1. BRANDON T. LUONG
International Business Developer
EXPERIENCESUMMARY
International entrepreneur with
experience in start-up companies,
consulting, and cross-cultural
communication while driving
professionally and culturally
diverse teams to reach the
organization’s goals. Offer unique
combination of creativity,
analytical, leadership skills and
HULT education to assess
innovation and problem solving.
CONTACT INFO
LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/brandontluong
USA
540.446.8370
Email
brandontluong@gmail.com
Skype
Brand0ntlu0ng (zero’s)
Social
Media
Business
Development
User
Experience
Cultural
Awareness
Customer
Relationship
Management
Guanxi.me Feb 2013 – April 2013
Business Development Intern
Led the International Expansion project into Singapore and
Indonesia with my partner by conducting primary and
secondary research.Analyzed the market size, social media
landscape, competitors and other factors to see whether the
company can make a presence in desired locations. Gave
recommendations based on research findings.
Selected Contributions
Satisfaction from utilizing tools gained from HULT
International Business School to give final report
Found social and digital trends in targeted countries
Guanxi Innovations Dec 2011 – Present
Independent Consultant
Strategize company goals and needs by utilizing frameworks
such as SWOT, SCQ, PEST, Force Field Analysis, etc.
Accelerate the productivity of multiple teams to enhance
efficiency for stronger team synergy by implementing cloud-
based, social tools. Link clients with their desired target market
by creating an aggressive social media strategy and Social
CRM.
Selected Contributions
Consult over 21 organizations on strategy, goals and
productivity
Strengthen client’s relationship and reputation
Inspire others to change to business major, alter career
path or continue with their dream business
ABOVE Feb 2012 – Jul 2012
Business Development Team Leader
Implemented strategic plan to penetrate new market niche
through CRM tactics for building relationships with potential
suppliers, clients and other stakeholders.Evaluated the
competition, project user growth and business interaction to
situate the company’s current standing in the social media
realm. Promoted the website’s launch by examining website’s
functionality and usability to enhance user experience and
applying social media tactics.
Selected Contributions
Spearheaded a new remote business development
team for building rapport, analyzing most profitable
deals and raising awareness of ABOVE
Recognized as the renowned business developer at the
company
SKILL BADGES
Research
Analytics

2. EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGES
Teochew – Limited working
proficiency
Cantonese – Limited working
proficiency
Vietnamese – Limited working
proficiency
Mandarin – Basic knowledge
Spanish – Intermediate level in
writing and reading
Tagalog – Basic knowledge
AFFILIATIONS
Get Plugged In – Campus Lead
HULT Consulting Club – Event
Manager
HULT Global Club – Public
Relations
Shanghai Expat - Member
Market Aces Jan 2012 – Feb 2012
Business Development Intern
Developed and executed strategy to contact qualified prospects
and opportunity detection, both individually and team. Wrote
compelling phone and email scripts for the business development
team to increase client interactions. Analyzed client's website and
develop a website optimization proposal. Managed contacts, tasks,
and appointments using integrated CRM software and Google
Apps.
Prime Source Technologies Jul 2011 - Dec 2011
Special Assistant
Evolved business development plans by creating product
brochures and company flyers, establishing a social media
presence, and cold calling experience to inform customers about
products and services. Executed multiple test case scenarios and
review previous defects to ensure proper functionality and user-
ability. Administered and analyzed customer orders, time sheets,
and PTO reports to institute changes for optimizing efficiency at job
sites.
Selected Contributions
Assisted in user experience design of company website
project
Provided quality assurance service to customer for ensuring
strong client relationship through in person interview,
response emails and phone follow ups
Reorganized the accounting and HR department filing
system both physically and digitally to improve efficiency by
writing appropriate sheets, documents and graphs, and
easy-to-find filing system
PROJECTS
Pixagram Apr 2013 - Present
Founder
Founded startup software that converts raw data intoinsightful
infographs with a fellow HULT student. Draft the program
architecture, build marketing plan, strategize the startup direction
and market research analysis to gauge the market size and value
of startup.
Selected Contributions
Gain the ability to switch gears at a moment’s haste
Conceptualizing and materializing a fellow entrepreneur’s
dream
YourChef Shanghai Oct 2012 – Nov 2012
Team Leader
As our tech management project, YourChef is an inclusive cooking
app with recipes from around the world, grocery shopping list and
social feature. Utilized all team members’ various skills to deliver a
presentation to potential investors.
Selected Contributions
Sharpened and discovered teams’ strengths and weakness
for future teams and career
EDUCATION
Master of International Business
Class of 2013
BS in International Business
Class of 2011