Yang Zhang

Venue Sales Executive at Hire Space

Yang Zhang has a diverse work experience that spans various industries and roles. They most recently worked as a Venue Sales Executive at Hire Space starting in April 2023. Prior to that, they worked at Foxtons as a Negotiator from September 2022 to April 2023.

Before transitioning into sales, Yang worked at Babcock Canada Inc. as a Cost Controller from December 2021 to September 2022. They also held the role of Project Associate from February 2020 to December 2021, where they worked with multiple business units to drive process changes and initiated projects to enhance efficiency and productivity through automation.

In 2019, Yang worked at the Department of National Defence as a Financial Analyst and at the Canada Revenue Agency as a CVITP Project Manager. In 2018, they worked at the Canadian Forces Housing Agency, focusing on Housing and Financial Support.

Earlier in their career, Yang served as the Director of International Student Relations at the University of Victoria Commerce Students' Society, where they organized activities, managed grants, and promoted events for the UVic student network. They also participated in the TiE Young Entrepreneurs program as a Student Entrepreneur, learning about business concepts and entrepreneurship.

Overall, Yang Zhang's work experience showcases their adaptability, project management skills, and a strong focus on sales and finance roles.

Yang Zhang completed a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a major in International Business/Trade/Commerce from the University of Victoria, which they attended from 2015 to 2019. In 2018, they also pursued studies at the University of Cologne in the Faculty of Management, although the specific degree obtained is not specified. Additionally, Yang has a Certificate in Language and Cultural Proficiency: French from the University of Victoria, although the month and year of attainment are not provided.

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  • Venue Sales Executive

    April, 2023 - present