Jiaying Li
Cross-cultural communication and rapid adaptation: In-depth study and living experiences in the U.S. (VCU), China, Taiwan (National Taiwan University), Latvia, and Germany (official cultural exchange program), with the ability to quickly adapt to multicultural environments.
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
2 MonthsTrained students in darkroom processing and Bolex 16mm B&W film projects; facilitated class critiques.
Vice President
2 Years 2 MonthsLed planning and execution of 5+ cross-cultural events (Mid-Autumn Gala, Chinese New Year, Sino-US Salon), max attendance 30+. Managed full event lifecycle—budget ($1k/event), coordination of 10+ members, and production of 5 recap videos.
Director of Photography
4 MonthsChosen as DP from 30+ peers for senior theses; led visual execution, managed 5+ crew, shot 10+ scenes/day. Re-invited by 3 directors for professionalism and efficiency.
Social Media Content Creation & Operations
2 MonthsManaged content for a brand video account, launching 3 daily segments with under 2-hour turnaround (+20% likes). Used performance data to refine opening appeal, closing prompts, and visuals, boosting engagement by 10%.
Editor and DP
2 MonthsOnly official documentary of a China–Philippines youth conference. Led 5+ crew on a 10-day shoot; 30-min film drew 90% attendance and was archived by organizers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Film
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film | GPA: 3.96/4.0