Candidate's Name: Joyce Xu
Candidate's Office: Division D Director
Toastmasters member since:2015
Education:
1997.9-2001.7 Tianjin University Bachelor Degree
2005.9-2008.1 Tsinghua University Master Degree
Toastmasters offices held and terms of service:
Area 3 Area Director Jul. 01, 2019 Jun. 30, 2020（2019/7/1-2020/6/30） 1377165 Lenovo Northstar President Jan. 01, 2019 Jun. 30, 2019（2018/7/1-2019/6/30） 1377165 Lenovo Northstar Vice President Membership Jan. 01, 2018 Jun. 30, 2018（2018/1/1-2018/6/30）
Toastmasters honors and recognition:
1st place winner in D3 area contest from Apr, 2019
Relevant work experience and how it relates to Toastmasters and your role as a District leader:
Team lead in company，I experienced how to lead a team, to encourage them, to communicate with them as what I have got from Toastmasters.
1. Organize ability
2. Connection with others
3.Thinking pattern changed
What experience do you have in strategic planning?
1. PM for the activities
2. HPL project
3. Venue supporter for the activities
What experience do you have in the area of finance?
Volunteer for purchase(water, snacks, printing, etc) of the activities
Budget plan in a trip
What experience do you have in developing procedures?
I'm well trained by both my company and Toastmasters, capable to develop procedures.
What lessons did you learn from previous leadership positions?
1. Communication with members need to pay attention to his/her feeling
2. Consider for personal growth more than the activity success
3.Personal connection is more important for encourage others
Why do you want to serve as a District leader?
1. I grew up rapidly since I was an officer in the club, the experiences being an officer benefit me a lot. I eager to share my experiences to more people, to help more people like me to realize their dreams
2. I got a lot of fun by helping others grown up, “Give a rose, and the fragrance remains in your hand”. It makes we grown up together.
In your opinion, what are the District mission’s major objectives and how would you work to achieve them?
District mission's major objective is personal growth. It is the keystone for other development. I will keep 1.improving myself, sharing my experiences to others, affecting others 2.connecting with others, providing chances to others to grow up 3.considering personal growth as 1st priority in any situationAdditional information about yourself:
40 years old, mother for two boys, never think age is a block for personal growth. Keep moving, become better and better.
