Marianne Guo Hong
Senior Sales Manager
ShenZhen
Summary
Results-driven and entrepreneurial professional with a strong quantitative background in Financial Mathematics and hands-on experience in investment analysis, startup co-founding, and strategic data analytics. Proven ability to drive financial performance, lead cross-functional teams, and leverage technical skills (Python, SQL, financial modeling) to solve complex business problems.
I am now seeking to leverage the transformative HKU MBA experience to systematically strengthen my leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and cross-cultural management skills, thereby accelerating my path to becoming an effective business leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder/Sales Manager
Novation Eco
DongGuan
02.2025 - Current
- Grew the customer base through targeted outreach and networking events.
- Streamlined operational processes for improved efficiency and cost reduction.
- Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
- Evaluated market trends to identify emerging opportunities and inform strategic decision making.
Investment Analyst
CS Family
New York
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Conducted fundamental and technical analysis for a U.S. private wealth management advisory firm, identifying 10 high-potential equity and alternative investment opportunities , which contributed to a 15% enhancement in overall portfolio returns .
- Authored and presented comprehensive investment memoranda to senior management and clients, facilitating transparent decision-making and strategy execution.
- Performed due diligence for a New York real estate (“fix-and-flip”) project, utilizing financial modeling and on-site market research to mitigate potential downside risk by 25% .
Co-founder & COO
Cybever (Tech Startup)
San Francisco
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Co-founded a tech startup and led a successful seed funding round of $300,000 by developing a compelling investor pitch deck and business plan that clearly articulated market opportunity and scalability.
- Spearheaded market entry strategy, competitive analysis, and initial customer acquisition plans. Represented the company at 10+ industry conferences, expanding the professional network.
- Built and managed a cross-functional team of 10, overseeing operations, product development, and legal compliance, establishing foundational processes for early-stage growth.
Assurance — Data Analytics Intern
Ernst & Young (EY)
ShenZhen
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Supported the IPO audit of a global jewelry retailer by processing and analyzing billions of data points using Python, SQL, and advanced Excel , creating critical audit evidence and improving data workflow efficiency by ~30% through a custom VBA macro.
- Collaborated with senior managers on a fraud detection pilot project for a major Chinese bank , contributing to the design phase of machine learning models for anomaly detection.
Financial Analysis Intern
Financial Film & Media Co., Ltd.
GuangZhou
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Engineered automated data pipelines using Python and SQL to consolidate and validate nationwide cinema financial data, improving reporting accuracy by 20% and saving 15+ hours of manual work weekly.
- Revamped a core financial database schema, correcting critical design flaws to enhance system stability and data integrity for the finance and ops teams.
Co-founder
QMI Buy (E-commerce Startup)
Toronto
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed business model and go-to-market strategy for a cross-border e-commerce/logistics platform targeting China-Canada trade.
- Co-led the development and launch of an iOS app, growing it to 500+ monthly active users and facilitating over 3,000 customer interactions .
Education
Bachelor of Mathematics -
University of Waterloo
Canada 04.2001 -
Leadership & Extracurricular Activities
University of Waterloo Energy Network — Outreach Team Lead North American Student Entrepreneurship Program — Vice President of Marketing
- Secured $5,000 in cash sponsorship from Coca-Cola North America and promotional support from Facebook for a campus energy hackathon, increasing participant engagement by 40%.
- Organized and moderated 5+ guest lectures by industry professionals and professors, growing the club's professional network.
- Led a team of 8 to conduct market research across 5 local high schools, producing a strategic report used by Motion Pay Technology to inform their North American expansion planning.
North American Student Entrepreneurship Program – Vice President of Marketing
- Served as Vice President of Marketing during a high school entrepreneurship program organized by the Canadian mobile payment company Motion Pay Technology.
- Led the organization in conducting market research at nearby high schools and professional institutions, compiling market survey reports. Provided the company with a data and table-supported expansion plan for the future North American market.
Self-Assessment
- Outgoing and cheerful personality, enjoys challenges, possesses strong self-learning and teamwork abilities.
- Proficient in and skilled at utilizing Office Suite, Tableau, Python, SQL, SAS, R Language, Excel, VBA, and other computer tools/languages.
- Scored in the top 25% in the Euclid Mathematics Contest; CFA Level I Candidate.
- Enjoys exploring more possibilities in life.
Timeline
Co-Founder/Sales Manager
Novation Eco
02.2025 - Current
Investment Analyst
CS Family
08.2023 - 08.2024
Co-founder & COO
Cybever (Tech Startup)
04.2022 - 09.2023
Assurance — Data Analytics Intern
Ernst & Young (EY)
06.2021 - 08.2021
Financial Analysis Intern
Financial Film & Media Co., Ltd.
01.2021 - 04.2021
Co-founder
QMI Buy (E-commerce Startup)
05.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Mathematics -
University of Waterloo
04.2001 -