Since 2007, she has been working at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she currently serves as the Senior Director, Strategic Business.
CHAMPAIGN, IL, May 03, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Helen Zheng Zhang has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Zhang has established herself as a prominent figure in accounting and business management. Since 2007, she has been working at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she currently serves as the Senior Director, Strategic Business. She has overseen IT budget planning, costing, modeling, human resources, procurement and software business. She is critical in ensuring financial decisions support the organization's mission and goals. Additionally, Ms. Zhang holds the position of adjunct instructor of accountancy at the Gies College of Business on campus, where she imparts her extensive knowledge to students in accounting management and supports their involvement in community service through programs like Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.
Before her tenure at the University of Illinois, Ms. Zhang was a business programs manager at Dell Australia in Sydney, where she honed her business management and operations skills. Her career also includes working in sales operations at HP in the Asia Pacific region. These roles have contributed to her deep understanding of global business practices.
Ms. Zhang's educational background is equally impressive. She holds master's degrees in business in information systems and in accounting from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. She is recognized as a certified public accountant and a senior certified professional with the Society for Human Resource Management with Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt certifications. Ms. Zhang's academic achievements have laid a strong foundation for her professional success.
Beyond Ms. Zhang's professional endeavors, she has been deeply involved in her community as the president of the Chinese American Association of Central Illinois since 2024. She served as the president of the Executive Club of Champaign County, an organization for professional women, in 2023. Moreover, Ms. Zhang is a strong supporter and advocate for the Asian community and participates in various activities to increase their opportunities and visibility.
In light of her professional success, Ms. Zhang has been recognized with several accolades, including the Outstanding Global Chinese Award from the American Golden Tripod Organization in 2023 and a Dell Director's Award for Australia and New Zealand. With aspirations to grow as a leader within her community, Ms. Zhang is committed to expanding access to accounting services and providing exceptional support to help others succeed.
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