Vincent Soo has a Masters of Economics from the University of New South Wales and a Bachelor of Commerce with a double major in Financial Economics and Finance. He has work experience as a Senior Tutor at 90+ Education Centre where he designed programs to improve student performance and reduced business expenses. Soo was also active in several extracurricular organizations where he recruited hundreds of members and raised thousands of dollars for charitable causes.
Change management and the Changing the Learning Landscape programmesarahjenndavies
This presentation outlines briefly the approaches to supporting change taken during the first year of the Changing the Learning Landscape programme, funded in England by Hefce in 2012-13. It also introduces some key concepts in change management and includes questions for delegates to encourage them to reflect on how this maps to changes they have been involved in
Using your VISION to Build an Extraordinary Student PipelineKuder, Inc.
Creating successful outcomes for students requires an innovative approach to career planning interventions. Whether transitioning to college and career, preparing for work, or exploring career opportunities, helping students discover their passions and navigate life’s journey is more impactful with a clear VISION and support from career advising experts.
Please note: the presenter when live to the Kuder system for Maricopa Community College.
Change management and the Changing the Learning Landscape programmesarahjenndavies
This presentation outlines briefly the approaches to supporting change taken during the first year of the Changing the Learning Landscape programme, funded in England by Hefce in 2012-13. It also introduces some key concepts in change management and includes questions for delegates to encourage them to reflect on how this maps to changes they have been involved in
Using your VISION to Build an Extraordinary Student PipelineKuder, Inc.
Creating successful outcomes for students requires an innovative approach to career planning interventions. Whether transitioning to college and career, preparing for work, or exploring career opportunities, helping students discover their passions and navigate life’s journey is more impactful with a clear VISION and support from career advising experts.
Please note: the presenter when live to the Kuder system for Maricopa Community College.
The consultants at IvySelect are consummate professionals with exceptional qualifications. The vast majority of private counselors are generalists. We, on the other hand, are Top College Specialists. Visit us at : http://www.ivyselect.com/
Andy Newell's presentation from the Academies Show, London 2014. Looking at the research and evidence around effective professional development for teachers.
IRIS Connect.
Leveraging Wisr Beyond Mentorship at Cedarville UniversityJohn Knific
In her role as Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving, Stephanie Carroll wanted to bring the gap between alumni relations and career services, using these bridges:
1. Common Thought from Alumni: “We want to help the students”
2. Looking for a mentorship program that wouldn’t require a lot of staff time
3. Increase Alumni Affinity and Engagement
4. A desire to not have our alumni on multiple platforms
Strategies in knowledge transfer workshop by Maureen Fallon, Assistant Director, Continuous Service Improvement, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
Presented at "Using Research Evidence to Improve Health and Social Care". A NISCHR AHSC Workshop to Explore Strategies in Knowledge Transfer. 6th May 2014 – Cardiff
The consultants at IvySelect are consummate professionals with exceptional qualifications. The vast majority of private counselors are generalists. We, on the other hand, are Top College Specialists. Visit us at : http://www.ivyselect.com/
Andy Newell's presentation from the Academies Show, London 2014. Looking at the research and evidence around effective professional development for teachers.
IRIS Connect.
Leveraging Wisr Beyond Mentorship at Cedarville UniversityJohn Knific
In her role as Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving, Stephanie Carroll wanted to bring the gap between alumni relations and career services, using these bridges:
1. Common Thought from Alumni: “We want to help the students”
2. Looking for a mentorship program that wouldn’t require a lot of staff time
3. Increase Alumni Affinity and Engagement
4. A desire to not have our alumni on multiple platforms
Strategies in knowledge transfer workshop by Maureen Fallon, Assistant Director, Continuous Service Improvement, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
Presented at "Using Research Evidence to Improve Health and Social Care". A NISCHR AHSC Workshop to Explore Strategies in Knowledge Transfer. 6th May 2014 – Cardiff
1. Vincent J. Soo
EDUCATION
Masters of Economics, University of New South Wales 2015
Bachelor of Commerce, University of New South Wales 2012 – 2014
WAM: 78.042 (Distinction)
Double major in Financial Economics/Finance
Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence with 8 High Distinctions
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Tutor—90+ Education Centre 2012 – Present
Designed a ‘quick-fix’ program which saw 91% of students improve over a four-week period
Streamlined operations in payroll, HR and administration, reducing expenses by 12%
Maximised market share and accurately forecasted revenue with SWOT and regression analysis
Reduced client turnover by 28% by spearheading an EGM campaign to counter revenue decline
Improved customer retention by a Code of Conduct, office upgrade and money-back guarantee
Crew Trainer—McDonald’s 2011 – 2012
Employee of the Month with record sales of $50,000 on NYE
Mentored and trained six new team members to uphold seamless service
Headhunted by 90+ Education Centre following a personal recommendation
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Co-Founder—Save the Children UNSW & UNSW Vinnies Society 2013 – Present
Recruited 1,200 members and raised $1,500 during O-Week 2014
Organised and hosted a combined-society sausage sizzle which raised $1,000
Active Volunteer—UNSW Social Soccer Society 2012 – Present
Promoted awareness and increased exposure by ‘lecture-bashing’, recruiting 630 members
Encouraged female participation by organising a fundraiser ($450) for breast cancer awareness
Active Volunteer—Strathfield Council Bushcare Program 2013 – Present
Youngest contributor as the team delivered 400 hours and $10,000 worth of work
Participated heavily on National Tree Day, leading 300 volunteers to plant 4,000 flora
SKILLS
Programming: EViews, STATA, MATLAB, Excel Analysis ToolPak
Awards: Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence, RG146 Compliance, BAT 580 (Top 19%)
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