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Chensi Xue

Chensi Xue

Chicago,IL

Summary

Passionate about the arts industry, diligent and enthusiastic with extensive planning experience. Experienced in auction coordination, cataloging, and bidder management with a strong grasp of event logistics and customer service. Proven success in arts administration and marketing, securing over $30,000 in sponsorships. Strong communicator and team leader with public speaking and event management expertise.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder/Event Organizer

Chicago Chinese Social Platform
02.2024 - Current

• Set and adjusted platform organizational structure: Finalized platform direction, target audience, and promotion methods. Collaborated with local Chinese businesses for mutual benefits.

• Event Planning: Organized offline social events, coordinated and ensured smooth execution.

• Platform Contribution: Promoted cultural exchange, fostering a sense of belonging abroad, with over 800 active users.

Intern Auction Assistant

Shanghai Council Auction
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Telephone bidding: Acting as a liaison between clients and auctioneers to ensure accurate and timely communication during live sales.
  • Documentation: Verified hammer price and item records, maintaining accurate documentation and cross-checking results for internal reporting.
  • Presale exhibition guide: Welcoming visitors, introducing lot, and providing information to prospective buyers.
  • Logistics: Gained first-hand knowledge of auction operations, client engagement, and the logistics of pre- and post-sale processes.

Stage Manager

SAIC Chinese Theater Club
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Rehearsal Management: Coordinated actors, technicians, and directors during rehearsals to ensure they proceeded as planned, recording progress and important adjustments.
  • Technical Coordination: Collaborated closely with lighting, sound, props, and set departments to ensure all technical aspects aligned with performance requirements. During performances, provided precise instructions to control lighting, sound, and set changes.
  • Logitiscs: Real-time control of performance flow to ensure smooth execution.

Event Planning Assistant

Nichols Concert Hall
11.2023 - 05.2024

• Event Planning: Organized and planned three medium-sized piano solo concerts, including theme planning, execution, and on-site management, with a maximum attendance of 500.

• Relationship Development: Secured sponsorships and funding, found venues, and established business partnerships with local merchants, raising over $30,000.

• Event Promotion: Used social media, venue posters, and student union channels to achieve an average online exposure of over 10,000, significantly increasing event visibility and participation.

Assistant to the Art Director

Daniel Webster Elementary School
04.2024 - 04.2024

• Event Planning: Coordinated and promoted fundraising initiatives to encourage community donations.

• Design: Designed culturally inclusive t-shirts that reflect school identity, values, and community diversity.

• Logistics: Maintained budget tracking, communications, and promotional efforts through digital and print channels. Managed material procurement, event setup, and on-site management.

Art Therapy Assistant

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
10.2023 - 10.2023

• Event Planning: Assisted the event planner in venue communication and coordination of partnership relations.
• Logistics: Managed material procurement, event setup, and on-site management.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Arts Administration

School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL Merit Scholarship Recipient 2022-2026
05-2026

Skills

  • Arts Administration
  • Auction management
  • Team leadership
  • Communication
  • Public speaking
  • Marketing
  • Entrepreneurial and innovative
  • Microsoft office

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Intern Auction Assistant

Shanghai Council Auction
05.2025 - 08.2025

Stage Manager

SAIC Chinese Theater Club
09.2024 - 05.2025

Assistant to the Art Director

Daniel Webster Elementary School
04.2024 - 04.2024

Founder/Event Organizer

Chicago Chinese Social Platform
02.2024 - Current

Event Planning Assistant

Nichols Concert Hall
11.2023 - 05.2024

Art Therapy Assistant

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
10.2023 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Arts Administration

School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chensi Xue