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Johnson Hou

Recruitment and Employment Professional
MSc. Business Psychology - Solid international recruitment experiences and extensive experience facing populations from different cultures. Culturally adaptive from many years of growing up in Taiwan, Singapore, Canada and the U.K. Strong communication skills and driven to provide the best solutions. Fluent in Mandarin and English. MBTI and Hogan certified.
Options Community Services Society
Yorkville University
Vancouver, BC, Canada

Skills

Recruitment and Selection
Psychometrics
Talent Management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese
Native or Bilingual

Work experiences

Job Coach/Employer Liaison

Options Community Services Society
Full-time

Dec 2020 ~ Present
Surrey, BC, Canada
Support clients from a diverse population with their employment needs. Identify personal, cultural, and employment barriers for each client. Offer job search skills coaching, such as mock interviews. Provide psychological support during a stressful transitional period. Develop personal long- and short-term solutions in employment and life that leads to sustainability. Utilise other program resources and referrals to best serve the clients. Connect with local employers for employment opportunities. Host online and in person job fairs and hiring events.

Settlement Practitioner

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. - AEIP

Jul 2016 ~ Apr 2019
2 yrs 10 mos
Taipei, Taiwan Consult new Canadian immigrants with their settlement and employment needs before arriving in Canada Including CV review; career coaching and other consultation to create an efficient integration to the Canadian society. Outreach service to India to host group workshops and orientation. Conduct online webinar and consultation for clients out of reach in person. Collaborate and discuss partnership terms with local immigration agencies to assist with more new immigrants before arriving Canada Responsible for special projects given.

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Michael Page International

Nov 2013 ~ Dec 2015
2 yrs 2 mos
Taipei, Taiwan Recruit middle to senior level professionals in the retail/sales sector. Solid experience in candidate sourcing, CV reviews, interviews, offer management, on boarding and post recruitment follow ups. International recruitment across Asia Pacific, North America and Europe. Business development and recruitment consultation. Generate and negotiate new businesses from both existing and new clients. Identify clients' need and provide the best recruitment solution possible. Maintain and maximize revenue with existing and new accounts Customer relationship management with clients and candidates Key accounts include Fortune 500 international fast fashion, sports, and luxury brands. Mentor and guide newly joined recruitment consultants.

International Sales Representative

T.Y. Cushion Tire

Nov 2012 ~ Nov 2013
1 yr 1 mo
Douliu, Taiwan Business development with new and targeted clients globally Maintain relationship with key accounts and generates targeted sales revenue Create business plans and conduct market researches to engage new clients Main representative in international exhibitions Responsible for new sales training Successfully developed the South Africa market focusing in the mining and steel sector

Project Coordinator

BigByte Learning Institute

Jan 2011 ~ Aug 2011
8 mos
Taipei, Taiwan Successfully established the BigByte Worldwide Education BWE department. Work closely with foreign English teachers from various countries. Project planning, sourcing & budgeting P&L In charged of planning and executing project related events Overseas communication between business vendors and service provider Host marketing and public relation events

Educations

Yorkville University

Master of Arts (MA)
Counselling Psychology

2021 - 2023

University of Westminster

Master of Science (MS)
Business Psychology

2008 - 2009

Vancouver Island University

Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Psychology

2003 - 2008

Chatsworth International School

1997 - 2003
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