager
Hengli America
01.2017 - 12.2020
Office Manager
Hengli America
01.2017 - 12.2020
Valve Design Engineer
Jiangsu Hengli Hydraulic Co., Ltd
04.2013 - 12.2016
M.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Zhejiang University
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