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Yuan Zhou Joy

Belmont,MA

Summary

With a diverse professional background, I bring a unique blend of skills ideally suited for the role of a legal assistant. My experience as the UK Partnership Manager at JJL Overseas Education has equipped me with exceptional organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to manage high volumes of communication efficiently and professionally. Coordinating with hundreds of agents and handling thousands of emails during peak periods has strengthened my ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and resolve urgent issues with precision and calm. In addition, my background as a preschool teacher has honed my communication, patience, and multitasking skills. Managing young children requires foresight, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence—qualities that directly translate into managing client relationships and supporting legal teams in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Cooperation Director Officer - UK

JJL OVERSEAS EDUCATION CONSULTING
01.2009 - 01.2012
    • Company Overview: JJL has a professional team of over 2,300 across thirty-plus offices; it has helped hundreds of thousands of Chinese students to realize their study abroad aspirations
    • Skilled in communicating effectively with clients of various backgrounds and personalities, maintaining strong and professional relationships.
    • Responsible for daily management of matters related to hundreds of agents, ensuring timely and clear communication.
    • During peak application periods, handled up to 1,000 emails per day, tracking and recording the application progress of each agent and student.
    • Assisted students with follow-up tasks such as applying for student accommodations and other logistical matters.
    • Demonstrated strong abilities in efficiently handling high volumes of email and resolving urgent issues with professionalism.

Law Internship

HUBEI MINJI LAW FIRM
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Company Overview: A comprehensive, full-service legal practice specializing in litigation, corporate law, real estate, finance, intellectual property, and environmental compliance
  • Conducting thorough investigations into a wide array of topics, such as company issues, family law matters and specialized areas like furniture contracts
  • Assisted in drafting, reviewing, and verifying contracts to ensure they were legally sound, accurate, and compliant

Mandarin Chinese Teacher

ROGER WELLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
01.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Wellington After-School Enrichment (ASE) is a PTO-run program with fall, winter, and spring programming.

Preschool Teacher

BELMONT COOPERATIVE NURSING SCHOOL (BCNS)
01.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: BCNS is a sixty-student preschool and PreK. It follows the teaching philosophy of Reggio Emilio, which emphasizes the principals of respect, responsibility, and community through exploration, discovery, and play


Consulting Manager

WANJI CONSULTING COMPANY
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Company Overview: Wanji helped to promote overseas intensive English and academic programs as well as institution-to-institution engagement and partnership. It served more than 1000 students annually
  • Coordinated Chinese high school student applications and visa documents to study abroad in the UK and Spain.
  • Helped establish Wanji as a key partner to locally-based counselors across China as well as establish relationships with UK and Spanish university international admissions professionals

Bilingual Project Coordinator

YANGTZE THREE GORGES TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CO
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Company Overview: A Chinese state-owned enterprise (SOE) established in 1998 as part of the China Three Gorges Corporation group; it primarily engaged in water conservancy and hydropower engineering supervision, construction of hydropower projects, manufacturing of electrical equipment, and dispatching labor for overseas initiatives
  • Translated technical documents from international suppliers like ABB and Siemens (e.g., engineering specifications, manuals, and reports) into Chinese or vice versa, while facilitating on-site communication between foreign experts and Chinese professionals
  • Prepared and translated meeting minutes for senior management, capturing key discussions on project progress, technical issues, and decisions involving both internal and external stakeholders

Floor Manager

KANGLONG FURNITURE PLAZA
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Company Overview: A well-established B2C retailer and furniture plaza offering individual pieces and complete sets to mid-to-high-end customers, sourced from a diverse network of suppliers across China


Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Law

THREE GORGES UNIVERSITY
Yichang, Hubei Province
09-2005

Bachelor of English Languages and Literary (BA) - English languages

THREE GORGES UNIVERSITY
Yichang, Hubei Province
09-2005

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Team player with excellent collaboration abilities
  • Skilled at handling emergencies
  • Effective time management: able to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance to ensure efficient completion
  • Proficient in basic computer operations

Timeline

Mandarin Chinese Teacher

ROGER WELLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
01.2023 - Current

Preschool Teacher

BELMONT COOPERATIVE NURSING SCHOOL (BCNS)
01.2022 - Current

Cooperation Director Officer - UK

JJL OVERSEAS EDUCATION CONSULTING
01.2009 - 01.2012

Consulting Manager

WANJI CONSULTING COMPANY
01.2008 - 01.2009

Bilingual Project Coordinator

YANGTZE THREE GORGES TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CO
01.2007 - 01.2008

Floor Manager

KANGLONG FURNITURE PLAZA
01.2005 - 01.2007

Law Internship

HUBEI MINJI LAW FIRM
01.2004 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Law

THREE GORGES UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of English Languages and Literary (BA) - English languages

THREE GORGES UNIVERSITY
Yuan Zhou Joy