Yilun Yang
Guangzhou,Guangdong
Summary
An enthusiastic and dedicated Economics (Finance Option) graduate with a Minor in Business, actively seeking new challenges as I embark on the next chapter of my career, while embracing the philosophy of lifelong learning.
Overview
1
1
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Professional & Front Desk Associate
H&R Block
Victoria
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Delivered personalized tax preparation services for a diverse client base at Canada's largest personal tax firm, completing 263 returns in one tax season.
- Earned the "Exemplary New Tax Professional" award for outstanding performance, exceeding the 100-case benchmark.
- Proactively followed up with drop-off and incomplete cases via phone and email, expediting resolution and improving client turnaround time.
- Provided clear, empathetic explanations of tax outcomes (refunds or amounts owed), and offered tailored, practical tax-saving strategies.
- Navigated complex and emotionally charged client scenarios with professionalism, helping to ease frustrations, and consistently receiving positive feedback.
- Stepped into front desk duties during peak tax season to support operations, demonstrating flexibility, problem-solving skills, and strong client communication in a high-volume environment.
Crew Member
McDonald's
Victoria
08.2024 - 05.2025
Server
Sushi Island
Victoria, BC
02.2022 - 06.2024
Online English Teacher
China Beststudy Education Group
Guangzhou
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Designed and delivered tailored English lessons for K-9 students, covering grammar, reading comprehension, and writing skills. Adapted lesson plans based on individual learning styles and academic needs.
- Managed all aspects of teaching operations independently, including curriculum development, scheduling, progress tracking, and parent communication.
- Achieved measurable improvement in student performance—for example, helped one student increase his final exam score from failing to 83 out of 100 within half semesters.
- Fostered a positive, interactive learning environment that encouraged participation and built student confidence.
- Enhanced adaptability and communication through continuous reflection and method refinement when working with students of varying age groups.
Project Assistant Intern
China Comservice Construction Company
Guangzhou
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Interpreter and Translator: Provided interpretation in Zoom meetings, facilitating communication between management in China and construction teams in the Philippines.
- Provided real-time interpretation during Zoom meetings between Chinese management and Philippine construction teams, ensuring clear, accurate communication across languages and cultures.
- Independently translated a 10,000-word bilingual legal contract, maintaining professional terminology and logical structure, and received commendation from supervisors.
- Compiled and reported daily progress updates from multiple construction sites into structured Excel reports for leadership review, improving visibility and coordination.
- Assisted with scheduling, document archiving, and general task coordination, gaining familiarity with construction workflows and administrative procedures.
- Developed strong remote collaboration and cross-cultural communication skills in a multilingual team environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for documentation, data tracking, and presentation needs.
Server
One More Sushi
Vancouver
09.2019 - 11.2020
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics (Finance Option), Minor in Business
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC, Canada06-2024
Skills
- Time management
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving skills
- Quick learner
- Detail oriented
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
- Cantonese, Native
- Mandarin, Native
- English, Fluent
- IELTS Academic Overall: 7.5
- CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficency Index Program): 10 / 12
Timeline
Tax Professional & Front Desk Associate
H&R Block
01.2025 - 05.2025
Crew Member
McDonald's
08.2024 - 05.2025
Server
Sushi Island
02.2022 - 06.2024
Project Assistant Intern
China Comservice Construction Company
05.2021 - 07.2021
Online English Teacher
China Beststudy Education Group
01.2021 - 12.2021
Server
One More Sushi
09.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Economics (Finance Option), Minor in Business
University of Victoria