Christine Chan
is currently working at the Graphics/Art department at Condé Nast Portfolio Magazine in New York City. She is also pursuing her master's degree in journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Reading, cooking (and eating of course) and traveling are some of her favorite pastimes.
CONTACT
Please email chanchristine at mac.com
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Journalism
University of Missouri-Columbia, May 2008 (Expected)
Bachelor of Journalism, Photojournalism
University of Missouri-Columbia, May 2006
WORK EXPERIENCE
Graphics/Art intern, Condé Nast Portfolio Magazine
Feb 2008 - Present
• Create icons, illustrations and graphics for both print and Web
• Assist graphics department in graphics reporting, research and the creation of graphics
• Assist in the transition of infographics projects from magazine to Web site
Art Director, Vox Magazine
Jan - May 2007 & Aug - Dec 2007
• Oversee a staff of designers and the production of the magazine
• Plan and procure of artwork for the magazine
• Work closely with editors, photo editor and designers to determine the visual integrity of the magazine
• Create multimedia content for the Web site
• Create illustrations and artwork for print and online editions of the magazine
• Design covers, features and some departments
Art intern, Cookie Magazine
June - Aug 2007
• Design table of contents and some front-of-book pages of the magazine
• Assist in procuring art and creating graphics/illustrations
• Assist in photo shoots
• Assist in the production of the magazine
Art intern, W Magazine
May - Aug 2007
• Design some front-of-book pages of the magazine
• Assist in the production of the magazine
Designer, Adelante! and Columbia Missourian
Aug 2007 - Present
• Design and create illustrations for second front section of the Columbia Missourian, a daily newspaper
• Design covers, features and some departments for Adelante!, an English and Spanish monthly magazine
Graphics reporter, Columbia Missourian
Jan - May 2007
• Create maps and information graphics for print and online versions of the daily newspaper
• Research and analyze statistical/geographical data
Design consultant, Boomer Magazine, Meredith Corporation Special Interest Publications
Mar - May 2007
• Create template, color palette and determine typography for magazine
• Design cover, features and departments
• Assist in production and procure art for magazine
Designer, University of Missouri-Columbia Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative
Jan 2005 - Present
• Design print promotional materials for campus and city-wide events
• Produce photography for Deputy Chancellor’s Web site
• Official photographer for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 2007
• Analyze and present statistical data in graphical format for campus conferences
Webmaster, University of Missouri-Columbia Asian Affairs Center
Oct 2004 - May 2007
• Redesign, code and setup the entire Web site
• Plan and procure artwork
• Create photo slideshows and other multimedia content for the Web site
• Work closely with other administrators to determine content for the Web site
• Design print promotional products and web advertisements for campus and city-wide events
Writer, Nanyang Technological University Alumni Affairs Office
Jun – Jul 2006
• Report on alumni events in both English and Chinese
• Work closely with alumni magazine editor to determine editorial content for the magazine
• Translate English articles and press releases into Chinese and vice versa
• Procure photos and artwork for quarterly alumni magazine
• Assist the office in the organization and execution of alumni events
Staff photographer, Columbia Missourian
Aug – Dec 2005
• Photograph news, sports and photo essays for daily newspaper
• Experience in studio photography
Executive Assistant, Singapore Sports Council
Jan – Aug 2002 & Jun – Aug 2004
• Assist in day to day clerical and administrative duties
• Design print advertising materials for national sporting events
• Assist the office in the organization and execution of national sporting events
SKILLS
Languages
Chinese (Fluent), French (Basic)
Computer-related
Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, XHTML/CSS/PHP, Javascript, Plansystem Magazine Workflow Management System, K4, Microsoft Office, Google API Mapping (basic), ArcView (basic), Django (basic), AJAX/Python programming (basic)
Comfortable using both Mac and PC
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Founder and Coordinator, Impact Mizzou: International Leadership Program
Jan 2005 – May 2006
Volunteer, University of Missouri-Columbia International Center
Jan 2003 – May 2006
Secretary and Newsletter Editor, Lianhe Zaobao Student Sports Correspondents’ Club
Apr 2000 – Apr 2001
Member, Lianhe Zaobao Student Sports Correspondents’ Club
Jan 1998 – 2002
AWARDS & HONORS
2006 - MU University Leadership Cup
2005 - Columbia Daily Tribune Hero Award (Youth Category)
2005 - MU Unsung Hero Award
2001 - Anderson Junior College Service Award, Student Council (Merit)
1999 - Singapore National Education Web site Design Competition (First place)
References available upon request.