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Greater Philadelphia Area

Greater Philadelphia Area

Responsible for fundraising campaign execution through direct mail, email and online channels. Specific responsibilities include campaign planning; reviewing and editing copy for effective messaging and accuracy; overseeing the design editing process; and serving as a daily contact for clients and creative staff. Support the account executives and project.

Research careers and write informational articles detailing relevant information such as salary, educational requirements, and required skills. Draft informational profiles on degree programs hosted at various universities. Review old articles for accuracy and fact check, update, and revise. Write transcripts of educational videos.

Philadelphia, PA

Support gift officers in all stages of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts. This work includes outlining prospect solicitation strategies; drafting and revising solicitation letters, proposals, and stewardship reports; coordinating solicitation of curatorial committees; and writing briefing memos for executive office and curatorial.

Philadelphia, PA

Managed daily operations of the Youth Arts Workshop, an after school arts program for middle school students. Assured that lesson plans were adhered to and kept 25+ students on task.

Pittsburgh, PA

Coordinated film selection for annual film festival by researching, requesting, and reviewing films and leading a programming committee of 15+ members, keeping organized spreadsheets of all film reviews. Facilitated communication between festival staff and filmmakers, including keeping track of shipments and payments. Wrote copy for film festival program..

Pittsburgh, PA

Assisted and advised the fundraising efforts of student organizations. Reviewed budget and gift reports for inaccuracies and analyzed donor giving trends. Wrote biographical profiles for the university Chancellor’s use. Updated and maintained donor database.

Pittsburgh, PA

Facilitated the Summer Seminar on Global Issues for high school students. Wrote a public policy simulation to use at the seminar as a group activity.

Beijing, China

Proofread English documents. Translated video scripts and how-to instructions from Chinese to English. Wrote and recorded a promotional video. Updated and maintained various social media websites including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Pittsburgh, PA

Sold tickets to the museum and shows at the museum. Greeted visitors, responded to customer questions and concerns, and answered the general phone line.

Pittsburgh, PA

Took daily attendance and graded assignments. Administered reading proficiency tests. Ensured the well-being of 20+ campers during all daily activities.

Bachelor'S Degree, Chinese, Korean, Asian Studies, Creative And Professional Writing

High School Diploma, General Studies, Creative Writing

Creative and performing arts school