Alexandre Hui Bon Hoa

Experience

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  Hong Kong Conventional Chambers

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Summer Internship

  During my time at the Hong Kong Conventional Chambers, I would shadow and assist duty lawyers whenever they went to court. I sat with the duty lawyer at different courtrooms and took notes. In the office, I would diligently research necessary information for the different cases that the duty lawyers tasked me with.

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  South China Morning Post SCMP

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Summer Intern

  During one of the summers of my undergraduate studies, I was 1 of 15 applicants selected from a pool of 100 applicants to write for Hong Kong's largest newspaper agency - South China Morning Post. I was assigned to work under Kenny Hodgart - the Assistant Editor of the Sunday Post Magazine - and tasked with a variety of assignments: • Wrote articles for the “Something New” section of the Sunday Post Magazine• Conducted interviews with relevant and famous popular culture stars• Researched information about authors and books for book reviews Show less

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  Guizhou Forerunner College

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  Teacher/Volunteer

  Guizhou Forerunner College (GFC) is a non-profit institution that offers college-level degrees and first-class vocational training to students from impoverished families. • Designed lesson plans and taught five classes consisting of around 20 students per class• Facilitated the teaching group responsible for the highest level English students • Designed standardized English exams for different levels of EnglishThough my primary role was to provide the students with a proficiency in English that will increase their chances at finding successful jobs, my other roles involved mentoring and, at times, offering counsel to students. Through the eyes of the students, I was not only their English teacher but also their role model and big "brother" whom they can look to for guidance and advice as they grow into young adults. Show less

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  Aegis Advisors Limited

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

  U.S. College & Boarding School Advisor and Tutor

  • Guided students throughout the U.S. university admissions process, helping them receive acceptances at NYU, Brown, Stanford, UPenn, Cornell, and the UCs• Ghostwrote SCMP Education Post articles • Copywrote content for the revamped Aegis Advisors website (www.aegis-advisors.com)• Tutored English, History GCSE, AP Psychology, SAT & ACT Prep, TOEFL, and Writing

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  The HuiBonHoa Help

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  Co-Founder, Fundraiser & Volunteer

  • Raised $84,000+HKD which funded the purchase of land for school expansion in Cambodia, two college scholarships in Thailand, and year-long care for children suffering from cerebral palsy in Vietnam• Cambodia: Taught English to orphans and impoverished children from rural villages to improve their chances of finding jobs within the tourism industry in Siem Reap; built and managed a boarding house for orphans; established a food program feeding 40+ children from the village lunch and dinner every day; spearheaded a clothing program providing new clothes and school uniforms to 50+ children • Thailand: Taught Grade 6 to Grade 12 level English at a school for stateless students on the Burmese-Thai border (classes consisted of between 20-24 students); devised lesson plans centered around conversational English and role play • Vietnam: Organized and led fun and engaging educational activities for special needs children at a local daycare center; provided therapeutic treatment for children suffering from cerebral palsy; taught essential English specific to caretakers, nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists Show less

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  YOLA

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Managed a team of 5 admissions counselors; oversaw the hiring process and conducted intensive interviews• Developed online marketing strategies and delivered seminars about the university and boarding school admissions processes• Counseled students and families through every component of the university and boarding school admissions process; devised comprehensive academic plans and goals, directed students towards local and international opportunities (e.g. internships, research) that enhanced their Activities Sheet, worked with students to craft memorable college essays, assisted students through the visa application process Show less • Counseled students and families through every component of the university and boarding school admissions process; devised comprehensive academic plans and goals, helped students pursue local and international opportunities (e.g. internships, research) that enhanced their Activities Sheet, worked with students to craft memorable essays, advised students through the visa application process• Received acceptances to Cornell, the UCs, Georgia Tech, UT Austin, UIUC, Case Western Reserve, Deerfield Academy, and Pomfret School Show less

  • Senior Admissions Counselor

    Feb 2019 - Nov 2019

  • Admissions Counselor

    Aug 2018 - Feb 2019
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  Crimson Education

  Nov 2019 - Dec 2023

  • Managed a team of part-time and full-time Strategy Consultants, ensuring they uphold Crimson's values while nurturing them into independent and successful consultants and potential leaders of the department• Collaborated with the College Essay Writing team to improve service quality and delivery• Led initial consultations with prospective students and families• Hosted events and delivered webinars about the US admissions process; conducted intensive personal statement writing workshops Show less • Guided students to receiving acceptances to Harvard, Yale, Brown, Johns Hopkins, UC LA, UC Berkeley, Cornell, Wash U in St. Louis, Georgia Tech, UMich, NYU, and more• Managed 40+ teams of 4-6 members to build a student's candidacy for university admissions• Provided unique overarching admissions strategies and expert insight into the competitive industry for 50+ students every year; mapped out a rigorous academic path, curated a competitive Activity Sheet and resume, designed a best-fit school list, and crafted compelling college essays Show less

  • Senior Strategist & College Essay Writing Tutor

    Mar 2022 - Dec 2023

  • APAC Team Leader, Senior Strategy Consultant & Project Manager

    Dec 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Senior Strategy Consultant & Project Manager

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Strategy Consultant

    Nov 2019 - Aug 2021
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  Elite Scholars of China

  Jun 2023 - now

  Education Counselor & Senior Scholars Leader