About the Candidate
Xiaojian Wang (permanent resident)
417 Nelson Street (613)410-6402
Ottawa, ON, K1N 7S6 aaronwangxj@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/xiaojian-wang-8636a4168
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Public Health graduate student at the University of Ottawa
Ten years of experience as a professional TV journalist with excellent interviewing, reporting and writing skills
Teamwork, leadership, organizational and management skills honed from planning and organizing events, launching, coordinating and managing programs/projects
Excellent interpersonal and communicational skills
Ability to multitask, set priorities, manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines
A quick learner with strong attention to details
Proficiency in English, intermediate French (reading) & Japanese and native speaker of Chinese
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to analyze problems/policies and provide recommendations
Skills in working with vulnerable populations gained from over four years of volunteer experience in pediatric palliative care and community engagement
EDUCATION
Master of Public Health 2021 – present
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
Master of Translation and Interpreting 2010 – 2012
Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing, China
Bachelor of Arts in English Education 2006 – 2010
Capital Normal University, Beijing, China
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Junior Policy Analyst
Health Canada, Ottawa, ON May 2022 – present
Prepared a thorough examination of the landscape of alcohol sponsorship in Canada
Conducted a review on the impacts of exposure to alcohol sponsorship
Evaluated the alcohol marketing regulations and its policy impact
Student Representative
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON April 2022 – present
Worked as a student representative with Taskforce on Fairness and Antiracism to Enhance Academic Research, Partnerships and Education in Global Health
Assisted in defining the best practices for establishment and measurement of fair and equitable global health research partnerships
Made recommendations for a faculty development strategy to ensure equity in global health across faculty partnerships, research and education.
Journalist/Director March 2017 – March 2022
Commentary News Department at China Central Television (CCTV), Beijing, China
Produced TV news programs with in-depth discussions on a wide range of social and policy issues with a special focus on health-related topics
Content production duties include conducting knowledge syntheses and research, planning program content, interviewing, directing filming, writing scripts and assisting in video editing
Project management duties include making work plans and interview schedules, implementing work plans, coordinating and communicating with different stakeholders and decision-makers
Examples of 40-minute TV news programs I have produced include
w Enough with Obesity: on child obesity prevalence, treatment and prevention in China
w Concerns about Heart Health: on the abuse of stents in heart disease treatment
w Children in Hospital: on pediatric palliative care practices in China
w A Special Home: on provision of social aids to children from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds
Journalist August 2012 – February 2017
Social News Department at CCTV, Beijing, China
Reported news on diplomacy and international relations, such as visits to China by foreign ministers from other countries and by representatives of international organizations including the Secretary-General of UN and the Director-General of UNDP
Interviewed ambassadors in China on bilateral relationships
Covered international conferences such as G20 Hangzhou Summit, APEC Leaders’ Meeting in Vietnam
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Event Committee Member
Pegasus Institute, Ottawa, ON February 2022 – present
Contributed to the discussion, brainstorming and sharing innovative ideas for events and engagement
Organized events about global health through communication with participants, speakers and innovators
Assisted the Events Manager with event related tasks
Event Coordinator November 2017 – present
New Sunshine Pediatric Palliative Care Special Fund, Beijing, China
Organized various activities for children with life-threatening or life-terminating diseases
Launched and managed a Weekly English Corner and a Weekly Experiment Workshop
Assisted in the operation of the pediatric palliative care activity center
Translator and Interpreter September 2010 – May 2012
Multilingual Service Center at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing, China
Provided translation and interpretation services to conferences and meetings
Offered language training for employees at Beijing Capital International Airport
Teacher September 2007 – May 2010
College of Foreign Languages at Capital Normal University, Beijing, China
Taught English to and organized various activities for school children in a rural area near Beijing
ACHIEVEMENTS and AWARDS
Documentary Most Wanted won the National Five Top Projects prize by the Chinese government
2019
Excellent Student Award at Beijing Foreign Studies University 2011
2nd Prize Scholarship Recipient at Capital Normal University 2010
1st Prize Scholarship Recipient at Capital Normal University 2009
1st Prize Scholarship Recipient at Capital Normal University 2008
1st Prize Winner of English Speaking Competition for University Students in Beijing 2007
2nd Prize Winner for the National English Proficiency Contest for University Students 2007
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