Karen Lin
Cupertino,California
Summary
Adaptable Video Editor with experience in experimental film and short films. Talent in assembling raw footage, reordering sequences and adjusting content to align with artistic vision. Aiming to leverage strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and AVID Media Composer to add value to projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Afterschool Teaching Assistant
Smart Learning Academy (SLA)
08.2024 - Current
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Taught English courses under guidance of senior instructors.
- Worked as a translator between students with English as their second language.
- Monitored and assisted group activities, field trips, and classes to ensure safety and zero-judgment.
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Phoenix Volleyball Club
06.2021 - Current
- Worked individually with players when struggling to improve confidence and strengthen court skills.
- Researched and implemented new training methods and drills to increase basic skills.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Assisted Head Coach with new players by guiding them individually and creating a comfortable environment.
Short Film Editor
Santa Clara University
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Clipped and edited a 15-minute short film to be clean cut and presentable.
- Performed post-production work, edited sound and sequences and provided final product within time.
- Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Utilized continuity log to keep scenes clean cut and saved time in post-production.
Assistant Manager/Boba Barista
Fantasia Coffee & Tea
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Trained new hires with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching to enhance workplace efficiency and engagement.
- Learned how to prepare every menu item and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA06-2025
Skills
- Post-production editing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- AVID Media Composer
- C300 Operation
- Sound Recording
- Lighting setup
- Equipment handling
- Set design
- Writing and editing scripts
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Afterschool Teaching Assistant
Smart Learning Academy (SLA)
08.2024 - Current
Short Film Editor
Santa Clara University
03.2024 - 06.2024
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Phoenix Volleyball Club
06.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager/Boba Barista
Fantasia Coffee & Tea
06.2021 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Santa Clara University
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