I'm well versed in various forms of writing and editing, including article writing, amateur creative writing, and sub editing. I'm more than confident that whether you need a newsworthy headline or an original story, as long as I am giving directives to what end-goal you are aiming towards, I can provide a product that can suit your needs.…

Kevin David Chu

I'm well versed in various forms of writing and editing, including article writing, amateur creative writing, and sub editing. I'm more than confident that whether you need a newsworthy headline or an original story, as long as I am giving directives to what end-goal you are aiming towards, I can provide a product that can suit your needs.…

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I’m well versed in various forms of writing and editing, including article writing, amateur creative writing, and sub editing. I’m more than confident that whether you need a newsworthy headline or an original story, as long as I am giving directives to what end-goal you are aiming towards, I can provide a product that can suit your needs.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Screen Rant: Anime Section Writer at Screen Rant
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Researching and writing original articles for the anime section; finding appropriate media to complement text; designing headlines aligned with SEO-focused search algorithms.
Anime Section Writer at Screen Rant
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Writing original articles for consumption, doing research, finding appropriate media to complement text, and designing headlines that align with SEO-centered search algorithms
Editor (Articles and Books) at The Standard
January 1, 2021 - August 31, 2024
Edited articles and wrote original news articles; supported editorial quality and preparation of submitted content.
Freelance Writer, Editor at Inkwell Production House / Screen Rant / The Standard
January 1, 2021 - Present
Edited and quality-checked submitted articles and original books; coordinated with graphics and layout designers; performed audio editing for sound clips (e.g., clipping and audio normalization). Wrote original content for Screen Rant (including research, sourcing appropriate media, and creating SEO-aligned headlines). Edited articles and wrote original news pieces for The Standard, including cover features, columns, and editorial columns.
Sub-Editor - Education Department at The Standard
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2024
Editing and quality checking submitted articles, liaising with graphics and layout designers, and supporting education department content
Editor at The Standard
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2024
Editing articles, writing original news articles (cover features, columns, original stories, editorial columns)
Freelance Writer, Editor at Inkwell Production House
January 1, 2021 - Present
Editing and quality checking submitted articles, and original books, liaising with graphics and layout designers, performing audio editing for sound clips (clipping, audio normalization, etc.)
Intern Research Assistant at Conventus Law
September 1, 2015 - December 1, 2020
Performing research for a legal networking group, inputting articles online, writing articles
Volunteer Editor / Copywriter at The Vine, Hong Kong
January 1, 2014 - July 31, 2015
Proofread, edited, and revised several appeal letters for a fundraising charity; wrote copy for a drama/telemapro program booklet.
Teacher's Aide (Volunteer) at International Christian School, Hong Kong
January 1, 2014 - July 31, 2015
Completed smaller errands and tasks, assisted the teacher with educational functions, and organized paperwork.
Volunteer Editor at The Vine, Hong Kong
January 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015
Proofread, edited, and revised several appeal letters for a fundraising charity; wrote copy for a drama telemappo program booklet.
Teacher's Aid / Education Support at International Christian School, Hong Kong (teacher's aid)
January 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015
Completed errands and tasks; supported teachers in educational functions; organized paperwork.
Advancement Department Advancement Assistant at International Christian School (ics.edu.hk), Hong Kong
September 1, 2013 - July 31, 2015
Wrote, proofread, and edited newsletters and fundraising promotional letters. Communicated with school stakeholders and conducted online interviews for new newsletter publication.
Freelance / Editorial Assistant (Editorial Assistant) at ConvenTus Law
September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2015
Conducted legal-networking-group research; entered online content; wrote articles; handled data input and social media; supported client relationship duties; performed editorial tasks.
Intern Research Assistant at Conventus Law
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2015
Performing research for a legal networking group; inputting articles online; writing articles. Editorial Assistant: Data input, social media, client relationships, editorial duties.
Intern Research Assistant / Editorial Assistant at ConvenTus Law
January 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Performed research for a legal networking group; helped input online articles and write articles.
Editorial Assistant at Conventus Law
January 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Data input, social media, client relationship, editorial duties
Advancement Grant Writer Assistant at International Christian School (ics.edu.hk), Hong Kong
July 1, 2012 - July 31, 2012
Assisted the grant writer in writing and editing fundraising newsletters.
Advancement Grant Writer Assistant at International Christian School (ICS), Hong Kong
July 1, 2012 - July 1, 2012
Assisted the grant writer with writing and editing fundraising newsletter content.
Advancement Grant Writer Assistant at International Christian School
July 1, 2012 - July 31, 2012
Assisted Grant Writer in writing and editing fundraising newsletters.
Advancement Assistant (Advancement Department) at International Christian School (ICS), Hong Kong
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2013
Wrote, proofread, and edited newsletters and fundraising promotional letters; communicated with school stakeholders; conducted online interviews for new newsletter publication.
Volunteer Editor at The Vine (Hong Kong)
July 1, 2010 - September 30, 2010
Proofread, edited, and revised several appeal letters for a fundraising charity; copywriter for drama program booklet.
Advancement Assistant at International Christian School
July 1, 2010 - July 1, 2012
Wrote, proofreading, and editing newsletters, fundraising promotional letters; communicated with school stakeholders, and conducted online interviews for newsletter publication.
KidsGames Children's Soccer Camp Assistant (Volunteer) at Evangelical Community Church (ecchk.org), Hong Kong
January 1, 2010 - January 31, 2010
Organized and participated in drama events for children.
Summer Program Assistant (Volunteer) at International Christian School (ics.edu.hk), Hong Kong
January 1, 2010 - January 31, 2010
Directed and supervised children and operational supplies during the summer program.
Summer Program Assistant at International Christian School (Hong Kong)
June 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009
Directed and supervised children and operational supplies.
International Christian School: Summer Program Assistant at International Christian School (ICS), Hong Kong
June 1, 2008 - June 1, 2009
Directed and supervised children and operational supplies.
Summer Program Assistant at International Christian School (Hong Kong)
June 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008
Directed and supervised children and operational supplies.
Summer Camp Assistant at KidsGames
June 1, 2008 - August 1, 2009
Organized and participated in drama events for children.
Kids Games Soccer Camp Assistant at Evangelical Community Church (ECC), Hong Kong
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Organized and participated in drama events for children.
Research / Information Gathering (Volunteer/Project Support) at Viva (Hong Kong) / Local activity involvement
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Performed research and information gathering.
Vocational Bible Study Camp Assistant at Evangelical Christian Church
June 1, 2005 - July 1, 2010
Supervised children during activities; organized and maintained front desk.
Vocational Bible Study Camp Assistant (Volunteer) at Evangelical Community Church (ecchk.org), Hong Kong
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Supervised children during activities; organized and maintained the front desk.
Vocational Bible Study Camp Assistant at Evangelical Community Church (ECC), Hong Kong
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Supervised children during camp activities; organized and maintained front desk duties.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at University of British Columbia
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012
High School Diploma at International Christian School
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2007
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at University of British Columbia
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012
High School Diploma at International Christian School
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2007
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at University of British Columbia
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012
High School Diploma at International Christian School, Hong Kong
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2007
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at University of British Columbia
January 1, 2008 - May 1, 2012
High School at International Christian School
January 1, 2005 - June 1, 2007
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at University of British Columbia
January 1, 2008 - May 31, 2012
at International Christian School
January 1, 2004 - June 30, 2007

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization

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