Yifan Sun
Philadelphia
Summary
- Bilingual: Fluent in English and Mandarin (10 years of international academic experience)
- Strong communication and coordination skills; open, proactive personality
- Experienced in teamwork, student leadership, and cross-sector project collaboration
- Skilled in research writing, event management, and public speaking
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and collaborative tools
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Leadership Experience Director
Chinese Student Union, UCI
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented event strategies for a student body of 100+ members, covering cultural, social, and volunteer programs.
- Oversaw end-to-end planning for over 10 major campus events, each attracting 200–500 attendees.
- Managed budgets and liaised with the finance department to ensure cost-effective allocation of resources.
- Led cross-functional coordination with university departments, sponsors, and student groups to ensure smooth execution.
Student Researcher
Cross-Cultural and Media Perception Seminar
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Studied global cultural diversity and societal development through lectures and critical readings under NYU faculty guidance.
- Co-led a group research project on how video game narratives influence social perceptions and stereotypes.
- Delivered presentations and independently published a research article on how internet content shapes public psychological expectations.
Professional Experience Assistant
UNICEF China
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted in designing and optimizing project implementation plans in education, child protection, and health sectors.
- Participated in formulating collaboration frameworks with third-party partners, including screening processes and oversight mechanisms.
- Conducted analysis of UNICEF's successful programs to evaluate their impact on promoting educational equity in China.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, International Studies
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2024
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
Timeline
Student Researcher
Cross-Cultural and Media Perception Seminar
08.2023 - 10.2023
Professional Experience Assistant
UNICEF China
08.2023 - 09.2023
Campus Leadership Experience Director
Chinese Student Union, UCI
09.2021 - 06.2024
Master of Arts - Public Administration
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, International Studies
University of California, Irvine
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