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Senior Contributing Editor: 0-60 Magazine, RIDES Magazine, Antenna Magazine

Harris Publications / New York, NY / August 2008 - Present
Senior Contributing Editor 0-60 Magazine, RIDES Magazine, Antenna Magazine
 
I am part of a team responsible for publishing 0-60 Magazine and RIDES Magazine, with a combined circulation of over 375,000 copies worldwide. I continue to serve as a contributing editor to 0-60, RIDES, and Antenna Magazines on a freelance basis.
 
- Helped to develop and launch 0-60 Magazine, selected as one of the 30 most notable magazine launches of 2007.
- As a senior associate editor, I was responsible for working on both the creative and editorial teams, helping to develop story concepts, writing, copy editing, and fact checking. As well as providing input and direction on final design and layout decisions.
- Responsible for working directly with external advertisers as well as our internal ad sales team in developing and designing multiple integrated advertorial and experiential marketing campaigns aimed at targeting both the automotive enthusiast and urban markets.
- Served as online editor for 0-60mag.com and RIDESmag.com, with over 120,000 unique visitors and 500,000 page views per month.
 
I learned that my potential was up to me and the importance of a strong work ethic. As my first job out of college, helping to launch 0-60 Magazine was both a challenging and rewarding experience, allowing me to learn all facets of the publishing world from the ground up.

I am responsible for developing and maintaining strategic brand relationships for Affinity China, a technology based, invitation only membership network, offering exclusive lifestyle events & unique travel opportunities for our high-net-worth members that go beyond China. Affinity China is backed by Loeb Enterprises, RRE Ventures, 500 Startups and a group of influential angel investors. 
 
- Responsible for on-boarding and servicing our exclusive online offers platform by working directly with strategic brand partners to develop and assemble interesting and unique travel, shopping, real estate, lifestyle, and education offers for Affinity China members.
- Work in event planning and event management executing large scale travel events including Affinity China’s Dragon Week program, which is designed to provide experiential branding and PR opportunities for luxury retailers and travel companies interested in engaging China’s jet-setting influencers. 
- Work directly with sponsors, partners, and vendors to coordinate and manage a week long schedule of private events for 60-100 Affinity China members.
- Assist with on-the-ground concierge and translation services for non-English speaking Affinity members.

Account Manager

am responsible for all marketing efforts and traffic driving programs for Ai Design, a boutique high-end automotive customization firm located in Westchester New York, as well as sales and various other CRM related activities.
 
- Developed and launched an effective online web/social media strategy as a means for better communicating our work and design philosophy with existing and potential clients, including development of an online blogging platform as well as establishing an online presence across various social media networks and related automotive forum, blog, and news outlets.
- Assisted in preparing and launching the Ai Design e-commerce site to help grow aftermarket parts sales.
 
I learned the importance and effectiveness of a well managed online presence in today’s environment, as well as how to leverage that presence in order to drive sales in a competitive marketplace. I also learned the absolute importance of providing exceptional customer service, especially in an high-end luxury retail environment.

Sales // Marketing Associate

I am responsible for providing accurate transportation cost financial reporting and analysis in order to help determine accurate freight cost optimization and proper resource allocation.
 
- Worked in both the Hong Kong Offices as well as the Guangdong manufacturing facility analyzing freight costs, operational performance of suppliers, and supply chain fow in order to  help determine proper resource allocation.
- Helped to liaise between domestic production factories and international customers, to ensure orderly fulfillment of seasonal and “high priority” orders, as well as to resolve any freight claims that were filed.
 
I learned first hand the intricacies of the supply chain as well as the importance of proper logistical management. The opportunity to work in both Hong Kong as well as in mainland China was also a great experience and an eye opening one as well.

Supply Chain Analyst

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Stan Wu: Senior Contributing Editor: 0-60 Magazine, RIDES Magazine, Antenna Magazine in Venice, CA

Stan Wu

Harris Publications

Affinity China

Ai Design

Sharp Service Limited / Jui Furniture MFG.

Bucknell University