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Los Angeles, California, United States

-helped develop the DTS video game stream studio, an esports-oriented program that invited Twitch streamers from around the US and Canada to visit the Xperi-DTS Los Angeles headquarters and stream in its state-of-the-art gaming lounge. -Reached out to and vetted streamers-helped with their onboarding process such as choosing flights, hiring taxis to/from the airport, assisting with local transportation to/from hotels, as well as supervising clients during their streams by arranging food delivery, making lattes and other general concierge. -Took part in an Esports event: Dreamhack Anaheim. I assisted gamers in this competitive Fortnite event by loading/unloading technically optimized gaming computers, providing general technical support for them, as well as assisting in any other general problem-solving and event supervision.

Alhambra, California

-Assisted in the filming and creative development for a YouTube mini-series geared towards Chinese audiences. -Conducted street-side interviews regarding the differences between Chinese and American culture at random locations across Los Angeles. -Brainstormed with Chinese US-China Press media specialists on what questions to ask.

Beijing City, China

-Attended an 8-week intensive language program located at Beijing’s Capital Normal University. -Visited multiple cities in China, such as Shanghai, Nanjing, and Xi'An.-Participated in daily street-side interviews with Chinese locals, giving me great practice in fluency, pronunciation, and speaking-confidence.

Beijing City, China

-Attended an 8-week intensive language program located at Beijing’s Capital Normal University.-Visited multiple cities in China, such as Shanghai, Nanjing, and Xi'An.-Participated in daily street-side interviews with Chinese locals, giving me great practice in fluency, pronunciation, and speaking-confidence.

Thimphu, Bhutan

-Studied abroad in Bhutan: a small, Tibetan Buddhist country located just north of India and west of Nepal, for 6 months. -Lived at a private college in the capital city of Thimphu, getting to dorm with college students from there. -Learn first-hand about Tibetan Buddhism-Interned at respective businesses around Thimphu, where I taught Music and Physical Education to fifth graders at Jigme Losel Primary school.

Crystal Springs, Mississippi

-Planned and assisted in developing and executing camp activities including archery, rock climbing, music and sports to enhance the experience of campers and build teamwork with fellow counselors and counselors-in-training.

Bachelor’S Degree, East Asian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, 3.417

Activities and Societies: Futsal Club, Soccer Club, USC Trojan Marching Band East Asian Languages and Cultures, emphasis in Chinese

Bachelor’S Degree, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies, 3.5

Activities and Societies: The Blend (A Cappella Group) Liberal Arts Education