“Ever since meeting Karen in her first year of university she has never failed to impress with her drive, persistence, and enthusiasm. I first worked with Karen mentoring her in the establishment of the newly founded UTS Table Tennis society which under Karens guidance grew to become a powerful UTS sports club over 3 short years in her care boasting strong membership growth year on year as well as a wide range of competitive and social events bringing together players from multiple universities and skill levels. Through the final parts of her degree Karen was able to engage in a keen interest in all things entrepreneurial and not only created her own startup, but was able to win several competitions, as well as play a part in helping grow the local Junior Achievement Australia organisation as it became re-established in its early years. Karen was able to achieve these things all while completing her degree and receiving excellent grades. It was a significant pleasure to have been able to preside at her graduation ceremony. Karen continues to coordinate fast paced roles in top organisations with the challenge of building several start-ups with an energy and passion that is invigorating to everyone around her and I have no hesitation in recommending her for every role, partnership, or opportunity that comes her way!”
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Oliver Cronk from Scott Logic and Karen Zhang from Google talking about types of support to scale up fintechs both nationally and internationally.
Oliver Cronk from Scott Logic and Karen Zhang from Google talking about types of support to scale up fintechs both nationally and internationally.
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An enjoyable evening in Newcastle on the eve of tomorrow’s FinTech North conference. Looking forward to a great day with an agenda packed full of…
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Experience & Education
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Contributor with the UTS Business Society
Fighting Chance Australia
- 10 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
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Fundraiser with University Clubs and Sporting Associations
Oaktree
- 9 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
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Volunteer for local Libraries and Clubs
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
- 1 year 2 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
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Head of Student Sustainability Council
Carlingford High School
- 11 months
Environment
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Projects
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Finalist | UTS Project Pitch
Pitched 3 times to VC's over the course of the weekend hackathon, placing within the top 6 teams from the 31 that competed.
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Participant | UTS People, Planet & Profit Competition
Created a 20 page business plan for a subscription based toiletry service.
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Finalist | UTS People, Planet and Profit Competition
Created an online clothing exchange marketplace called The Swap where our team developed a business plan and pitch.
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Finalist Acquiring $10,000 Seed Funding | UTS People, Planet & Profit Competition
Developed a 10 page business plan for a product that detects speed cameras.
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2nd Place | UTS People, Planet and Profit Competition
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See projectParticipated in an intensive four month competition along with over 100 other teams. Over the course of the competition I submitted a comprehensive business proposal and pitched to a panel of investors and judges including the Founder and Chairman of Ibis World.
Honors & Awards
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Business Dean's Scholarship
UTS Business Dean Roy Green
For excellence in studies achieving an ATAR of 99.50
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Dean's Merit List
Professor Roy Green, Dean of UTS Business School
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People, Planet Profit (3P's) Competition
Phil Ruthven, Chairman of Ibis World
Successfully acquired $10,000 venture capital after developing and pitching a business plan and prototype in front of a panel of judges from various financial and entrepreneurial backgrounds in a CSR pitch competition.
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Premier's All-Rounder Award
Premier of New South Wales
Received for Achieving Band 6 for all high school subjects
Test Scores
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Dean's Merit List
Score: 3.88
Awarded by Roy Green, Dean of Business for achievement of HD average
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High School Certificate (HSC)
Score: 99.50
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Cantonese
Limited working proficiency
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Mandarin
Limited working proficiency
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