Yichen Zhou
Boston,Massachusetts
Summary
High-energy film and language student, experienced in assisting the marketing department in advertising and promotional efforts. Conscientious overachiever, committed to bringing stories to life and enhancing cultural exchange. Dedicated team player recognized for consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining a positive, personable demeanor.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Leader
Global House, Boston University
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Established a strong rapport with fellow Japanese Cluster through consistent communication, weekly meetings, and Japanese culture related events, fostering trust within the peer community.
- Served as a guide for incoming students into Global House, offering personal insights and experiences to help them navigate the community successfully.
- Collaborated with faculty to identify areas of improvement in student engagement and provided valuable feedback for future enhancement.
Marketing Intern
Caidya
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Helped with the celebration video of their 2nd Anniversary after rebranding their company.
- Worked as the Assistant Director, Storyboard Artist, and Gaffer in the company's promotional video.
- Wrote and designed promotional materials on social media for various purposes, such as journals or posters.
Language Instructor Intern
STF English
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed engaging educational materials and delivered lessons to diverse student groups, enhancing communication and presentation skills.
- Adapted teaching methods based on learner needs, demonstrating strong audience analysis and cross-cultural communication abilities.
- Developed personalized lesson plans for individual students to address their specific needs and improve overall performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - FILM & TV
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
BOSTON, MA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
BOSTON, MA05-2026
Skills
- High fluency in Japanese
- Native level Chinese
- Digital Recording
- Motion Picture Editing
- Storyboarding
- Translation
- Photography
- Intermediate Graphic Design
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Japanese
Professional
Other Activities
Japanese Speech Contest, The Consulate General of Japan in Boston, 11/2022
- One of the 3 Boston University representatives in the contest
- Demonstrated strong cultural awareness when interpreting the works of famous Japanese author Ryunosuke Akutagawa.
Global House, Boston University, 09/2023 - 05/2025
- Leader of the Japanese Cluster from 09/2024
- A member of the Japanese Cluster in the language-learning program Global House from 09/2023 to 05/2024
- Organized 4 community events introducing the Japanese language and culture like 'matsuri' and tea.
"Gakuen Sai", Japan Society of Boston, 10/2024
- One of the four representative of Boston University's Japanese Program at an event that aims to let different universities or colleges in Great Boston Area that carry a Japanese program to communicate with each other.
Selected Early Projects
Photojournalism Project | With Prof. Ken Light, UCB | 04/2021 – 05/2021
- Produced photo album “Light & Shadow” exploring visual narratives; wrote analysis of Sebastião Salgado’s works. Publication in IJCE (ISSN: 2415-1351).
Mass Media Research Project | With Prof. Francis Steen, UCLA | 07/2021 – 10/2021
- Co-authored paper on the objectification of women in Asia; abstract published at MMNWC 2021.
Certification
Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) National Honor Society | Boston University Chapter | Inducted 2023
- Recognized for academic excellence as a first-generation college student.
Timeline
Peer Leader
Global House, Boston University
09.2024 - 12.2024
Marketing Intern
Caidya
07.2024 - 08.2024
Language Instructor Intern
STF English
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - FILM & TV
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
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