Experience

Sputnik News

• Russian Federation
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Correspondent

  • May 2017 - Present

  Covering a wide range of events and writing news analysis on various topics for the official English language wire service in Russia. Covering a wide range of events and writing news analysis on various topics for the official English language wire service in Russia.



Fresh Pespectives Inc.

• Moscow, Russian Federation

• Co Founder

  • Oct 2016 - Present



Los Angeles Times

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Ghost Reporter without a Byline & Researcher

  • Jul 2014 - Feb 2016

  After serving in the Beijing Bureau of Los Angeles Times for over five years, my quick sense for interesting stories were recognized and I was allowed to start writing blog posts and short feature stories which appeared both on the website of Los Angeles Times and in print. Due to Chinese regulations, all my stories are credited only as "Times Staff" with my tagline at the bottom.

• News Assistant

  • Jun 2009 - Jul 2014

  Assisted the reporters at the Beijing Bureau of Los Angeles Times to identify the most notable stories in China and pinpointed the best suited interviewees in a timely manner. I also prepared background research for investigative stories that usually give new insights into various aspects of life in China.Provided technical support to ensure computers and networking devices in the office are in outstanding working conditions. Routine duties included but not limited to:*Making timely adjustments to VPN configurations on office computers in response to the continuous evolution of China’s GFW*Successful data recovery after a colleague accidentally deleted an entire folder on her Macbook Pro*Motherboard replacement for office desktops that helped save thousands of RMB on similar services provided by PC vendors Show less



China Daily

• China
• Newspaper Publishing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Business Reporter

  • Dec 2008 - May 2009

  Covered banking news for the nationwide English newspaper. I've set up a strong connection in the country's financial sector while establishing a thorough understanding of the nation's financial system, especially the banking sector. Covered banking news for the nationwide English newspaper. I've set up a strong connection in the country's financial sector while establishing a thorough understanding of the nation's financial system, especially the banking sector.



Sewanee University Summer Program

• Program Coordinator

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2008

  I made travel arrangements for a group of 24 American students to Beijing and Shanghai. My careful planning to accommodate their interests allowed them to enjoy a great cultural experience in China and allowed me gain the respect and gratitude of the professor and her students. I made travel arrangements for a group of 24 American students to Beijing and Shanghai. My careful planning to accommodate their interests allowed them to enjoy a great cultural experience in China and allowed me gain the respect and gratitude of the professor and her students.



Basketball Pioneers

• Reporter

  • Jun 2007 - May 2008

  I have covered both the Lakers and the Clippers in Los Angeles, CA. through the 2007-08 NBA regular season. My articles were published twice a week on Basketball Pioneers. I have covered both the Lakers and the Clippers in Los Angeles, CA. through the 2007-08 NBA regular season. My articles were published twice a week on Basketball Pioneers.



MVP China

• Reporter&Editor

  • Oct 2004 - May 2007

  Covered most of the important basketball events both in China and in the NBA from October, 2004. When I was not out covering those events, I was mostly writing about NBA games and other related basketball news both in China and abroad. As an editor, I was also in charge of the page design of our newspaper. Covered most of the important basketball events both in China and in the NBA from October, 2004. When I was not out covering those events, I was mostly writing about NBA games and other related basketball news both in China and abroad. As an editor, I was also in charge of the page design of our newspaper.



Family Health International

• Program Field Coordinator

  • Jul 2004 - Aug 2004

  Provided support and assistance to the FHI China HIV/AIDS program in Ningming, Guangxi Province. Worked creatively with the grassroots level to coordinate and guide the daily activities in the field. Provided timely progress reports to the Country Office, coordinate with other International NGOs, FHI implementing agencies and other partners at the local level, provide logistical support for international consultants visiting the field programs, identify and develop potential local partners and staff the project field office. Show less



Dashan Foreign Language School

• Spoken English Teacher (Summer Job)

  • Jul 2003 - Aug 2003

  Provided extensive language instruction to students who are willing to improve their Spoken English skills. Helped students to find their own way In practicing and mastering English communication skills. My enthusiasm and good sense of humor made me a good friend of all my students as well. Provided extensive language instruction to students who are willing to improve their Spoken English skills. Helped students to find their own way In practicing and mastering English communication skills. My enthusiasm and good sense of humor made me a good friend of all my students as well.