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I'm a creative freelance writer, translator, and language instructor with an education background and a talent for researching complex topics and turning them into clear, engaging content. I have extensive experience in the fields of narrative design and web content creation, and know how to adapt my writing style to match preferred style guides and speak to different audiences. I've worked with media companies such as Valnet to publish incisive articles and reviews of groundbreaking video/tabletop games, promoted new career paths and approaches with Career.io, and created quality PR materials for Son of Oak Game Studio. As a narrative designer for the Questo gaming app, I've also designed and revised Chicago-based map tour games that fuse supernatural storylines with deep looks into the city's history.…I'm a creative freelance writer, translator, and language instructor with an education background and a talent for researching complex topics and turning them into clear, engaging content. I have extensive experience in the fields of narrative design and web content creation, and know how to adapt my writing style to match preferred style guides and speak to different audiences. I've worked with media companies such as Valnet to publish incisive articles and reviews of groundbreaking video/tabletop games, promoted new career paths and approaches with Career.io, and created quality PR materials for Son of Oak Game Studio. As a narrative designer for the Questo gaming app, I've also designed and revised Chicago-based map tour games that fuse supernatural storylines with deep looks into the city's history.

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I'm a creative freelance writer, translator, and language instructor with an education background and a talent for researching complex topics and turning them into clear, engaging content. I have extensive experience in the fields of narrative design and web content creation, and know how to adapt my writing style to match preferred style guides and speak to different audiences. I've worked with media companies such as Valnet to publish incisive articles and reviews of groundbreaking video/tabletop games, promoted new career paths and approaches with Career.io, and created quality PR materials for Son of Oak Game Studio. As a narrative designer for the Questo gaming app, I've also designed and revised Chicago-based map tour games that fuse supernatural storylines with deep looks into the city's history.…I'm a creative freelance writer, translator, and language instructor with an education background and a talent for researching complex topics and turning them into clear, engaging content. I have extensive experience in the fields of narrative design and web content creation, and know how to adapt my writing style to match preferred style guides and speak to different audiences. I've worked with media companies such as Valnet to publish incisive articles and reviews of groundbreaking video/tabletop games, promoted new career paths and approaches with Career.io, and created quality PR materials for Son of Oak Game Studio. As a narrative designer for the Questo gaming app, I've also designed and revised Chicago-based map tour games that fuse supernatural storylines with deep looks into the city's history.

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I’m a creative freelance writer, translator, and language instructor with an education background and a talent for researching complex topics and turning them into clear, engaging content. I have extensive experience in the fields of narrative design and web content creation, and know how to adapt my writing style to match preferred style guides and speak to different audiences.

I’ve worked with media companies such as Valnet to publish incisive articles and reviews of groundbreaking video/tabletop games, promoted new career paths and approaches with Career.io, and created quality PR materials for Son of Oak Game Studio. As a narrative designer for the Questo gaming app, I’ve also designed and revised Chicago-based map tour games that fuse supernatural storylines with deep looks into the city’s history.

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Freelance Writer & PR Specialist at Son Of Oak Game Studio

January 1, 2025 - Present

Creates announcement blogs, feature articles, and social media content to promote tabletop RPG products. Contacts gaming media, editors, and feature writers; designs and implements PR strategy; builds databases of professional contacts in the gaming news industry.

Guest Teacher at Kokua Education

January 1, 2024 - Present

Substitutes for teachers in Chicago area charter schools; guides K-12 students through premade lesson curriculums; enforces behavior; improvises activities and provides one-on-one instruction; supervises during lunch, recess, and extracurriculars.

Usher – Guest Services at Madison Square Garden / Chicago Theater (Chicago Theater venue)

January 1, 2023 - Present

Scans tickets for guests arriving for performances at the Chicago Theater. Assists guests with locating seats and amenities (restrooms and concessions). Educates visitors on the theater building’s history as a 1920s historical landmark and helps ensure spaces are clean, safe, and accessible for attendees and staff.

Usher – Guest Services at Madison Square Garden

January 1, 2023 - Present

Scans tickets, assists guests to seats and amenities, educates visitors on venue history, and ensures safe, clean, accessible spaces for attendees and staff.

Resume Writer at Talent Inc.

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Wrote and revised resumes, CVs, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles; collaborated with clients to select formats that best present experience.

Freelance Content Writer at Career.io

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Wrote, formatted, and revised articles providing career-advice to job-seekers; researched topics like job follow-ups and promotions; optimized language with SEO terms.

Feature Article Writer at Valnet (ScreenRant.com)

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023

Writes and revises feature articles analyzing gameplay, storylines, themes, and visuals of released and upcoming video games/tabletop games. Researches gaming topics and historical events for accurate, thought-provoking insights. Formats articles with SEO terms and links to improve reader engagement.

Feature Article Writer at Valnet, ScreenRant.com

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Wrote and revised articles analyzing gameplay, storylines, themes, and visuals; conducted topic research and incorporated SEO terms and links.

ESL Tutor at Listen and Learn

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Taught English as a Second Language to Chicago-area learners; designed learning programs, assignments, and exercises to master spoken and written English.

Language Tutor at Wyzant

January 1, 2020 - Present

Provides one-on-one remote lessons in English, English Writing, and Mandarin Chinese; creates customized lesson plans and activities; supports learner goals.

Bakery Assistant at Café Bon Appetit

January 1, 2018 - Present

Article Writer (DIY/Hobby) at Exmainer.com

January 1, 2018 - Present

Store Clerk at American Science and Surplus

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Assisted customers, assembled DIY supplies, answered physics/astronomy questions; stocked and organized merchandise; operated cash register; assisted with closing.

Kitchen Assistant at Baker Miller Bakery and Millhouse

January 1, 2017 - Present

Freelance Web Fiction Translator at Transn Global Translation Services

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Translated and proofread chapters from Chinese-language serial web novels; researched slang and cultural references for accurate English equivalents.

Freelance Chinese-To-English Translator at Multilingual Connections

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Translated birth certificates, diplomas, passports, letters, and other official documents from Chinese to English.

Remote ESL Tutor at 51 Talk

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Facilitated ESL learning for students of all ages in mainland China; hosted 'Free Talk' events; prepared progress reports on student strengths and challenges.

Box Office Clerk and Usher at Chicago Philharmonic

January 1, 2016 - Present

Freelance Recipe Writer Intern at June Media

January 1, 2016 - Present

Box Office Clerk and Usher at James Innes Group / Cirque de Soleil: Kurios

January 1, 2016 - Present

Usher at Lyric Opera of Chicago

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Checked tickets, guided patrons to seats, restrooms, and refreshments; answered questions; ensured safety and comfort during performances.

Freelance Product Review Writer at BestReviews

January 1, 2015 - Present

Freelance ESL Tutorial Writer at A Cup Of Know / Digital Artifex

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017

Wrote and revised English-language online-format tutorials for Chinese business professionals traveling from abroad. Translated existing language tutorials into Chinese for novice ESL learners.

Freelance ESL Tutorial Writer at A Cup Of Know/Digital Artifex

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017

Wrote and revised online ESL tutorials for Chinese business professionals; translated tutorials into Chinese.

Website Consultant / Antique Catalogue Specialist / Chinese Translator at Golden Triangle Antique Store

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018

Wrote and revised website content in both English and Mandarin Chinese. Translated literary inscriptions on classical Chinese antiques and furniture. Compiled merchandise information using Excel spreadsheets to format data and photographs for uploading to the website catalogue. Assisted staff photographer with transportation and presentation of merchandise.

Website Consultant, Antique Catalogue Specialist, Chinese Translator at Golden Triangle Antique Store

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Wrote and revised English and Mandarin content; translated inscriptions on antiques; organized data and imagery for the web catalogue; assisted in visuals.