Ping Xue
@pingxue
Detail-oriented professional with strong research and writing skills.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated and organized individual with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Communication and Professional Writing from the University of California, Davis. My academic journey has equipped me with strong research and writing skills, honed through various internships and coursework in science, technology, and literature. I have consistently demonstrated my ability to create clear, cohesive documents that meet the needs of diverse audiences.
Throughout my internships, I have developed a solid foundation in technical writing and editing. I successfully created instructional manuals and style guides, ensuring clarity and usability for student audiences. My collaborative experiences, such as working with cross-functional teams at the Museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology, have enhanced my communication skills and ability to align projects with stakeholder visions. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to contribute to innovative projects and enhance user experiences.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Client Project
Museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology - University of Californ
May 2025 - Jun 2025 (1 month)
Created and revised a Style Sheet for non-professional users/writers/editors, editing for consistency to create a cohesive style and tone throughout the entire document. Communicated with Museum Manager and Docents cross-functionally to ensure all editing work aligned with their vision for the document.
Professional Writing - Intern
UWP 192 - University of California, Davis
Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 (5 months)
Created a technical instructional manual for a student audience for R Studio software installment. Comprehensively edited and revised assignment instructions and other course materials to increase usability and decrease student confusion.
PLS21 - Intern
PLS21 - University of California, Davis
Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 (5 months)
Worked closely with students during Office Hours, explaining course material and instructions clearly in plain language, including topics on Excel, Word, RStudio, and LibreOffice. Graded student assignments and quizzes with other interns and TAs.
Technical Manual Project
Aggies 4 Better Advising
Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 (2 months)
Launched a site in collaboration with three other project members to create a technical manual providing technical instructions and an academic advising guide for UC Davis students. Researched and wrote technical descriptions and instructions for navigating the UC Davis University Requirements and MyDegree website.
Shift Lead
Glazier Rolled Ice Cream & Boba Tea
Jun 2022 - Sep 2022 (3 months)
Researched and developed new ice cream bases and recipes from scratch in order to remedy supply chain issues and shortages to keep the business running smoothly. Monitored and tracked inventory using various databases including Excel and Google Sheets and proactively informed management to prevent service issues.
Team Member
Glazier Rolled Ice Cream & Boba Tea
Jun 2021 - Sep 2021 (3 months)
Proactively identified product quality and efficiency issues and collaborated with management and team members to create and implement solutions to increase customer satisfaction. Communicated with employees and management cross-functionally, consistently, and effectively across various time zones and language barriers to ensure daily responsibilities are properly delegated and completed.
Education
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University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts, English
Activities and societies: Dean's List Spring Quarter 2024, Dean's List Fall Quarter 2022
Pursued a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Communication and Professional Writing. Relevant coursework included Technical Writing, Introduction to Programming, and Application of Computers in Technology. Achieved Dean's List recognition in Spring Quarter 2024 and Fall Quarter 2022.
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