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Shuai Chen

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Environmental scientist and conservation planner with academic background in ecology, soil science and environmental conservation. 3 Years research experiences with field sampling, lab and data analysis, and scientific reporting. Skilled in project management, and program coordination. Experienced in environment assessment, sustainability assessment and workshop facilitation. Proficient in a range of software and analytical tools, including SAS, ArcGIS and Miradi.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Manager

C1 International Miami LLC
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided exceptional administrative support for executive-level staff, ensuring that their needs were met promptly and accurately in order to facilitate smooth daily operations.
  • Enhanced interdepartmental collaboration, facilitating regular coordination meetings to align department goals.
  • Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
  • Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.

Sustainability Consultant

BiFarm
12.2022 - 08.2024
  • Conducted Sustainability Assessment to analyze the environmental impacts of products, guiding design decisions and identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Collaborated with marketing team to highlight sustainability benefits, resulting in 20% increase in customer awareness and positive feedback
  • Conducted research and analysis to identify and implement green energy solutions.

Chief Education Consultant/Recruiter

Tophill International
09.2016 - 01.2020
  • In charge of recruiting ESL teachers for partner schools and language training centers
  • Connected with local top private high schools to increase admission rate for clients
  • Developed cooperative programs for universities in China and U.S., and supported schools in implementing, managing and evaluating exchange programs
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure program implementation.

Faculty Assistant

University of Wisconsin-Madison
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Delivered guest lectures to graduate students and project partners
  • Established partnerships with local organizations, federal agencies and schools to promote cooperation and environmental awareness.

Program Specialits

International Crane Foundation
11.2014 - 06.2016
  • Led workshops with experts, practitioners, and stakeholders from government agencies, NGOs and research institutions to develop wetland conservation plan for the program
  • Coordinated and facilitated international conferences and workshops
  • Managed the long-term strategic plan using Miradi for the Siberian Crane Flyway project
  • Prepared reports on findings and presented results to stakeholders.

Research Assistant

Chinese Academy of Science
09.2008 - 06.2011
  • Conducted extensive field samplings for forest and urban soils
  • In charge of over thousands of soil and water samples analysis
  • Completed rigorous statistical analyses and interpretations of results.

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Conservation

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
08.2015

Master in Ecology -

Chinese Academy of Science
Beijing, China
06.2011

Bachelor in Ecology -

China Agricultural University
Beijing,China
06.2008

Skills

  • Conservation Planning (Open Standards and Miradi)
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Program Management
  • ArcGIS
  • Environmental Assessment
  • LEED Certification
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Sustainability Assessment
  • Field Sampling and Lab Analysis
  • GHG Accounting
  • Recruiting and Training
  • Strategic Planning and Program Implementation

Publications

Research on forest microbial community function variation in urban and sub-urban forests, Chen, S., X. Wang and F. Lu, Chinese Journal of Soil Science, 43, 03, 108-114, 2012 Effects of urbanization on soil nitrogen cycle in urban and suburban forests, Chen S., X. Wang, F. Lu and Z. Feng, Chinese Journal of Soil Science, 4, 842-848, 2012 Protection of plants from ambient ozone by applications of ethylenediurea (EDU): A meta-analytic review, Feng Z., S. Wang, Z. Szantoi, S. Chen and X. Wang, Environmental Pollution, 158, 10, 3236-3242, 2010

Certification

LEED Green Associate

Timeline

Administrative Manager

C1 International Miami LLC
08.2024 - Current

Sustainability Consultant

BiFarm
12.2022 - 08.2024

Chief Education Consultant/Recruiter

Tophill International
09.2016 - 01.2020

Faculty Assistant

University of Wisconsin-Madison
05.2016 - 08.2016

Program Specialits

International Crane Foundation
11.2014 - 06.2016

Research Assistant

Chinese Academy of Science
09.2008 - 06.2011

Master of Science - Environmental Conservation

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Master in Ecology -

Chinese Academy of Science

Bachelor in Ecology -

China Agricultural University
Shuai Chen