Resume

EDUCATION 

University of Massachusetts Amherst May 2023  

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Resource Economics 

Undergraduate Coursework: Science Journalism; Data-Driven Storytelling; Computing: Foundations to Frontiers; Macroeconomics; Microeconomics; Hunger in the Global Economy; Natural Resource Policy and Administration; Environmental Economics; Natural Resource Economics; Business Statistics

WORK EXPERIENCE 

Environmental and Energy Study Institute: Communications Associate   June 2023-present

  • Write and edit in-depth articles, including a data-heavy Congressional hearing tracker

  • Manage EESI’s Beneficial Electrification Toolkit web project, tracking the latest relevant news in beneficial electrification, specifically regarding sustainable transportation and battery storage 

  • Facilitate Bi-Weekly newsletter which reaches out to 11,000 readers with a 40% open-rate

  • Design graphics to supplement upwards of 50 fact sheets, white papers, and articles

  • Host and edit bi-weekly podcast; drafting interviewing questions and researching sustainability and electrification topics

  • Organize and highlight Capitol Hill briefings related to climate, sustainability, and energy efficiency issues

  • Administer eesi.org to keep web pages updated with the latest information

  • Supervise a total of 13 interns during the Spring, Summer, and Fall to guide them toward internship and career success

Science Journalism Independent Study Project: UMass Amherst September 2022-June 2023 

  • Authored articles to inform about complex environmental issues using simplified language 

  • Topics included: Costs and benefits of lithium and cobalt mining in low-income areas of Chile; Effects of environmental changes on Alaskan Salmon; Profiles on UMass alumni working in the clinical laboratory field 

  • Compiled articles into a portfolio website using different content management systems

American Association for Clinical Chemistry: Communications/PR Intern May 2022-August 2022

  • Composed blog posts about innovations in the clinical chemistry and financial industry 

  • Transformed press releases and interviews into articles about laboratory medicine and testing 

  • Drafted media lists using Excel to pitch ideas for science-based reporters

  • Updated the organization’s website with the latest information in the field using Sitecore 

SBS Pathways Center: Video and Social Media Intern September 2022-June 2023 

  • Recorded videos highlighting programs and resources, with a focus on DEI-related content, to share with students, faculty, and staff in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

  • Edited videos and created voice-over tracks using Adobe Premiere Pro and implemented team feedback 

The Massachusetts Daily Collegian

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Coordinator           May 2022-June 2023 

  • Organized workshops to educate newspaper staff on journalistic diversity, equity, and inclusion 

  • Developed and maintained external communications with staff and multicultural organizations 

  • Generated feedback surveys and compiled key takeaways to enhance newspaper inclusivity 

  • Facilitated workshops regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and advocacy in journalism

Assistant Social Media Editor         August 2021-June 2023 

  • Managed newspaper's Instagram page daily by featuring top stories using stories feature 

  • Created engaging graphics to promote articles and grow engagement and readership 

  • Utilized TweetDeck and Meta Business Suite to schedule optimal social media post outreach 

  • Increased Instagram follower count by 20% and increased post interactions by 3,594% 

Center for Multicultural Advancement/Student Success: Multimedia Journalist    May 2021-2023 

  • Promoted and advertised the Center’s work on welcoming, counseling, and coaching underrepresented students through writing newsletters, articles, and photography highlighting events to post on website and social media 

  • Designed Instagram posts for events, increased Instagram interactions by 536% 

AsAmNews 

Social Media Intern June 2021-December 2021 

  • Assessed and selected top stories of the week for Asian American news Instagram page

  • Promoted articles by creating graphics that coincide with their main ideas 

  • Designed social media schedule based on prior engagements and timeliness, increased follower count by 8.4 % 

Writing Intern     April 2021-August 2021 

  • Developed relevant story pitches in collaboration with other interns to appeal to Asian American audience

  • Conducted interviews with sources and constructed articles using WordPress and AP Style

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE 

Crisis Text Line: Volunteer Crisis Counselor   July 2024-present

  • Foster excellence and integrity by actively listening to the concerns of crisis-ridden texters, including safety planning and connecting individuals to appropriate resources; successfully facilitated 50 conversations 

  • Maintain strict confidentiality to adhere to ethical guidelines while handling sensitive and personal information

DC City Wildlife: Animal Care Volunteer   June 2024-present

  • Collect proprietary data regarding over 15,000 wildlife entries, including weight, physiological state, and environmental optimization 

  • Visualize and storyboard datasets using RStudio and Flourish

  • Pinpoint trends in animals observed depending on season

  • Nurture sick and injured animals to be released back into the wild to promote biodiversity

SKILLS
Writing; Copyediting; Data Analysis and Visualization; Excel; Industry and Finance Proficiency; Research; Interviewing; Graphic Design; Adobe Creative Suite; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Multiple Style Guides; Crisis Counseling; Conflict Management; Search Engine Optimization