Pingjing Z.

Market researcher

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Timeline
About me
VP of Technology and Salesforce Admin & Developer
Education
- Illinois Institute of Technology
  2009 - 2011
  Masters
- South China Normal University
  2008 - 2009
  Masters
- Beijing Technology and Business University
  2001 - 2005
  Bachelors
Experience
- Century Huafu Battery Marketing Co., Ltd
  Oct 2003 - Jan 2004
  Market researcher
- Beijing Beifang Furui Automobile Sale & Service Co., Ltd
  Feb 2005 - Apr 2005
  Intern
- China Merchants Bank, Call Center
  Jul 2005 - Oct 2006
  Customer Representative
- Career Transitions Center of Chicago (CTC)
  Sept 2009 - Apr 2010
  Intern
- Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly
  Nov 2009 - Jul 2019
  Volunteer
- Chinese American Service League
  May 2010 - Jun 2022
  - Director, Center for Social Impact
    Oct 2021 - Jun 2022
  - Manager, Center for Social Impact and CASL Salesforce Administrator
    Jul 2019 - Sept 2021
  - Quality Assurance and Compliance Officer and Salesforce Administrator
    Jan 2017 - Jun 2019
  - Executive Assistant to the Executive Director and Database(ETO) Administrator
    Feb 2013 - Dec 2016
  - Development Associate and Donor Database Administrator
    Apr 2011 - Jan 2013
  - Market Associate
    May 2010 - Aug 2011
- Chinatown legal clinic
  Jun 2010 - Jun 2016
  Volunteer translator
- Results for America
  Jul 2022 - now
  Salesforce Solution Design, Development, & Management● Collaborate with the executive team and department heads to define and implement a datastrategy that aligns with RFA’s priorities and strategic goals.● Oversee the development and customization of Salesforce to implement the solution design thataligns with RFA’s priorities and strategic goals.● Develop and maintain reporting and data visualization capabilities that enable leadership toaccess and understand data insights easily.● Establish data governance policies and practices to ensure data accuracy, consistency, andsecurity and Implement data quality standards and monitor data integrity to build trust in the data used for decision-making.Technology Systems Portfolio Management● Manage agency-wide Tech portfolio and determining when to replace existing technology systems with more appropriate, next generation systems.● Drive prioritization of technology development through the collection of end-userrequirements to manage a product roadmap/backlog.● Guide the process for the selection of new vendors and/or technologies.Team Leadership● Recruit, hire, and onboard talented individuals with the necessary skills for Salesforce solutiondesign, development, and management.● Develop and maintain a diverse and inclusive team that reflects a variety of skills andperspectives.● Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team membersand ensure efficient use of Salesforce and other tech resources.Budget and Resource Management● Develop and manage the technology budget, allocating resources effectively and optimizingresource allocation for Salesforce and other tech related initiatives.● Oversee relationships with technology vendors and service providers. Negotiate contracts,manage vendor performance, and ensure the organization receives value for its investments. Show less
  - Vice President, Technology and Impact Systems
    Jan 2024 - now
  - Director of Technology and Impact Systems
    Jul 2022 - Dec 2023
Licenses & Certifications
- Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I
  Salesforce
  May 2021
- Salesforce Administrator
  Salesforce
  Dec 2018
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Pingjing Z.
  Outstanding graduate students in the fields of public administration and policy The Greater Chicago Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) May 2011 The Greater Chicago Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) has been honoring outstanding graduate students in the fields of public administration and policy for more than 25 years. In recent years, this has been done in conjunction with Public Service Recognition Week, held each year in early May, with the chapter honoring an outstanding student selected by each of the eight universities with such graduate programs in the Chicago area.