Overview
Work History
Education
Languages
Accomplishments
Scholarships Awards
Volunteer Experience
References
Timeline
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Serena Wu

Serena Wu

Halifax,Canada

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Exchange and Study Abroad Assistant

Dalhousie University International Centre
08.2023 - Current
  • Advise students on study abroad and exchange programs.
  • Assist Exchange Advisors with planning and leading activities and events for inbound and outbound exchange students, such as information sessions, Q&A panels, presentations, orientations, International Opportunities Fair, and potlucks for inbound exchange students.
  • Perform needs and interest analysis to make customized suggestions; Develop and update study abroad content and promotional materials for social media.
  • Recruit volunteers for events.

Server

The Wooden Monkey
08.2022 - Current
  • Greet customers in a friendly manner.
  • Serve customers food and beverages.
  • Collaborate with team members to provide the best customer experience.

Poll Clerk

Halifax Municipal Elections & Nova Scotia General Election
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Greet electors and provide service in both official languages.
  • Assist any electors who require accessibility and accommodations.
  • Count and organize ballots.
  • Took the initiative to recruit additional employees.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish & Latin American Studies

Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
05.2025

Exchange Program -

Universidad Pablo De Olavide
Seville, Spain
05.2023

High School Diploma -

École Secondaire Mosaïque
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
06.2021

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Italian
Professional Working
Portuguese
Professional Working

Accomplishments

  • 03/2021, Singer, Performer, Francophone Month, Halifax, NS
  • Invited by the Conseil Communautaire du Grand Havre to perform original empowering French song about confidence and overcoming insecurities “Assez” for the opening ceremony of Francophone Month.


  • 09/2021, Singer, Performer, Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, Halifax, NS
  • Performed on stage with Ashley MacIsaac, The Mellotones, Gaelic music singer Abigail MacDonald and musical sensation Emma Stevens from Esaksoni First Nation during Nova Scotia’s premier summer spectacle.


  • 08/2022, Singer, Performer, National Acadian Day, Halifax, NS
  • Performed solo and in collaboration with Canadian fiddler, singer & songwriter Ashley MacIsaac for the National Acadian Day celebrations at Grand Parade in Halifax.


  • 07/12/2023, Singer, Performer, Bastille Day, Halifax, NS
  • Performed the French, Canadian and Acadian National Anthems at the invitation of the Consulate General of France in Moncton and Halifax.


  • 11/2023, Singer, Performer, Nova Scotia Music Week, Yarmouth, NS
  • Invited by Music Nova Scotia and the 2024 World Acadian Congress (CMA) to perform original songs at the 2023 Nova Scotia Music Week.


Scholarships Awards

  • Dalhousie IB Renewable Scholarship 2021-2024
  • STELLA (Artistic Training and Development) Grant
  • Music Nova Scotia Artistic Creation Program Grant
  • Golden Key Honour Society Member

Volunteer Experience

09/2022, Present, 

Spanish Language Tutor, Department of Spanish, Halifax, NS


  • Facilitating conversation practice through small group sessions
  • Assisting students in exam preparation according to professor-provided guidelines
  • Supporting student motivation and confidence.


01/06/2024, 

Volunteer, Winter Welcome Day for International Students, Halifax, NS


  • Delivered presentations to new exchange students to provide valuable information about Halifax and Dalhousie
  • Managed registration
  • Led a group of new international and exchange students and facilitated ice-breaker activities.


09/2016, 04/2020, 

Performer, Los Primos Halifax Fundraiser, Halifax, NS


  • Performed with the Los Primos Band at fundraisers to raise money to purchase instruments for kids in Cuba
  • Represented the Los Primos organization on national radio, translating outreach into French to promote a fundraising concert.


01/2021, 05/2021, 

Volunteer, Mental Health Committee, Halifax, NS


  • Selected by the school guidance counselor to deliver mental health presentations for École du Carrefour's mental health committee (Grades 6 to 11).

References

Mandy Morgan 

Exchange Program Coordinator, Dalhousie University 

Supervisor 

(902) 789-5140

Mandy.morgan@dal.ca


Additional references available upon request.

Timeline

Exchange and Study Abroad Assistant

Dalhousie University International Centre
08.2023 - Current

Server

The Wooden Monkey
08.2022 - Current

Poll Clerk

Halifax Municipal Elections & Nova Scotia General Election
10.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish & Latin American Studies

Dalhousie University

Exchange Program -

Universidad Pablo De Olavide

High School Diploma -

École Secondaire Mosaïque
Serena Wu