Panda Guide Publishing: New Media Intern    Fall 2014        Beijing, People’s Republic of China
Helped revamp the company’s website (to be launched early 2015), social media & search engine optimization (SEO) strategies. Updated new media & blog daily. Helped with basic day-to-day copywriting as well as published my own travel writing and helped standardize training manual.
SFU Language Learning Centre: Lab Monitor     Fall 2013 – Summer 2014           Burnaby, Canada
As head lab monitor I drafted technical manuals for English language instructors to help them troubleshoot; Provided user support to primarily to Mandarin Chinese speaking students; Managed equipment & room bookings software; Updated & reghosted labs; Diligently upheld lab security and provided training for new staff.
SFU Communication Department: Teaching Assistant     Fall 2014               Vancouver, Canada
Awarded the position of teaching assistant in the Communication department. I helped teach “CMNS 253 – Introduction to New Media” where I created my own class content every week for students. Teaching the course primarily to English as Another Language (EAL) students I attempted to engage the class to present their experience with new media that serviced them in their native language and/or country.
SFU Centre for Online Distance Education: Exam Invigilator     Spring 2014                          Burnaby, Canada
Upheld university procedures and invigilated final exams and completed minor secretarial work.  
L’Association Francophone de Surrey    2008-2010 & 2013-2014               Surrey, Canada
Gained the confidence of the local Francophone community and was elected to an administrative position each year I ran. Among my various duties I organized & managed various cultural events (100-200 participants), represented the association at the Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique yearly meetings, maintained a monthly newsletter providing relevant information to the community, as well as provided free translation services for refugees & new immigrants to Canada to help them adapt to their new English speaking surroundings.
Asian Pacific Foundation: Research Internship    Spring 2014                        Vancouver, Canada
As a research intern I independently pursued my Asia Media-landscape Project, a snapshot of recent coverage on Canada in three different East Asian countries, & presented my findings to the office staff. I also assisted with data collection for the APF’s Canadian Asia Competence Project.
Fresh Fin Aquaculture: Computer Tech/Secretary    2010-2013            Vancouver, Canada
As a computer tech, I set up audio-visual systems for conferences on short notice; fixed computers and organized company documents in a clear and concise manner. In my capacity as secretary, I followed oral and written instructions accurately and diligently. Set up conferences in hotels with audio-visual equipment on short notice. Gained a fast and accurate WPM count.

Masters Double Degree in Global Communication    Fall 2013 - Present              Beijing & Vancouver    
Currently pursuing a double M.A. awarded by the Communication University of China ｣ｨ中国传媒大学｣ｩ in Beijing & Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Canada. Working under my supervisor Yuezhi Zhao｣ｨ赵月枝｣ｩ, Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Political Economy of Global Communication at the School of Communication, I pursued an analysis of 40+ years of UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre policy documents to locate major priority shifts in the institution. After having completing the Vancouver component of my degree last August (2014) I am now in Beijing completing the second half of my double degree.  
International Joint Summer School (CCA)    Summer 2013                Vancouver, Canada
Participated in an intensive course on media and communication issues at the Chinese Communication Association (國際中華傳播學會) yearly joint summer school that was held in Vancouver, Canada.  The event was hosted by Simon Fraser University in conjunction with the Communication University of China, the University of Westminster and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Humanities    2013                 Simon Fraser University, Canada
Bachelor of Arts, in Communication    2013                 Simon Fraser University, Canada