Shang Xu

-Art & Camp Assistant (Main): Assisted in facilitating educational programs

-Assisted in planning and facilitating creative workshops for children

-Guided kids in exploring various art techniques and materials

-Helped maintain a fun, safe, and inclusive learning environment
-Retail & Art Sale (Main): Supported curating and organizing events for local artists

-Assisted with based retail needs
-Event assistant: Supported the planning and setup of large-scale events, like UP with ART

-Helped coordinate materials and guided attendees
-Beverage and Drinks helper: Provided refreshments and assisted in event hospitality

Collection Management

-Assisted with the organization, documentation, and care of museum collections

-Supported cataloguing and inventory tasks using museum database systems

-Systematically cataloged and barcoded 1,193+ artifacts in archival storage, improving traceability and database accuracy.

-Exceeded project goals by 30%, completing 70% of total warehouse inventory ahead of schedule.

-Helped ensure proper storage, handling, and preservation of artifacts

-Constituent Data Cleanup Initiative:
Standardized 1,119+ donor/organization records (A–J), resolving duplicates, misspellings, and incomplete entries.
-Contributed to institutional guidelines for long-term database maintenance.
Key Skills Applied:
Collections database management (TMS)
Data cleaning & standardization
Artifact handling

UAAC-AAUC

-Provided on-site support during sessions and events, assisting with attendee check-in, room setup, and technical troubleshooting

-Helped facilitate communication between presenters, organizers, and guests

-Gained insight into academic and curatorial practices in Canadian art history and contemporary visual culture

-Strengthened organizational and networking skills through engagement with professionals in the arts and academic fields

IACAC

-Welcome Team: Assisted at the Pre-Conference Information Desk, providing guidance and support to attendees.
-Event Team: Supported the Opening Ceremonies and the Global University Fair, ensuring smooth event operations.
-Logistics Team: Managed on-campus loops for attendees and assisted with signage tear-down.

-Engaged with educators and counselors from around the world, allowing me to build meaningful global connections and intercultural communication skills

-Assisted with document organization, filing, and basic administrative tasks in a corporate setting

-Gained exposure to internal business operations and telecommunications workflows

-Developed an understanding of professional workplace communication and documentation practices

-Produced promotional videos showcasing Canadian high school life for international audiences

-Created targeted advertisements to attract prospective students from China

-Documented and highlighted everyday experiences, school culture, and student perspectives to bridge cultural understanding