Anna Liang

First Year Orientation Planner (FOC)

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Timeline
About me
Leading Events at ETHGlobal | MSc IB + CEMS MIM at Ivey, WU & HKUST ‘23
Education
- Hon. Vincent Massey Secondary School
  2011 - 2015
  High School
- WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
  2022 - 2022
- HKUST Business School
  2023 - 2023
- CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education
  2022 - 2023
- University of Waterloo
  2015 - 2020
  Bachelor of Science Honours Biomedical Sciences
  Activities and Societies: UW SERVE Volleyball Club, Athletics and Recreation, UW Pre-Pharmacy Club, Campus Response Team, Waterloo Orientation, Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association, Hack the North, Waterloo Professional Development, EDGE, Residence Life Bachelor of Science, Honours Biomedical SciencesPsychology MinorMedical Physiology MinorExperiential Education Certificate
- Ivey Business School at Western University
  2022 - 2023
  Master of Science in Management International Business + CEMS MIM
- Lund University
  2019 - 2020
  Exchange Honours Biomedical Sciences
  Activities and Societies: Göteborgs Nation Studied at Lund University in Sweden for one semester (September 2019 - January 2020) as a student enrolled within the Faculty of Science.
- National University of Singapore
  2019 - 2019
  Exchange Honours Biomedical Sciences
  Studied at the National University of Singapore for one semester (January - May, 2019) as a student enrolled within the Faculty of Science.
Experience
- University of Waterloo
  Nov 2016 - Oct 2017
  First Year Orientation Planner (FOC)
  • Planned and executed cross campus events for U of Waterloo Orientation Week 2017 for 7000+ students• Developed new initiatives in Orientation programming to aid the first-year student transition resulting in increased engagement and exposure to campus experiences• Created detailed event action plans, budget plans, event evaluations, and transition documents• Interviewed, trained, mentored and managed Coordinators and Orientation Leaders to develop their leadership skills, provide guidance to first-year students, and ensure successful event execution• Promoted inclusivity, diversity, and independence while being a role model to incoming U of Waterloo students Show less
- University of Waterloo Campus Response Team
  May 2017 - Dec 2019
  • Advanced first-aid responder administering emergency medical and mental health assistance for events• Worked closely with UW Police to promote health and safety across campus• Led two teams to place 2nd and 3rd, respectively, in UWCRT's termly first aid competitions • Facilitated the group interview process during recruitment and onboarded new members • Oversaw member files, budget, and procurement of off-duty wear for members• Increased team inclusivity and chemistry by creating new initiatives such as weekly events and a Membership Wall in the team’s office
  - Advanced Medical First Responder
    Sept 2016 - Dec 2019
  - Director of Membership
    May 2017 - Dec 2017
- University of Waterloo
  Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
  • Provided personal and academic support to 48 first-year students through their transition into university and acted as the first response to mental health concerns and other emergencies• Promoted inclusivity, mentored and encouraged students to participate in leadership opportunities• Made a positive lasting impact on students and as result, many still contact me for resources and mentorship to this day • Acted as the liaison between EDGE staff and students, and communicated with prospective and current EDGE students about the EDGE program• Conceptualized promotional initiatives and marketing materials such as merchandise giveaways and social media campaigns resulting in higher in-person and online outreach• Successfully recruited more students to the program at each faculty/program event and open house
  - Residence Life Don
    Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
  - EDGE Ambassador
    Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
- Hack the North
  Feb 2020 - Oct 2021
  • Led the Logistics team in the planning and execution of Canada’s biggest hackathon with 3,300+ attendees from 50+ countries• Headed the logistics research and preparation to transition the traditionally in-person event into a fully virtual one amid the coronavirus pandemic• Effectively created budget projections and tracked tasks to ensure that deliverables were assigned and completed in a timely manner• Oversaw the drafting of project plans, product requirement documents, and determined risks• Coordinated with Frontend, Backend, Design, Finance, Marketing, and Sponsorship teams with a budget of $xxx,xxx Show less
  - Logistics Advisor
    Mar 2021 - Oct 2021
  - Logistics Team Lead
    Feb 2020 - Mar 2021
- PocketPills
  Nov 2020 - Oct 2021
  • Managed the Fulfillment Team and oversaw the processes from the preparation of medications to the shipping of medications to patients• Monitored employee performance data, AHT of tasks and KPIs to promote growth and efficiency• Performed root cause analyses to resolve escalations and carry out necessary training • Aided in the development and improvement of process flows and patient experience• Proven proficiency in all areas within pharmacy operations including data entry, billing, filling medications and shipping
  - Functional Team Lead
    Jun 2021 - Oct 2021
  - Subject Matter Expert
    Nov 2020 - Jun 2021
- ETHGlobal
  Nov 2021 - now
  Leading the Event Operations team, planning global hackathon and conference events to grow the Ethereum ecosystem and bring developers onchain to build the future of the internet.
  - Event Operations Lead
    Mar 2024 - now
  - Project Manager
    Nov 2021 - Feb 2024
- Izipay
  May 2022 - Jul 2022
  Product Management Intern
Licenses & Certifications
- Advanced Medical First Responder
  St. John Ambulance Ontario
  Nov 2017
- Diplôme D'Études en Langue Français - DELF B1
  Ministère chargé de l'Éducation nationale
  Jul 2015
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Anna Liang
  WUSA Leadership Award Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association Apr 2018 https://wusa.ca/about/awards/wusa-leadership-awardsEach year, Feds (now known as WUSA) recognizes undergraduate student leaders at the University of Waterloo through the Feds Leadership Awards. Recipients of the awards will have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills in various ways at the University of Waterloo and/or in the surrounding community."This leader does more and more each term and has grown exponentially as a leader through her diverse set of experiences. This… Show more https://wusa.ca/about/awards/wusa-leadership-awardsEach year, Feds (now known as WUSA) recognizes undergraduate student leaders at the University of Waterloo through the Feds Leadership Awards. Recipients of the awards will have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills in various ways at the University of Waterloo and/or in the surrounding community."This leader does more and more each term and has grown exponentially as a leader through her diverse set of experiences. This student has been quoted as being “not afraid of a challenge and will work tirelessly to make sure that everyone is satisfied and happy with the result, no matter the situation.” She has been involved in many different leadership positions on campus such as Orientation FOC, Hack the North, UW Serve and the Campus Response Team.Her fellow peers commend her dedication to every role that she takes on. She is commended for “keeping over a thousand hackers and sponsors happy for a full 36 hours and received high praise from the organizers for her work” and “for organizing weekly pickup sessions and large tournaments and has been an executive in the club for five terms prior to this one”.She has been known to keep team morale up and is often acting as a team role model. She has amazing time management skills to not only be successful with her extracurricular activities but also with her academics. She constantly checks-up on her peers to ensure their wellbeing, she promotes inclusivity and kindness, as well as values the personal and professional growth of other people." Show less
- Awarded to Anna Liang
  Beyond the Call of Duty University of Waterloo Campus Response Team Mar 2018 Went above and beyond her duties and has made a significant contribution to the team.
Volunteer Experience
- President
  Issued by UW SERVE Volleyball Club on Jan 2018
  Associated with Anna Liang
- Volunteer Team Lead
  Issued by Hack the North on Jun 2017
  Associated with Anna Liang
- Student Volunteer
  Issued by Let's Talk Science | Parlons sciences on Sept 2017
  Associated with Anna Liang
- Director of Membership, Advanced Medical First Responder
  Issued by University of Waterloo Campus Response Team on Sept 2016
  Associated with Anna Liang