Dr Qi Zhang
Oxford
Summary
Currently, I am working as Assistant Director at the University of Surrey International Centre. I am leading all academic teams and deliver excellent student outcomes - successfully launched the Holistic Learning Support Mechanism with data-driven decision making approach to effectively monitor and support students learning journey using the data-drive system and Maieutic model. I led the restructuring of the academic department under complex situations; enhanced the current operating system and process to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability.
Before joining Surrey, I was Head of Business and Economics for five years at the University of Sheffield International College - successfully built the team to academic staff; Effectively managed two campuses/sites with students programmes with a 98% completion rate; Effectively led the BE team to change from traditional teaching to blended, student-engaged teaching practice and enhanced the educational innovation culture.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Head of Business Programmes
Study Group
11.2022 - Current
- Managed and organized internal communication to hold staff accountable to priorities.
- Improved risk management processes which enhanced the organization''s ability to navigate through economic downturns or other challenges.
- Set and monitored annual budgets for departments and entire business.
- Developed high-performing team members through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
Assistant Director
University Of Surrey International Study Center
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Increased student engagement by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve students'' academic performance and retention rate.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Ensured compliance with state education standards by regularly reviewing curriculum materials and teaching practices.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance educational opportunities for students.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration to create interdisciplinary units that enriched students'' understanding of course material.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Implemented data-driven strategies for continuous improvement of instruction and curriculum alignment.
- Coordinated field trips or off-campus activities that promote experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom setting.
- Led team of [Number] [Type] professionals in special projects and daily operations.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
Head of Business and Economics
University Of Sheffield International College
02.2016 - 11.2021
- Developed partnerships with key industry players that expanded our client base or increased our revenue streams.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely response to issues and proactive problem-solving measures.
- Set and monitored annual budgets for departments and entire business.
Senior Academic Tutor/Academic Tutor
University Of Sheffield International College
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement.
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and techniques.
- Leveraged technology to accelerate learning by proving students with easy-to-access information.
Education
Master of Science - Management Practice
Alliance Manchester Business School
Manchester, United Kingdom01.2022
Ph.D. - Economics
University of Southampton
Southampton, United Kingdom03.2014
Master of Science - Economics (Game Theory)
University of Southampton
Southampton, United Kingdom08.2010
Master of Philosophy - Economics
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Finance
University of Southampton
Southampton, United Kingdom08.2007
Skills
- Higher Education sector experiences
- Teaching and Student Support
- Operations Management
- Relationship Management
- Team Management
- Budget monitoring
- Staff recruitment and development
Research
“Counterproductive Universals: Electric Vehicle Guidelines” (joint with B. Bakhtyar Muhammad Azam and Salim Rashid), Revise and Resubmit, Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2022
“The Optimal Learning Objective-based Formative Assessment Mechanism” (joint with Fatou Barry), Working paper, April 2017
"A Package Bidding Mechanism to Implement the Core" September 2014
"Majority Rule and Mechanism Design" (joint with Maksymilian Kwiek), workingpaper 2014
"Toehold Puzzle and Two-stage Takeover Game" EEA 2013 Congresses
Timeline
Global Head of Business Programmes
Study Group
11.2022 - Current
Assistant Director
University Of Surrey International Study Center
12.2021 - 11.2022
Head of Business and Economics
University Of Sheffield International College
02.2016 - 11.2021
Senior Academic Tutor/Academic Tutor
University Of Sheffield International College
09.2015 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Management Practice
Alliance Manchester Business School
Ph.D. - Economics
University of Southampton
Master of Science - Economics (Game Theory)
University of Southampton
Master of Philosophy - Economics
University of Cambridge
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Finance
University of Southampton
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