Mia Fong
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Effective and experienced leader in HR (Hiring, Training, and Culture Development), Public Relations, Media Strategy, Professional Writing, and Team/Project Management. Highly experienced with Microsoft Office & Google Suite, Robly, Muck Rack, BuzzSumo.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Editor and Writer
Quaestio History Journal
LOS ANGELES
01.2023 - Current
- Exclusively-featured writer and researcher for the undergrad history equivalent of a Law Review.
- Edited, revised, and selected from 40+ submissions to the journal.
Intern Development Manager & Member
UCLA Radio
LOS ANGELES
05.2021 - Current
- Screened and interviewed over 1200 applicants for this highly competitive internship program for UCLA Student Media.
- Strategized department-specific intern projects for internal development.
- Revamped radio hiring policies and outreach strategies, targeting areas for expansion through DEI initiatives and original anti-bias modules.
- Developed presentations for weekly department meetings, presentations for an audience of 120+, and DEI, anti-bias training for all upper management.
- Organized and processed application data for 200+ applicants 3x a year, scheduled and booked all interviews and mass communications using Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Sheets, Slides, Mail).
Speakers Staff Member
UCLA Campus Events Commission
LOS ANGELES
04.2021 - Current
- Researched and strategized speakers for on-campus student entertainment and educational events in collaboration with Los Angeles talent agencies (UTA, WME, CAA).
- Runner for past speakers such as Nathan Fielder, Hunter Schafer, Trixie Mattel.
- Communicated assertively with agents, venue staff, and talent from pitch to event completion.
- Negotiated speaker rates within budget.
- Presented to audiences of 100+ people interviewing talent (Alok Menon), developed facilitation guides and interview questions
- Booked and prepared venues for live events with audiences of up to 1200 students.
Staff Supervisor
Rosenfeld Management Library
LOS ANGELES
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Evaluated student employee performance, identifying areas for growth and delegating assignments.
- Reformed and trained colleagues in best practices for library operation, including asset supply.& circulation, customer service.
Music Publicist Intern
Fancy PR
NEW YORK, NY
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Produced and circulated compelling and punctual press releases via Robly to email lists of 500+ music industry connections.
- Conducted detailed, accurate market research to understand target consumer bases and brand reputations to maximize areas of interest and improvement.
- Conceptualized and executed compelling pitches for artist release campaigns, confirming coverage with Rolling Stone, NYLON, The Line of Best Fit.
Arts & Culture Editorial Writer, Web Editor
META Magazine
LOS ANGELES
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Featured author of articles including "Heaven is a Place on Earth: The Rise of the High Fashion Fabric Toy" for art & culture-based start-up magazine.
- Designed branding and graphic support for articles, and META: the magazine and the organization.
- Ensured that all work reflected META's standards, mission statement, and promise of social responsibility while spotlighting underrepresented groups in the fashion industry.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles06-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Business Communications
Portland Community College
Portland, ORSkills
- Talent Acquisition & Development
- Team & Project Management
- Outreach Strategy & Execution
- Detail-Oriented Professional Writing & Content Creation
- Event Management & Facilitation
- Microsoft Office & Google Suite Proficiency
Certification
- Certified by LVMH in Customer Service, Operations & Supply Chain Management
- Certified by LinkedIn in Crisis Communications
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Music Publicist Intern
Fancy PR
06.2023 - 08.2023
Editor and Writer
Quaestio History Journal
01.2023 - Current
Staff Supervisor
Rosenfeld Management Library
04.2022 - 04.2024
Arts & Culture Editorial Writer, Web Editor
META Magazine
09.2021 - 06.2023
Intern Development Manager & Member
UCLA Radio
05.2021 - Current
Speakers Staff Member
UCLA Campus Events Commission
04.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California Los Angeles
Some College (No Degree) - Business Communications
Portland Community College