Lily Xie
Brighton,Massachusetts
Summary
Rising senior at Boston College, majoring in Studio Art with minors in Business and Sociology, combining creative expertise with strong marketing and event management skills. Experienced in organizing community art events, managing social media accounts, and producing engaging digital content. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with a proven ability to recruit, lead, and collaborate across diverse teams. Passionate about connecting communities through art and exploring the business side of the art world.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Photographer, Makeup Artist & Wig Stylis
Self Employed
01.2023 - Current
- Manage client relationships from inquiry to delivery, ensuring satisfaction and repeat bookings.
- Oversee project budgets, timelines, and creative execution.
- Market services through social platforms and word-of-mouth referrals.
Content Creator & Digital Marketing Manager
Self Employed
01.2023 - Current
- Produce original photo, video, and graphic content, growing engagement through strategic tagging, captions, and performance tracking.
- Create and execute content calendars that align with key events and seasonal trends.
- Analyze audience metrics to refine creative strategy and increase reach.
Marketing & Design Assistant
Boston College International Student Association
10.2022 - Current
- Designed and typeset promotional posts for events, maintaining visual and brand consistency.
- Collaborated with team members to brainstorm event concepts and promotional strategies.
- Contributed to increased attendance and social engagement through targeted design and messaging.
Event Organizer & Social Media Manager
Kaleido Photography Community
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Designed and hosted a community photography event with ~50 participants at Boston Common.
- Recruited attendees and sponsors through direct outreach, partnerships, and targeted social media campaigns.
- Managed a volunteer team, assigned roles, and coordinated all day-of logistics.
- Developed promotional graphics and photography content to boost participation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05-2026
Skills
- Photo editing
- Problem-solving
- Adobe photoshop
- Video editing
- Digital photography
- Social media
- Project management
- Creative artistic vision
- Visual storytelling
- Setup event
- Brand Management
- Audience Analysis
- Content Strategy
- Partnership Development
- Budget Management
- Time & Project Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Mandarin
Native or Bilingual
Cantonese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Event Organizer & Social Media Manager
Kaleido Photography Community
03.2025 - 03.2025
Freelance Photographer, Makeup Artist & Wig Stylis
Self Employed
01.2023 - Current
Content Creator & Digital Marketing Manager
Self Employed
01.2023 - Current
Marketing & Design Assistant
Boston College International Student Association
10.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
Boston College
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