Tian Li

Experience

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  NBC News

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Intern
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  The Daily Targum

  Feb 2014 - May 2015

  1. College sports: NCAA Division I football, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, field hockey, baseball, wrestling, swimming, golf, cross country, track & field, 2014 Quick Lane Bowl, 2013 Pinstripe Bowl, 2015 NCAA Wrestling Division I Championships2. News: 2014 Rutgers Commencement, Dance Marathon, Mike Rice, Amy Goodman, Daymond John 1. Provided high-quality photography content editing for newspaper and website2. Executed daily management on more than 15 photographers, including designating assignments, coordinating breaking news coverage, providing quality feedback and training3. Designed and implemented upgraded policies on managing photo archive, equipment and media credentials.

  • Staff Photographer

    Dec 2012 - May 2015

  • Associate Photo Editor

    Feb 2014 - Sept 2014
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  CNN

  Sept 2014 - Feb 2015

  Photo Editor

  1. Built galleries for CNN.com’s breaking news & features (selecting, organizing, editing & uploading)2. Monitored, communicated with photo agencies for weekly galleries3. Researched and collected quality photojournalism material and pitched topics for CNN Photo Blog

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  National Geographic

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Video Editor, photo editor

  1. Created videos for website and official account on WeChat2. Travel with writers and photographers for magazine’s content creation 3. Transcribed and translated NG’s original English videos4. Participated in NG’s nation-wide photo contest’s first-round judging process5. Produced photo assignments on “2016 Adventurers of the Year” (China region)

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  Via magazine

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Freelance Video Producer & Photo Editor

  1. Assisted the editor-in-chief in launching the new video department, providing content ideas, drafting publishing schedule and social media strageties.2. Produced traveling videos in San Francisco Bay Area, (pre-production, filming, editing, post-production)3. Managed copyright for photo usage during merge of magazine companies, communicating with photographers, filtering quality content.

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  Kaiwen Academy

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2019

  Marketing Specialist & Interpreter for MLB Baseball Coaches

  1. Initiated and produced bilingual educational and promotional materials for students and parents, including homework and baseball knowledge video series (20+), multimedia presentations, and posters.2. Designed multimedia presentations, posters and flyers for events and summer camps for marketing purposes.3. Co-planned and co-organized 15+ baseball camps, school open days, club events and family days with the team4. Communicated with 10+ schools and organizations for coordinating tournaments and friendly games5. Assisted the head coach in social media marketing, producing and publishing promotional videos, training updates, and tournament reports for WeChat and Weibo6. Provided business-level interpretation and translation for MLB’s senior coach, foreign visitors and other foreign coaches during daily work, tournaments and special events7. Coached U8 & U12 baseball for international school students, localizing MLB’s high-end training program Show less

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  “People's Baseball” Union （人民棒球）

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Director, Lead Videographer

  -- Communicated in-person with pro athletes, youth players, fans, coaches, legends and business owners from Beijing baseball scene. Took the lead in planning baseball documentary series, “Chinese Baseball-- Guided by Faith,” after analyzing market demand, company development planning and content productivity. -- Oversaw pre-production, including thesis, scheduling, structure of content, shooting methods, artistic style, crew and equipment arrangement, etc.-- Worked as the director for the first two episodes, conducting interviews and creating shooting plan according to characters, scenes and ideas. Also worked as the lead videographer, handling filming and leading the camera crew to execute. Show less

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  New Oriental Education & Technology Group

  Aug 2020 - now

  Senior Education Consultant

  --Conducted one-on-one counseling sessions with students to help them identify their strengths, refine their personal narratives, and strategically enhance their academic and extracurricular profiles.--Led brainstorming sessions and guided students in crafting impactful application essays for top US News Top 50 universities, Top 30 liberal arts colleges, and UK’s G5 institutions, providing editing and feedback to maximize the appeal of their personal narratives and achievements.--Assisted in navigating complex application requirements, providing support in crafting resumes, CVs, and recommendation letters, while ensuring a cohesive and competitive application package.--Provided psychological support and guidance to students during the stressful application process, offering coping strategies for managing anxiety and maintaining mental well-being.--Helped students build resilience and self-confidence through motivational coaching, ensuring they felt empowered and focused throughout the college application journey.--Assisted in identifying and addressing emotional barriers, offering strategies for overcoming self-doubt and fostering a growth mindset.--Created a safe and supportive environment for students to express concerns, helping them balance academic pressures with personal well-being. Show less