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Yitong Wang

Boston,MA

Summary

Results-driven graduate student in Public Relations at Emerson College with nearly two years of experience as a Program Manager at the largest symphony hall in northwestern China. Seeking the Ticketing Services Associate - Part-Time position at Boston Symphony Hall, which offers strong skills in ticket sales, customer service, and event coordination. Academic background in data analysis and organizational communication, coupled with practical experience analyzing and improving the usability of BSO's website. Active Volunteer for BSO Association of Volunteers (BSAV), demonstrating a commitment to delivering exceptional ticketing experiences and a passion for the arts community.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager (Music Group of Program Dept.) - Full Time

Shaanxi Opera House Xi'an Concert Hall (SNPAC)
12.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed promotion of brand image of SNPAC, handled implementation of music projects; oversaw planning and execution of 21 music projects covering hundreds of thousands of audiences
  • Social media content creation including writing tweets, video clips, and online events, planning twice week to increase platform traffic and exposure online platform reports reached 120K views; videos reached 1.1 million views; established and maintained long-term cooperative relationships with 5 domestic music KOLs.
  • Project management included supervising sales, coordinating with media corporations and business sponsorship, independently planning and executing classical music concerts and art festivals, and peripheral product design accomplished 3.7 million ticket sales.
  • Founder of classical music season brand Live in A Warm Autumn (LAWA), and Xi'an Inter-collegial Classical Music Alliance (XICMA); event covered by 5 professional news networks (including China Central Television).

Social Media Manager Assistant - Summer Intern

Houston First Co. (2023 Comicpalooza)
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated with 2023 Comicpalooza's marketing teams to create live social media content including Instagram, Facebook X(twitter), and TikTok photos, stories, and captions.

Editor & Stage Director Assistant - Intern

Shaanxi Broadcasting Corporation
06.2017 - 11.2017
  • Arranged and edited 29 episodes of "The Voice of Qin," the most famous TV program for Shaanxi regional opera.

Education

M.A., Public Relations -

Emerson College
Boston, MA
12.2024

M.S., Communication -

Clark University
Worcester, MA
08.2021

B.A., Literature of Theater & Film -

Xi'an University of Finance & Economics
China
07.2018

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (AE, PS, PR)
  • SPSS
  • Photography
  • Stage Direction
  • Creative Thinking
  • Project Planning
  • Project Management
  • New product introductions strategies

Other Research Experience

Research Assistant, The Film and Television Arts Research Center, Advisor Prof, Zhang Ying, 06/2019 - 05/2015

Other Skills Experience Interests

  • Founder of the "BI DONG" Drama Festival (2017),
  • Curator of World of Warcraft Art Exhibition (2022, Xi'an) and "Arts for All" (aiming at disabled people),
  • Member of the BSAV (active),
  • Piano, Classic Music, Jazz, Movies, and Philosophy are my interests.

Awards

  • Emerson Community Scholarship
  • Valedictorian
  • 2017 Chinese National Scholarship Winner
  • Provincial Outstanding Student
  • 2-time First Class School Scholarship recipient
  • Best play for the BIDONG drama festival

References

  • Kevin Mercuri, kevin_mercuri@emerson.edu, Emerson College
  • Brad Schiff, bradford_schiff@emerson.edu, Emerson College
  • Julie Frechette, jfrechette@worcester.edu, Worcester State University
  • Director of Programming Dept GAO, gaouyuan@xianch.com, Shaanxi Opera House | Xi'an Concert Hall
  • Dean of School of Literature Zhang Ying, zhy_xaufe@163.com, Xi'an University of Finance & Economics

Publication

  • An Analysis of Aesthetic Style in Edward Yang's Movie; Taking a Brighter Summer Day as an Example, In Liu Xiangwen & Yan Haiyan (eds.). Sense and Sensibility [C]. Xi'an: Xi'an Jiaotong University Press, 2017 (1): 319-328.


  • A Survey of the Film Market of Third Tier Cities in China: Focusing on Xianyang's Audience as a Sample, 3rd place winner of "Challenge Cup," 11th Shaanxi Province College Students' Academic Science and Technology Competition. Conducted quantitative research, developed hypotheses, designed and distributed 406 surveys, and collected and analyzed responses, revealing that the film market potential in third-tier cities is intricately linked to the unique characteristics of each city.


  • Thoughts & Concerns about ChatGPT, Presented at the 9th Annual Emerson-Blanquerna (Spain) Global Communication Summit alongside my research partners. What were the key concerns among ChatGPT users in 2023? Conducted quantitative research study of ChatGPT users challenged initial hypotheses, revealing significant concerns about data privacy and information accuracy, suggesting areas for OpenAI's focus for acceptance.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Social Media Manager Assistant - Summer Intern

Houston First Co. (2023 Comicpalooza)
05.2023 - 06.2023

Project Manager (Music Group of Program Dept.) - Full Time

Shaanxi Opera House Xi'an Concert Hall (SNPAC)
12.2022 - 08.2023

Editor & Stage Director Assistant - Intern

Shaanxi Broadcasting Corporation
06.2017 - 11.2017

M.A., Public Relations -

Emerson College

M.S., Communication -

Clark University

B.A., Literature of Theater & Film -

Xi'an University of Finance & Economics
Yitong Wang