Yunyang Xia

Experience

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  BSI

  May 2018 - Jun 2018

  Human Resources (Talent Aquisition) Intern

  • Selected capable candidates from various recruiting platforms, conducted initial English language screening test, and organized interviews through proactively coordinating with internal stakeholders• Drafted, revised, and negotiated business contracts with multiple headhunting firms, eliminated the retainer fee and lowered the service fee for at least 4%• Assisted in other Human Resources functions regarding employee benefits

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  Friends For Street Children

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Summer Volunteer Intern

  • Analyzed educational and developmental needs for rural migrant children in urban settings, and composed proposals for educational sessions• Drafted and hosted fundraising campaigns for 2 major activities concerning rural migrant children and women • Designed and conducted bi-weekly English language sessions to 40 children who were underprivileged

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  University of Michigan

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Investigated the language acquisition and brain development of bilingual second-generation immigrant children to allow educators to tailor the needs for bilingual learners and students with hearing impairment• Co-constructed and composed behavioral measuring tools for assessing cognitive and language ability• Analyzed and reflected on both behavioral and brain activity data by utilizing R, SPSS, and Microsoft Excel• Presented research results in conferences and discovered potential novel findings practical for cognitive development in children with hearing impairment Show less

  • Research Assistant

    Sept 2018 - Apr 2020

  • Program Assistant

    Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
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  Toys"R"Us Asia

  May 2019 - Jul 2019

  Learning & Development Intern

  • Assisted in regional Human Resources projects, including HR systems, leveraging digital data analysis tools, and designing and implementing initiatives for improving employee engagement• Relaunched and managed the company LinkedIn page, and achieved 350% follower growth within 3 months • Supported cross-functional communication with 6 Asian country offices through survey data collection

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  China Development Brief

  Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  Part-Time English Editor

  • Drafted, researched, edited, and published news articles and contributions about Chinese civil society sector• Interviewed leading figures in the domestic non-profit sector, including a childhood cancer biologist, the founder of a children’s eye-care organization, and an international law litigator• Managed various social media accounts and achieved 400% follower growth, 200% post impression growth, and 100% unique visitor growth for the organization’s LinkedIn page within 4 months

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  Cancer Research UK (CRUK)

  Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

  Shop Volunteer

  • Handled and recorded cash & credit card transactions for charity items by the cashier• Guided and advised store customers on charity item selection and purchase• Organized, priced, and designated charity items such as clothes for sale to ensure accurate information and highest quality

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  Manchester China Forum

  Jul 2022 - now

  Project Manager
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  MIDAS Manchester's Inward Investment Agency

  Jul 2022 - now

  Project Manager