Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Websites
Certification
Computerskills
Manager
Elizabeth Rees Chin

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
2022.01 - 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
2020.07 - 2022.04
  • 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
2017.11 - 2018.08
  • 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
2013.10 - 2017.03
  • 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
2018.04 - 2020.04

Bachelor of Science - Food & Human Nutrition

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newcastle Upon Tyne
2004.04 - 2009.04

Skills

Project Management and Organization - using Agile

Timeline

PhD Fellow

DTU
2022.01 - Current

Head of Operations

AgUnity
2020.07 - 2022.04

Master of Science - Food Innovation & Health

University of Copenhagen
2018.04 - 2020.04

Nutrition Manager

Ballerup Kommune
2017.11 - 2018.08

Small Business Owner

Epic
2013.10 - 2017.03

Bachelor of Science - Food & Human Nutrition

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
2004.04 - 2009.04
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
Elizabeth Rees ChinPeople Facilitator And Researcher