SHIMIN LIN
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dynamic and analytical professional with a proven track record in economic and statistical analysis, notably at the University of Toronto. Excelled in R programming and effective communication, achieving a 96% average in complex projects, and demonstrated exceptional communication skills as an IELTS teaching assistant. Experienced in HR initiatives at Decathlon (China), enhancing team efficiency. Fluent in English and Mandarin, with exceptional project organization and stress tolerance skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
University of Toronto
Statistic projects
Toronto , ON
09.2024 - Current
- Used R programming to build a regression model that analyzes the relationship between house prices and multiple variables, including square footage and the number of bedrooms, through data from the 'Wooldridge' library. Produced detailed finding reports, achieving 9/10 performance grades.
- Used R programming to perform a simulative systematic sampling based on postal codes from a large dataset of 45,000 annual household income records, selecting 50 households to analyze the data distribution and calculate statistical measures such as variance, expectation, and mean.
- Conducted a statistical analysis to determine the optimal sample size for a healthcare employee satisfaction survey, balancing the sampling costs among each department. Evaluated and compared methods—SRSWR, SRSWOR, and ratio estimation—based on accessibility, cost-efficiency, variance, and accuracy.
University of Toronto
Economics projects
Toronto, Ontario
09.2023 - Current
- Skilled in applying price theory and various competition models to analyze real-world business cases, with experience in producing economic analysis reports on cases such as OPEC, Uber, Airbnb, Canada's rent control policies, and the global diamond market. Consistently recognized by the professor, achieving an average score of 96%.
- Analyzed business demands using game theory within the Stackelberg competition model to evaluate the pricing and incentive strategies between Uber and Lyft. Delivered a comprehensive report addressing surge pricing decisions, driver and rider incentives, and Nash equilibrium strategies.
University of Toronto
Psychology projects
Toronto, Ontario
09.2023 - Current
- In-depth study of social psychology and cognitive-behavioral psychology.
- Authored a research paper on consumer decision-making, including business cases such as IKEA, Walmart, and Wonderland, focusing on placement, defaults, convenience, salience, and decision fatigue. Evaluated how choice architecture influences behavior, and used it to design interventions for cases. Achieved 8.5/10 (top 15%).
- Conducted independent research on the anchoring effect, designing experimental questions with and without anchors. Collected data from a stratified sampling of 50 participants across age groups, using surveys and interviews. Analyzed results through Excel and R, doing descriptive statistics, and linear regression analysis. Produced conclusions based on data distribution and predicted psychological profiles. The research received high praise from Professor Inbar and achieved a perfect score (6/6).
- Conducted a group project on the emotion of anger, leading the team in collaborative discussions and after-school sessions. Personally completed the main topic, "Anger within the Social World," and the summary sections for the team presentation. Dived into studies on the transference of emotions and their role in interpersonal relationships.
Human Resources Assistant
Decathlon (China)
Shenzhen, Guangdong
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Planned and supported the implementation of HR departmental initiatives, including recruitment planning for July and September, organizing training programs and team-building activities for departmental employees, and analyzing the promotion system to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- As a Human Resource Management Assistant, I was responsible for preparing bilingual work reports, conducting labor data analysis and forecasting, and supporting the team manager in organizing and screening resumes.
Leadership Experience
Shenzhen Foreign Languages School
Shenzhen, Guangdong
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Served as Vice President of the Student Council, leading the organization of a New Year's music concert for approximately 150 students.
- Selected for Chinese Physics Olympiad Training Program
- Active and award-winning member of the Model United Nations club at Shenzhen Foreign Languages School.
- Volunteered as a counseling assistant for the high school psychology club, assisting in organizing and supporting consultations for over 30 students.
IELTS Teaching Assistant
GUIXUE EDUCATION (GUANGZHOU)
Guangzhou, Guangdong
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Served as an IELTS teaching assistant for one semester, overseeing and supporting over 35 students across two classes. Responsibilities included daily supervision, answering queries, and providing speaking practices, significantly enhancing my communication and management skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON05-2026
Skills
- Coordinated Project Organization
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Statistical data entry and analysis
- Effective communication and public speaking
- Stress tolerance
- economic analysis
- R programming
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Experimental data acquisition
- Proficient in English and Mandarin
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Music producer
- Proficient in chess, guitar, skateboarding, and bartending
Accomplishments
- Got an A+ in MATA33H3, Calculus for Management II, and MGEC02H3, Topics in Price Theory
Timeline
University of Toronto
Statistic projects
09.2024 - Current
University of Toronto
Economics projects
09.2023 - Current
University of Toronto
Psychology projects
09.2023 - Current
Human Resources Assistant
Decathlon (China)
06.2023 - 08.2023
IELTS Teaching Assistant
GUIXUE EDUCATION (GUANGZHOU)
05.2022 - 06.2022
Leadership Experience
Shenzhen Foreign Languages School
09.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Toronto
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