Experience

Nicki Sun Media

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Host + Creative Director

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  On-camera personality/influencer, and freelance producer, director, cinematographer, content strategist, editor, and educator passionate about amplifying marginalized voices both in front and behind the camera. On-camera personality/influencer, and freelance producer, director, cinematographer, content strategist, editor, and educator passionate about amplifying marginalized voices both in front and behind the camera.



TechNicki Speaking

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media

• Host + Content Creator

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Tech tips, reviews, behind-the-scenes content, and interviews for the video production, content creation, and filmmaking community. TechNicki Speaking was launched on International Women's Day 2019 and is a tech channel dedicated to empowering content creators and spotlighting women and BIPOC creators. "TechNicki Speaking by Nicki Sun" livestreams every Tuesday at 7pm PST on Amazon! Tech tips, reviews, behind-the-scenes content, and interviews for the video production, content creation, and filmmaking community. TechNicki Speaking was launched on International Women's Day 2019 and is a tech channel dedicated to empowering content creators and spotlighting women and BIPOC creators. "TechNicki Speaking by Nicki Sun" livestreams every Tuesday at 7pm PST on Amazon!



Messy Sexy Me

• United States
• Blogs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Podcast Host + Technical Advisor

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Join QuyenZi, Jessie, and ME each week for our Lifestyle & Dating Podcast full of messy, sexy adventures as women navigating hectic lives in LA LA land. From relationships to business, heartache to true love, social to emotional, and all the ups & downs that come with being fiercely strong yet deeply vulnerable; we'll make you laugh, cry, & hopefully - be inspired to LOVE. Join QuyenZi, Jessie, and ME each week for our Lifestyle & Dating Podcast full of messy, sexy adventures as women navigating hectic lives in LA LA land. From relationships to business, heartache to true love, social to emotional, and all the ups & downs that come with being fiercely strong yet deeply vulnerable; we'll make you laugh, cry, & hopefully - be inspired to LOVE.



MovieWeb

• Canada
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Host + Content Lead

  • Apr 2023 - Jul 2023

• On-Screen Host + Producer

  • Feb 2023 - Apr 2023

  MovieWeb's first on-screen host and interviewer, getting the latest on your favorite celebrity film/television stars and filmmakers!

• On-Screen Host + Interviewer

  • Jan 2023 - Feb 2023



NAB Show

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• NAB Show LIVE Host + Speaker

  • Mar 2023 - Apr 2023

• Spokesperson

  • Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

  Official Spokesperson for NAB Show in 2022. Produced and Hosted "TechNicki Speaking by Nicki Sun" daily at the NAB Amplify Studio, highlighting tech gear with esteemed special guests. Moderated panel with Cody Rigsby on the Main Stage. Continue to advocate and increase diversity within the NAB Show network.

• Show Host

  • Jul 2021 - Mar 2022

  Partnered with NAB Show to produce and host a 10 episodic show for their Instagram Live, bringing on this generation's top talent in tech, content creation, and film to interview. Topics ranged from building a brand and audience to monetizing your work. Guests included tech influencers Justine, Brian Tong, and Kelsey Brannan; TikToker Drex Lee; disability advocate Tiffany Yu, travel host Darley Newman, and gaming personality Mari Takahashi.



Character Media

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Events

  • Jul 2019 - Apr 2020

  Website: https://unforgettablegala.com/ Press Release: https://etonline.com/awkwafina-ali-wong-jameela-jamil-and-randall-park-among-unforgettable-gala-2019-nominees-exclusive Director of the largest Asian American Awards show, aka “The Asian Oscars,” celebrating Asian American excellence across film, TV, and entertainment. Assembled and led a small team to oversee and coordinate with sponsors, celebrities and their agencies, DEI heads at all entertainment networks and studios, press, publicity, script writers, performers, vendors, esteemed guests, production crew, and day-of staff. Show less



Blackmagic Collective

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Event Host

  • Dec 2018 - May 2019

  Founded with the belief that the art of filmmaking should be accessible to all, the Blackmagic Collective is designed to bring together filmmakers from all disciplines and all experience levels to learn from, share with, and inspire each other. Whether a professional looking to grow your connections, or new to the craft hoping to learn from the pros, the Blackmagic Collective strives to provide all members the opportunity to grow creatively. Sign-up at: https://www.blackmagiccollective.com/ Show less



Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital and New Media Producer

  • Sep 2015 - Oct 2018

  Manage and execute 40+ paid & organic campaigns per year across all social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter). Produce, edit, and oversee creation of 2k+ assets, including 90 videos per year through careful and close collaboration with 50+ artists and their management teams. Collaborate and craft videos with several artists including, but not limited to: Serj Tankian, Danny Elfman, Las Cafeteras, Lila Downs, Cruzar la Cara de la Luna, and more. Oversee and execute all components affecting digital presence in $17M gift to rebrand from Valley Performing Arts Center, including transitioning of all social media handles. Show less



Asian American Donor Program (AADP)

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

• Board of Directors | Communication & Media

  • Aug 2012 - Oct 2018

  Connecting communities to help save lives of those with life threatening diseases curable through bone marrow transplants or stem cell donors. Particularly focused on engaging youth via social and new media services, suggesting talent for events, and collaborating with wonderful organizations. * Utilize relations in entertainment and media to further mission of life-saving non-profit through cause awareness and recruitment of stem cell and bone marrow donors * Build rapport with local donors, sponsors, and partners who donate and fund charity drives Registered as a bone marrow donor since 2005. Cool partner, sponsor, or donation ideas? Nicki@aadp.org Show less



Google

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Google Glass Operations Specialist

  • May 2013 - Feb 2014

  Contract via Adecco Worked on the Google Glass Team as a Glass Guide, becoming a product expert and ambassador during the early Explorer stage. Presented Glass and lead demos to various audiences including developers, businesses, VIPs, community and industry leaders. Specialized in learning the constantly evolving features of Glass, educated users around these features, providing high touch customer service, and troubleshooting product issues. Produced internal videos for the beta Glass community, demonstrating how to utilize product. Designated videographer and editor for the Los Angeles team. Show less



MYX Global

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Producer

  • Feb 2011 - Feb 2013

  Produce, write, interview, and book talent for entertainment, lifestyle, and music multiplatform network catered to 2nd generation Asian & Multi-Ethnic Americans across 10 million households nationwide. Manage social media and show pages, handle artist licensing, direct in-studio shoots, lead graphic design team, coordinate press releases, and interview in-studio artists. Traveling producer for concert events in Los Angeles. Produce, write, interview, and book talent for entertainment, lifestyle, and music multiplatform network catered to 2nd generation Asian & Multi-Ethnic Americans across 10 million households nationwide. Manage social media and show pages, handle artist licensing, direct in-studio shoots, lead graphic design team, coordinate press releases, and interview in-studio artists. Traveling producer for concert events in Los Angeles.



Zooka Creative

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive & Creative Visual Media

  • Nov 2010 - Feb 2011

  Managing our company's projects and working directly with our clients. Utilizing background in media and video to assist clients on creative campaigns to generate better visibility. Managing our company's projects and working directly with our clients. Utilizing background in media and video to assist clients on creative campaigns to generate better visibility.



Aggie Studios

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Media Relations Coordinator

  • Jan 2010 - May 2010

  * Re-activated organization and helped grow organization from six to 80 members* Increased viewership by 2000%, established relations with surrounding media to invite guest speakers

• Executive Reporter

  • May 2008 - May 2010

  * Write, create, and produce entertainment news stories that highlight the UC Davis campus and community.* Produced/Hosted weekly “Aggie Update” and story on student tuition increase aired on CNN Headline National News



University of California, Davis

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Intern at University Communications

  • Aug 2008 - Jan 2010

  Support the Marketing unit by writing, conducting marketing research and performing clerical support. Update collateral and Web sites, including the creation of the official UC Davis myspace page. Write copy for news releases and advertisements. Support the Marketing unit by writing, conducting marketing research and performing clerical support. Update collateral and Web sites, including the creation of the official UC Davis myspace page. Write copy for news releases and advertisements.



KBCW-The CW Television Network

• Podsquad

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Three interns with one mission: to put YOU on TV! Check here for more info and upcoming events for your chance to be on 44 Cable 12! http://cwbayarea.com/podsquad#events Three interns with one mission: to put YOU on TV! Check here for more info and upcoming events for your chance to be on 44 Cable 12! http://cwbayarea.com/podsquad#events



Futton, INC

• Program Teacher and Program Guide

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  A summer international camp catered to 140 visiting students ages 13-17 from China. Plan and present classes and activities for the student. A summer international camp catered to 140 visiting students ages 13-17 from China. Plan and present classes and activities for the student.



University of California, Davis

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resident Advisor

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2008

  Developed, coordinated, and maintained a program within my residential building to provide a positive, intellectual, emotional, and social living environment for students Developed, coordinated, and maintained a program within my residential building to provide a positive, intellectual, emotional, and social living environment for students