Tim Tu

Education

• MBA University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business (2008 — 2009)
• B.A. University of California, Berkeley (1996 — 2000)
• Diploma Monta Vista High School (1992 — 1996)

Companies

• Head of Country AnW Studios (2018)
• Founder / CEO Mind Over Mandarin (2010)
• Associate Professor, Program Director Shenzhen University (2013 — 2016)
• Key Account Manager Damco, North Asia (Part of A.P. Moller-Maersk Group) (2009 — 2010)
• IBEAR MBA Student USC Marshall School of Business (2008 — 2009)
• National Distribution Sales & Marketing Manager Parkland Plastics, Inc. (2003 — 2008)
• English Instructor Overseas Training Center (2001 — 2002)

Created new degree program: Bachelor of Economics and International Trade (taught in English), conferred by Shenzhen University's College of International Exchange.

Responsibilities & Results

• Advertised and promoted Chinese language study program, developed English syllabus standards and streamlined registration process that led to increase of 680 students in 2010 to 1500+ in 2016
• Developed 4-year curriculum and supervised department of 7 faculty and staff, reporting directly to College Dean on decisions and directions of Bachelor degree program
• Recruited 80 international students over 3 years, 2X enrollment increase each year
• Taught Marketing, International Trade, and Strategic Business Decision Making courses, involving case-study method and team projects, discussing both Western and Chinese companies in class

Transferable Skills

• Starting new program in large, well-established system
• Getting senior-level buy-in and implementing proposal
• Delegating work, establishing communications flow
• Recruiting customers and employees to team
• Automating process for sustainability