Internship & Projects

Internship

Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival (https://www.cmu.edu/faces/)

Vice President & Finance Officer | 08/2023-Present

Directed financial operations, managing a budget that secured over $15,000 in funding, showcasing strong financial planning and management skills
Led negotiations with vendors and partners, achieving cost-effective agreements that supported budgetary goals and operational needs
Developed and implemented a checklist system for event logistics, enhancing team coordination and event execution efficiency

Marketing & Communication Intern | 10/2022 – 08/2023

Established and managed successful partnerships with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, acquired sponsorship and cross-promotion marketing opportunities for CMU IFF
Designed and implemented a marketing strategy, boosting event attendance by 20% through multi-channel engagement
Spearheaded a cross-functional team in developing a project proposal, reaching the final round of the 2023 Pittsburgh Humanity Festival Open Call

GAC Baiyun Automobile Group

Finance Intern | 02/2022 – 05/2022

Streamlined invoice handling, reducing errors by 20% through meticulous verification and timely submissions, showcasing a keen eye for detail and accuracy in financial documentation
Calculated payroll based on performance, managed deductions, and executed tax filings, ensuring regulatory compliance
Audited sales contracts, and managed receivables, enhancing financial accuracy and compliance

Gene Gallery (www.gene-gallery.com)

Gallery Assistant | 02/2021 – 12/2021

Managed annual budgets for ten exhibitions around the year, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial compliance
Significantly increased the gallery’s Instagram following by 300%, through targeted content strategies and effective social media management

West Bund Art & Design 2021 (www.westbund.com/en/)

Marketing & Communication Intern | 11/2021-12/2021

Coordinated logistics for exhibition setup, ensuring timely procurement and transportation of materials and artworks, facilitating a seamless event preparation process
Spearheaded targeted social media campaigns across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and WeChat, driving an 80% increase in artwork sales by engaging diverse audience segments and enhancing online visibility

Versace

Human Resources Intern | 09/2021 – 12/2021

Revolutionized the HR data system for 60 stores nationwide, enhancing staff data organization and talent database accuracy, leading to a 30% improvement in onboarding efficiency
Spearheaded the coordination of high-impact team events and cross-functional meetings, boosting team morale and productivity by fostering a cohesive and dynamic work environment

Measuring Cleveland Institute of Art’s Regional Economic Impact

Finance Manager | 01/2024 – 05/2024

Implemented Trello and Slack for project management, and developed a Gantt Chart to streamline team workflow

Live Music Touring Planning for Tribal Seeds

Business Manager | 01/2024 – 03/2024

Devised comprehensive budgetary plans, encompassing booking and itinerary arrangements for a successful 6-city tour

Designing A Sleeping Issue Solution Application for Women

Scrum Master | 08/2023 – 10/2023

Utilize agile methods and scrum to design and demo an application on Figma that identifies and helps to address sleeping issues for women aged 40+

Market Analysis of Contemporary Demand for Chinese Traditional Painting

Research Assistant | 06/2023 – 08/2023

Executed a detailed study on Chinese traditional arts, using mixed methods to uncover trends and market opportunities, revealing significant potential for revitalizing traditional art forms.

Raising Clouds: Solo Exhibition of Pang Fei at Suzhou Museum

Curation Assistant | 03/2021 – 07/2021

Supported the pre-exhibition planning process, focusing on logistics coordination and on-site arrangements for the exhibition’s opening day. Contributed to ensuring a smooth installation and a well-received opening, facilitating guest check-in and aiding in the overall success of the event.