Yiwen Zhang
Summary
My work experience and academic studies greatly developed and enhanced my problem-solving, communication skills, as well as developed an awareness of paying attention to detail.
Additionally, my experience of applying for environmental permits and consents has equipped me with an understanding of relevant legislation and regulations and strong information-retrieval skills, enabling me to locate, interpret, and verify regulatory requirements efficiently. I believe my environmental consultancy experiences equipped me with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute long-term to my company. I hold a valid work visa that allows me to work legally without the need for employer sponsorship. Moreover, my diverse cultural background has given me a deep understanding of the importance of inclusion — both for an organization and on a personal level.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Wise Consulting Group
Chengdu
01.2026 - Current
- Interpreted complex immigration policies and regulations and translated them into clear, structured guidance for clients;
- Supported individuals in understanding procedural requirements and making informed decisions under uncertainty;
- Enhanced professional communication skills through client-facing consultations.
Environmental Advisor
Yorkshire Water
Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Applied for and checked relevant permissions for the business (e.g. permits, consents) which helped me gain knowledge of relevant environmental legislation;
- Had liaison and negotiation with the Environment Agency concerning environmental legislation and regulatory issues (e.g., AMP requirements and goals), which honed my negotiation and problem-solving skills;
- Provided regulatory environmental advice across the business that developed my communication skills;
- Gathered information and apply for permit variations for the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) which strengthened my reporting skills and developed my attention to details;
- Conducted a safety risk assessment for my team regarding site visits, which equipped me with basic knowledge of the process of safety assessments;
- Checked and arranged payments for permit application and subsistence fees which equipped me with data processing skills and a basic financial awareness of the company's environmental areas.
Intern Environmental Report Writer
Sichuan Just Environmental Detection Service
Chengdu, China
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Consulted national standards (Environmental quality standards for surface/underground water, Emission standards of air pollutants, etc) and ISO standards to compare those standards with detected figures of the samples clients had offered.
- Compiled and polished all the necessary information based on clients' requirements into Word documents (311 copies in total) and provided the reports to the clients which gave me a great opportunity to practice my reporting and Microsoft Office skills.
- Communicated with the marketing department about details such as the types of detection substances and specific requirements from clients on document formats which helped me develop communication skills,
Intern Envioronmental consultant and investigator
Sichuan Zhonghuan Lianshu Environmental Consulting
Chengdu, China
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted on-site investigation and information collection to build up pieces of evidence for our company to do later environmental impact assessments.
- Guided the 51 enterprises to help fill in the information on the government website to analyse if they meet the discharge requirements which has enhanced my problem-solving skills. Meanwhile, the majority of the companies I got in touch with provided me with positive feedback.
- Double-checked and verified the sewage discharge data and issued permission which helped me develop the awareness of paying attention to details.
Education
MSc (Eng) - Environmental engineering and project management
University of Leeds
Leeds, UK2022
Skills
- ISO14001
- ISO9001
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project Management
- Strategy Consulting
- AutoCAD
- ArcGIS
- Data-processing Skills
- Communication Skills
- Problem-solving Skills
- Collaboration
- Attention to detail
About Me
- Hobbies: Horse Riding, Hiking, Dog Person;
- Personality: Goal-Oriented, Self-Driven - enjoy taking ownership of and organizing my daily work effectively.
Timeline
Consultant
Wise Consulting Group
01.2026 - Current
Environmental Advisor
Yorkshire Water
08.2023 - 06.2025
Intern Environmental Report Writer
Sichuan Just Environmental Detection Service
09.2020 - 02.2021
Intern Envioronmental consultant and investigator
Sichuan Zhonghuan Lianshu Environmental Consulting
05.2020 - 08.2020
MSc (Eng) - Environmental engineering and project management
University of Leeds