Experience

Guangxi Normal University

• China
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of International Staff

  • May 2019 - Present

  I direct the core English language program at the College of International Culture and Education at Guangxi Normal University and serve as the liaison between the foreign staff and the Chinese administration, planning all meetings and resolving any issues that may arise between the two parties.

• Educator

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  As the head of the upper-level writing department at the College of International Culture and Education at Guangxi Normal University, I currently teach upper-level content courses such as Short Stories and Novels, Cross-cultural Communication, Advanced Reading and Writing, and Film Studies to sophomore second language learners.Pandemic prevention measures in China have led to me teaching remotely in the same capacity since September 2022.

• Editor for Guangxi Normal University Press

  • Nov 2015 - Apr 2022

  Edited and helped translate articles and essays from Chinese to English for the University's nationally-acclaimed Press.

• Creator of Southeast Asia Online Course

  • Sep 2017 - Jul 2018

  Created researched lesson plans, video classes, assessment materials, and subtitles for a college-level online course focusing on Southeast Asian countries. The online course included lesson bits broken down into country segments such as Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Laos, and introduced students to the history, major industries, economy, arts and culture, and present-day educational systems of each of the above-stated nations.

• Creator of Cross-Cultural Communication Online Course

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

  Created researched lesson plans, video classes, assessment materials, and subtitles for a college-level online course focusing on cross-cultural communication theory, methodology, and practice. The online course included chapter units focusing on theories and concepts such as High/Low Context Communication, High/Low Contact Cultures, Stereotypes, Generalizations, Prejudices, Etiquette Codes, Culture Shock, and Reverse Culture Shock, to name just a few as pertaining to East-West relationships.



Voices Art and Literary Journal

• Guilin, Guangxi, China

• Editor In Chief

  • Feb 2016 - Jul 2022

  Editor-in-chief and co-founder of Guangxi Normal University's first ever art and literary magazine, Voices. The journal features fiction, non-fiction, and art pieces submitted by freshmen and sophomore English and art students at the university. Editor-in-chief and co-founder of Guangxi Normal University's first ever art and literary magazine, Voices. The journal features fiction, non-fiction, and art pieces submitted by freshmen and sophomore English and art students at the university.



Freelance

• Editor

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2022

  Edited writing materials ranging from articles for private companies and research papers for individuals on a freelance basis. Edited writing materials ranging from articles for private companies and research papers for individuals on a freelance basis.



Asia Highlights

• China

• Content Writer

  • Apr 2016 - Apr 2019

  Wrote travel and food articles for Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Cambodia, and Myanmar for the Asia Highlights website to advertise their tours and bring viewers to the webpage. Wrote travel and food articles for Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Cambodia, and Myanmar for the Asia Highlights website to advertise their tours and bring viewers to the webpage.



The Chinese Language Institute (CLI)

• Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang, China

• Social Media Manager

  • 2016 - 2017

  Developed content for the company's social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, blog posts) to create presence and garner impressions. Developed content for the company's social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, blog posts) to create presence and garner impressions.



Gateway Dance Theatre

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Web Content Editor

  • 2014 - 2015

  Worked under celebrated dancer Penny Furgerson and helped her with the organization’s writing requirements. Key responsibilities included coming up with content for the organization’s new website, editing content from old website, writing newsletters and press releases, and creating grant letters for prospective donors for future performances. Worked under celebrated dancer Penny Furgerson and helped her with the organization’s writing requirements. Key responsibilities included coming up with content for the organization’s new website, editing content from old website, writing newsletters and press releases, and creating grant letters for prospective donors for future performances.



Drake University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Editorial Intern

  • 2014 - 2015

  Part of the editorial and organizational committee for the spring 2016 edition of the Press. Major responsibilities included setting up a new board, setting the agenda and direction for the new publication, and writing grants to prospective donors. Also involved in further strengthening the publication’s social media presence.

• Supervisor

  • 2012 - 2014

  Maintained inventory standards before opening and after close, and was also responsible for training employees to operate as cashier(s) when needed, and how to use the equipment in the stands. Other responsibilities included opening and closing the stands.



Periphery Art and Literary Journal

• Des Moines, Iowa Area

• Editor and Writer

  • 2014 - 2015

  Read, edited, and reviewed submissions for the nationally recognized journal's 52nd edition. Literary submissions included creative pieces from genres such as fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, while art submissions included photography, drawing, painting, and graphic design pieces. Read, edited, and reviewed submissions for the nationally recognized journal's 52nd edition. Literary submissions included creative pieces from genres such as fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, while art submissions included photography, drawing, painting, and graphic design pieces.



Drake University Emerging Writer Award

• Des Moines, Iowa Area

• Judge

  • 2014 - 2015

  Served as student critic and judge to assist in choosing the recipient of that year's award. Served as student critic and judge to assist in choosing the recipient of that year's award.



The Times-Delphic

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Reporter and Photographer

  • 2013 - 2015

  Interviewed sources and wrote columns, features and opinion editorials in the AP style for Drake University's student-run newspaper. Responsibilities also included taking photographs for other articles, while also brainstorming and pitching new story ideas to pursue. Interviewed sources and wrote columns, features and opinion editorials in the AP style for Drake University's student-run newspaper. Responsibilities also included taking photographs for other articles, while also brainstorming and pitching new story ideas to pursue.



Aarbur Jute Products

• Marketing Intern

  • 2011 - 2012

  Worked under the consultation of the creative marketing strategist of Aarbur Jute Products to improve the company's social media presence while also exploring local channels to brand the company's range of products. Worked under the consultation of the creative marketing strategist of Aarbur Jute Products to improve the company's social media presence while also exploring local channels to brand the company's range of products.