Shien Tong
@shientong
Training Specialist delivering scalable user onboarding and customer success through data-driven enablement.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Training Specialist focused on accelerating platform adoption and improving the service experience through hands-on enablement. I lead user training and support across large regions, translating complex product workflows into clear guidance that people can actually use.
In my current role at EBSCO (China), I’ve delivered 500+ customized sessions (including CALIS) to 50,000+ attendees, driving a 30% average increase in post-training usage. I also created 60+ customized tutorial videos and 100+ user guides, reducing similar usability questions by 40%.
I take ownership of client success by managing user inquiries and event planning, achieving 96%+ satisfaction and strengthening renewal intent. I synthesize user feedback to influence product improvements, and partner with marketing and sales on client demos to identify upsell opportunities tied to regional retention goals.
Before this, I built strong teaching and communication foundations through 3,800+ hours of personalized and group English instruction. With 90% of students improving by 15+ points on average, and 50+ course retentions (25% renewal-rate increase, 98% satisfaction), I learned how to understand individual needs, execute fast, and maintain trust. I also supported university teaching as an English teaching assistant, including preparing 50+ teaching materials and helping organize exams for 2,000+ candidates.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Training Specialist
EBSCO (China)
Mar 2024 - Jan 2026 (1 year 10 months)
Led platform user training and support across South, Southwest, and Northwest China, delivering 500+ customized sessions to 50,000+ attendees. Increased post-training usage by 30%, created 60+ tutorial videos and 100+ user guides, and reduced similar usability inquiries by 40%; maintained 96%+ satisfaction and supported regional renewal intent.
English Teacher
New Oriental/ReadingLab
Mar 2020 - Feb 2024 (3 years 11 months)
Provided personalized and small-group English tutoring, delivering 3,800+ teaching hours and achieving strong learning outcomes. 90% of students improved by 15+ points on average, while building parent partnerships to drive 50+ course retentions (25% renewal-rate increase) with 98% client satisfaction.
English Teaching Assistant
Chengdu University of Technology
Oct 2022 - Mar 2023 (5 months)
Supported the university English department by assisting with teaching preparation and running exam processes to ensure smooth delivery. Prepared 50+ teaching materials, created 10+ courseware pieces, organized exams serving 2,000+ candidates, and collected feedback to help optimize instruction.
Education
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Chengdu University of Technology
Master, Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
2021 - 2024
Completed a master’s program in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics at Chengdu University of Technology from 2021.09 to 2024.06.
Chengdu University of Technology
Bachelor, English
2017 - 2021
Completed a bachelor’s program in English at Chengdu University of Technology from 2017.09 to 2021.06.
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