Freelance Consultant at Self Employed
Greater Los Angeles Area
- Current
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- Freelance Consultant at Self Employed (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Admissions Director at Samra University of Oriental Medicine
- VP Marketing at China Books
- Production Manager at Encounter Books
- Culture Writer at San Francsico Bay Guardian
- 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
My marketing and editorial experiences range between publishing and journalism, but my professional focus is on International Marketing, in particular between China and the U.S. I worked as the Admissions Director at the Samra University of Oriental Medicine, where my responsibilities were to spread the understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Western market. Previously, I was the VP Marketing at China Books, where I promoted cultural awareness by importing and publishing books from or about China.
I have B.A. at Kenyon College and M.F.A. in writing at the University of San Francisco. I have been published in Publishers Weekly, Best Travel Writing 2005, and other journals. I have extensive international professional experience throughout Asia and Europe including China, South Korea, Japan, Guam, and Spain. I am conversationally fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese and Spanish.
Chellis Ying’s Specialties:
Spoken Mandarin, Cantonese and Spanish. Published writer with excellent writing skills. Manager and hiring experience. Competent in computer application for PC and MAC.
Chellis Ying’s Experience
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Freelance Consultant
Self Employed (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Writing and Editing industry)
April 2009 — Present (8 months)
I edit literary works of nonfiction and fiction, as well as text books for Mandarin. I also do consultations at educational trade shows.
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Admissions Director
Samra University of Oriental Medicine
(Medical Practice industry)
September 2008 — April 2009 (8 months)
• Cultivated new marketing programs over web and print.
• Established brand for the new Specialty Clinic on pain management.
• Raised awareness of holistic medicine and acupuncture in North America.
• Reviewed applications for admittance into the masters and doctoral programs.
I increased enrollment by 300%, in three months, through revamping the admissions and marketing programs, and by promoting the benefits of Eastern medicine over web and print. -
VP Marketing
China Books
(Publishing industry)
February 2006 — 2008 (2 years )
I promoted the cross-cultural relationship between China and the US, through the distribution and publication of products, ranging from learning Chinese to Traditional Chinese Medicine. My tasks included: publishing and editing books, creating bi-annual catalogs, attending national and international trade shows, conducting academic presentations in China and the US, and writing editorials in journals about the industry.
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Production Manager
Encounter Books
(Publishing industry)
January 2004 — January 2006 (2 years 1 month)
I oversaw the final production of books, which included negotiating with domestic printing companies and scrutinizing copyright edits. I moderated the website, managed acquisitions, and in the end, assisted the company's relocation from San Francisco to New York city.
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Culture Writer
San Francsico Bay Guardian
(Privately Held; Newspapers industry)
May 2005 — August 2005 (4 months)
• Published articles on local issues around San Francisco.
• Edited annual Best of the Bay.
• Excellent fact checking and Internet research skills.
• Conducted quality interviews with notable professionals in California. -
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.
