Mei Yin Chou

- Analysis of strategic repositioning projects for core commercial real estate properties with Construction Manager, Architects and General Contractors from visioning phase to design, budgeting, planning submittal and construction to completion - Conduct market research, due diligence and underwriting for investments across real estate funds, ranchland development and office properties - Prepare and review real estate reports and stress test analyses for internal reporting and property budget reviews - Assist with maintaining portfolio management data and Argus models for valuation, tax liabilities, diversification, liquidity and returns analysis - Assist with property leasing operations including NPV analysis, lease reviews, CAM Recs, budget reviews in conjunction with respective property managers

Management of current customer accounts and expansion of market revenue with successful new customer bids and execution of launches - Participation in new customer RFIs and business proposals - Collaboration with internal stakeholders to create new value added products and package configurations for the customer that drive overall portfolio diversity, operational efficiency and margin profitability - Manage product life-cycle of products to drive timely completion of product launches across functional groups including finance, compliance, design, planning and engineering. - Data analytics of sales and logistics data to identify inventory management and sales growth opportunities with internal and external stakeholders - Manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously in order to balance internal cost efficiencies of supply chain with customer requirements - Troubleshooting internal logistic issues with internal counterparts to ensure highest quality customer service level possible - Close collaboration with customers to ensure accuracy of sales forecasts and advertising promotional calendars - Awarded Outstanding Performance Award, 2018

The LDP is a management oriented program for graduate students that exposes program fellows to at least 3 areas within the company, including manufacturing. sales and supply chain management. Analyzed supply chain, manufacturing and distribution operations to identify bottlenecks and process improvements through six sigma and other continuous improvement processes. In particular, • Researched historical inventory and sales data to identify metrics relating to inventory turns and complexity in order to optimize supply chain model outputs • Planned and executed new business launches for the North East Sales team by acting as liaison between strategic departments and Regional Sales Managers located off-site • Assisted with daily operations of the production, quality assurance, warehousing and maintenance teams at the manufacturing plant at the Corporate Headquarters • Identified key process improvements at the manufacturing facility targeting cost savings of over $20,000

Analytical support to investment managers on a wide variety of assignments including market research, review of property operating statements, cash flow modelling including waterfall distributions and property valuation

Management, marketing and operational support for US$21bn stable value wrap business • Collaboration with Enterprise Risk Management to assess pooled funds’ cash flows relating to participant behavior, plan sponsor actions and market forces • Analysed cost structure and fee levels for new product development • Consolidated marketing templates, data monitoring spreadsheets and client pitch books • Assisted with internal operations and underwriting process documentation

Created and executed strategic operating plan for new digital marketing agency and crafted marketing strategies for some of the largest UK retailers and luxury brands seeking to enter China • Forged first white label partnership with international agency through networking and cold calling • Brought recurring business flow and revenue of $50,000 within four months • Developed in-depth research on Chinese demographics, digital platforms and social trends for which Qumin received strong client appraisals

iConcipio is an innovative new start-up for which I provide management support to CEO of iConcipio across a range of strategic issues including marketing and financing, and oversee a team of associates in online marketing efforts to raise our visibility with students and investors.

Sold market intelligence, research and equity trading ideas on Chinese companies to European investors for China’s largest investment bank • Created new client products (short selling activity report and proxy of pre-open Chinese Markets’ levels) • Resolved urgent client queries on stock market movements and breaking news in China • Interpreted macro-economic policies, company news and research analyst reports for stock market impact • Analysed new business opportunities in internal business pitch to senior management

Managed and executed public relations, marketing campaigns and Search Engine Optimization strategies for Adzuna, a search engine for classified ads that incorporates social networks in job, property and car searches and one of London’s top 10 start-ups (Wired 2013) • Secured national press coverage with aggressive PR on employment data extracted and journalist liaison • Grew online social media communities by over 20% for the Twitter, Blog and Facebook accounts in a coordinated outreach program • Enhanced Adzuna’s online visibility through an analysis of competitor strategies, partnership opportunities and application of link building techniques

Formulated client proposals for derivative-based solutions to achieve client objectives, priced equity derivatives and financing structures as part of team that executed deals of up to US$900M in principal • Identified 1,000 prospective clients across Europe, Latin America, Middle East and the UK • Drafted and reviewed legal confirmations and term sheets for client proposals and deal execution • Worked closely with internal traders, funding team, structured funds team and risk management to identify risk parameters on structured funds, derivative and funding solutions • Executed all operational aspects of deals including collateral, risk and liquidity management • Timely resolution of operational issues with effective client-facing communication • Liaised with global team to consolidate internal pipeline and revenue forecasting for senior management