Team
education:
MBA in International Business,
Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH 2002
Master of Jurisprudence,
Catholic Fu-Jen University, Taipei, Taiwan, 1990
Bachelor of Law in Jurisprudence,
Catholic Fu-Jen University, Taipei, Taiwan, 1987
experience:
Associate General Counsel & Legal compliance officer, AIU Insurance Company Taiwan Branch, Feb. 2004 to Oct. 2005
· Established Legal Department, coordinated with eighteen Departments, built efficient decision making process to ensure the legitimacy and suitability of all business decisions.
· Prepared legal reports for specific legal issues and always provided useful suggestions to overcome the legal barrier of the insurance business.
· Drafted and edited the Legal Compliance Handbook in compliance with the Laws of U.S.A. and R.O.C.
· Organized the document/ contract control and retention system to accumulate professional experience and ensure effective internal control.
Partner, Taipei Commercial Law Firm, Taipei, Taiwan, April 1995 – September 2000.
· Managed a team of 11 lawyers and 25 office employeeswhile supervising overall business operations, bringing team members together to form a unified, cooperative unit, and motivating them to identify personally with key objectives.
· Established and maintained excellent rapport with clientele and fellow co-workers; identified potential interpersonal barriers and communication problems by taking effective steps to circumvent them.
· Conducted extensive research and successfully negotiated agreements involving over $10,000,000; analyzed and identified most cost-effective course of action for both company and client.
· Increased annual company revenue by 200% while in charge of firm’s Taichung branch due to outstanding negotiation skills and application of effective business principles.
· Represented clientele in every aspect of criminal and civil proceedings; succeeded in continually meeting the needs and expectations of clients, thereby gaining trust that the services provided would be handled with the utmost professionalism.
· Developed and executed projects for firm, demonstrating ability to multi-task while applying time management skills to simultaneously handle both client and company issues.
Instructor, Shih-Hsin University, Taipei, Taiwan, September 1991 – July 2000.
· Provided instruction on Intellectual Property Law, Mass Communication Law, and the Methodology of Jurisprudence for the Department of Journalism and Law.
Confidential Secretary for Legal Affairs, Chinese Petroleum Corporation, Taipei, Taiwan, March 1995 – July 1995.
· Serving as the in-house legal counsel for the CEO, efficiently negotiated and examined agreements, researched legal issues, and determined the most effective course of action.
Manager, Taipei Commercial Law Firm, Taipei, Taiwan, April 1993 – July 1994.
· Improved firm’s overall organizational efficiency through MIS and application of outstanding leadership skills.
· Supervised and mentored staff members, ensuring a team of highly skilled and competent individuals.
· Successfully established and facilitated the launch of the new Taichung branch due to motivational and managerial expertise.
· Oversaw the transfer of company to commercial law firm, ensuring a smooth, transitional operation.
Professional Associations
Chief Executive Officer – Shih-Hsin University Alumni, Taipei, Taiwan, July 1999 – June 2001.
· Coordinated with University to hold relevant activities including a donation party, the University’s annual ceremony, public policy hearings, and academic lecture meetings.
· Conducted Alumni events and established the Continuing Education Master Program for alumni.
Council Member– Friends of California Association, Taipei, Taiwan, July 1996 – June 1998.
· Worked with the Director of California Office of Trade and Investment to organize activities to facilitate commercial opportunities for Taiwan and California including inviting the Minister of Taiwan Province and the Director of American Institute in Taiwan to give lectures, explain government policy background, and answer member questions.
expertise:
Highly accomplished Business Professional with outstanding problem solving abilities and management skills. Possess in-depth legal knowledge with a solid background in international business. Successfully initiate business projects from the needs assessment phase through to implementation while achieving cost, schedule, and performance goals generating profitable solutions to increase operation efficiency and the company bottom line. Experienced in working with corporate and high-end clientele to define business requirements. Skilled in coordinating promotional events and developing partnerships between organizations.
Present job:
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E-mail:
uzwang@tytlaw.com.tw