Michael Chen

Experience

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  SemiLEDs

  Mar 2012 - Aug 2012

  Internship Trainee

  • Self-taught 3D rendering software Solidworks. Trained engineers in the software.• Designed and executed an innovative and efficient holding system for the IBAD system inside an E-Gun machine with consideration of the machine and the constraints within resulting in a 30% higher efficiency rate and cost savings (approx. US$1,000 per cycle).Worked closely with the Director of Equipment to tailor to his specific requirements.• Developed interpersonal, time-management, patience and teamwork qualities through assisting in design and execution of custom parts for different departments using Solidworks and machinery – lathe, milling and CNC machine. Show less

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  Ministry of the Interior, Taiwan - National Immigration Agency (Mandatory Army Service)

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2013

  Immigration Guard

  • Developed the skill set to work in a fast-paced environment where time-management, vigilance, patience and teamwork are critical resulting in being made a leader of 20 men.• Kept the order in the detention center with good customer service and attitude. Ensured no trespassers and escape attempts; check ID of each individual, escort detainees to and from hospital, airport and cellblock.• Showed meticulous qualities by discovering a hidden mobile battery in a can of meat given to the detainees by their visitors – led to the discovery of a mobile phone in the cellblock of the detainee. Show less

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  BearingPoint

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Junior Project Consultant

  Short Term Project• Executed extensive research regarding the potential uses of Open Data in the Retail Banking industry. • Created a document outlining specific uses of Open Data that can be used to enhance the performance of the Mortgage process of Retail Banks.

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  Deloitte

  Nov 2014 - Nov 2015

  Semi Senior Tax/Risk Management Consultant

  • Promoted to semi-senior in a span of 6 months, a position that requires 2 or more years ofexperience.• Personally responsible for 30+ companies (global conglomerates) – providing tax consultations, tax planning and tax preparation services to expatriates that are authorized by their companies (approx. 110 assignees).• Coordinated with colleagues in different divisions and in different countries to collate information to ensure successful tax filing.• Improved risk management by conducting an internal review analyzing jobs undertaken by the firm to mitigate future mistakes and/or correct any misconceptions.• Nurtured/mentored new employees as well as interns to play key roles in the successful execution of all tax returns the team is responsible for (400+). Show less

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  MnS Precision Ltd.

  Mar 2016 - Sept 2017

  Sales Marketing Manager

  • Responsible for business development, spanning across the globe. Generating sales and opening doors to more opportunities.• Established a digital presence for the company (Webpage, Facebook business, Instagram).• Increased revenue by 50% through active sales representation via digital presence, digital brochures, cold-calling, expansion of services into foreign countries and attending trade shows.• Negotiate contracts with vendors and clients alike, while understanding the needs of the client.• Maintaining client/vendor relationships through constant communication. Show less

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  Photronics Semiconductor Mask Corp.

  Sept 2017 - now

  Senior Financial Analyst, FMVA

  • Monthly managerial analysis on P&L for all 6 Asia sites located in Taiwan, Korea, and China focusing on variance analysis for MTM, QTQ and YTD and identifying opportunities for improvement, as well as identifying any accounting misalignments across sites.• Create/design ad-hoc analysis models to determine opportunities for improvement. • Create financial models from scratch consisting of multiple scenarios based on management criteria.• Oversee Fixed Asset (Asia) with oversight of yearly budget of roughly $100-150M, identifying potential budget overruns with weekly variance analysis, reporting to VP of Supply Chain.• Ease communication between Asia sites as the coordinator for Asia on finance projects from a consolidation perspective, increasing efficiency internally.• Streamline internal fixed asset application for approval improving overall efficiency and approval rate by spearheading the review process before submission.• Review monthly cash forecasts, and payment applications.• Review monthly FX analysis, Intercompany settlements/reconciliation.• Consolidate weekly finance activities by site for Asia CFO.• Compile BOD meeting material (Financials and analysis – graphs showing trends).• Weekly review of cash position to optimize interest income earnings by focusing on free cash flow. Show less