Rikki Li
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Chinese (Simplified) Professional working proficiency
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Experience
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Prism
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Developmental Editor
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Acting News Editor
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Sep 2022 - Feb 2023
- Responsible for commissioning and editing news pieces- Supervise the senior news reporter and oversee the news freelance program- Set publication dates in editorial calendar and offer assistance to any news reporters needing additional resources
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University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications Coordinator
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Jul 2021 - Sep 2022
- Assist in providing editorial and logistical support for all written publications (i.e., abstracts, peer-reviewed manuscripts) and oral presentations (i.e., slide decks and posters) - Design, copy edit, and co-write bi-monthly company newsletter - Create monthly, editorial current events videos for digital message boards - Develop templates and logos to ensure internal and external brand consistency - Conceptualize and create informational content, custom illustrations, and promotional flyers and videos - Assist with managing and processing invoices
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Prism
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Media Designer
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Mar 2022 - Apr 2022
- Re-designed and re-branded Prism’s social media content - Crafted aesthetic to align with company values of accessible, engaging journalism - Developed user-friendly Instagram and Twitter templates - Re-designed and re-branded Prism’s social media content - Crafted aesthetic to align with company values of accessible, engaging journalism - Developed user-friendly Instagram and Twitter templates
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University of Pittsburgh
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Book Copy Editor
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Mar 2021 - Apr 2021
- Formatted and fact-checked content and citations for 12 chapters of “Urban Violence, Resilience and Security” (Glass, Seybolt & Williams) according to Harvard referencing style - Reviewed and edited grammar, readability, and suggested relevant changes for authors/editors - Formatted and fact-checked content and citations for 12 chapters of “Urban Violence, Resilience and Security” (Glass, Seybolt & Williams) according to Harvard referencing style - Reviewed and edited grammar, readability, and suggested relevant changes for authors/editors
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Northwestern University Medill School
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Content Editor
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Mar 2020 - Aug 2020
Copy edited 5-7 incoming stories per week on a daily turnaround to ensure consistent grammar, style, voice, and Wordpress formatting for posting on Medill Reports website
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Student Journalist
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Sep 2019 - Aug 2020
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Disney English
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Foreign Trainer/ESL Teacher
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Nov 2017 - Apr 2019
Taught English to Chinese learners between 3-12 years old through an interactive Disney educational curriculum, which involved developing lesson plans using a combination of formal exercises and immersive learning techniques such as storytelling, singing, dialogue and role-playing Created and led monthly promotional events and social media campaigns for parents and students that reflected Disney’s brand and encouraged learner retention and product sales Taught English to Chinese learners between 3-12 years old through an interactive Disney educational curriculum, which involved developing lesson plans using a combination of formal exercises and immersive learning techniques such as storytelling, singing, dialogue and role-playing Created and led monthly promotional events and social media campaigns for parents and students that reflected Disney’s brand and encouraged learner retention and product sales
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University of Pittsburgh
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Peer Tutor
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Jan 2015 - Aug 2017
Responsible for assisting 1-6 students per day with their written work by engaging in brainstorming discussions, explaining grammar rules, suggesting more efficient ways to organize their writing, and asking open-ended questions to facilitate their revising process
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Social Media Manager
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Sep 2015 - Apr 2017
Co-maintained the University of Pittsburgh Writing Center Facebook and Twitter and responsible for posting literary news, announcements, and opportunities
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Three Rivers Review Literary Magazine
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Three Rivers Review Co-Editor-in-Chief
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Sep 2016 - Apr 2017
Rebranded and revitalized the magazine after its two-year hiatus. Responsible for leading weekly meetings, recruiting members and submitters, managing a $5000 budget, planning and hosting monthly events, and evaluating and copy editing submissions Designed magazine layout and promotional material with InDesign Coded Three Rivers website and rebranded social media channels Rebranded and revitalized the magazine after its two-year hiatus. Responsible for leading weekly meetings, recruiting members and submitters, managing a $5000 budget, planning and hosting monthly events, and evaluating and copy editing submissions Designed magazine layout and promotional material with InDesign Coded Three Rivers website and rebranded social media channels
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Penn Pirg
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Canvasser
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
Interacted and communicated with members of the Pittsburgh community to build awareness, recruit new supporters and activists, and raise funds to support non-profit work and campaigns Interacted and communicated with members of the Pittsburgh community to build awareness, recruit new supporters and activists, and raise funds to support non-profit work and campaigns
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CEA CAPA Education Abroad
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Travel Blogger
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
Maintained a weekly, scholarship-sponsored travel blog on CAPA’s world blog website covering food, culture, and current events around the U.K. and other European countries Maintained a weekly, scholarship-sponsored travel blog on CAPA’s world blog website covering food, culture, and current events around the U.K. and other European countries
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The Original Magazine
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Editorial Staff
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
Responsible for brainstorming, researching, writing, and copyediting articles, which involved conducting field research, interviewing subjects, and collaborating with other article contributors Responsible for brainstorming, researching, writing, and copyediting articles, which involved conducting field research, interviewing subjects, and collaborating with other article contributors
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Heraeus
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Germany
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales And Marketing Intern
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
Processed domestic and international orders for precious metals, photovoltaics, and other industrial products. Tasks included providing pricing, delivery, and technical information, resolving customer requests for order adjustments, and intercompany communication to assure timely manufacturing, processing, and shipping of products Processed domestic and international orders for precious metals, photovoltaics, and other industrial products. Tasks included providing pricing, delivery, and technical information, resolving customer requests for order adjustments, and intercompany communication to assure timely manufacturing, processing, and shipping of products
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GSK
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United Kingdom
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Intern
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
Constructed, organized, and maintained lab equipment inventory database in preparation for consolidation and move of ~6000 sq. ft. of lab equipment between company sites Constructed, organized, and maintained lab equipment inventory database in preparation for consolidation and move of ~6000 sq. ft. of lab equipment between company sites
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Education
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Northwestern University
Master of Science - MS, Journalism -
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Writing and Psychology