GINGER LIU RESUME

I am an Internationalist like my father and his father before him. A follower of the Avante-Garde. I-Movie. Avante-Garde artist: filmmaker, photographer, artist.

Entertainment Columnist for Regent Media: Gay Wired

Film Critic for Los Angeles The Examiner.

Fiction Writer, Screenwriter.

Ginger Media & Entertainment

PR/SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING DIRECTOR FOR INDEPENDENT FILM

Building Backlinks, Submitting Articles, Social Bookmarking, Forum / Blog Post Commenting, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Public Relations, Publicity, Event Organizing.

Graduate of The University of Westminster in London with a BA (Hons) Contemporary Media Practice: Film, Media, Photography, Film Theory, Video Art, Feminist Theory, Avante-Garde, Performance Art, Experimental Art.

Super 16mm film, Production Assistant, Editing: self portraits -body image, eating disorders, exercise addiction, sexual deviance, sexual difference, feminism, ART.

Specializing in Events; Documentary; Photojournalism; Fine Art; Travel; and Portraiture.      My event photography around Hollywood encompasses: Red Carpet; Entertainment; Live Shows; Musicians; and Burlesque. I work with music PR firms in London, NYC, and LA, in providing publicity shots and web presence for international clients: CD release parties, red carpet, editorial. Clients: Big Machine Media; Lee Joseph Publicity; Factor Media Group. I’m branching out into family-orientated events such as Weddings; Engagements; Birthday Parties; and Pets. I am looking for engagements around Los Angeles and will provide my services at a cut rate during this transition time. Please contact me with your event idea. Event Rates from $200 an hour: Banquet / Dinner Private Party Corporate Event PR / Marketing Event Meeting Conference Convention Lecture / Speaker Stage Performance   Photography Education: BA (Hons) Contemporary Media Practice: University of Westminster, London. UK. (Photography, Film, Media, Avante-Garde). Post Graduate Photography Classes: Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London. UK. BTEC Photography: Southport College of Art and Design, Lancashire. UK. Photoshop Classes: City College. San Francisco, California. USA. I have traveled throughout the world and lived in 3 countries…so far…     

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  Owner of GINGER MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT and GINGER PHOTOGRAPHY Producer of “I Really Want To Direct:” a new syndicated Weblog, Webisode, and in-development Reality TV series for 2009 In development: Shanghai Stories. “LA From the Apartment the Size of My Ass.”  Editor of LA based webzine for 2009.

Travel Writer, Food & Wine Specialist Writer, Photographer. I have lived in 3 countries and traveled solo around the world, in luxury or off the beaten track as a backpacker. I currently live in the USA.  Membership: The International Travel Writers Alliance (ITWA) Ginger Media & Entertainment I Really Want To Direct I Really Want To Direct Social Network Ginger Liu Photography Ginger Photography Myspace Entertainment: Specialized in Independent Film, TV and Multimedia Development, Creative Assistance and Story Development, Project Management, Production Management, Talent Management, Sales, Promotion, Press Releases, Business Proposals, Research, International Film Financing, Grants, Exhibitions, Public Relations, Internet Marketing, Scheduling, dealing with people at all levels and employment within Hollywood production companies and in freelance development. Music PR. Screenplays: Royal; Silver Lake Crawl; Twin Cities Photography: Specializing in Fine Art, Photojournalism, Music, Special Events, Live Performance, PR, Artists, People, Fine Art, Red Carpet, Entertainment, Food, Weddings, Pets, Travel, Architecture, Portraiture, Burlesque and Cabaret. Expert in Photoshop, Aperture, Photo Editing and reproduction at Ginger Liu Photography. Full-time freelance writer specializing in website content, feature writing, copywriting, write and edit blog posts, press releases and general content coverage , proofreading, content and rewrites, editing, photo editing, newsletter, blog and web design and development (XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, XML, RSS, and SEO), newsletters, resume writing, brochures, reports, and web and e-mail content.  LinkedIn I am a weekly contributing content, article and newsletter writer and blogger for: Expert Blogger at Pocketchange LA Beatcrave LA.com LA2DAY LACityzine Expert in British English and American English Writer: specializing in Food and Drink, Music, Cinema, Interviews, Entertainment, Travel and Hotels, Luxury, Nightlife, Celebrities, Fiction, Copywriting, Rewrites, Editing, Proofreading, Blogging, CSS, SEO, Internet Marketing. LA2DAY – Freelance Copy/Content/SEO Writer for www.eurobookings.com. Europe’s largest hotel booking website. Extensive city and hotel research, proofreading, and strict weekly deadlines. There are 40,ooo towns and cities to research and write content for. Please be aware that all my work has not yet been uploaded to the Eurobookings website:  Example cities: Athens, Ferrara , Bonn, Cologne, Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Freiburg im Breisgau, Friedrichshaven, Frascati, Firostefani, Folkestone , Forte dei Marmi, Fira, Fussen, Fulda, Fuengirola, Wernigerode, Verona, Venice-Lido, Viareggio, Vilamoura, Vigo, Valladolid, Jerez de la Frontera… Ginger Gourmet: I am Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Art trained from The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago. My Bay Area based business: Specialist desserts and cookies; food and wine pairing specialist; holistic health expert; diet planner; private chef; food and wine writer, and photographer. When not working for myself, I was employed in Napa Valley, San Francisco, Berkeley, Chicago, and London in gourmet food and wine establishments. Available for consultations.

GINGER LIU IS A PERFORMANCE, ENTERTAINMENT, PORTRAITURE, PHOTOJOURNALIST, FINE ART, EVENT, FOOD & WINE, TRAVEL, SOCIAL REALIST PHOTOGRAPHER; PHOTO EDITOR; COPY WRITER; FICTION WRITER; BLOGGER; FILM AND TV PRODUCER/DEVELOPER/MANAGER; MUSIC PROMOTER; FOOD & WINE CONSULTANT; ENTREPRENEUR, CHEF; HUMAN RIGHTS AND ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVIST; ENVIRONMENTALIST AND INTERNATIONALIST.

GinGer Liu’s Art, Writing, and Photography, reflects her background as someone who has embraced two defining cultures (both UK and US) and a wider background having lived and traveled abroad, in particular Australia, New Zealand, USA, UK, Germany and China, the latter to complete her quest for culture and identity.

Invariably traveling solo, you can find GinGer traveling on a train through the heart of China, hiking the Great Wall, or riding a bike in the middle of Amsterdam. 

I have an extensive media knowledge and experience from more than ten years of employment in London, with professional dealings with European countries and Australia. Work experience in music media, film and television, print journalism, new media, blog and website development, telecommunications, project management, training, consulting, film development, research. World-wide work experience, knowledge of film and media industry in UK, started Hollywood company in film project development, international freelance writer, lived and worked in Berlin, London, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles. Traveled extensively throughout Europe, China, USA, and Australasia. Full-time freelance writer/photographer, have my own photography business, and developed new online magazine, represent new musicians, PR. Fiction writer and aspiring screenwriter. I have work permits in Europe and USA. I am currently working as a freelance developer for production companies and feature and documentary projects in Hollywood and have worked for Hollywood production companies as a feature/TV and online media developer, talent management, production management, production assistant, script coverage, trainer, project manager, and consultant.

I am currently working as a freelance developer and agent for production companies; feature and documentary projects in Hollywood. I have worked for Hollywood production companies as a feature/TV and online media developer, talent management, production management, production assistant, script coverage, trainer, office manager, prop assistant.

Glimmer Train: Finalist in the Fall Short Story Award for New Writers competition. Short story writer. Screenplays: Royal; Silver Lake Crawl; Twin Cities Production Assistant in London. Prop Assistant in Hollywood. Production Management, Talent Management, Creative Consultant at Omniquest Media/Entertainment    

Entertainment industry

2008 – Present  

Production and talent management company representing directors, writers and actors.Talent management and project tracking, creative assistance, story development, production development, research, production, scheduling auditions and appointments. Script coverage, pitching, treatments, managed numerous feature, documentary, TV, and Web projects. Budgeting, contracts, office management, trained interns, research, organized international festival booking, finance. Writer, reader, developer. Experienced in all aspects of packaging projects: script, legal, business plan, budget proposal, crew, shooting script, scheduling, casting.

Film Development and Production Consultant, Creative Consultant at Factor Media Group 

Hollywood Entertainment

Specialties:

Ginger Media – Manager, Film project development, script development, business consultant, finance, marketing, PR for new music bands. Photographer, reporter, copy writer, researcher, Internationalist, traveler. Le Cordon Bleu culinary arts trained, Food & Wine, Holistic Health expert, Chef specializing in baked goods, confectionary, and health. Ginger Photography – Promoter, Shows and entertainment, burlesque, new bands, reportage, travel, food, red carpet. ”LA from the Apartment the Size of My Ass” – web based magazine about town. Marketing, sales, small business management, consultant, and trainer.

MFA Creative Writing: New College, San Francisco, CA. 2007-08

B.A. (Hons) Degree in Contemporary Media Practice: Film, Photography, Media: University of Westminster, London, UK

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, Classically Trained Chef, Chicago, IL

Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management: City College, San Francisco, CA

AA Creative Writing: Skelmersdale College, Lancashire, UK

BTEC: 2 year Photography Degree: Southport College of Art and Design, Merseyside, UK

Ginger Travels:

UK, USA, China, Mexico, New Zealand, Australia, France, Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, Holland, Ireland… 

 

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Ginger Liu

5336 Monroe Street, Apt. 7. Los Angeles. CA. 90038

gingerliu@yahoo.com 

(323) 999 -8823

 

An entrepreneurial spirit, incredibly organized, hard working, detail orientated, hands-on, intuitive, inquisitive, and collaborative. Experienced in working with high profile individuals and possess the sensitivity and integrity to deal with emotional and intimate situations. Work experience in London, Europe, and US.

Experienced in Web hosting/FTP; Outlook, Word, PC, MAC, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Web/Blog Publishing, Breakdown Express, Sides Express, In Entertainment, Website Development, Photoshop, HTML, Databases, Nexus Lexus, WWW, Outlook, Nikon D200. Final Draft, Bookkeeping.

2008 – Present: Freelance Content Writer, Copy Writer, and Proofreader: Eurobookings.com.

Web Content rewrite project: 40,000 hotel descriptions for Europe’s largest hotel booking website.

LA2DAY: Freelance Contributing Writer and Photographer: Art & Design; Dining, Food & Wine. 

LACityZine: Freelance Contributing Writer and Photographer: Film, Music, Food, Wine and Dining; Art and Special Events

Beatcrave: Contributing Writer and Photographer: Music, Gigs, Reviews, Interviews

Screencrave: Contributing Writer and Photographer: Film Reviews, Interviews

Pocketchange: Freelance Contributing Writer: Luxury, Real Estate, Design, Food & Wine: Los Angeles Best Of Newsletter, Blog

F/T Freelance Reporter/Writer/Blogger/Photographer: Specializing in Entertainment, Music, Film, Travel, Lifestyle, Art and Design, Entrepreneurship, Food, Wine and Dining, Health, Luxury, Real Estate, Consumerism, Health & Nutrition, and Environment.

Businesses:  Ginger Media; Ginger Photographer; “LA from the Apartment the Size of My Ass”

2007: Glimmer Train: Finalist in the Fall Short Story Award for New Writers competition

 

2008 – Present: Omniquest Media/Entertainment: Freelance Film/TV Developer, Production Management, Talent Management, Script Coverage, Researcher

2008 – Present: Factor Media: Freelance Film Developer, Production Management, Finance, Researcher

2008 – Present: Ginger Media and Productions: Editor of “LA from the Apartment the Size of My Ass.” Freelance Production Development/Financer, Business Proposal, Script Coverage/Breakdown. Researcher.

2007 – Present: Ginger Gourmet and Ginger Photography – Owner of two home based businesses. E-commerce, marketing, consulting, brand promotion. Gourmet food & wine specialist.

11/07: Prop Assistant for Quinn’s Journal Entry: The Riches Season 2. TVM Productions. Inc.

 

10/05 – 08/07 California Culinary Academy: Managing Editor, Content and Copy Writer, Photo Editor.

Writer, Photographer, Copy Writer, and Editor of weekly direct marketing and job industry e-newsletter for culinary industry students and professionals. Excellent fact checking and research skills. Liaison with culinary professionals from all over the world to provide job posting service and content on career advice, recipes, and spotlights. Extensive Database creation and maintenance. Managed online student social networking and Info box. Conducted research on industry trends and new markets. Some telecommuting for website and e-newsletter. Produced marketing materials and media kits. Used sales and marketing experience to publicize E-newsletter and school services to professionals around the globe.

12/02 – 02/07: Various non-profit organizations: A.V.P. Volunteer to assist victims of hate crimes. Assisted in promotions, fundraising research, event organizing, for LGBT community in San Francisco and Chicago for annual Pride and weekly arts and media events. Anti-Violence Project Counsellor: on call for more than 100 weeks as an advocate to victims of hate crimes and domestic abuse. Education:

BA (HON) Contemporary Media Practice: Media, Film, Photography: University of Westminster. UK

MFA Creative Writing: New College California. Completed one year – school closed down.          

Journalism, Small Business Management, Film: City College, San Francisco, CA                                                

AA Creative Writing: Skelmersdale College, Lancashire, UK                                                                         

BTEC National Diploma in Photography: Two-year technical degree. Southport College of Art & Design. UK.

PC, MAC, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Web/Blog Publishing, Breakdown Express, Sides Express, In Entertainment, Website Development, Photoshop, HTML, SEO, CSS, Databases, Nexus Lexus, WWW, Outlook, Nikon D200, Final Draft, Bookkepping. Travels: China, USA, UK, France, Australia, Mexico, Italy, New Zealand, Germany, Czech Republic, Holland, Ireland, so far.