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Jennifer Cui

Student
Amherst

Summary

I am a rising junior pursuing a double major in English and Film and Media Studies. I'm familiar with prepping resources, equipment, and materials for film and media studies research, with a leaning toward documentary theory and Hong Kong narrative films. I am detail-oriented, having peer-reviewed my documentary professor's research paper as her Research Assistant, I am familiar with publication-level proofreading and editing. I work not only with theory but also enjoy hands-on professional work. Having worked for 2+ years as a classical concert usher, I'm successful in customer service and box office ticketing, and I was promoted to manage office administrative work in my second year. I believe in the interdisciplinary approach to art, so I do not stop myself at filmmaking. I secured a theatre assistant position at my university, and have worked as a backstage assistant to numerous performances. I am currently in the process of learning the operation of stage lighting and sound design.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Research Assistant

Amherst College
01.2026 - Current
  • Contributed to the publication of 1 scholarly paper in peer-reviewed journals by proofreading and suggesting possible redrafting.
  • Edited and assisted with class syllabi, including assessing 20+ academic papers, proof-watching 15+ films and television series, and suggesting changes to previous syllabi.
  • Formulated sets of book lists for Visible Evidence (documentary scholar platform) by compiling 130+ academic books on documentary studies by authors around the world.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with Visible Evidence team for regular updates to best manage remote work.

Concert Usher

Amherst College
10.2024 - Current
  • Assisted 50+ classical musical concerts with the sale and reservation of tickets, crowd control of 300+ guests/show.
  • Assisted manager with office work, such as processing online reservations, coordinating event advertisement, showcasing administrative skills.
  • Aided in the resolution of customer complaints or concerns, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and empathy toward guests' experiences.

Theater Assistant

Amherst College
01.2026 - Current
  • Supported the stage manager in week-long rehearsals and 3 performances to communicate effectively with the cast about specific performance directions.
  • Contributed to the success of thesis production by assisting in backstage with set changes, prop management, and costume alterations.
  • Managed concession stand operations during intermissions.

Pre-Orientation Leader

Amherst College
08.2025 - 09.2025
  • Designed and facilitated 10+ activity sessions, ranging from the arts to sports to local culture expeditions.
  • Served as primary point of contact for incoming students and provided one-on-one support to ease their transition.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English, Film and Media Studies

Amherst College
Amherst
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Cheltenham Ladies College
UK
05.2001 -

Skills

Scholarly publication preparation, document management

Technical proficiency with theatre lighting, sound board, backstage, and costume shop management

Proficient in Premiere Pro

Customer service, box office management, and performance advertisement

Peer mentoring

Human resources support

Activity planning

Interests

  • Cinephile
  • Screenwriting
  • Reading (last read was Dante's Inferno)
  • Hiking (favorite trail is Bill Ashe, MA; you can see Thomas Cole's Oxbow Lake)

Timeline

Research Assistant

Amherst College
01.2026 - Current

Theater Assistant

Amherst College
01.2026 - Current

Pre-Orientation Leader

Amherst College
08.2025 - 09.2025

Concert Usher

Amherst College
10.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - English, Film and Media Studies

Amherst College
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Cheltenham Ladies College
05.2001 -
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