Yuan Wang
Cambridge,MA
Summary
Accomplished Project Coordinator with over 10 years of experience in research and research administration in global higher education institutes, including a strong track record in DGHSM at Harvard Medical School. Skilled in managing Unicersity-wide, cross-disciplinary teams, supporting Principal Investigators, and fostering internal and external collaborations. Proficient in resource coordination, stakeholder communication, and streamlining project processes. Experienced in navigating complex environments and promoting innovative solutions, with advanced expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with Harvard IT systems.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Project Coordinator
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
09.2023 - Current
Associate in Research
Harvard Fairbank Center for China Studies
Cambridge, MA
05.2019 - Current
Research Project Coordinator
Harvard Medical School, DGHSM
Boston, MA
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Assessed, monitored and reported on work progression to directors.
- Facilitated the cooperation among faculty members, students, administrations, and external stakeholders.
- Tracking each sub-project to meet deadline.
- Helped to process research fellows' hiring and payment paperwork and to address their research needs.
- Liaised between financial managers, project members/vendors to process project expenses.
- Created/maintained project website and documentation.
Secretary of the Board of Directors
University Forum
Cambridge, MA
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Reported the organization's proformance to board director and members, liaised between the board and the executive team.
- Designed, managed and maintained company website by writing content, directing video designs and designing email, and in-text email promotions.
- Built relationships with the potential guest speakers leading to organization development opportunities.
Student Services Assistant/Bilingual Family Liaison
Masschusstes International Academy
Malborou, MA
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Supported Student Service director's operations, handled communications between student service team and international students' families.
- Assist with large-scale seasonal holiday events.
- Deal with the on-site event emergency, include the students’ medical emergency and violent behaviors.
- Creating and posting the event’s newsletter on the program web-site in both of Chinese and English.
Associate Professor (Tenured)
Shanghai Jiaotong University
Shanghai, China
08.2000 - 04.2019
- Planned and executed research projects to expand body of academic work.
- Teaching and evaluated students' academic performance.
- Maintained designated office hours to tutor students and review course materials.
- Organized academic seminars and symposiums, and promoting the communication in research and education communities.
Education
M. A & Ph. D. School of Urban Planing and Architecture -
Tongji University
2000
Some College (No Degree) - Art History
Harvard-Yenching Institute
Cambridge, MASkills
- 1 Microsoft Office Suite
- 2 Zoom Meeting/Webinar
- 3 Website Maintain
- 4 Document and File Management
- 5 Resource Coordination
- 6 Calendar Management
- 7 Task Prioritization
- 8 Harvard System
Accomplishments
1. Teaching Award:
Huashan Teaching Grant for the Best Teacher. Shanghai Jiaotong University, 2012
2. National Writing Award:
Prize-winner of Essay Writing Competition co-sponsored by China Youth Daily Newspaper and Asahi Shimbun, Japan. October 1997, with ten-day invited trip to Japan and meeting with the Prime Minister in Japan.
3. State Level Research Grants (omitted).
4. Publications 3 Books & 16 Peer Review Articles in academic journals (2000-2019 omitted).
5. International Conference Presentations (omitted)
Additional Information
Comments from former project PI, Prof. Arthur Kleinman: ...I couldn't ask for more from a Research Coordinator with respect to management skills, hard work, excellent interpersonal relations, clear and precise communication, and remarkable adaptation to a rapidly changing landscape of possibilities and limitations. She has become a crucial of the Steering Committee and is a delight to work with. I have only positive things to say about every aspect of her performance.
Timeline
Research Project Coordinator
Harvard Medical School
09.2023 - Current
Research Project Coordinator
Harvard Medical School, DGHSM
04.2021 - 11.2022
Secretary of the Board of Directors
University Forum
09.2020 - 04.2021
Student Services Assistant/Bilingual Family Liaison
Masschusstes International Academy
09.2019 - 07.2020
Associate in Research
Harvard Fairbank Center for China Studies
05.2019 - Current
Associate Professor (Tenured)
Shanghai Jiaotong University
08.2000 - 04.2019
M. A & Ph. D. School of Urban Planing and Architecture -
Tongji University
Some College (No Degree) - Art History
Harvard-Yenching Institute
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