Nathan Zhang
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven success in event coordination and community engagement. Achievements include securing funding for initiatives and managing large-scale events, enhancing member participation and communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
Wharton China Association
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
08.2025 - Current
- Led organization of Penn Wharton China Summit, recognized as largest student-led event in U.S. Brought together more than 2,000 attendees from four countries across 34 states and 72 cities each year.
- Engaged and coordinate with 12 invited speakers to manage time effectively and ensure smooth agenda execution.
- Coordinated logistics for the summit, ensuring all components operated smoothly.
President of Zen Society at Penn
Zen Society at Penn
Philadelphia, PA
11.2025 - Current
- Built 100+ people community from inception to thriving network
- Secured funding and sponsorship for society initiatives
- Coordinated 10 Zen events to enhance community engagement
Board & Consultant
Wharton China Association
Philadelphia, PA
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Support AI browser (Photon AI) initialization
- Assist in organizing Penn Wharton Summit (PWCS), largest student-led summit in the United States
- Facilitated communication among initiative groups to ensure alignment and progress
Team Member
Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Club
Philadelphia, Tennessee
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Planned and coordinated workshops on healthcare topics, contributing to member knowledge and engagement.
- Coordinated logistics and activities for internal engagement events, facilitating seamless execution and participant satisfaction.
- Organized internal club activities to strengthen communication and foster team cohesion around healthcare industry topics.
Founder & President
Traditional Culture Club, Beijing No.101 High School
Beijing, Beijing
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Managed 300,000 RMB budget for construction of campus traditional cultural center, overseeing design and development to enhance cultural engagement.
- Restored ancient architectural models and artifacts, developing experiential traditional culture courses that engaged 57 participants.
- Raised over 20,000 RMB through e-commerce and fundraising sales of self-developed cultural products, donating all funds to charity.
Aromatherapist
German Aromatherapist Society
Beijing, Beijing
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Completed professional certification courses covering anatomy, physiology and essential oil chemistry.
- Compiled a detailed home aromatherapy manual under the guidance of senior professional aromatherapists.
President
Cheerleading Club, Beijing No.101 High School
Seiling, Oklahoma
08.2019 - 05.2025
- Recruited club members every year and eliminated gender bias against male cheerleaders, building an inclusive team atmosphere.
- Led the team in daily training of formations and movements synchronization.
- Won 50+ championships in local and national cheerleading competitions.
Peking Opera Performer
Independent
Beijing, Beijing
08.2015 - Current
- Practiced Peking Opera since 1st grade, performing at prestigious events like National Grand Theater and Edinburgh Festival, earning multiple performance honors.
- Co-founded school’s Peking Opera Club, leading public performances reported by municipal TV channel.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to create dynamic performances and engaging experiences.
- Developed original content and routines tailored to specific audience preferences.
- Rehearsed regularly to maintain high performance quality and artistic integrity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology & Nutrition
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05-2029
Skills
- Sales and marketing
- Market analysis
- Client relationship management
- Project management
- Filtering data
- Communication skills
Languages
Manderan
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
President of Zen Society at Penn
Zen Society at Penn
11.2025 - Current
Board & Consultant
Wharton China Association
10.2025 - 01.2026
Business Development Manager
Wharton China Association
08.2025 - Current
Team Member
Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Club
08.2025 - 01.2026
Aromatherapist
German Aromatherapist Society
04.2024 - 05.2025
Founder & President
Traditional Culture Club, Beijing No.101 High School
08.2022 - 05.2025
President
Cheerleading Club, Beijing No.101 High School
08.2019 - 05.2025
Peking Opera Performer
Independent
08.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology & Nutrition
University of Pennsylvania