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Yu Gao

New York,NY

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Art Project/Teaching Volunteer

The Greenway School
Samraong, Cambodia
06.2019 - 07.2019

Designed & constructed school buildings. Dedicated on improving the local community art environment.

Conduct basic Math & English classes.

Field Researcher/Documentary Filmmaker

Student Project
Yunnan, China
08.2019 - 09.2019
  • Student-led field research project focusing on the Chinese government's relocation policy on a Yunnan suburb minority group.

Video Editor/Social Media Administration Intern

Oops Newness Magazine
Shanghai, China, China
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Reviewed video and selected best footage for storytelling.
  • Collaborated with creative team and director to align editing approach with artistic vision.
  • Developed content for blog posts, landing pages and social media platforms to further marketing endeavors.

Music Events Photographer

NYU School Club
Beijing/Shanghai/New York City
10.2020 - Current
  • Photographed music events, concerts and parties.
  • Created visual content for musicians based on their music.

Art Teacher

Non-Profit Organizations
Yunnan, China
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Developed interesting art course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
  • Displayed students' work in schools, galleries and exhibitions to acknowledge creative pieces and boost student confidence.

Education

Photography & Imaging (Bachelor of Fine Arts)

Tisch School of The Arts, New York University
New York, NY
05.2024

East Asian Studies (Minor)

New York University
New York, NY
05.2024

Skills

  • Photography (Digital & Analog)
  • Image Printing (Digital & Film Enlarge)
  • Videography
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Workspace
  • Image Editing
  • Video Editing in Final Cut Pro & Adobe Premiere
  • Studio Lighting
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Social Media Monitoring
  • Social Media Account Administration

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Art Teacher

Non-Profit Organizations
07.2023 - 08.2023

Video Editor/Social Media Administration Intern

Oops Newness Magazine
06.2021 - 08.2021

Music Events Photographer

NYU School Club
10.2020 - Current

Field Researcher/Documentary Filmmaker

Student Project
08.2019 - 09.2019

Public Art Project/Teaching Volunteer

The Greenway School
06.2019 - 07.2019

Photography & Imaging (Bachelor of Fine Arts)

Tisch School of The Arts, New York University

East Asian Studies (Minor)

New York University
Yu Gao