Jia Zhou

1207 Vistawood Dr, Mansfield, Texas 76063

817- 690-1846(cell), jzdaf1d0@westpost.net
Position Desired:
Communications -media/public relations, Events/Meetings Planning, Management, Ma
rketing, Procurement, Scheduling, Language Support/Training or Administration po
sition
(in a company, agency or institute to best utilize my skills)
Skills:
Computer:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Macros and MS Project
Language:
Fluent in English, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese) and Spanish
Leadership:
Former president of the University of Texas at Arlington's Public Relations Stud
ent Society of America chapter
Interpersonal:
Great team player and business presentation skill
Writing: AP-style
Additional: Photography
Experience:
June - Present 2010. Sales consultant (part - time), Macy's
January - May 2009. Public relations intern, Texas Health Resources
* Tracked news and reported schedule progresses
* Composed press release health tips
* Maintained media placement log, tracking all proactive and
reactive stories resulting from pitches from the PR team
* Teamed on the editing of Texas Health Resources' 2008 Report to
the Community
May 2008 - May 2009. President-Public Relations Student Society of America (PRS
SA): The University of Texas at Arlington chapter
* Doubled membership during a nine-month period
* Arranged Public relations leaders to keynote at chapter meetings
(Laura Hoosier, former president of Fort Worth PRSA and Reace
Alvarenga Smith, president of Dallas PRSA)
* Organized and led public relations tours at Concussion High
Impact Communications and DFW International Airport
* Recruited and established PRSSA chapter leadership team
* Arranged dining etiquette lesson for chapter members
January - June 2008. Volunteer, McKinley International Corporation
* Answered phone calls
* Processed documents and maintained files
* Provided translation and communications services between
customers and management
Education:
August 2004 - August 2009, University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Arts, Communication (Public Relations) and
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish
2002 - 2003 University of Texas at Arlington, English Language Institute
1993 - 1996 Music Education, Guangxi Arts University, Guangxi Province, China
1989 - 1992 Nanning Normal School, Guangxi Province, China
Music (vocal music, piano and dance) and language skills
1980 - 1985 YangQin (dulcimer) training in Guangxi Art University Institute
Organizations:
Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society
Golden Key International Honor Society
Public Relations Student Society of America
Honors/Awards:
The National Dean's List
2008 - 2009 Outstanding Student Leader of UTA
2008 - 2009 Outstanding Organization of UTA Communication Department
Instructor Prize 1998, 1999 Guangxi Province Children Arts Exposition Dance Cont
est
Additional Employment:
2004 Teacher, Fort Worth Chinese School
1992 - 2001 Music Teacher (Ages 6 - 12) in Guangxi Province, China
* My students were the top-ranked team at the 1999-2000 Province dance contest
Additional Activities:
2010 Completed Project Management Certificate Program and Fundamentals of Earned
Value Management course
2007 UK Student Leader Study Abroad in London
2002 - 2003 Dallas Dance Council
2002 - 2003 Music Teachers National Association
2000 (part time) Dance instructor for Nanning Tax Station
References: Available upon request