Grace Tu

Staff Writer at The New University
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Irvine, California, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Japanese Professional working proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency
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Credentials

  • JLPT N2 (日本語能力試験)
    The Japan Foundation
    Jan, 2023
    - Oct, 2024
  • Fashion Journalism Short Course Certificate
    London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
    Sep, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Fashion Marketing Short Course Certificate
    Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London
    Sep, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Inside LVMH Certificate
    LVMH
    Jul, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Fashion Industry Essentials Certificate
    Parsons School of Design - The New School
    Apr, 2022
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • The New University
    • Netherlands
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • Staff Writer
      • Dec 2021 - Present

      • Actively pitched and wrote weekly stories that covered a variety of genres in arts and entertainment, including mystery, romance, horror, comedy, and action • Wrote the first ever fashion show review in the newspaper's history• Consistently met pressing deadlines and accepted changes from editors quickly

    • Social Media Manager
      • Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

      • Managed social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) and posted daily• Created the brand guidelines used to represent the newspaper, including fonts, colors, and Canva post formats for cohesiveness• Led a team of 10+ staff members and interns, assigning work weekly and providing guidance and feedback

    • Arts & Entertainment Intern
      • Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

      • Learned AP Style and general article structures from the editors• Wrote weekly articles and submitted them to editors for three rounds of edits

  • Her Campus Media
    • United States
    • Internet Publishing
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Chapter Writer
      • Apr 2022 - Present

      Wrote articles for the UCI Chapter of Her Campus across genres such as Style, Entertainment, and Experiences. Wrote articles for the UCI Chapter of Her Campus across genres such as Style, Entertainment, and Experiences.

  • 60 Seconds Magazine
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Fashion Editor
      • May 2023 - Sep 2023

      • Oversaw the magazine’s fashion tab, managing a team of 5+ writers• Edited weekly articles with attention to grammar, organization, flow, and factual accruacy• Ensured content is original and experimental while keeping word count low

    • Writing Intern
      • Jun 2022 - Aug 2023

      • Wrote weekly articles for the Style, Lifestyle, and Hidden Gems sections• Pitched innovative story ideas with trending topics in mind, such as the unique relationship between Vivienne Westwood and NANA as well as a look into Chinese food and Asian culture• Conducted an in-depth interview with China's show producer of the year (2019-2021)

  • Shanghai Media Group
    • China
    • Media Production
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Production Intern
      • Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

      • Worked under China Business News (Yicai), editing 12PM and 3PM news segments • Communicated with studios in Beijing and Shenzhen every day, testing audio before programs air • Conducted research and wrote scripts for guest interview segments • Worked under China Business News (Yicai), editing 12PM and 3PM news segments • Communicated with studios in Beijing and Shenzhen every day, testing audio before programs air • Conducted research and wrote scripts for guest interview segments

  • UCI Anthology Yearbook
    • United States
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Content Director
      • May 2022 - Jun 2023

      • Led and managed a team of 30+ across 6 sections, including Design, Photography, University Life, Copy, Marketing, and Academic/Admin• Proofread and edited content on all pages before sending them to print• Designed and developed theme packages for "virtual reality" and "record," including initial concepts, themes, colors, fonts, covers, endsheets, design elements, and folios

    • Copy Editor
      • Jun 2021 - May 2022

      • Created the original theme of "virtual reality" based on cyberpunk aesthetics complete with headline and sub-headline fonts, color palettes, and inspiration photos• Proof-read and edited articles to check grammar, organization, flow, factual accuracy, and more• Managed a team of interns and led workshops on writing and editing pieces

    • Copy Editing Intern
      • Sep 2020 - Jun 2021

      Trained under the copy editor and learned to edit pieces.

  • The HomeMore Project
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Editing Intern
      • Jun 2022 - Sep 2022

      Proofread 1-2 articles weekly and made edits with attention to flow, accuracy, organization of ideas, grammar, word choice, and AP Style. Proofread 1-2 articles weekly and made edits with attention to flow, accuracy, organization of ideas, grammar, word choice, and AP Style.

  • Stiddle
    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Marketing Intern
      • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

      • Wrote blog articles on topics such as landing pages, search engine optimization (SEO), and digital marketing for e-commerce businesses • Designed graphics for e-books and Instagram using Canva • Posted articles on WordPress while optimizing keywords and characteristics in regard to SEO • Wrote blog articles on topics such as landing pages, search engine optimization (SEO), and digital marketing for e-commerce businesses • Designed graphics for e-books and Instagram using Canva • Posted articles on WordPress while optimizing keywords and characteristics in regard to SEO

  • New Forum Undergraduate Literary Journal
    • Design Editor
      • Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

      • Created posters, flyers, social media posts, and infographics to promote events and publications • Formatted pages of the journal to make sure creative pieces were properly presented • Met with other editors to evaluate submitted works and determine which ones would be included every quarter • Created posters, flyers, social media posts, and infographics to promote events and publications • Formatted pages of the journal to make sure creative pieces were properly presented • Met with other editors to evaluate submitted works and determine which ones would be included every quarter

  • Saks OFF 5TH
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales Associate
      • Aug 2021 - Sep 2021

      • Worked at the Costa Mesa Saks OFF 5TH store in the Men's department • Organized and folded clothing, assisted customers in the fitting rooms, and worked as a cashier during busy hours • Worked on the floor and helped customers find clothing in different sizing and styles • Worked at the Costa Mesa Saks OFF 5TH store in the Men's department • Organized and folded clothing, assisted customers in the fitting rooms, and worked as a cashier during busy hours • Worked on the floor and helped customers find clothing in different sizing and styles

Education

  • UC Irvine
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Literary Journalism
    2020 - 2023
  • University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business
    Minor, Management
    2020 - 2023
  • University of the Arts London
    Fashion Marketing, Fashion Journalism
  • Portola High School
    High School Diploma
    2016 - 2020
  • Shanghai American School
    2007 - 2016

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