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Phyllis Yip

Headline: Club Leader
Skills: English, Languages
Groups: Social e-challenge Competition 2009 [inactive], [OLD] Social e-challenge Competition 2008 [INACTIVE]
Interested in: Growing my group, Helping members of my groups, Meeting new people, Partnering with other groups, Professional opportunities, Sharing my projects
Schools: Brown University

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer: China Concept Consulting
Position: Consultant Intern
Time period: October 2006 - Present
Description: Collaborated directly with the Chairman to develop and present tailored recommendations
Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify solutions for corporate and political clients
Organized and led student exchange and leadership programs in China

Employer: Brown University
Position: Research Assistant, Department of Economics
Time period: October 2006 - Present
Description: Review and present existing publications on topics to assist faculty research in economic development
Develop and implement tools to conduct empirical analysis for papers and journal articles

Employer: Brown University
Position: Tutor for Introductory Economics and Intermediate Microeconomics
Time period: January 2006 - Present

Employer: Brown University
Position: Tutor for Elementary and Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin)
Time period: January 2006 - Present

Employer: StartingBloc Fellowship
Position: 2006 Fellow, Brown University Campus Representative
Time period: January 2006 - Present
Description: Participate in conference on corporate social responsibility and social entrepreneurship
Develop and present a consultancy recommendation for an auto rental company
Found the campus alumni board at Brown to direct information sessions on campus

Employer: Brown University Entrepreneurship Program
Position: Co-President 2007-2008, Vice-President 2006-2007
Time period: January 2005 - Present
Description: Lead a team of 40 students and Advisory Board of 25 distinguished alumni to organize 16-18 yearly events
Raise annual expenses, sponsorship of events and awards for an annual $50,000 Business Plan Competition
Coordinate a yearlong entrepreneurship curriculum for students, including organizing business plan writing workshops and a mentorship program

Employer: Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Position: Intern, Banking Policy Division
Time period: May 2007 - July 2007
Description: Evaluated market risk for banks and financial institutions in Hong Kong and China
Restructured and updated risk and return computation system to prepare for Basel II launch

Employer: Shun Hing Electronic Trading Company Ltd. (Panasonic H.K.)
Position: Intern, Accounting Department
Time period: June 2006 - August 2006
Description: Consolidated financial statements, clarified daily sales transactions and balances
Updated the inventory and retailer database, upgraded investment database

Employer: Hong Kong University Faculty of Medicine
Position: Research Assistant, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology
Time period: May 2005 - June 2005
Description: Assisted in several biomechanical research projects, including bone cement generation
Analyzed patient medical records and x-rays for post-surgical evaluation and medical research

Employer: New York University School of Medicine
Position: Public Health Intern, Center for the Study of Asian American Health
Time period: September 2004 - May 2005
Description: Interviewed physicians to analyze factors that impact cancer screening for immigrants
Invited guest speakers to host public lectures and conferences on health disparities

EDUCATION

University: Brown University
Time period: 2005 - 2008
Degree: International Relations and Economics, BA

INFORMATION

Hobbies: Ceramics, cooking, clarinet, field hockey