Xiaojian Wang

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

Ÿ   Master of Public Health graduate student at the University of Ottawa

Ÿ   Ten years of experience as a professional TV journalist with excellent interviewing, reporting and writing skills

Ÿ   Teamwork, leadership, organizational and management skills honed from planning and organizing events, launching, coordinating and managing programs/projects

Ÿ   Excellent interpersonal and communicational skills

Ÿ   Ability to multitask, set priorities, manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines

Ÿ   A quick learner with strong attention to details

Ÿ   Proficiency in English, intermediate French (reading) & Japanese and native speaker of Chinese

Ÿ   Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ÿ   Ability to analyze problems/policies and provide recommendations

Ÿ   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

Ÿ   Prepared a thorough examination of the landscape of alcohol sponsorship in Canada

Ÿ   Conducted a review on the impacts of exposure to alcohol sponsorship

Ÿ   Evaluated the alcohol marketing regulations and its policy impact

 

Student Representative

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON                                          April 2022 – present

Ÿ   Worked as a student representative with Taskforce on Fairness and Antiracism to Enhance Academic Research, Partnerships and Education in Global Health

Ÿ   Assisted in defining the best practices for establishment and measurement of fair and equitable global health research partnerships

Ÿ   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

Ÿ   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

Ÿ   Content production duties include conducting knowledge syntheses and research, planning program content, interviewing, directing filming, writing scripts and assisting in video editing

Ÿ   Project management duties include making work plans and interview schedules, implementing work plans, coordinating and communicating with different stakeholders and decision-makers

Ÿ   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

Ÿ   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

Ÿ   Interviewed ambassadors in China on bilateral relationships

Ÿ   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

Ÿ   Contributed to the discussion, brainstorming and sharing innovative ideas for events and engagement

Ÿ   Organized events about global health through communication with participants, speakers and innovators

Ÿ   Assisted the Events Manager with event related tasks

 

Event Coordinator                                                  November 2017 – present

New Sunshine Pediatric Palliative Care Special Fund, Beijing, China

Ÿ   Organized various activities for children with life-threatening or life-terminating diseases

Ÿ   Launched and managed a Weekly English Corner and a Weekly Experiment Workshop

Ÿ   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

Ÿ   Provided translation and interpretation services to conferences and meetings

Ÿ   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

Ÿ   Taught English to and organized various activities for school children in a rural area near Beijing

 

ACHIEVEMENTS and AWARDS

Ÿ   Documentary Most Wanted won the National Five Top Projects prize by the Chinese government
2019

Ÿ   Excellent Student Award at Beijing Foreign Studies University                         2011

Ÿ   2nd Prize Scholarship Recipient at Capital Normal University                             2010

Ÿ   1st Prize Scholarship Recipient at Capital Normal University                       2009

Ÿ   1st Prize Scholarship Recipient at Capital Normal University                        2008

Ÿ   1st Prize Winner of English Speaking Competition for University Students in Beijing          2007

Ÿ   2nd Prize Winner for the National English Proficiency Contest for University Students         2007