Elena Dagan

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Education

New York University Shanghai – Shanghai China Expected Graduation: May 2023 Bachelor of Science, Cumulative GPA 3.54

Major in Interactive Media Arts

Minor in Chinese Language, Social Science

Study Abroad: New York University in New York Feb 2020 – May 2020 Work Experience

NYU Shanghai University Interactive Media Arts - Fabrication Lab Studio Assistant Sep 2021 – Current Supports daily studio management of digital fabrication tools including one on one laser cutting appointments, group 3D printing tutorials, and creation of lab tutorial videos. Works 8 hours per week. NYU Shanghai University Communications - Assistant Photographer Feb 2021 – Sep 2021 Developed University Communications social media, website, and e-list content as an assistant photographer. Completed photography shooting assignments, photo editing, and photo management on a weekly basis.

Katch – Media Genome Analyst May 2021– Aug 2021

Contributed as an analyst to the Katch Media Genome through qualitative evaluation of 32 movies to be added to the media genome. Project to aid media production companies in making data-driven decisions.

Stop AAPI Hate - Youth Campaign Coordinator Jun 2020 –Aug 2020 Collaborated with leadership team to organize 90 high school students to create a social media campaign, collect AAPI youth hate incidents and write a policy report to support AAPI high school students. Led 9 person small group activities including lectures on AAPI social issues and history, group work facilitation, and one on one peer guidance. Coordinated youth social media campaign materials with Stop AAPI Hate leadership.

Volunteer Experience

Community School of Music and Arts – Teaching Assistant & Office Assistant Oct 2017 – Mar 2019 Volunteered at local middle school photography classes, elementary school art programs, and acted as community art school’s office attendant.

Extracurricular/ Leadership Activities

NYU Shanghai Thespians Society Marketing & Logistics Manager May 2020 – Sep 2021 Organized and created marketing materials for university theater troupe including posters, social media posts, and e-lists as well as guided a three-person team of marketing assistants. On Century Avenue – News

Reporter

Jul 2021 -Dec 2021

Contributed news articles to university student newspaper. Lead Diversity Initiatives Aug 2020 – Dec 2020

Engaged in weekly diversity dialogues and leadership program through NYU Shanghai University Student Life. Assisted Ally Week events and promotion by tabling events and encouraging event participation.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Portrait and Event Photography, Digital Fabrication (Laser Cutting, 3D Printing), Google Suite, HTML & CSS Web Design