Cathy Li (Boling Li)

416.666.3617  cathy.boling@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Media, Information and Technoculture (MIT) / Sociology (double major)
The University of Western Ontario (UWO), Honors Bachelor of Arts 2005-2008

• Dean's Honor List 2007

• Brescia University College, Dean's Honor List, Award for Math

2006

English Language and Literature, B.A.

Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) 2003-2005

• Scholarship for Academic Excellence 2004

SKILLS
• MAC/PC skills include Final Cut Pro, Motion, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office,
Dreamweaver, AfterEffects, Premiere Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Compressor, Cubase 4, Adobe
Flash, Cinema 4D

• Background in creative illustration and layout design

• Proven ability to evaluate project proposals and make appropriate recommendations as to their
suitability for production

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Demonstrated research ability and communication skills

• Reliable, resourceful and detail oriented multi-tasker

• Oral and written language skills in Mandarin, English, Japanese, and Korean

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Multimedia Intern, The Mark News, Toronto 2010

• Design motion graphics for web based videos

• Design web banners

Market Research Intern, Women's Executive Network, Toronto 2009

• Perform market research and data entry

• Proofread documents for publication online or in print

 • Support tradeshows and other events

Photographic Assistant, Exposures Photography, Toronto

2009

• Assist in photo shoot

• Perform photo retouch and photo restoration

Animator, CCMN/WOWTV, Toronto

2009

• Designed animated background and opening title sequences for TV shows and programs

Freelance Video Production Artist, Business Information Group, Toronto 2008-present

• Shoot, green screen, and edit HD web video

• Design opening sequences and lower thirds

• Build storyboards, created motion graphics

• Support the producer

Newsletter Illustration Artist, Student Development Centre, UWO 2007-2008

• Designed and created the newsletter layout

• Illustrated pictures for the newsletter

Administrative Assistant, McIntosh Gallery, UWO 2005-2006

• Organized artwork via art curators that made the annual art exhibition flow more smoothly

• Designed and laid out a volunteer thank-you card

Volunteer, North Toronto Green Community

2005

• Designed popular gift wrap that helped increase revenue for the organization

Assistant Interpreter, IDP Beijing 2005

• Communicated with customers and prospective students

• Organized and coordinated displays that contributed to recruitment

• Received an invitation to the following year's education exposition

President of Department of Promotion, BLCU Comics and Cartoon Club 2004-2005

 • Designed posters, organized and collaborated with other universities to host events

• Increased awareness for comics and cartoons

Assistant of Department of Promotion, BLCU Student Union 2003-2004

• Designed posters for various events that received accolades from the department president

OTHER

Article published online in Western News (UWO school paper) 2008

Grade 5 Piano Playing Certification 1992

References available on request.