Selena Yip
Executive Director at Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Cantonese Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Associate Professional in Human Resources
HR Certification Institute - HRCIFeb, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Nov 2021 - Present
In addition to the roles of Festival Director, the ED manages board governance and heads all fundraising efforts.
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Festival Director
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Nov 2019 - Nov 2021
• Supervise team consisting of 4 committees, 20+ staff members, and 100+ seasonal volunteers• Serve as main point of contact for all festival operations, community and corporate relationships, and board members• Manage multiple project timelines and identify strengths and weaknesses within festival operations – researching and implementing creative solutions to increase efficiency and streamlined processes• Contribute to the professional development of all staff members, pinpointing strengths and weaknesses within festival operations and assigning responsibilities based on the expertise and interests of staff
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Director Of Communications
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Jan 2019 - Nov 2019
• Oversee management of all social media and monthly newsletter communications and track outreach and engagement on all platforms, gaining 400+ followers since the 2018 festival and increasing engagement 140%• Collaborate with communications team to devise marketing campaigns, write copy, and create social media posts to increase online visibility and maintain relevance throughout the year• Coordinate projects between PAAFF and other local organizations – such as the All Festival Shorts Program at Cherry St. Pier – serving as the liaison between all groups, providing marketing materials, and ensuring the program vision stays on track and consistent from beginning to end• Curated four sold out short film programs for the 2019 annual festival, a first milestone in the 12-year organizational history• Foster and maintain mutually supportive relationships with local community organizations through online and in-person communications
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Community Outreach Coordinator
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Apr 2018 - Dec 2018
• Secured 20+ community partnerships within the Greater Philadelphia area for the annual festival, bringing 50+ new audience members for culturally relevant programs• Co-managed the Instagram account; increased audience interaction using IG story features, increasing follower count by more than 100 between opening and closing night• Created feedback and demographic surveys to be completed after and during the 2018 festival; data was then used to improve future programming and to provide sponsors with valuable community impact information• Designed and implemented a festival volunteer orientation, where expectations are communicated and volunteers meet their leaders, and ask questions if needed; increasing efficiency and lowering stress levels during festival
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College of Physicians of Philadelphia
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Coordinator
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Mar 2018 - Sep 2020
• Develop and implement solutions to minimize physical paperwork and streamline multiple HR processes, such as implementing a New Hire Request Form for team leaders to fill out so that all hiring information is compiled in one place before job openings are posted• Assist and complete hiring processes for new associates to include job posting, shortlisting candidates, conducting phone pre-screenings, and scheduling in-person interviews with department leaders• Recreate the agency intranet using Microsoft SharePoint to serve as a communication hub and online resource; completing transition from Google platform to Microsoft platform• Prepare payroll on bi-weekly basis for 135+ employees and communicate to accounting any changes that need to be made during processing
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Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Assistant
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Apr 2018 - Nov 2018
• Write the storyline for an 8-minute video documentary about the history of the Philadelphia Chinatown community’s development in the face of inconsiderate urban development and gentrification • Coordinate and conduct 10+ audio recorded and filmed interviews to research, develop, and expand the storyline • Write the storyline for an 8-minute video documentary about the history of the Philadelphia Chinatown community’s development in the face of inconsiderate urban development and gentrification • Coordinate and conduct 10+ audio recorded and filmed interviews to research, develop, and expand the storyline
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American Friends Service Committee
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Human Resources Intern
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Jan 2018 - May 2018
• Compiled and formatted a general competency-based interview question guide with 350+ questions and tailored shorter interview guides for specific positions across all regional offices• Organized, digitized, and uploaded 500+ pages of company employee files to online cloud service for a more efficient filing system• Assisted in the review and shortlisting of candidates for multiple international positions through UltiPro • Compiled and formatted a general competency-based interview question guide with 350+ questions and tailored shorter interview guides for specific positions across all regional offices• Organized, digitized, and uploaded 500+ pages of company employee files to online cloud service for a more efficient filing system• Assisted in the review and shortlisting of candidates for multiple international positions through UltiPro
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Assistant Teacher
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
• Supervised 20-25 students ranging in age from 10 months to 11 years old• Responsible for the scheduling and supervision of indoor and outdoor playtimes assigned students• Used hands-on teaching in subjects such as English, math, and interpersonal skills.• Helped students navigate proper communication and conflict resolution• Assessed student performance and classroom behavior through weekly parent reports, conducting one-on-one meetings as needed • Supervised 20-25 students ranging in age from 10 months to 11 years old• Responsible for the scheduling and supervision of indoor and outdoor playtimes assigned students• Used hands-on teaching in subjects such as English, math, and interpersonal skills.• Helped students navigate proper communication and conflict resolution• Assessed student performance and classroom behavior through weekly parent reports, conducting one-on-one meetings as needed
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Executive Media Chair
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Apr 2014 - Apr 2015
• Improved the use of technology: e.g. created Instagram account and gained over 200 followers that year, made the group Facebook more personal and interactive with community members• Led the design and distribution of flyers and videos that advertised large events and general body meetings• Co-hosted a live interview with Nina Davuluri (Miss America 2014) and Crystal Lee (Miss America 2014 runner-up) for audience of 300+ members • Improved the use of technology: e.g. created Instagram account and gained over 200 followers that year, made the group Facebook more personal and interactive with community members• Led the design and distribution of flyers and videos that advertised large events and general body meetings• Co-hosted a live interview with Nina Davuluri (Miss America 2014) and Crystal Lee (Miss America 2014 runner-up) for audience of 300+ members
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Kumon North America, Inc.
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
• Evaluated student progress through grading and periodic testing followed by one on one tutoring and review • Evaluated student progress through grading and periodic testing followed by one on one tutoring and review
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Education
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2013 - 2017
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology and Anthropology -
2016 - 2016
The University of Hong Kong
Comparative Literature, Hong Kong Studies, American Studies
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