Olivia Zhou
Richmond,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and highly organized professional with extensive experience in educational support roles, including material development and Chinese oral practice facilitation. Demonstrates exceptional communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills. Committed to enhancing student learning experiences and maintaining high standards of professionalism and responsibility.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Culture and Entertainment Department
UBC Chinese Students and Scholars Association (UBC CSSA)
2022.10 - 2023.11
- 2023 Spring Festival Gala Coordinator: Managed event logistics for 15+ professors and leaders, coordinated on-site implementation for 1000 attendees, and handled communication and scheduling
- 2023 Freshmen Orientation Session Leader: Planned and executed orientation for 40+ attendees in Beijing, including delivering academic presentations
- 2023 Icebreaker Event Leader: Organized and executed event for 50+ freshmen, including project planning, venue rental, and on-site management
- 7th CSSA Singing Contest Leader: Directed planning, logistics, and on-site coordination, including meeting minutes and promotional content creation
UBC Chinese Language Program OP Volunteer
UBC Department of Asian Studies, Chinese Language Program
2023.01 - 2023.04
- Instructing students in oral Chinese practice sessions twice a week; ad hoc support to absent volunteer
- Providing constructive feedback to students and addressed relevant questions
UBC Notetaker (ECON101)
UBC Center of Accessibility
2021.09 - 2021.12
- Creating explicit and detailed class notes for students with disabilities, ensuring equal access to lecture materials
- Submitting notes to the Center of Accessibility within 48 hours after each lecture
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of British Columbia
06.2026
Skills
- Communication & Interpersonal: Excellent communication skills, conflict resolution, responsiveness, adaptability
- Organizational & Time Management: Detail-oriented, highly organized, proficient in time management, adept at handling high-pressure situations
- Leadership & Collaboration: Strong leadership skills, public speaking, collaborative, proactive, and initiative-taking
Certification
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C / AED Certificate
- Class 5 driver’s license
Qualifications
- Full time student at UBC
- Holding Canada Permanent Resident
- Native speaker of Mandarin
- Fluent in English
Timeline
UBC Chinese Language Program OP Volunteer
UBC Department of Asian Studies, Chinese Language Program
2023.01 - 2023.04
Director of Culture and Entertainment Department
UBC Chinese Students and Scholars Association (UBC CSSA)
2022.10 - 2023.11
UBC Notetaker (ECON101)
UBC Center of Accessibility
2021.09 - 2021.12
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of British Columbia
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C / AED Certificate
- Class 5 driver’s license
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