Qishen (Jason) Xu
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, Smeal College of Business
University Park, PA
Bachelor of Science in Risk management major -Actuarial Science Option
Class of 2017
Minors: Management Information System & Entrepreneurship
Cumulative GPA: 3.92/ 4.0
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Performed drama (Monologue and Scene) & studied Philosophy (argued with Plato & Aristotles theories) May 2014- July 2014
University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Developed effective communication skills in business and social context (debate, persuasion, networking) July 2014-Aug 2014
ACTUARIAL EXAMS
Sitting for Exam P/ Probability Theory
March, 2015
LEADERSHIP & CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
Nittany Consulting Group
University Park, PA
Trainee of Consultant Training Program
Sept 2014-Present
Counseled & problem-solved various 7 cases through teamwork biweekly (28/113 applicants)
Debated in weekly consulting training held by professional consultants (McKinsey, Bain, Deloitte)
Researched in 2 industries(energy & business) to gain advisory experience & practice consulting strategies
Management 301 Innovative & Quality Team
University Park, PA
Team Leader/Coordinator
Jan 2014-May 2014
Represented 1600+ students to evaluate, propose constructive ideas for Introduction to Management course
Directed & led 10 leaders (from 150 applicants) on consulting to improve learning by 5% on exams
Created solutions to professors given case assignment related to enhancement of the course biweekly
Harvard College Association for US-China Relations
Shanghai, China
Distinguished Participant
Aug 2012-Sept 2012
Selected as 300 students for Harvard College Summit for Young Leaders in China (4000 students applied)
Invented innovative solutions to team challenges with 30 Harvard students (2nd prize/12 teams)
Analyzed & diagnosed future Chinas problems: information disclosure and environmental pollution
Reported final solution to Harvard Universitys AUSCR for future problems of China (Think Big Program)
Stepping Stones
Shanghai, China
Instructor
Feb 2011-May 2013
Instructed English & mentored 50 underprivileged middle school students in Shanghai 3 hours weekly
Motivated & developed students English ability by 9% on exam score through motivation by rewards
Supervised & event-managed learning activities & discussions with foreign scholars to inspire students
PHILANTHROPY ACTIVITIES
Ascend, Pan-Asian Professional Business Club
University Park, PA
Asian Pacific American Caucus Representative
Jan 2014-Present
Facilitated Ascend with E-Board to spread awareness among student orgs through biweekly meetings
Streamlined networking events, workshops, programs to impart professional skills for 250+ members
Elected Member of the Month(1/200), due to active participation, business networking, work ethics
Penn State IFC/ Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON 2015)
University Park, PA
Finance Committee Liaison Chair
Sept 2014-Present
Fundraised for THON(largest student-run philanthropy in world) to support kids fight pediatric cancer
Networked with 320 Captains & established friendship among different committees (30 people) weekly
Processed checks and calculated donation amount for THON with 100% accuracy ($13.3 million in 2014)
HONORS & AWARDS
Presidents Freshman Award (University Park, PA)
1/100+ students chosen from 8000+ first-year students (academic excellence)
Excellent Class President & Model student of the year (Shanghai, China)
Fall 2013
2010-2012
SKILLS
Languages: Mandarin, English, Shanghainese (Native), Cantonese (Near native), Spanish, Japanese (Conversational)
Computer: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Spreadsheet & Access Database & Word & PPT: Proficient), Social Media (Proficient)
Interest: Table tennis (Varsity Team Captain), Badminton (Varsity), Workout (Weight), Greatest Movies, Traveling, Reading (Leaders)
