Jinyu Li

Dedicated second-year music and sound recording student at the University of York with excellent communication, problem-solving, and multilingual abilities (English, Cantonese, and Chinese). Seeking a sales consultant/assistant position to leverage my skills and passion for music while providing exceptional customer service.

Interests:

• Composing: Passionate about music composition and songwriting.
• Self-learning: Enthusiastic about acquiring new musical instruments and techniques independently.
• Diversity: Enjoy meeting people from diverse backgrounds and learning from their experiences.
• Swimming: Proficient in all four swimming strokes and self-learned the butterfly stroke.
• Clothes Styling: Interest in fashion and clothing styling.
• Jewellery Lover: Appreciation for jewellery design and craftsmanship.
• Dungeons and Dragons: Engage in creative storytelling and problem-solving through role-playing games.
• Cooking: Adept at culinary arts and experimenting with different cuisines.
• Challenge-Seeker: Thrive on finding and tackling new challenges and problem-solving.
• Board Game Lover: Enjoy playing a variety of board games that require strategic thinking and teamwork.
• Pet Lover: Enthusiastic about caring for animals, and fostering a love for pets and their well-being.

Private Singing Tutor Self-Employed, [Hong Kong] | [June 2021] - [August 2021]

• Provided one-on-one singing lessons to students of various ages and skill levels.
• Developed personalized lesson plans to improve vocal technique, music theory, and performance skills.
• Cultivated a positive and motivating learning environment.

McDonald's, [Hong Kong] | [September 2018] - [November 2018]

• Efficiently processed customer orders and payments in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Resolved customer inquiries and complaints, ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized work area.

Market Flower Assistant (Volunteer) [Vitoria Park Causeway Bay Chinese New Year Market], [Hong Kong] | [2016]

• Volunteered to gain insights into market operations and customer interactions.
• Demonstrated a keen understanding of customer preferences by assisting in selecting flowers that complemented their home decorations.
• Effectively communicated with customers to identify their needs and preferences.
• Provided guidance and recommendations to customers, ensuring they chose the right flowers to suit their requirements.
• Acquired valuable skills in understanding customer wants and delivering the right product.
• Gained hands-on experience in customer engagement and satisfaction.

High School Experience:

• Chaplaincy Captain Wells Cathedral School, [Wells, Somerset] | [September 2021] - [June 2022]
  • Demonstrated leadership as Chaplaincy Captain, leading and coordinating spiritual and community service activities.
  • Worked in every term's cathedral service, ensuring the smooth execution of religious ceremonies.
  • Collaborated with fellow students, faculty, and clergy to foster a sense of community and support.
• Organized International Popular Music Concert Wells Cathedral School, [Wells, Somerset] | January 2025
  • Spearheaded the organization of the first international popular music concert to celebrate Chinese New Year.
  • Managed all aspects of event planning, including budgeting, venue booking, equipment reservation, and logistics coordination.
  • Successfully brought together musicians, technical crews, and audiences for a memorable concert experience 
  • Approved by the Head of Boarding and Head of International Students.
  • Decided to become an annual Lunar New Year celebration.
• Self-Learning in Music Production
• Self-learned how to use Logic Pro X at the age of 14.
• Began songwriting, lyric writing, and music production, demonstrating a passion for music creation and production.
• Musical Achievements
• Self-learned guitar.
• ABRSM   Piano Grade 8.
• Full marks in theatre singing for Music A-level.

Charity Work American International School, [2017 - 2019]

• Visited Elderly Houses: Engaged in volunteer work by visiting elderly houses, providing companionship, and participating in activities to brighten their days.
• Flag-Selling for Charity: Actively participated in flag-selling campaigns to raise funds for charitable causes, demonstrating a commitment to community service.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Multilingual proficiency (English, Cantonese, and Chinese)
• Quick learner
• Adaptive to changing environments
• Customer service skills
• Sales and marketing skills
• Time management

Education: 

• Bachelor of Arts in Music and Sound Recording (Expected Graduation: [June 2025]) University of York
• A-levels:
  • Music Technology (A*)
  • Music (A)
  • Chinese (A*)
  • Mathematics (A)
• Secondary School Education 
  • Holy Trinity College, [Years attended: 2016 - 2018]
  • American International School, [Years attended: 2019 - 2020]
  • Wells Cathedral School, [Years attended: 2020 - 2022]

IELTS Score:

• Overall: 7.5
• Listening: 8
• Speaking: 8
• Reading: 7.5
• Writing: 6

Languages: Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Chinese (Mandarin).