YUAN SHI
Sales Management, Human Resources (HR), Retail Entrepreneurship
Tsawwassen
Summary
Entrepreneur with strong background in launching and scaling successful ventures. Skilled in strategic planning, business development, and financial management. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving high-impact results. Adept at adapting to changing market conditions and driving innovation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Founder & HR
Limeberri Gallery Inc
11.2022 - Current
- Established and scaled a retail store from concept to profitable operation, managing all aspects of business development, merchandising, and customer experience.
- Oversaw HR functions: recruited and trained a 10-person team, designed compensation structures, and implemented performance metrics to maintain 95% employee retention.
- Implemented retail marketing campaigns (social media, pop-up events) that increased foot traffic by 30% and expanded online sales channels via e-commerce platform integration.
Sales Manager & HR
Acorn Logistics Canada Inc
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Led sales efforts for logistics solutions, managing 20+ corporate clients and developing customized supply chain strategies that drove 15% annual revenue growth.
- Spearheaded HR initiatives: built recruitment pipelines, designed onboarding programs, and optimized team workflows to improve operational efficiency by 25%.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve client issues, reducing response time by 40% and enhancing customer satisfaction ratings to 98%.
Teaching Assistant
University Of British Columbia
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Instructed FNH 309 Food Process Science tutorials for 100+ students, designing interactive learning modules and assessment rubrics.
- Developed visual teaching aids (e.g., process flowcharts, lab simulation videos) to simplify complex food science concepts, improving class average by 12%.
- Managed student feedback and conducted one-on-one academic coaching, honing skills in communication, curriculum design, and stakeholder management.
Quality Control
Hallmark Poultry
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Manage daily quality assurance for food production, ensuring CFIA compliance and resolving 20+ critical issues to maintain 100% safety standards.
- Lead weekend operations as sole manager, coordinating team workflows and optimizing production schedules to meet client deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada 01.2014 - 1 2018
Master of Science - Food Science
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada 01.2018 - 1 2020
Skills
- Client acquisition
- Sales strategy
- Revenue growth optimization
- Recruitment
- Team training
- Policy implementation
- Supply chain management
- Merchant relations
- Project execution
- Data-driven decision making
- Quality control
Accomplishments
- Authored 3 peer-reviewed research articles on food science, including 2 first-author publications in Journal of Food Science and Legume Science.
- Awarded 6+ academic scholarships (total CAD$10,000+), including International Tuition Awards and Graduate Travel Grants.
- Presented research at IFT International Nonthermal Processing Conference, showcasing expertise in food technology.
Timeline
Founder & HR
Limeberri Gallery Inc
11.2022 - Current
Sales Manager & HR
Acorn Logistics Canada Inc
03.2020 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Food Science
University of British Columbia
01.2018 - 1 2020
Teaching Assistant
University Of British Columbia
09.2017 - 01.2020
Quality Control
Hallmark Poultry
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
University of British Columbia
01.2014 - 1 2018
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