Jenny Lo
Senior at Wesleyan University, CT, majoring in College of Social Studies. Looking for opportunities in joining a startup company.
| Headline: | Innocent Bystander |
| Work status: | Full-Time Student |
| Skills: | Business, Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Languages, Management |
| Location: | Connecticut |
| Interested in: | Employment opportunities, Helping friends, Joining a startup, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Providing services to startups |
| Schools: | Sha Tin College, Wesleyan University |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Middlesex Coalition for Children, CT |
| Position: | Executive Assistant |
| Time period: | January 2010 - Present |
| Description: | Co-led the Middlesex County and United Way Diaper Fund Project with the Executive Director.
My primary responsibility is to establish a web presence through website development, reach out to social media networks and coordinate with local non-profit organizations. In the process of developing a solid organizational framework with the Board of Directors. |
| Employer: | Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies |
| Position: | Resonance Magazine Committee Editor |
| Time period: | September 2009 - Present |
| Description: | Acquire, negotiate, edit and develop written articles for the annual Resonance literary Magazine.
Prepare acquisitions for transmittal to the production department. Draw up production schedules and maintain a close relationship with authors and publishers. |
| Employer: | Wesleyan Argus, CT |
| Position: | Wesleyan Argus Business Manager |
| Time period: | September 2009 - Present |
| Description: | Supervise all accounting, subscriptions and advertising operations for the university’s
independent newspaper with a total circulation of 3,600 per week. Lead the financial department by producing an accurate analysis of the profits and costs for each issue and making the best financial decisions for the newspaper. Responsible for developing business plans and models for growth through market trend analysis. Accurately project the newspaper’s financial performance and control costs through internal auditing and external research of alternatives. Work closely with the editorial team and layout production staff to ensure a pleasant working environment. |
| Employer: | Islamic Relief Wesleyan, CT |
| Position: | President |
| Time period: | January 2009 - Present |
| Description: | Established a local chapter for IR at Wesleyan University with a goal of spreading awareness on
issues related to international humanitarian aid and emergency relief. |
| Employer: | Wesleyan Language Bank, CT |
| Position: | Founder and Coordinator |
| Time period: | December 2008 - Present |
| Description: | Arrange students in assisting Middletown residents who require assistance in translation. |
| Employer: | SAATHI and UNDP India, India |
| Position: | HIV/AIDS Project Coordinator |
| Time period: | May 2009 - August 2009 |
| Description: | Received two weeks of training from the two organizations and coordinated HIV/AIDS
seminars and workshops in 10 different high schools around Jaipur, India. Developed lesson plans for schools, prepared and issued progress reports to SAATHI and UNDP India, and maintained relationships with organizers and teachers. Reviewed effectiveness of workshops through student surveys and promoted the continuation of the program. |
| Employer: | Cyd Ho’s 2008 Legislative Council Campaign Office, Hong Kong |
| Position: | Project Assistant Manager |
| Time period: | May 2008 - August 2008 |
| Description: | Co-led the marketing team in developing a strong and effective media plan with sound
strategies, and worked to successfully secure a legislative seat for Cyd Ho. Maintained strong connections with creative agency to ensure proper ad development. Participated in group brainstorming projects on image development, and site and advertising medium selection. Coordinated several canvassing and voter outreach projects by recruiting, training and supervising campaign volunteers. |
EDUCATION
| University: | Wesleyan University |
| Time period: | 2010 |
| Degree: | BA |
| University: | Sha Tin College |
| Time period: | 2006 |
| Degree: | International Baccalaureate Diploma |
