Peng Gao
202-***-**** Arlington, ***** *****@**********.*** Personal website
EDUCATION
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Washington, DC Master of Arts, Culture, Communication & Technology 08/2021-05/2023
• GPA 3.89/4.0
HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY - BEIJING NORMAL UNIVERSITY Hong Kong Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance 09/2016-07/2020
• GPA 3.3/4.0 Dean’s list (four consecutive years) Second-class Scholarship 2020 EXPERIENCE
Career Break Washington, DC
Work Authorization Process & Freelance Video Production 06/ 2024 - Now
• Eligible to work for any employer in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident by obtaining a permanent resident card.
• Produce and deliver political news and marketing content daily using Final Cut Pro, with a focus on U.S. legislative and policy developments, ensuring accurate, timely, and culturally resonant communication. Dewey Square Group Washington, DC
Grassroots Intern 08/2023 – 05/2024
• Assisted senior staff with policy research on the telecommunications industry, tracking legislation, funding mechanisms, and lobbying efforts. Collaborated with senior program staff to develop digital messaging including posters, e-blast, newsclips, blogs and op-eds aligned with public affairs goals.
• Designed and published multimedia content, including videos and infographics, using Adobe Creative Suite to expand audience reach on platforms such as LinkedIn and Twitter.
• Summarized congressional hearings and synthesized weekly industry news into internal briefings to inform advocacy and client communications strategies.
Chandler Foundation Arlington, VA
Advocacy and Communication Intern 07/2022 - 09/2022
• Supported the development and public promotion of Social Investor, an annual publication amplifying voices from over 20 global contributors on governance, equity, and social change.
• Drafted and scheduled tailored social media posts for each article on LinkedIn and Twitter, broadening reach and audience engagement across diverse platforms.
• Conducted background research on featured philanthropic leaders and key issue areas - informing narrative framing and supporting the editorial team in crafting Social Investor stories focused on good governance.
• Developed strategic plans for social media and maintained connection with organization with in network. Ogilvy Beijing, China
Account executive Intern for Intel 04/2021 -08/2021
• Provided the onsite support for multiple media events, including venue selection, material preparation, project execution, and reimbursement.
• Systematized and archived media assets- audio transcripts, photos, and event records - for use in marketing campaigns and public communications.
NetEase Youdao Beijing, China
Digital Marketing Intern 07/2022 - 08/2022
• Instrumental in digital platform growth, achieving a daily active user increase of 10,000 within a quarter in K12 industry, demonstrating strong content management and strategy skills. Price Waterhouse Coopers Shenzhen, China
Project coordinator Intern 01/2019-03/2019
• Conducted targeted market research to address client business challenges, contributing to designing and delivering tailored training programs.
• Facilitated a collaborative environment among Marketing, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure program alignment and execution.