Elizabeth Rees Chin
People Facilitator And Researcher
Smørum
Summary
Bubbly professional with extensive experience in leading diverse teams in operations and people management. Currently completing a PhD in student persistence, specializing in motivation, sense of belonging, and self-efficacy. Passionate about creating dynamic, innovative workplaces where everyone feels valued and included.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
PhD Fellow
DTU
01.2022 - Current
- Facilitator and coach for Innovation Pilot and Green Entrepreneurship courses.
- Developed and facilitated workshops on motivation, DEI, and business values.
- Presented at conferences on research into student teacher relationships, DEI and sense of belonging.
- Designed and executed three research projects focusing on student motivation, sense of belonging, diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
- Authored research papers currently under review.
- Served as Deputy Chair of the PhD committee for the National Food Institute.
Head of Operations
AgUnity
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Used agile principles to manage projects, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, fostering a flexible and responsive work environment.
- Developed policies to ensure equity in hiring, promotion, and compensation.
- Implemented measures to eliminate biases in recruitment and performance evaluations.
- Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic planning for business growth.
- Led the team to achieve B Corp certification.
- Facilitated not-for-profit initiatives, managing contracts and compliance.
- Initiated a four-day work week trial to enhance work-life balance.
- Managed stakeholder relationships with Fairtrade, USAID, Virginia Tech, and various NGOs and cooperatives.
- Developed training programs for leadership and team members based on emotional intelligence and priming principles.
Nutrition Manager
Ballerup Kommune
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Developed and led child nutrition programs, ensuring balanced and healthy meals.
- Implemented farm-to-fork initiatives to provide fresh, local produce.
- Conducted nutritional education workshops for children and parents.
- Collaborated with local farms and food producers to source ingredients.
- Created seasonal menus focusing on nutritional value and variety.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and health standards.
Small Business Owner
Epic
10.2013 - 03.2017
- Hired, trained, and supervised a team of 9, fostering a positive work environment and high productivity.
- Implemented marketing strategies, boosting brand visibility and customer acquisition.
- Streamlined processes and innovated inventory management to reduce costs.
- Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers to control costs and improve product quality.
Education
Master of Science - Food Innovation & Health
University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen 04.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Food & Human Nutrition
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newcastle Upon Tyne 04.2004 - 04.2009
Skills
Project Management and Organization - using Agile
Timeline
PhD Fellow
DTU
01.2022 - Current
Head of Operations
AgUnity
07.2020 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Food Innovation & Health
University of Copenhagen
04.2018 - 04.2020
Nutrition Manager
Ballerup Kommune
11.2017 - 08.2018
Small Business Owner
Epic
10.2013 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Food & Human Nutrition
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
04.2004 - 04.2009
Prince 2 Project Management
WSET Advanced Certificate in Wine and Spirits
Websites
Certification
Prince 2 Project Management
Computerskills
- Project Management: Trello, Asana
- Office Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace
- Communication & Collaboration: Microsoft SharePoint, Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams
- Data Analysis & Visualization: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, R
- CRM Tools: HubSpot CRM, Freshworks (Freshteams)
- Design & Presentation: Canva
- Survey Tools: SurveyXact, Google Forms, Office Forms
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