Professional Profile

Sustainability consultant with 15+ years of experience in ESG, CSR, and NGO sectors.

Currently Senior Consultant at CSR Cloud, providing ESG consulting for Fortune 500 companies and SOEs. Previously worked at SynTao, China's leading ESG consultancy.

Earlier career includes program management at international NGOs (ActionAid, Mercy Corps), community foundation management, and e-commerce marketing.

Speciality

I learn by building.

I created ohESG.com as a personal learning tool — a place to organize my notes on ESG and management principles (especially Drucker). I believe the best way to learn something is to explain it to others.

Work Experience

Nov 2022 - Present

Senior Consultant & Project Manager

CSR Cloud

ESG consulting services including strategy development, ESG/CSR reporting, stakeholder communication, and case studies for enterprises and government agencies.

Clients:

  • Kweichow Moutai Group
  • Dongfang Electric Corporation (central SOE headquartered in Sichuan)
  • Chengdu Xingcheng Group (Fortune Global 500)
  • Hunan Caixin Financial Holdings (provincial SOE)
  • ESG Branch, China Medical Pharmaceutical Association
  • Sichuan Changhong (listed company)

Participated in national and provincial ESG research projects. Led ESG research for Chengdu municipal SOEs. Contributed to CASS-ESG 6.0 industry guidelines for finance and catering sectors.

Aug 2021 - Nov 2022

Deputy Secretary

Xindu Community Foundation

Repositioned the foundation as a regional hub for community development.

  • Standardized project, financial, and operational processes
  • Managed grant-making for community social organizations in Xindu District
  • Led social worker training and NGO capacity building programs
  • Developed the foundation's strategic plan

Nov 2017 - Aug 2021

Sustainability Consultant (CSR, ESG)

SynTao Co., Ltd.

CSR/ESG consulting services including strategy, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and philanthropy projects. Also provided project consulting and supervision for foundations and NGOs.

Clients:

  • Maccura Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (SZSE)
  • Chengdu Ito Yokado
  • Chengdu Xingrong Environment Co., Ltd. (SZSE)
  • Sichuan Lutianhua Co., Ltd. (SZSE)
  • China Cultural Heritage Protection Foundation - Shuijingfang Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund (with Sichuan Swellfun)
  • Chengdu Potevio Cable Co., Ltd. (HKEX)
  • Sichuan Association of Listed Companies
  • Chengdu Dahongli Machinery Co., Ltd. (SZSE)

Nov 2014 - Jul 2017

Social Media Manager

Gyson Tech Inc.

Managed social media and branding for a new e-commerce brand at this startup.

Apr 2012 - Nov 2014

Editor & Program Manager

Chengdu Economic Information Center / Chengdu.gov.cn

News editing and e-government consulting for municipal and county-level departments in Chengdu.

Jun 2010 - Dec 2011

Program Officer

Mercy Corps

Managed psychosocial support programs for earthquake-affected children.

Sept 2005 - Jun 2010

Communication Officer / Senior Program Assistant

ActionAid China

Built internal and external communication channels for ActionAid China (Nov 2008 - Jun 2010).

Managed 50+ community projects and regional programs in Longzhou, Guangxi (Sept 2005 - Oct 2008). Over 100,000 people benefited directly and indirectly. Trained 50+ community leaders and developed 20+ women leaders who continue to play important roles in their communities.

Skills

Writing — 10+ years of writing and blogging. See 3feng.im

Marketing — Branding and social media marketing (3+ years)

Education

GRI Certified Training Program

Global Reporting Initiative, 2019

GRI Certified Training Course based on the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards.

M&E Certification

MEASURE Evaluation, UNC Chapel Hill, 2010

Monitoring & Evaluation Fundamentals course, funded by USAID.

Bachelor's Degree in Management

Yunnan Agricultural University, 2001-2005

Courses: PRA, Rural Development, Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Social Gender, Rural Sociology.