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What does it mean to attend an Ascend Convention?
What does it mean to attend an Ascend Convention?
By Aaron Fung
Contributions
Activity
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This is a message for all my non-alc bottle shop owner friends: I am currently sitting in Panera Bread doing work at 6pm, because it is literally…
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It appears Zebra Technologies is entering the “September Surge” hiring phase a little earlier than normal! With that, our Federal Government sales…
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Experience
Education
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Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management
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Activities and Societies: Owen Insights (Founder) Owen Student Government Association (VP Comms) Doing Business in Brazil Consulting Course (led a six-person team to define a market entry strategy for Oreck Corporation, the vacuum cleaner and household product manufacturer) Career Management Center (Peer Coach) Latin Business Association (VP) Human and Organizational Performance Association Owen Consulting Club
*Owen Merit Scholar
*Ingram Scholar
*2011 ING/Ascend Scholarship Recipient
*2012 Owen Service Award Recipient -
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Courses:
-Diversity and Inclusion in Practice for HR
-Fostering an Inclusive Climate
-Driving Engagement for HR
-Countering Bias in the Workplace for HR
-Employment Law and Policy Issues
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-Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) designation (awarded March 2021)
-Co-Active Professional Coach Certification Program (August 2020 - February 2021)
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Activities and Societies: Men's Varsity Tennis Team, Freshman Orientation Leader, School Newspaper Staff Photographer and Writer, Asian Pacific American Student Union Officer, Campus Visit Program Tour Guide
Chinese Language Minor
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Licenses & Certifications
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Deloitte Business Chemistry Facilitator
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Deloitte Faculty Excellence (DFX) Program Facilitator
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
Issued ExpiresCredential ID 1828819
Volunteer Experience
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Co-President, Midwest Chapter
Ascend Leadership
- Present 3 years 7 months
Education
Co-President of the Midwest (Chicago) Chapter
Ascend is the largest pan-Asian professional development organization in the United States (and Canada) with a dedicated focus on building business leaders. We maintain an active calendar of in-person and virtual programming throughout the year, with our flagship event (the Inspiring Across Generations conference) to be held in May 2023.
Visit our website (www.ascendmidwest.org) or follow us on LinkedIn…Co-President of the Midwest (Chicago) Chapter
Ascend is the largest pan-Asian professional development organization in the United States (and Canada) with a dedicated focus on building business leaders. We maintain an active calendar of in-person and virtual programming throughout the year, with our flagship event (the Inspiring Across Generations conference) to be held in May 2023.
Visit our website (www.ascendmidwest.org) or follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascend-midwest) for more information. -
Emeritus Member, Alumni Board
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management
- Present 2 years 11 months
Education
The Emeritus Board recognizes past Alumni Board members’ service and commitment to Owen, the Alumni Board, and Vanderbilt University. Their role is to serve a sounding board for Owen leadership, providing the seasoned perspective and wisdom that comes from their past service, as well as helping strengthen Owen’s connections within the Alumni community.
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VP Corporate Development, Midwest Chapter
Ascend Leadership
- 1 year 2 months
Education
Responsible for cultivating corporate partnerships with companies/organizations in the Midwest for a nonprofit dedicated to developing pan-Asian business leaders
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Alumni Board Member
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management
- 3 years
Education
"The Alumni Board is a group of Owen’s most committed alumni. Board members serve the community through promotion of, and support for the school’s strategic priorities and initiatives. Their role is to both strengthen connections within the Alumni community at-large, and to partner with Owen in ensuring the school’s long-term growth and success."
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Alumni Council Member
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management
- 5 years
Education
The Alumni Council is a group of alumni volunteers, at least one representative per class and degree, who serve as the liaison between their classmates and Owen. Alumni Council Representatives (ACRs) are committed to connecting their classmates back to Owen, encouraging alumni engagement, and promoting philanthropic support.
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Volunteer
Upwardly Global
- Present 11 years
Social Services
Help immigrants acclimate to the American business world by practicing their interview skills, honing their job search plans, and providing insights into the recruiting processes at large corporations.
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Member, Mentor and Volunteer
Ascend Inc
- 7 years
Education
-Created the Ascend Student mentorship program with the UC Berkeley and San Francisco State University chapters.
-Grew the professional mentor pool from 3 to over 50.
-Helped actively engage 100's of students from both school with informational interviews, career coaching, internship placement, and skills enhancement.
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Volunteer Badminton Coach
Lick-Wilmerding High School
- 3 years
Health
Coached the Lick Wilmerding high school varsity badminton team, resulting in multiple league champion and runner up achievements (and North Coast Section representatives) for our students
Courses
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Compensation Decision-Making
MGT 446
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Corporate Financial Policy
MGT 432B
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Corporate Valuation
MGT 432A
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Game Theory and Business Strategy
MGT 425
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Innovation Strategy
MGT 449
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Leadership
MGT 444
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Leading Change
MGT 540
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Mergers and Acquisitions
MGT 530
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Negotiation
MGT 448
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Organizational Learning and Effectiveness
MGT 441
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Seminar in Monetary and Fiscal Policy
MGT 524
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Strategic Alignment of Human Capital
MGT 440
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Talent Management
MGT 442
Projects
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$60B Information Technology Company
Converted technical process flows into user friendly Sales Incentive Design training materials
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Harvard Graduate School of Education Case Competition
Analyzed the Boston public school district's current approach to deliver educational support to English Language Learner (ELL) students
Provided an approach to improving program delivery through engagement of internal and external stakeholders (including organization design, information sharing, and partnerships with community organizations)Other creators -
$200B Pharmaceutical Company
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Developed a change management/communications plan and an onboarding course for external vendors
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Doing Business in Brazil Course
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Led a six-member team of Vanderbilt MBA students in the creation of a Brazilian market entry strategy report for an American appliance manufacturer headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
Scope of project included analyzing the Brazilian economy, hosting two focus groups, creating a profile of the average Brazilian consumer, and identifying legal, regulatory and market-specific challenges for our client and their products.
Project also included company visits (Natura and…Led a six-member team of Vanderbilt MBA students in the creation of a Brazilian market entry strategy report for an American appliance manufacturer headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
Scope of project included analyzing the Brazilian economy, hosting two focus groups, creating a profile of the average Brazilian consumer, and identifying legal, regulatory and market-specific challenges for our client and their products.
Project also included company visits (Natura and Petrobras, among others), consumer surveys, channel research, and meetings with Brazilian marketing research specialists. Costs of the trip to Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo were covered by the company.Other creators -
Deloitte MBA Consulting Case Competition
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Team selected to represent Vanderbilt at Deloitte's first MBA National Case Competition in Miami, FL, January 2011
Identified the optimal entry point for a venture capital firm looking to enter into the e-reader market by
analyzing the e-reader supply chain (from content providers to intermediaries and hardware providers) and assessing risks and opportunities of each segment. At the National Competition, identified target companies for investment and presented a single company…Team selected to represent Vanderbilt at Deloitte's first MBA National Case Competition in Miami, FL, January 2011
Identified the optimal entry point for a venture capital firm looking to enter into the e-reader market by
analyzing the e-reader supply chain (from content providers to intermediaries and hardware providers) and assessing risks and opportunities of each segment. At the National Competition, identified target companies for investment and presented a single company recommendation to a panel of Deloitte principals and industry judges.Other creators
Honors & Awards
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Team Mogul Award
Slalom Consulting - Silicon Valley Office
Recognizes outstanding client service and teams who inspire, encourage, and motivate their colleagues.
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Team Mogul Award
Slalom Consulting - San Francisco Office
Recognizes outstanding client service and teams who inspire, encourage, and motivate their colleagues.
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2012 Owen Service Award
Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Management
"The Owen Service Award is bestowed upon the graduating MBA student who has demonstrated outstanding effort and energy in leadership qualities, community involvement, and compassion for Owen student life. It recognizes the student who gives more to the Owen community than others and who unselfishly focuses on making Owen a better place for everyone."
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish
Full professional proficiency
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Chinese
Limited working proficiency
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