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Li Han Chan

BA in Economics and History, Stanford University. BSc Ski Business and Resort, Sierra Nevada College.

Headline: Entrepreneur
Skills: Business, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing
Visas: Singapore, USA
Interested in: Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup
Schools: Sierra Nevada College, Stanford University

FULL BIO

• Entrepreneurial, proactive and action-oriented. Takes end-to-end responsibility for projects and initiatives
• Sound expertise in strategy development, financial modeling and problem-solving
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with natural flair for networking, business development and client relationship management

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer: Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization
Position: Director of Operations
Time period: January 2009 - Present

Employer: Trinsum (Formerly Marakon Associates) – London
Position: Management Consultant
Time period: May 2006 - January 2008
Description: • Valued strategic alternatives and validated strategy worth $4.3bn in the Convenience Retail Business of a major Oil and Gas company in the UK. Financial projections later used as sense-check to client’s 5-year plan
• Uncovered $320m EBIT savings in the UK business of a major German Power and Gas Provider by conducting analysis and synthesizing client interviews across 8 departments. Actively engaged CFO and ensured buy-in from relevant stakeholders
• Established case for change and financial feasibility of a $525m brand repositioning project for one of the largest hotel chains in the world. Advised SVP of Brands of major implementation issues and challenges to other aspects of the business
• Uncovered actionable consumer insights at a highly-esteemed UK premium food company (pro-bono project). Spearheaded team of 3 to design consumer survey and conduct statistical analysis

Employer: Singapore Technologies Engineering (Europe) - London
Position: Business Development Manager
Time period: April 2004 - April 2006
Description: • Secured repeat orders worth $170,000 from the UK Ministry of Defense by cultivating relationships independently and proactively. Led initiatives from London and delivered results with a team based in Singapore

Employer: Singapore Technologies Engineering - Singapore
Position: Senior Marketing Executive
Time period: July 2002 - March 2004
Description: • Secured a first-time deal to Australia worth $400,000 as a country manager. Formulating the customer capture strategy and led a team of 5 to implement marketing initiatives

EDUCATION

University: Stanford University
Time period: 1998 - 2002
Degree: Economics and History , BA

University: Sierra Nevada College
Time period: 2008 - Present
Degree: Ski Business and Resort Management , BSc

INFORMATION

Hobbies: Backpacking, snowboarding, spinning fire poi and playing the djembe.
Memberships: • Co-founder, Kopitiam Discussion Group, Singapore (2003)
Established a non-profit company to raise social consciousness amongst youth. Developed marketing strategy and cultivated relationships with potential guest speakers and partners
• Volunteer, CrossRoads Africa / The Valley Trust, Kwa Zulu Natel, South Africa (2001)
Worked with a local NGO to build local capabilities through joint organization of events, and lay blueprint for youth mentorship program. Managed outdoor leadership course for fifth-grade Science Teachers and developed recommendations to increase utilization of rural Community Health Posts
• Resident Assistant, Stanford University, California (2001)
Fostered community amongst 200 residents of diverse backgrounds and interests. Served as a peer counselor and primary liaison between students and university resources

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  • Talk Life

    On Demand mental health counseling using standard phone lines.

  • Driptech

    Driptech makes affordable drip irrigation for small-plot farmers in developing countries.

Li Han's Contacts (3)

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  • Simona Zompi

    PhD from Université Pierre et Marie Curie (2004), MD from Université René Descartes (2001), HIV Advisor at Médecins du Monde-France (2007-2008), Post-doctoral Researcher at UC Berkeley School of Public Health since 2009.

  • Seth Gunsauls

    Senior majoring in Entrepreneurship, Management, and International Business at Sierra Nevada College in Lake Tahoe. Co-Founder of Bio-tech start up KG BioSolutions (www.kgbiosolutions.com).