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Jacob Kan-Chuan Lin

Government Affairs, Public Policy
9+ years of direct government experience in Taiwan's most populated city, with a proven record of successful policy works, relation building, and publicity. Insights into policy formulation dynamics with knowledge of Sustainable Development and city diplomacy. Skilled in analysis, critical writing, and oral presentation. Able to work independently and solve problem collaboratively, developing opportunities that further achieve organizational goals.
New Taipei City Government
National Taiwan University
Taipei, 台灣

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Employed
  • Profession
    Content Marketer
  • Fields
    Public Administration
  • Work experience
    10-15 years (4-6 years relevant)
  • Management
  • Skills
    Speech
    Project Management
    Critical Writing
    Analytic Problem Solving
    Interpersonal Skills
    International Relations
    Account Management
    Relationship Building
  • Languages
    Chinese
    Native or Bilingual
    English
    Professional
    Thai
    Beginner
  • Highest level of education
    Bachelor

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Public Policy Manager
  • Desired work locations
    Taipei, Taiwan
  • Freelance
    Part-time freelancer

Work Experience

Executive Officer, International Affairs Division

Dec 2016 - Present
Amplified New Taipei's city diplomacy and leadership by mainstreaming SDGs in New Taipei's policy structure, driving a VLR movement among Taiwanese cities, and leading a Taiwanese government official to speak on UN forum for the first time in 50 years. Created dialogues with New York, San Francisco, and AIT with fast delivery of COVID-19 PPE donation, 3 months earlier than Taipei, by coordinating with producers, donors, and the shipper, in optimized amount regarding the balance of speed and effects. Published Taiwan's first and the world's 10th SDGs VLR by communicating with the city's high-ranking officials and departments, cooperating with MoEA on energy subsidies, leading a multifunctional task force, and voluntarily crafting a cost-free website. Organized and executed mayors' overseas business trips, served as a speechwriter for various topics, such as smart cities, circular economy, aging society, and climate actions. Built relationships by initiating cooperative projects: concert, smart city MOU, firefighter calendar, youth-lead COVID response report, foreigner rights policies, with foreign governments, embassies, chambers of commerce, NGOs, companies, and startups.

Officer, Department of Budget and Accounting

Oct 2012 - Dec 2016
4 yrs 3 mos
Provided financial assessment for the city's major infrastructure projects: metro system, land development, and urban renewal. Proposed an award-winning analysis adopted by the mayor to save 10 billion TWD. Collaborated cross-functionally with New Taipei's departments to produce 2014, 2015, and 2016 annual budget plans. Introduced, implemented, and revised the municipal regulations on budget and accounting affairs, and advised for the national ones.

Associate Project Manager

Nov 2009 - May 2012
2 yrs 7 mos
Worked with the Environmental Protection Administration on "Green Mark" to promote energy-saving and eco-friendly products throw government procurement procedures. Communicated with government officials, producers, and IT engineers, and other stakeholders to optimize Green Mark online application process. Analyzed public opinion on environmental protection, sustainable energy, and climate change issues and reported to the EPA.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS)
Geography
2002 - 2008
Activities and societies
1. 2002-2006 after-school classes for urban indigenous students. 2.July-Aug 2003 & 2008 summer classes for indigenous students.