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Los Angeles, Ca

Oversee all aspects of the Los Angeles Times' editorial newsletter operation, with an aim to reach new audiences and engage with them on a wide range of topics in fresh ways. Lead a team of journalists focused on newsletters, as well as work across the newsroom and with business-side departments on the development of The Times' newsletter portfolio, which now stands at more than two dozen newsletters. Edit and write about topics such as politics, science, entertainment, etc. Use analytics to track performance and help guide editorial decisions.

Los Angeles, Ca

Oversaw online coverage of arts and entertainment, including digital strategy and day-to-day operations. Generated interactive components, stories, photo galleries, videos and design improvements. Promoted our work on social media. Used analytics to track and improve what we do. Taught editors, producers and reporters about best online journalism practices, SEO, social media, analytics and computer systems. Oversaw a team of producers, editors and reporters. Drove record-setting traffic to entertainment coverage.

Los Angeles, Ca

Generated interactive components, stories, photo galleries, videos and design improvements. Taught best online practices. Started Los Angeles Times Entertainment Facebook page and managed social accounts.

Los Angeles, Ca

Edited, assigned and wrote stories on a variety of subjects, including arts, entertainment and lifestyle. Oversaw The Guide, a weekly section about things to see and do in L.A.

Los Angeles, Ca

Managed a team of copy editors in entertainment and feature sections. Edited news coverage of Sept. 11 attacks, presidential elections and Olympics. Won Los Angeles Times copy editor of the year award.

Los Angeles, Ca

Edited stories and wrote headlines on news and feature stories for the front page, local news, business, sports, entertainment and feature sections.

Los Angeles, Ca

Reported stories about business, local news and entertainment. Edited features and entertainment stories.

Hacienda Heights, Ca

Edited English translations of Buddhist texts in Chinese for clarity, accuracy, flow and style. Translated Chinese text into English. Used Chicago Manual of Style in copy editing page proofs.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Taught editing and design to graduate and undergraduate students. Responsible for organizing lesson plans, creating exercises and exams, and grading. Taught lecture sessions and lab sessions in journalism. Developed a specialized grammar class for overseas students in 2005.

Wilmington, California

Taught mass communications course to community college students. Responsible for organizing lesson plans, creating exercises and exams, grading.

Los Angeles

Reported on the Los Angeles Kings hockey team and the Stanley Cup Playoffs for columnist Stan Fischler.

Torrance, California

Edited and oversaw publication of a newsletter and incentive program for auto accessories sales.

Charlottesville, Virginia

Taught German language class to undergraduate students. Responsible for organizing lesson plans, creating exercises and exams based on established curriculum requirements, grading.

Master'S Degree, Journalism

Honors: Named as the journalism school's Outstanding Graduate Scholar. Thesis: Immigrant Media and the History of the German American Press

Certificate Of Chinese Proficiency, Mandarin

Attended a special one-month intensive Mandarin program via scholarship.

Chinese

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Received numerous accounting awards and scholarships. Member of Beta Gamma Sigma, an honor society recognizing.

Bachelor'S Degree, German Language And Literature

Activities and Societies: Member of Phi Beta Kappa. USC Presidential Scholar. Received numerous awards and scholarships.Honors: Graduated.