Benjamin Zhu

Benjamin Zhu

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager of Finance and Operations at New Path Foundation

  • Education

    • Queen's University

      2013 - 2014
      Bachelor's degree Business/Commerce, General

      Activities and Societies: Top 5 QTC (Queen's Trading Committee) placement amongst 480 competitors Assisted Residence Society in various accounting tasks

    • George Brown College

      2022 - 2023
      Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 3.8/4.0

      Certificate required for HRPA

  • Experience

    • Kumon

      Jul 2009 - Dec 2014
      Chief Assistant

      Instructed best practices to kids aged 3-18 while considering their philosophies to cater to each individual student.Taught intellectually disabled persons and studentsTrusted to personally open and close the center when requiredRefined conflict resolution and communication skills

    • First Tutors

      Apr 2010 - Nov 2016
      Founder

      Generated over $6500.00 of revenue with roughly $5000.00 net profit in the span of 2 months Totaled earnings in excess of $100000, with a growth of 667% annuallyGained valuable sales and marketing experience through cold calling, advertisements, etc.Learned vital human resource skills and techniques through the hiring and dismissal of employees.

    • The Residence Society

      Sept 2013 - May 2016
      Finance Accounting Intern

      Performed bank reconciliationsWorked with commercial accounts in excess of $1,000,000Attended meetings as proxiesBalanced and generated accounting documents

    • Scotiabank

      May 2014 - Jul 2015
      Customer Service Representative

      Balanced in excess of $10,000,000 CADManaged cash of over $150.000 CADFamiliarized myself with multiple currencies and retail banking transactionsOutperformed peers in sales with over 120% of target

    • BMO Financial Group

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Commercial Services Officer

      Facilitated daily communication with clients and handled accounts, businesses and non-profit organizations in excess of $50,000,000Developed and identified optimization techniques and errors on over 250 Excel spreadsheets and formulae

    • SWFTCharge Inc.

      Nov 2016 - Dec 2019
      Senior Consultant

      Utilized multiple languages to communicate, co-ordinate and negotiate multiple international contractsConsulted and assisted a funding round of $405,000

    • New Path Foundation

      Nov 2020 - now
      Manager of Finance and Operations

      Reports directly to CEO to conduct financial and operational analyses, including re-writing contracts, HR policy, grant applications, etc.Successfully improved cash flow and boosted profits by over 100% through cost-cutting implementationsIncreased operational efficiencies and saved over $40,000 annually

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Benjamin Zhu
      Grade 10 Piano Royal Conservatory of Music Jun 2009
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Co-Lead, Eastern Canada Division

      Issued by The Nonprofit Centers Network on Dec 2020
      The Nonprofit Centers NetworkAssociated with Benjamin Zhu
    • Recreational Assistant

      Issued by Victoria Village Manor on Jul 2011
      Victoria Village ManorAssociated with Benjamin Zhu
    • Assistant Teacher of Mandarin

      Issued by Simcoe County District School Board on Sept 2008
      Simcoe County District School BoardAssociated with Benjamin Zhu
    • Camp Counselor

      Issued by Mapleview Sports Academy on Jul 2009
      Mapleview Sports AcademyAssociated with Benjamin Zhu