Jessie Yang
Richmond Hill,ON
Summary
Bilingual (Mandarin and English) individual with experiences in diverse fields including TV and film/media, finance and ESL teaching. A reliable and creative professional with excellent interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills. Great with thinking outside the box, problem solving, team work and attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trader/Investor
Self-Employed
09.2021 - Current
- Investing and trading with indices, Forex and cryptocurrencies.
- The volatility and stress of trading the markets have led to the development and strengthening of stress management abilities, logical decision making, critical thinking and analytical skills.
Producer Assistant/Social Media Manager
Canada Fusion Media Center
09.2020 - 01.2023
- Helped with producing entertainment shows and interviews with notable Canadian personalities.
- Created the company's social media content, wrote news articles and translation work (English and Mandarin), as well as producing bilingual subtitles for shows.
- Also worked as a host for the interview styled show 'China and I', including interviewing notable Canadian politicians such as Ali Ehsassi.
Actor/Model
The Bella's Agency
02.2016 - 03.2022
- Worked as an actress with credits including feature film 'Killer Queen' (Amazon Prime) and 'Age of Samurai' (Netflix).
- Extensive on-set experience shooting national and international commercials (Porsche, Nescafe, Canon, etc.) as well as commercial and print modeling.
Online ESL Teacher
Metasino Education Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Taught Chinese children (ages 5 to 17) and adults English online, including children with learning disabilities.
- Obtained valuable skills such as communication, leadership, patience and problem solving.
TV Host
Rogers TV Peel Region
07.2012 - 08.2014
- Worked as a TV host for the show 'Young Artists Interactive' on Rogers Peel Region.
- Interviewed local emerging artists including musicians, directors and producers.
Tour Guide and Receptionist
Safeway Tours
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Worked as a tour guide on the Safeway casino shuttle bus to Niagara Falls, as well as a receptionist at Safeway Tour's counter.
- Took care of customer service inquiries, collecting and validating tickets and coordinating with the bus driver for logistics.
Education
Bachelor's - Psychology and Nutritional Science
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06.2013
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Fluent in Mandarin
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Improvisational Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Teaching Children
- Writing and Producing
- Attention to Detail
- Public Speaking
- Project Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Calm Under Pressure
- Presentation Skills
- TV Hosting/Acting
Certification
Driver's Licence (G)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Trader/Investor
Self-Employed
09.2021 - Current
Producer Assistant/Social Media Manager
Canada Fusion Media Center
09.2020 - 01.2023
Online ESL Teacher
Metasino Education Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2022
Actor/Model
The Bella's Agency
02.2016 - 03.2022
TV Host
Rogers TV Peel Region
07.2012 - 08.2014
Tour Guide and Receptionist
Safeway Tours
01.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor's - Psychology and Nutritional Science
University of Toronto
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