CV
Last updated on 26 August 2023 in Taipei, Taiwan 🇹🇼.
Professional Profile
Motivated international relations graduate with a strong passion for research and development. Well-versed in subjects encompassing international relations and political economy. Possesses valuable experience in the Taiwanese work environment, demonstrating adaptability and cultural understanding.
🎓 Education
🇹🇼 2020-2022 | International Master’s Program in International Studies | National Chengchi Univeristy, Taipei, Taiwan
- Thesis: When Do BRI Participants Fall into Debt Traps?: Case Studies of Six Developing Countries
- Notable coursework: International Relations Theory, Seminar on Energy and Environment, Political Economy, Development Economics, Advanced Research Methods
- Recipient of the Taiwan International Higher Education Scholarship issued by TaiwanICDF
🇵🇱 2016-2020 | Bachelor’s Degree in East Asia Studies | Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland
- Thesis: China-Taiwan Relations After 2008
- Notable coursework: Political Systems of Asia, Diplomatic Protocol, Economic Systems of Asia
- Held the position of Director of Finance at the International Relations Students’ Association of the Jagiellonian University - KSSM UJ (100-150 members)
🇹🇼 2018-2019 | Intensive Mandarin Chinese Course | Chinese Culture University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Recipient of Huayu Enrichment Scholarship issued by the Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan)
👨💻 Work Experience
🇹🇼 08/2023 - Now | Research Associate at CellTech Innovation Venture Studio
- Collaborated with startup founders, providing support in business and corporate development, fundraising, and marketing initiatives.
- Worked directly with the CEO and scientific consultants on guiding startups, offering strategic direction and access to networks and resources.
- Established strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including academic institutions, investment firms, and international industry partners (CRO, CMO, CDMO).
🇹🇼 03/2022 - 07/2023 | Research Assistant at Academia Sinica
- Collected data on quantitative projects encompassing all branches of the U.S. government
- Played a key role in creating multiple advanced datasets and data coding schemes
- Demonstrated strong cooperative skills by assisting in managing a team of research assistants
- Performed various administrative duties, including proficient document preparation in Chinese language
- Analyzed databases and surveys in the area of foreign policy
🇹🇼 07/2021 - 07/2022 | Contributing Researcher at Taiwan Architecture & Building Center
- Wrote numerous articles on governance, economy, and ESG investing (published in Chinese & English)
- Introduced a service that utilizes generative design and AI to assist business owners with regulatory compliance
- Won the Excellence Award at the 2021 DIGI+ X TCA Global Digital Talent Awards
- Established long-term partnerships with European companies through successful negotiations
- Collaborated with colleagues from diverse nationalities on research projects related to governance and economy
- Actively engaged in business conferences with a focus on green financing and sustainability
🇵🇱 🇹🇼 🇸🇬 06/2021 - 05/2022 | Foreign Representative at Owolovo
- Represented the company during consultations with partners in Taiwan and Singapore
- Supervised product sales and orders to Taiwan
- Maintained working long-term relationships with likeminded companies in Taiwan
- Introduced a range of 20 new product to Taiwanese affiliates
- Managed a team of 15 employees during trade fairs and exhibitions
- Advised the design team during the creation of graphics used at trade events in Asia
Languages
- 🇬🇧 English C2
- 🇵🇱 Polish C2
- 🇹🇼 Mandarin Chinese B2
- 🇩🇪 German A2
Digital Skills
- macOS, iWork, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Reference Management Software, HTML/CSS, Markdown
Additional
- Organized workshops promoting European/Polish culture to students from Neihu Community College (80-100 attendees) - 11/2021 & 08/2022
- Assisted the Polish Office in Taipei during Taipei International Book Exhibition - 06/2022