Yiwen Yang

Experience

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  中国人民保险 PICC

  Dec 2009 - Jan 2010

  Information Analyst Intern

  • Analyzed performance statistics of 60 insurance salesmen for target and goal setting• Increased customer satisfaction through direct contact with insurance clients from web sales and phone sales of insurance policies

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  Industrial and Commercial Bank of China

  Jul 2010 - Aug 2010

  Credit Control Intern

  • Engaged in the loan underwriting process of $6.25bn for a Fortune China 500 company seeking debt financing for its new commercial real estate development• Tested liquidity and debt capacity by analyzing clients’ stock prices and financial statements, exercising more accurate credit controls to avoid potential bank losses • Conducted due diligence and quality controls of all loan related legal and financial documentation• Monitored the existing portfolio of loans including loan reviews and client site visits Show less

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  PwC

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Audit & Assurance Intern - CIPS

  • Engaged in the interim review procedures to test assertions on major accounts (Cash, N/R, N/P, PP&E) by performing risk assessments and substantive testing for large-sized pharmaceutical companies• Conducted internal control walkthroughs and interviews with client senior management, thus helping clients improve their risk-management practices and effectiveness of day-to-day operations• Maintained solid client relationships through in-person meetings, national travel to client sites, and written communication• Gained knowledge and experience in the pharmaceutical industry by specializing on pharmaceutical clients Show less

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  Dezan Shira & Associates

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Student Consultant

  • Identified key trends and challenges on foreign direct investments in China (focused on regulation, accounting, tax, and payroll issues) through extensive secondary research• Designed a Qualtrics survey to obtain insights into potential consumer perceptions and behavior; compiled and analyzed results by performing statistical analysis (e.g. Liner Regression)• Identified niche markets for clients to gain competitive advantages based upon results from a perception map and competitor analyses• Presented actionable recommendations to client senior management on marketing and product development for clients’ expansion in U.S. market Show less

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  First Cambridge Capital LLC.

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Advisory Intern

  • Provided analytical support to clients on economic trends, demographics, and urban planning to estimate their impacts on investment projects in Greater Boston • Evaluated the risk/return considerations in all stages of real estate investment lifecycles using Argus/Excel based financial models (pro forma, NOI, DCF, sensitivity analysis, and financial projections)• Assessed the competition in the local hospitality industry by performing due diligence and analyzing key ratios (e.g. occupancy rates, ADR, and RevPAR) to forecast the performance of new hotel development projects • Created valuation models for a property in Cape Cod based on income approach and comparison approach to support the purchase decision• Prepared memoranda to senior management with value-added recommendations based on research findings• Supported the decision making of potential partnerships targets with online real estate companies by running financial and analytical reports• Delivered superior and consistent services by analyzing clients’ situation and addressing clients’ demands Show less

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  Brandeis University Study Aboard Office

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Student Market Researcher
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  American Student Assistance

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Market Research Intern
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  National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago

  Sept 2015 - Oct 2015

  Research Assistant
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  Hanover Research

  Nov 2015 - Nov 2016

  Research Associate

  Hanover Research is a global information services firm providing knowledge support to both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Through our unique, fixed-fee model we deliver customized, timely, and authoritative research and advice enabling our clients to make informed decisions, identify and seize opportunities, and heighten their effectiveness.

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  Ipsos

  Dec 2016 - now

  Associate Manager
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  明略科技集团

  Jan 2020 - now

  Solution Manager