Alexandra Zhang
London
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Market Research Intern – Insurance Sales
Unionlife Insurance Co.,Ltd.
07.2026 - 09.2026
- Research: Recruited 22 insurance sales staff and clients for market research interviews by mapping the company’s sales structure through induction training, visits to different sales branches and discussions with managers.
- Communication: Independently coordinated and conducted 17 hours of semi-structured interviews, adapting questions and follow-ups to participants’ responses to gather detailed qualitative data.
Hospice Administrative Coordination Intern
Nanjing Xiaohang Hospital Hospice Care Centre
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Advisory: Advised over 20 patient families on hospice care options and medical insurance coverage, translating complex terminology into clear, accessible guidance.
- Coordination: Coordinated communication between families and a team of 10+ care workers and nurses, helping clarify expectations and resolve day-to-day care issues.
- Stakeholder Management: Liaised with 5+ hospital departments and external service providers to coordinate patient and family support.
Summer School Research Team Member
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Product Development: Co-developed an AI companion from sketches to a 3D CAD prototype, independently learning CAD to support modelling.
- User Research: Conducted in-home research with 4 households to identify user needs and inform product development.
- Cross-cultural Collaboration: Worked in an international team, providing translation and local communication during field research in China.
Part-time PTE Academic English Instructor
Duoink PTE
02.2026 - Current
- Teaching & Curriculum Development: Delivered PTE classes to groups of 15+ students, structured lesson content and provided recommendations to improve the teaching syllabus.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSc Anthropology
University College London
London 2024 - 2027
Projects & Extracurricular Activities
Oral History Research Project | Shaanxi Normal University | Jan–Mar 2025
- Interviewing & Writing: Independently recruited participants and conducted 10 interviews on university students’ experiences of illness on campus, developing a short article that received Third Prize.
Academic Visit | Department of Anthropology, University of Tokyo | Jun 2025
- Initiative & Networking: Independently contacted academics online and arranged visits to the department, engaging with researchers to learn about their work and academic environment.
Hospice Care Volunteer | Marie Curie | Oct 2025–Present
- Relationship Building: Visit the same older client weekly to provide regular companionship and conversation.
Timeline
Market Research Intern – Insurance Sales
Unionlife Insurance Co.,Ltd.
07.2026 - 09.2026
Part-time PTE Academic English Instructor
Duoink PTE
02.2026 - Current
Summer School Research Team Member
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
08.2025 - 08.2025
Hospice Administrative Coordination Intern
Nanjing Xiaohang Hospital Hospice Care Centre
07.2025 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - BSc Anthropology
University College London
2024 - 2027