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Eric (Shihua) Zhu

brampton,Ontario

Summary

Certified PMP and PMI-ACP with over 10 years of experience managing complex project in business field, leading cross-functional team, and applying both traditional and Agile methodologies

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Upholster

Vogel by Chervin
09.2023 - 05.2024

Assisted project manager in streamlining operations across 4 departments (Quality Control, Cushion Filling, Upholstery, and Foaming), leading to a 10% improvement in production efficiency and gaining comprehensive insight into the entire production workflow.
Improved project timelines by 10% and enhanced quality control by facilitating cross-departmental collaboration, delivering actionable feedback to leadership, and optimizing resource allocation.
Coordinated tasks across 4 departments, ensuring alignment with production schedules and quality standards, resulting in a 5% increase in on-time project completion rates.

Co-Founder & Project Director

Zhisheng Education Consulting L.C
01.2017 - 01.2024

• Set strategic long-term goals annually & managed 3+ projects annually, applying project management frameworks

• Identified 3+ new business opportunities annually, which led to a 10% expansion in the client base

• Oversaw project delivery, consistently meeting 100% of quality standards and deadlines

• Delivered high-quality consulting projects, improving client satisfaction scores by 10% annually through structured planning and continuous feedback integration

Branch Partner & Project Director

Beijing Century Education & Career Planning Consulting, L.C.
01.2013 - 01.2017

• Successfully promoted from previous role and launched a new branch, generating CA$270K in annual sales while serving 50 clients, utilizing project management methodologies for smooth execution

• Supervised 15+ projects from marketing & sales departments, ensuring timely delivery of objectives

• Built & led a team of 8, improving performance by 20% through growth strategies & efficient operations

• Established effective stakeholder engagement with business stakeholders, expanding business channels by 15%

• Upgraded core customer service procedures, resulting in a 30% increase in satisfaction within 1 year

Senior Consultant

Beijing Century Education & Career Planning Consulting, L.C.
01.2009 - 01.2013

• Delivered high-quality consulting services to 200+ students, resulting in offers to Top50 global universities

• Consistently achieved a CA$350K annual sales goal, earning the title of No. 1 Sales Representative, by utilizing strong interpersonal negotiation skills

• Conducted 50+ industry info sessions for 2,000+ students across business fields, demonstrating effective communication and project coordination skills

• Presented 300+ lectures at Top 30 Chinese universities on studying abroad, applying project management techniques for effective project delivery

• Received consistently high feedback from 200 + students, generating numerous referrals

Education

No Degree - Business

Sattler College
USA
09.2022 - 05.2023

Master of Science in Project Management -

Northeastern University
Toronto, Canada
12.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Contemporary English Literature

Harbin University
07.2007

Skills

  • Project management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Risk Management
  • Change Management
  • Time Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Negotiation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Team Collaboration
  • Empathy
  • Active Listening
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Motivation
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Visualization
  • Microsoft Office
  • Database Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Asana / Kanban / Scrum
  • Presentation

Certification

  • PMP (Project Management Professional)
  • PMI-ACP (PMI Agile Certified Practitioner)
  • Google AI Essentials Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Certificate of Biblical Religious Studies

Community Service

Bread of Life, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Coordinator Volunteer, 2017-2023

Served on the Board, providing strategic oversight, approving key policies and procedures, securing funding, cultivating community partnerships, managing financial budgets, and ensuring program effectiveness

Optimized food supply chain distribution for programs, ensuring efficient resource allocation & client service

Secured a US$400,000 sustaining grant for Bread of Life in 2019 through active participation in fundraising activities

Personal Information

Work Permit: PR

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Upholster

Vogel by Chervin
09.2023 - 05.2024

No Degree - Business

Sattler College
09.2022 - 05.2023

Co-Founder & Project Director

Zhisheng Education Consulting L.C
01.2017 - 01.2024

Branch Partner & Project Director

Beijing Century Education & Career Planning Consulting, L.C.
01.2013 - 01.2017

Senior Consultant

Beijing Century Education & Career Planning Consulting, L.C.
01.2009 - 01.2013

Master of Science in Project Management -

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Arts - Contemporary English Literature

Harbin University
Eric (Shihua) Zhu