Resume

Yes, you could read my physical resume in 5-6 seconds, but what’s the fun in that? Here’s a conglomeration of everything that I’ve ever done (not really, but you get the idea.)

Education

Shanghai American School

2011 - 2019

Shanghai, China

Northwestern University

2023 - 2027

Evanston, Illinois

Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Minor in Classics (Latin Concentration), and Certificates in Integrated Marketing Communications & Segal Design

Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Internal Events Chair, Club Ski Team, Delta Sigma Pi Professional Fraternity, North by Northwestern Senior Features Editor, Rotaract Club Fundraising Chair, and Spoon University Content Team.

Peddie School

2019 - 2023

Hightstown, New Jersey

Co-founder/leader of Peddie AAPI Affinity Group, DEI Council, Editor in Chief of The Peddie News, Co-president of Amnesty International, Creative Writing Signature Experience, Vice-president of Latin Club, Head Tour Guide, Student Ambassador, Varsity Girls’ Basketball, Prefect/Mentor, Faculty-Student Senate, and Writing Center Fellow.

Experiences

愛心餅乾 Love-Baked Cookies

Founder and Organizer

2011 - Present

  • Founded the annual charity cookie sale in 2011 with my grandfather

  • Bake and sell cookies every year to raise money for students in rural Taiwan

  • Raised over 2 million NTD for the schools in Hualien to send kids to college, pay for teachers, fund food and supplies, etc.

  • Created an after-school program that provides additional curricula, meals, a place to stay, supplies, and teachers

North by Northwestern

Writer & Features Editor

2024 - Present

  • Selected to a government-funded program for Taiwanese students

  • Hands-on experience with the largest collection of ancient Chinese artifacts

  • Learned from experts in the museum on both artifacts and ancient Chinese history

  • Gave tours of the "Epitome of Aesthetics New Media Exhibition” in the museum with the knowledge acquired through the program

The Peddie News

Editor in Chief

2019 - 2023

  • Utilized previous experience as a Content Writer for The Borgen Project (2020) and Kid Reporter for Scholastic News Kids Press Corps (2018 - 2019)

  • Edit articles biweekly for overlapping monthly publication

  • Oversee and train over 70 staff writers and editors every year

  • Revamped website and increased marketing, raising site viewership by 50%

Creative Writing Signature EXP

Student

2021 - 2023

  • Took additional classes including a term of Screenwriting and three terms of Creative Writing

  • Attended Iowa Young Writers’ Studio in 2022 in the “Quixotic Characters” course

  • Attended USC Creative Writing Workshop in 2021, writing four pieces in four weeks

  • Wrote a creative writing capstone project

The Borgen Project

Content Writer

2020

  • Advocated for the alleviation of poverty through journalism by targeting government officials to increase the foreign aid budget

  • Wrote weekly articles on poverty around the world to spread awareness

  • Raised over 500 USD for the non-profit organization

  • Wrote a pillar article that addressed indigenous poverty in Taiwan

Spoon University

Content Manager & Writer

2023 - Present

  • Authored articles for quarterly Spoon Magazine, combining a passion for food with storytelling, sharing recipes and funny food anecdotes one slice at a time

  • Produced high-impact social media content with Adobe Premier Pro to promote local businesses, leveraging TikTok following (10,000) and Instagram (7,000) to connect with student audiences

  • Established brand partnerships with companies like Poppi and Just Water, driving sponsorships and collaboration opportunities through effective outreach and negotiation

Peddie AAPI Affinity Group

Co-founder and Leader

2021 - 2023

  • Started the Asian-American Pacific Islander affinity group at Peddie in light of the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes in 2021

  • Lead a membership of over 150 students

  • Plan events like monthly group meetings, Asian grocery shuttles, celebrations, games, movie nights, and discussions

  • Provide a safe space for students of AAPI descent to go to

  • Built a support system/network of AAPI students

Galileo Learning

Summer Operations Intern

2022

  • Work directly with the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director on the operational logistics of the camp

  • Run Afternoon (PM) Extended Care, looking after around 30 campers aged 4 to 12 years old for three additional hours every day

  • Reinforce The Galileo Innovation Approach of “Mindset, Process and Knowledge” and The Innovator’s Mindset of being “visionary, courageous, collaborative, determined and reflective”

  • Overseeing lunchtimes and Check-Outs to ensure the utmost safety of the campers

Peddie Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Council Member

2020 - 2022

  • Carried out DEI initiatives at Peddie including a DEI dictionary, calendar, and other events.

  • Helped plan and lead DEI Day and facilitated conversations

  • Attended the Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) in 2021

National Palace Museum

Youth Cultural Docent

2020

  • Selected to a government-funded program for Taiwanese students

  • Hands-on experience with the largest collection of ancient Chinese artifacts

  • Learned from experts in the museum on both artifacts and ancient Chinese history

  • Gave tours of the "Epitome of Aesthetics New Media Exhibition” in the museum with the knowledge acquired through the program

Skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Leadership

Journalism

Social Media Marketing

Copywriting

Copyediting

Blog Writing

Screenwriting

SEO Optimization

Get in Touch

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