Sophia Peterson

Experience

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  Scholastic

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2020

  Summer Intern

  - Coordinated book donations on Microsoft Excel for distribution through non-profit partner organizations.- Encouraged storytelling in local Hong Kong schools by managing Scholastic’s social media campaign #SaveTheStoriesHK on Instagram. - Planned English lesson plans for primary school students using Scholastic’s materials for English classes in partnership with local Hong Kong teaching center, Principal Chan Free Tutorial World.

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  Self-employed

  Oct 2020 - May 2021

  Chinese Language Tutor

  - Instructed 8 students in speaking, writing, and reading by organizing Chinese lessons.

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  Tai Tam Tigers Soccer Academy

  Oct 2020 - May 2021

  Assistant Football Coach

  - Supported coaches by modeling drills and practices to students.- Assisted in organizing weekly practices, and setting up and clearing equipment on the field before and after training.- Helped to promote a fun yet competitive environment for the children.

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  Hinrich Foundation

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

  Trade Research Intern

  - Wrote a case study on the role of subsidies in international trade involving interviews across business, government, and trade lawyers.- Generated original research and prepared a 20-page report that was presented to the Foundation’s leadership.

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  AmCham HK

  May 2023 - May 2023

  Membership Intern

  - Supported account managers with communications to members by handling membership renewal and outreach efforts, ensuring that their needs were met in a timely and effective manner.- Assisted team with planning and execution of events through on-site logistical support, email invitations, and online campaigns.- Developed event pages and campaigns for the organization's website through the Glue Up platform to promote events and increased membership engagement. - Provided support for administrative tasks related to the management of the organization’s committees (ex. Financial Services, Apparel, Footwear, and Supply Chain, Trade and Investment, Transportation and Logistics, and Law). Show less

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  Skidmore College

  Aug 2023 - May 2024

  - Serve as a role model for first-year students and commit to upholding academic excellence.- Leverage my comprehensive knowledge of the diverse range of resources available at the College to be readily available to aid new students and guide them to ensure a seamless integration into the college community.- Support the seminar instructor to plan and execute engaging programming on strategies for time and stress management, study skills, and other techniques to foster academic achievement.- Collaborate with the seminar instructor, representing the College and the Office of the First-Year Experience positively. Show less

  • Student Office Worker at Student Academic Services

    Jan 2024 - May 2024

  • First Year Experience Peer Mentor

    Aug 2023 - May 2024
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  Skidmore Women in Business

  Sept 2023 - May 2024

  Social Media Management Team

  - Promote membership and student body engagement by designing and creating content on Canva for the organization’s Instagram account and Skidmore’s event site.