About Me

I am a graduate student from the MA program in Global Journalism at the University of Sheffield in UK, and completed my internship at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) as a Public Information Assistant in Bangkok. I then worked in a startup company in China as communication manager/events manager for one year.

I am good at events managing, planning, directing, video editing and photography. I can create brochures, posters and flyers. I can also write for traditional and social media, and have some knowledge of web design with HTML5, CSS.

I am seeking for a job in public information and communication area. If you are interested, don't hesitate to contact me.

Education Background

• The University of Sheffield, UK

  2011-2012

  Global Journalism

  Dissertation Topic: How did the UK mainstream newspapers cover the role of technology in Tunisian and Egyptian Revolutions?

  Distinction

  Hunan University, China

  2006-2010

  Broadcasting, TV Writing, & Directing

  Dissertation Topic: Product placements in Chinese TV series: a win-win strategy

  GPA: 3.3/4

"...She is academically sound, hardworking and very committed towards learning, and is regarded as an excellent student in our department."

- Dr. Jairo Lugo-Ocando

Head of Global Journalism course, The University of Sheffield

Work Experience

• ★Business Card Party Brand Planning limited company

  2013.3 - 2014.3 Communication Manager/ Events Manager - Changsha, China

  Initiated and managed a series of events targeted at young professional women, responsible for drafting plans, negotiating with partners, copywriting and activity execution;
  Liaised with companies like Samsung, Lenovo, Citroen etcand assisted their events and exhibitions;
  Updated content on multiple Chinese social media outlet;
  Built and maintained relationships with partner companies and investors.

• ★United Nations ESCAP

  2012.9-2013.1 Public Information Assistant *intern - Bangkok, Thailand

  Directed and edited videos for UN days' observances (International Day of Peace; World Poverty Day 2012; UN Day 2012)
  Assisted in the preparation of press conferences and special events
  Updated contents on United Nations ESCAP's official social media accounts
  Supported the organisation of weekly briefing programmes
  Monitored and collected daily news for United Nations Information Centre
  Designed and created publications such as leaflets and brochures for public consumption
  Assisted in the organization of UN briefing programmes, coordinating with the visiting groups, taking charge of the group as well as acting as speaker, MC

• ★New Oriental School

  2009.12-2011.8 English Teacher/ Events Executive - Changsha, China

  Taught high school students vocabularies and won the award for "Accomplished Teacher of 2010"
  Organised several promotional and recruitment events

• ★China Central Television

  2009.8-2009.12 Assistant Director/ Assistant Stage Manager *intern - Beijing, China

  Planned and co-wrote script for opening ceremony of the National Day broadcast
  Coordinated stage crews
  Liaised between station staff and performers and their agencies
  Edited 8 episodes of "Fa Zhi Shi Jie", a programme broadcast on CCTV12 covering law and society

"Ms. Xu has proven herself to be a high calibre and enthusiastic person, with a thirst for knowledge. She is a good team player and got along well with people around her. She has a good sense of initiative and responsibility.
I trust Ms. Xu's acquired knowledge of the United Nations in general and ESCAP in particular will be an asset to her career."

- Ms. Francyne Harrigan

Chief of Strategic Communications and Advocacy Section, UN ESCAP

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Photoshop Adobe Premiere Adoebe Dreamweaver Adobe InDesign Adobe Audition Adobe Muse CSS3 HTML5 LaTex Photography Directing Social Media Events Management Press Release Drafting Campaign Strategies News Writing Research

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