Phoebe Yu
phoebe.anne.yu@gmail.com
- Writing for the public
- Writing for proposals and bids
- Proofreading and editing
- Research and content curation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and content management systems
- HTML and CSS
- Blogging and social media
- Proficient in InDesign
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro
- Proficient in Audacity
- Proven ability to translate complex, technical information to the general public
- Strong storytelling, writing and editing skills
- Demonstrated capability to work under pressure and deadline-driven environments due to journalism and client service experience
- Creative critical thinker equipped with strong communication skills obtained through education and work experience
- A self-motivated individual who can work independently and with a team due to editorial and project coordination experience
- Proven excellent data entry, organizational and administrative skills obtained through work experiences in office settings
- Ability to communicate with diverse groups of people and comfortable in varied settings due to involvement in diverse, international settings
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2020 – Present: Proposal Administrator, BDP Quadrangle
- Writing, editing, coordinating and producing graphic proposals and fee letters for public bids and private clients. Prepare reports and analytics pertaining to opportunities and proposals. Client research and analysis. Maintain CRM.
- Other marketing tasks, such as updating website, updating marketing / communications collateral, and tracking events and speaking opportunities for design team.
2018 – 2019: Contract Research Assistant, Social Planning and Research Council BC
- Assisted with evaluation of Farm to School program, a national initiative designed to improve student nutrition through food education activities, food procurement policy and salad bar provision to schools. Other special projects as assigned.
- Assisted in project implementation. Conducted interviews with over 500 research participants. Organized and entered thousands of raw data onto database, and ensured attention to detail.
2017: Administrative Assistant, GWL Realty Advisors
- Maintained tenant records and lease contracts and created new lease files, both source documents and electronic files; prepared communications documents to tenants and internal teams.
- Managed daily office procedures – inventory tracking and ordering, welcomed guests, boardroom / meeting setup, mail outs, other duties as assigned.
2015 – 2016: Inbound Sales Consultant, Shaw Communications
- As front-line sales team, understood needs of clients and stayed on top of new campaigns. On average finished client transactions in 2-3 minutes to ensure excellent client service, while meeting KPI targets.
- Educated clients on new or updated offers, plans and policies.
2010 – 2013: Writer, The Source Newspaper
- Bi-weekly, bilingual (French/English) print and online publication focusing on feature stories about diversity and culture in Vancouver.
- Conducted telephone, email and in-person interviews. Wrote concisely for the general public and verified accuracy of information.
- Volunteer for Harbourfront Centre arts and cultural events – welcome guests, contribute to newsletter.
2017 – 2018: Volunteer, Vancouver Writers Festival
- Assisted with event setup and takedown; escorted visiting writers to assigned venue.
City University London, London, UK
2013 - 2014
- M.A. in International Journalism
- Graduated with distinction
University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada
2005 - 2010
- B.A. major in Political Science, minor in Asian Language and Culture
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