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Carina Li

Ottawa,ON

Summary

I am a passionate journalist with strong research, fact-checking and content creation skills. Experienced in digital storytelling, social media, and multimedia reporting. I am flexible and diligent in adapting to fast-paced media environments. I am fluent in Mandarin and English, connecting with diverse audiences through storytelling.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

News Reporter & Community Editor

Algonquin Times
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Pitched compelling story ideas and conducted interviews to report on events at Algonquin College
  • Adapted Canadian press style and tone to produce news stories
  • Managed the Times's social media presence on Instagram
  • Created social media graphics for posting

Social Media Coordinator

Qiaomei Nonwoven Fabric CO., Ltd
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Created engaging TikTok content and hosted live streaming sessions to promote disposable beauty and hairdressing products, increasing brand visibility and customer interaction

Sales Assistant

NoNa Cake - Self-employed
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Managed all aspects of my home-based cake shop, including advertising, customer acquisition, and order management.
  • Developed marketing strategies to promote the business and attract new customers.
  • Communicated directly with clients to understand their cake preferences and ensured their needs were met.
  • Collaborated with cake makers to create and decorate custom cakes, ensuring high-quality results and customer satisfaction

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Journalism

University of Ottawa & Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
04-2025

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere
  • Fact-Checking
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Reporting
  • Adobe Audition
  • Video Production
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Audio Broadcasting
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Research Skills
  • Data Analysis with Excel, SQL, and Python
  • Photography

Languages

English
Full Professional
Mandarin
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

News Reporter & Community Editor

Algonquin Times
01.2024 - 12.2024

Social Media Coordinator

Qiaomei Nonwoven Fabric CO., Ltd
05.2023 - 08.2023

Sales Assistant

NoNa Cake - Self-employed
05.2022 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Journalism

University of Ottawa & Algonquin College
Carina Li