1. PROFILE
Media Artist from NYC with experience
teaching ESL in Taiwan and Shanghai.
Accredited with an Advanced TESOL Certifi-
cate issued by the American Teaching Insti-
tute (ATI) through Cambridge International.
Previous work includes consultation positions
held at Business English Institutions, as well as
instruction as an educator in a Director’s Work-
shop Summer Program where a 6 minute short
film was shot and directed. The film was later used promotionally by the company. Promotions offered as Project
Manager for a Community Blog Product Launch for a Business English Consultation Center, as well as at a
school for children. Volunteered at an orphanage and school for handicapped children in Lhasa, Tibet.
Freelance photography, graphic design and journalism. Previous projects include corpo-
rate photography and newsletter creation for Carpa Design, business card design for various working expats,
family portraiture for various expats living in Shanghai, and live performance photography for various bands in
Asia. Created, designed, produced, marketed, implemented and managed “Event E,” an arts and humanities
festival at the Sino-British College as an enrolled student, which involved reputable suppliers, including 17 Studio
of Mao Livehouse, Galaxy Arrival Studios, and cooperation with sponsor, The Panic Room, as well as reputable
independent rock bands and electronica artists, including Death to Giants, Downstate, State Fossils, Rainbow
Danger Club, Zhabolong, and DJ Roo.
Various Internship Positions, including providing services as a Student Training Facilita-
tor, and working as an International Marketing Intern, while enrolled at the Sino-British Col-
lege. Received Training to be a Receptionist at Buckelew Programs, a local Sonoma County non-
profit organization that helps individuals find affordable housing and receive assistance via Employment Services
programs.
Currently working as a Sales Representative at Shutterbug, a boutique family-owned photogra-
phy store, that has a solid reputation as the leading photography retail outlet in Sonoma County. Working in
Santa Rosa branch - the company has another location in Petaluma.
OBJECTIVES
Primary objective to utilize all skills learned via educational background and applicable experience to apply into
any entry-level position in a retail, administration, receptionist, marketing, or human resource management posi-
tion. Interested in learning more practical skills in an office or work environment that is stable, while working in a
secure position. Willing to do what it takes to succeed while excelling in performance at work.
Santa Rosa, California 95401
Mobile Number:
(707) 596-0867
Email:
Tiffany.Ku@eyemagnetmedia.com
URL: tkm.eyemagnetmedia.com
TIFFANY KU

2. EXPERIENCE [CURRENT EMPLOYMENT]
SALES REPRESENTATIVE, SHUTTERBUG CAMERA SHOPS;
SANTA ROSA; PETALUMA / CA, USA — MAY 3, 2015 - CURRENT
Current employment. Shutterbug is a family-owned photography retail outlet that carries low to high-end photog-
raphy equipment, and miscellaneous merchandise. Work includes utilizing customized point-of-sale computer-
ized cash register linked to a customized computer system that also serves as a database for the clientele base
of store. Other duties include taking care of customers and explaining information related to the photography
merchandise leading to sales, as well as handling digital and film processing requests. Store has high-volume
traffic, and a dedicated ecosystem network of regulars, as well as a solid reputation as the leading photography
equipment retailer in Sonoma County.
[INTERNSHIPS AND POSITIONS IN TRAINING PROGRAMS]
RECEPTIONIST INTERN, BUCKELEW PROGRAMS; SANTA ROSA / CA, USA — APRIL 1 - MAY 6, 2015
(3 Month Program) Paid Training in Receptionist, Administration, and Clerical tasks via Buckelew Programs, a
community organization in Sonoma County, that helps individuals find affordable housing, as well as providing
assistance to individuals in building skills to work in various sectors of employment. Tasks included answering
phone calls, utilizing a telephone transferring system to route calls to specified members of staff, using the pho-
tocopying machine to perform printing tasks as required by members of staff, utilizing computer systems for data
entry, word-processing, creating and printing mailing labels, and performing other various administration-related
tasks. Received a job offer after training for one month, and supervisor stated that contributions to organization
were of a high enough caliber that the remaining two months of training would not be necessary, and that the
new position should be focused on. Both Director and Manager provided recommendations - enquire for docu-
ment if required.
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING INTERN, SINO-BRITISH COLLEGE; SHANGHAI, CHINA — 2011-2012
(1 Year Program) Work managing two community blogs to be used as a marketing tool to create a web presence
for the Sino-British College. This work entailed maintenance of two websites, as well as creation of photographic,
videographic, and written material to be published. Managed the acquisition of submissions for publishing on the
websites, as well as organizing the relay of information between management, administration and the student
body. Additionally, worked on online marketing in public relations through web forums, and researching demo-
graphic information as well as mining websites to target pool of prospective students for the Admissions Office.
STUDENT TRAINING FACILITATOR INTERN, SINO-BRITISH COLLEGE; SHANGHAI, CHINA — 2010-2011
(1 Year Program) Data-Collection through initial organizational research and serving as an information intermedi-
ary to determine what the international student body needed in terms of their Career Training, and what package
of training the Career Development Center Department could construct to best serve student requirements.
Based on initial feedback, a questionnaire was created, a meeting organized, held, and delivered, and the infor-
mation later analyzed by the team. Invited to continue on with the internship, but decided to transfer to the Mar-
keting Department.
[PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT - FULL ESL EDUCATOR RESUME AVAILABLE IN SEPARATE DOCUMENT]
ESL EDUCATOR - CONCEPT SCHOOL OF MATH AND ENGLISH; TAIPEI, TAIWAN — 1/07-09
Head teacher. Taught all beginner to higher-level ESL classes in the English department. Designed and con-
structed entire curriculum. Guided beginner students from zero English level straight through to acquiring the
abilities to read, write, and speak with fluency. Many students won national awards as a direct result of classes.
School closed due to the Director being diagnosed with a brain tumour. [See reference. R. Chiu, Principal]
[VOLUNTEER WORK]
ESL VOLUNTEER/DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER - JATSON CHUMIG SCHOOL FOR THE HANDICAPPED;
LHASA, TIBET — 10/08-11/08
(One Month Program) Taught ESL to handicapped children as a volunteer. Took photographs and created a
documentary film to pitch to potential investors for help in building new facilities for the children. [See reference.
Jampa Tsundhup, Director]
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3. FREELANCE EXPERIENCE [CURRENT]
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER; SHANGHAI, CHINA — 2011-CURRENT
Creation of printed and electronic materials to be sent to existing client base for Carpa Design. Work included
designing newsletters with pre-existing and personal material. Creation of printed and electronic materials to be
used for the marketing of an event, “Event E,” held for the Events Management Department of Sino-British Col-
lege as an enrolled student. Materials included press releases, posters, fliers, stickers, business cards, and
word-processing documents. Creation of printed and electronic materials for independent rock band, Juncture
Before Reason, including logo design, sticker creation, posters, fliers, and assorted marketing tools.
EVENTS MANAGER, SINO-BRITISH COLLEGE; SHANGHAI, CHINA — 2011-CURRENT
Pre-production, Production and Post-production of “Event E,” an Arts and Humanities Festival held on campus at
the Sino-British College. Work included market research, data analysis, creation of business proposals, business
plans, Powerpoint presentations, presentation pitches, creation of press-kits, negotiating deals with suppliers and
entertainers, acquiring investment sponsors, raising capital, logistical coordination of event, operational execu-
tion and implementation of event, post-event evaluation, photography, graphic design, short film creation, mar-
keting and sales. The Panic Room, an official sponsor of the event offered a position as their resident marketing
specialist during the process, as well as an offer of inclusion as a member of team for a project, “NYE MAS-
SIVE,” a joint-venture event between City Moments, The Ice Cream Truck and The Panic Room
FILM DIRECTOR / PRODUCER / EDITOR; SHANGHAI, CHINA — 2002-CURRENT
Wrote, Produced, and Directed 32 minute short film, entitled, “Entity,” at the Beijing Film Academy (BFA). Film
was screened at the BFA Film Festival, as well as screened at “The Pioneer,” in the East Village in NYC. Invita-
tion to a Director’s Workshop where “Entity” was to be highlighted was received by BFA, turned down due to be-
ing sick after finalizing the film. DV was handed over to management of the Academy and film was featured at
the event. Short film creation for “Event E” as a marketing tool. Various personal projects. Two feature length
screenplays in development.
FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER; TAIPEI, TAIWAN / SHANGHAI, CHINA — 2008-CURRENT
Corporate photography for Carpa Design in Shanghai, China photographing and colour-correcting product sam-
ples on Photoshop with home production studio. Family portraiture for Shanghai-based expats. Live performance
photography for various bands and artists in Taipei, Taiwan and Shanghai, China. Photograph for Restaurant
Review published in ShanghaiTALK Magazine. Personal style rooted in experimental and abstract photography.
Skilled in taking clear, vivid, dynamic and unique images that meet client requirements.
EDUCATION
Sino-British College, Shanghai, China - Events Management, 2010-2014
Withdrew in Last Year - Received a Diploma of Higher Education [License 1177468/1]
University of Huddersfield via Sino-British College
Bayside High School, Queens, New York - Senior Year of High School, 2000-2001
Beijing Film Academy, Beijing, China - Film Directing, 2001-2002
Emma Willard School, Troy, New York - Prep School, 1997-1999
The Mary Louis Academy, Queens, New York - Prep School - 1996-1997
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4. CREDENTIALS
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Advanced Certificate, 2009 [Issued by American
Teaching Institute (ATI) Through Cambridge International Education Institute]
Mandarin Elementary 1 Certificate [Issued by Miracle Mandarin Language School, Shanghai College of Interna-
tional Education, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology]
SKILLS
• Photographer with personal equipment.
• Adobe Photoshop - photographic manipulation (Mac / PC)
• Adobe Illustrator - Graphic Design (Mac / PC)
• Pages - graphic design (Mac)
• Spectrum of Microsoft Office Software: (Mac / PC)
• Excel - spreadsheets // Powerpoint - presentations // Word - word processing
• iWeb - graphical webpage design (Mac)
• Final Cut Pro / iMovie - video editing (Mac)
• Logic Studio Pro / GarageBand - audio recording (Mac)
• Cubase - audio recording (PC)
CHARACTERISTICS
ESL EDUCATOR: Experienced and skilled ESL Teacher with an effective and proven teach-
ing style/ method which adapts to the specific needs of each individual student and guarantees
results. Responsible, conscientious, meticulous, and loyal. Always learning,
and open to accept feedback. Dynamic, charismatic, yet reticent and self-contained.
Takes into consideration the whole, while maintaining focus on the part. Maintains balance and
harmony in school environment in a subtle, incognito, humble, and team-player manner.
Excellent social skills. High student retention.
MEDIA ARTIST: Innovative and progressive Media Artist with the ability to create fresh,
creative visuals and sounds of an experimental nature, and/or within the parameters of client re-
quirements. Willing and able to take directions, as well as work independ-
ently as a self-starter. Passion for artsmanship, integrity, code of ethics, and profi-
cient in ability to function as a multi-tasker.
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5. Key Contributions:
— Produced/Directed a professional quality 6 minute film with Elementary/ Middle-School aged
children in a Director’s Workshop. Film was used by the school promotionally.
— Wrote/Produced/Directed independent short film, “Entity,” screened at “The Pioneer,” in NYC, as
well as the BFA Film Festival.
• Created, Produced, Marketed, and Managed “Event E,” an arts and humanities festival, featur-
ing prominent local independent rock bands, suppliers, and sponsors.
— Guided Upper-Management professionals through advancement in their careers, development
of management training workshops, and promotions.
— Consistently commended for work-ethic, sense of duty, organizational skills, level of responsi-
bility, and quality of work. Offered position of Project Manager for a Community Blog Service de-
velopment.
— Offered a promotion to head new school and design the curriculum before moving to Shanghai.
— Recorded reading materials for school of employment with personal home-studio, using profes-
sional audio-recording software. (Logic Studio)
— Contributed to assisting the Career Development and Marketing Departments in intern positions
while studying at the Sino-British College.
— Trained at Buckelew Programs to learn skills related to Clerical and Administrative tasks, and
worked as a Receptionist. Assistant Program Director and Employment Specialist commended
work-ethic and performance, stating that it would not be necessary to complete the last two
months of the three month program. Both individuals provided recommendation letters.
— Working as a Retail Sales Associate at Shutterbug, a boutique family-owned photography out-
let. Current place of employment.
REFERRALS
R. Chiu, Principal; Concept School of Math and English - Taipei, Taiwan
Jampa Tsundhup, Director; Jatson Chumig Welfare Special School - Lhasa, Tibet
K. Yu, International Students Manager; Sino-British College - Shanghai, China
A. Jones, Maths Lecturer; Sino-British College - Shanghai, China
A. C. Casul, Assistant Program Director; Buckelew Programs - Santa Rosa, CA; USA
K. V. Karolyi, Employment Specialist / Training; Buckelew Programs - Santa Rosa, CA; USA
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