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Kimberly Wright

Kimberly Wright

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Education Consultant and Freelance Translator

  • Education

    • CIEE in Shanghai, China

      2008 - 2009
      Advanced Chinese Studies, China in a Global Context

      • Conducted ethnographic research on changing behavioral norms towards dating and sexuality under the guidance of Professors Andrew Field and James Farrer.• Participated in a week-long excursion to Qinghai to do a Tibetan homestay and met with non-profits working on community development and cultural preservation.

    • Earlham College

      2007 - 2008

    • Indiana University Bloomington

      2015 - 2017
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Chinese Studies

      Received a MA in Chinese with a focus in Modern Chinese Literature and a certificate in Literary Translation. Thesis: "Poetry as Dissensus: Migrant Worker Poets in China"Poetry as Dissensus: Migrant Worker Poets in China. Paper presented via Teleconference at the Cultural Typhoon in Europe, Vienna, Austria. Sept. 2016. Translation and the Internal Logic of the Text. Participated in a panel at the 39th American Literary Translator’s Association Annual Conference, Oakland… Show more Received a MA in Chinese with a focus in Modern Chinese Literature and a certificate in Literary Translation. Thesis: "Poetry as Dissensus: Migrant Worker Poets in China"Poetry as Dissensus: Migrant Worker Poets in China. Paper presented via Teleconference at the Cultural Typhoon in Europe, Vienna, Austria. Sept. 2016. Translation and the Internal Logic of the Text. Participated in a panel at the 39th American Literary Translator’s Association Annual Conference, Oakland, CA. Oct. 2016.Politics of Poetics: Worker Poetry in China. Paper presented at the 2017 Columbia University Graduate Conference on East Asia, New York, NY. Feb. 2017. Show less

    • University of Chicago

      2009 - 2012
      B.A. East Asian Languages and Civilizations; minor in Human Rights

      Activities and Societies: Consulting Club, Chicago Careers in Public Service Scholars Program, NATO Young Atlanticist Summit 2012 Beijing: East Asian Civilizations Study Abroad Program, Fall 2010• Conducted ethnographic research on Beijing’s underground rock music scene through interviewing bands, managers of music venues, and independent music label producers.• Investigated compensatory practices for home-owners whose homes were demolished due to urban redevelopment in Qianmen.

  • Experience

    • The Becker Friedman Institute for Research in Economics

      Sept 2009 - Dec 2011
      Research Assistant

      • Conducted field interviews to evaluate public opinion on voter participation.• Helped coordinate experimental research on consumer food decisions.

    • Neighborhood Schools Program

      Oct 2009 - Jul 2011
      Teaching Assistant

      • Developed lessons to improve literacy for low-income students, grades 2-5.• Coached career development and life skills in after-school programs targeting at-risk middle school and high school students.• Coordinated with an English Teacher to provide English grammar and language support to high school students in Upward Bound.

    • Donors Forum

      Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
      Communications and Development Intern

      • Prepared and formatted newsletters on professional development workshops and policy issues distributed to nonprofits and foundations.• Promoted skill development workshops and Donor’s Forum’s nonprofit conference through connecting with key media contacts in the Illinois area. • Reviewed communications and publications for persuasiveness and effectiveness.

    • Cafe Descartes

      Jan 2012 - Jun 2012
      Development Assistant

      Assisted business owner with managing legal and business affairs: reviewed leasing and team agreements, drafted business appeal letters, and facilitated hiring process for new baristas.

    • Taurus Education

      Jun 2012 - Sept 2014
      Senior Education Consultant

      Oversaw the applications of high-performing Chinese students applying to university in the US; coached the development of individual students’ intellectual interests and interview, reading, and writing skills.

    • Eurologos Shanghai

      Jun 2014 - Jan 2015
      Freelance Translator and Proofreader

      Translate and proofread translations from Chinese to English for clients including L'Oréal (Lancôme) and Hermès.

    • Powers Translation International

      Jul 2014 - Jan 2016
      Freelance Translator and Proofreader

      Translate and proofread translations from Chinese to English.

    • Asia Briefing Ltd.

      May 2015 - Jul 2015
      Editorial Assistant

      Summer Internship with Asia Briefing, the publication department of Dezan Shira & Associates, during which I researched and wrote articles that were published on China Briefing's websites and magazines on topics involving major industries and changes to taxation structures and laws in China.

    • Indiana University Bloomington

      Jan 2016 - May 2017
      Associate Instructor

      Led weekly seminar sessions for the courses: Introduction to Popular Culture in East Asia, Spring 2016 and 2017Introduction to East Asian History, Fall 2016

    • 棒呆国际教育BonDay

      Jun 2017 - now
      Senior Education Consultant

      I guide senior high school students through college application process and provide educational planning and academic enrichment services for students 9th-11th grade. I assist the marketing and sales teams by giving presentations (in Chinese) about our services and results and serving as an initial point of contact with potential clients interested in our services. I also assist HR and management by drafting flexible-work schedules and other policies to facilitate positive work culture, employee retention, and team productivity. Show less

    • Self-Employed

      Jun 2018 - now
      Freelance Literary Translator from Chinese

      “Belated Osmanthus,” excerpt from a memoir by Xiao Fuxing, forthcoming in Pathlight“The Waiter Old Song and his Two Daughters,” excerpt from a memoir by Xiao Fuxing, Chinese Literature Today Winter 2019 Issuehttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21514399.2019.1674618"The Well," a short story by Xiao Tie, Metamorphoses Fall 2019 IssuePoetry by Black Bird 乌鸟鸟, Lunch Ticket Winter/Spring 2018https://lunchticket.org/poetry-black-bird/

  • Licenses & Certifications