Shijun Ge

• Participated in an on-campus protest and a strike on May 14, 2024, demanding wage increases and healthcare benefits
• Distributed flyers, put up posters, and collected student signatures to effectively gain more support and communicate the demands
• Directed efforts of sit-ins in academic buildings, instilling proper values and avoiding any violent confrontations, fostering a respectful and impactful protest environment
• Facilitated discussions and negotiations, leveraging my expertise in communication to advocate for fair treatment and adequate compensation for student workers Reached an agreement with UW, securing a 36% wage increase, improving health insurance coverage, and obtaining paid leave for immigration-related appointments for the first time in history

• Founded and operated V212, an online clothing store, during a gap year
• Raised 150,000 Chinese Yuan (20,000 USD) from investors by presenting a creative concept of dual strategy: one involving collaboration with designers/factories and another focusing on independent design
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for independent clothing designs
• Navigated challenges in an unfamiliar industry by directly addressing operational issues, showcasing strong problem-solving skills, and adeptly negotiating and communicating with suppliers and manufacturers
• Eventually, profits exceeded the initial investment, resulting in a personal monthly income ranging from 700 to 1000 USD

• Organized information and provided creative input for the marketing department, focusing on future development, data analysis, and marketing techniques
• Key projects included:

○ Investigating and Surveying the Internet Environment of China

○ Analyzing Marketing Strategies of the Best-selling Eyebrow Pencils

○ Researching and Analyzing the Annual Performance of Fenty Beauty

○ Planning the Mid-year Cosmetics Promotions

• Developed skills in communication, logical thinking, and confidence by identifying and addressing personal improvement areas
• Recognized for outstanding performance, completing all projects and presentations above average, and providing team inspiration and creativity

• Self-established Official WeChat account for Asian students in America, focusing on international relations and global impacts of Covid-19
• Authored and edited 70 articles, gathering over 10,000 page views
• Donated all the profits for providing the international students in America with needed Covid supplies of masks, gloves, and sanitizers