Rice University

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

University of Salamanca

Director of Trade Up at Flyhomes

Airbnb

Programs and Business Operations Lead

Launched and grew the Buy Before You Sell program nationwide. Owned program strategy, marketing messaging, sales motion, and end-to-end delivery.
Led risk management efforts during COVID-19 and housing market slowdown to minimize Flyhomes purchased inventory risks in reaction to macro market trends.

Flyhomes

Director of Programs

Owned all aspects of market P&L from revenue forecasting, marketing budget to headcount and
performance management while leading a team of agents in Seattle, Portland, and Boston

Market Manager, Pacific Northwest

Leading forecasting and capacity planning team to provide weekly forecasts for fulfillment centers and customer service teams. Continuously evaluating risks and opportunities across the supply chain to lower cost, improve service and expand space utilization. Developed and implemented holiday execution plan across the company. Supported and managed key operational functions during major fulfillment network changes.
Led order management team to establish key fulfillment health metrics and identify defects in our supply chain. Established partnership with other functions in the company to improve fulfillment experience for the customers.

zulily

Supply Chain Manager

Provided advanced analytical support for various parts of the business, including marketing, merchandising and operations. Launched and managed several cross-functional programs based on recommendations from analyses.

Analyst

Worked on a variety of strategic and operational engagements with multiple industry leaders. Applied fact-based analyses as well as business intuition to identify multi-million dollar optimization opportunities through both commercial and operational levers. Headed implementation of various initiatives and delivered hands-on tools to ensure long term adoption.

McKinsey & Company

Business Analyst

Conducted preliminary screening on prospective client’s financial performance, relative industry position and growth potential for investment
Derived financial indicators of bottom IPO performers in China using statistical model

Development Principles Group

Financial Analyst Intern

Analyzed unusual levels and patterns of ozone emissions in Houston ship channel area for final report to the EPA 
Collaborated with field staff on complaint investigations, environmental monitoring, and surveillance projects
Delivered training on the use of emission monitoring equipment for field staff

City of Houston

Data Analyst Intern

Developed a standardized framework for evaluating the risk level associated with potential clients for the Anti-Money Laundering Project
Created and presented business case for currency investment in Swedish economy to the Global Markets Department

Sophia (Qiusi) Lu