Yan Zhang
Sydney
Summary
Experienced with strategic planning, organizational leadership, and stakeholder management. Utilizes collaborative approach to drive team performance and achieve company objectives. Track record of effectively managing resources and navigating complex challenges to deliver sustained growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Cape Breton Language Centre (CBLC)
08.2024 - Current
- - Support BMBA program operations, student services, and event coordination.
- - Manage correspondence, information systems, and student inquiries.
Executive Director
Chinese Dragon Culture Heritage Association (CDCHA)
09.2024 - Current
- Founded and lead the Chinese Dragon Culture Heritage Association (CDCHA), a federally & provincially registered non-profit promoting Chinese traditional culture across Nova Scotia.
- Delivered 14+ in-school visits and community programs, engaging 4,000+ students/residents through “Chinese Culture in Schools” and year-round outreach.
- Produced the dance-drama The Lotus Lantern; coordinating a week-long Mulan production at CBU Boardmore Theatre for the May Fourth Youth Festival (Spring 2026).
- Launched signature community events—the Cape Breton Children’s Talent Competition and the Cape Breton Chinese Culture Carnival—to drive cross-cultural engagement and local media visibility.
- Created 100+ volunteer opportunities; built a 40+-member standing volunteer team of CBU students and family members.
Vice Principal
Ivory Tower Art Training Centre
01.2016 - 01.2023
- - Directed art training programs for high school students preparing for aviation universities.
- - Oversaw curriculum development and recruitment.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Community Economic Development
Cape Breton University
Sydney, Nova Scotia11-2025
Skills
- - Community Engagement & Cross-Cultural Communication
- - Strategic Planning & Non-Profit Management
- - Public Speaking & Event Coordination
- - Media Relations & Digital Content Production
Accomplishments
- - Recognized Inheritor of Chinese Paper-Cutting Intangible Cultural Heritage, delivering workshops in schools and communities.
- - Featured in Cape Breton Post (3-page spread), CBC Radio (3 interviews), and multiple regional media outlets.
- - Recipient of multiple volunteer recognition certificates in Nova Scotia.
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Mandarin Chinese (Native)
Certification
Co-Curricular Record
Timeline
Executive Director
Chinese Dragon Culture Heritage Association (CDCHA)
09.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Cape Breton Language Centre (CBLC)
08.2024 - Current
Vice Principal
Ivory Tower Art Training Centre
01.2016 - 01.2023
Master of Business Administration - Community Economic Development
Cape Breton University
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