Writer
San Francisco Bay Area
- Current
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- Writer at selfemployed (Self-employed)
- Past
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- VP Marketing at China Books
- Production Manager at Encounter Books
- Teaching Assistant in Creative Writing at University of San Francisco
- Education
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- University of San Francisco
- Kenyon College
- Harbin Institute of Technology
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Chellis Ying’s Summary
VP Marketing in international publishing house that promotes cultural awareness between U.S. and China. B.A. and M.F.A. in writing with publications in Publishers Weekly and other anthologies. Extensive international experience throughout Asia and Europe including China, South Korea, Japan, Guam and Spain. Conversationally fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese and Spanish.
Chellis Ying’s Specialties:
Spoken Mandarin and Cantonese.
Chellis Ying’s Experience
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Writer
selfemployed (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Computer Software industry)
April 2008 — Present (5 months)
Traveling and writing.
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VP Marketing
China Books
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Publishing industry)
February 2006 — 2008 (2 years)
Creates bi-annual catalogs for 2,000 products of books ranging from learning Chinese to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Organizes national and international trade shows in publishing and foreign language study. Manages the hiring of new employees. Consults with Chinese publishers in regards to the American publishing market. Occasionally, edits books.
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Production Manager
Encounter Books
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry)
January 2004 — January 2006 (2 years 1 month)
Oversaw the final production of books, which included negotiating with domestic printing companies. Moderated the website. Acquisitions editor for the slush pile. Assisted the company's relocation from San Francisco to New York city.
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Teaching Assistant in Creative Writing
University of San Francisco
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
2004 — 2005 (1 year)
Assisted a Senior seminar on Fiction and Nonfiction through support and feedback in a workshop setting.
Chellis Ying’s Education
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University of San Francisco
MFA, Writing, 2003 — 2005
- Activities and Societies:
- Completed short-story manuscript. Attended nonfiction courses. Taught undergrad writing classes.
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Kenyon College
BA, English Literature, 1997 — 2001
- Activities and Societies:
- Minor in Mandarin Chinese. Attended Harbin Institute of Technology Fall 1999. Competitive swimmer. Diversity Counselor.
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Harbin Institute of Technology
Mandarin 1999 — 2000
Enrolled in a full immersion Mandarin program studying Chinese literature, speaking, and grammar.
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Chellis Ying’s Interests:
Traveling, writing fiction and nonfiction, dancing and swimming.
