Fiona Xu

• Support warehouse expansion initiatives across NA, including multi-site growth in the U.S. and Canada. • Support lease negotiations and contract reviews for new warehouse openings. • Manage vendor relationships by evaluating existing suppliers, sourcing alternative vendors, and driving cost optimization through procurement data analysis and bulk purchasing. • Led vendor review project, build a centralized vendor database and develop vendor rating system to upgrade and consolidate regional suppliers

• Managed external communications and coordinated with over 15 third-party service providers. Optimizing service quality and pricing. • Acted as liaison between various departments to ensure smooth operations. • Planned and executed internal and external events. Led the full execution of Tenant Christmas Event that attracted over 500 participants. Managing the event from initial planning, vendor coordination, to on-site execution. • Collaborated with CBRE, the property management company to oversee daily building operations for over 30 tenants and 1M SQF. • Assisted in building renovation projects, including applying for permits at the LA Department of Building and Safety and LA Health Department. • Provided translation support for senior executives during meetings.

Instrumental leadership role tasked with managing all departments including event planning, publicity, external relations, and interclub council. Oversaw traditional annual events. ● Secured over $20,000 in sponsorship funds in collaboration with the external relations department. ● Championed new goals for the association and followed through with strategic planning. ● Spearheaded a new event, “Chinese Culture Day” drawing in over 300 students in attendance.

Orchestrated all event planning functions and led the publicity department. ● Led the 2017 Fall Chinese Student Orientation as Head Director, overseeing all aspects of the event planning and execution. ● Served as Head Director for the PCC Mid-Autumn Music Festival, successfully executing all facets of this major event's coordination and management.

Directed end-to-end event planning and coordination, including selecting themes, planning the event formats, and choosing engaging member activities. Collaborated with other departments to promote events through social media, posters to attract attendance. ● Led and coordinated teams of student volunteers in delegating tasks, ensuring effective communication, and promoting collaboration. ● Successfully served as co-director of the “Sing Youth” competition. ● Managed the 2017 Spring Chinese student orientation, welcoming new Chinese students to the college, directing them towards resources, and aiding them in adjusting to a new cultural and academic environment.