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Ruby Yang

Ruby Yang

Edinburgh

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Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancement

Summary

Passionate and versatile candidate with multidisciplinary experience across marketing support, arts management, dance education and freelance performance. Aspiring to build a long-term career in the arts sector, bringing a rare combination of artistic sensibility, audience awareness and operational support skills. Artistic practice has shaped a strong sense of aesthetics, while dance training has developed precision, perseverance and a detail-oriented mindset. Experienced in adapting communication styles, understanding diverse needs and transferring strengths effectively across creative, educational and organisational settings.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Assistant

Makars Mash Bar
01.2025 - Current
  • Deliver weekly reporting to underpin marketing strategy and execution, combined with systematic digital channel monitoring—analysing engagement metrics, sentiment trends, and qualitative feedback across key review platforms to drive data-informed decision-making.
  • Analyse Chinese consumer behaviour to shape localised restaurant strategies and manage official social media accounts (Rednote, Dianping). Develope culturally nuanced marketing content and integrated campaigns for traditional festivals, ensuring brand alignment through precise cultural adaptation.
  • Translate, proofread and update marketing materials such as the restaurant’s Chinese menu and allergen information.

Dance Instructor

Alba Cathay Chinese School
09.2024 - Current
  • Delivered weekly English dance classes to children aged 5–10, catering to a diverse group of Chinese children across immigrant and UK-born backgrounds, using creative movement to promote cross-cultural exchange, celebrate dual heritage, and build confidence through inclusive, culturally responsive teaching.
  • Maintained regular communication with parents to monitor and support pupils' progress effectively.
  • Planned and oversaw group, and individual dance performances.

Volunteer dance teacher, Campaigns Assistant

Edinburgh Chinese Art Association
09.2023 - Current

ECAA – A non-profit organisation fostering social connections and cultural exchange through dance activities.

  • Provided professional dance training and promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
  • Generate promotional content to enhance awareness of ECAA and encourage participation in cross-cultural activities.
  • Led and coordinated key multicultural performance initiatives, including:

Stage Manager

Wu Asia Pacific
05.2025 - 03.2026
  • Enforced safety measures due to potential stage equipment hazards.
  • Collaborated with technical crew and 20+ artists to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
  • As one of the venue partners at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, I successfully supported four artistic teams from China, Japan, South Korea and Uzbekistan throughout a month-long festival season, remaining highly composed and calm in a fast-paced, high-pressure and constantly changing environment, demonstrating strong leadership and consistently delivering desired results.

Dance teacher, Choreographer

Xiangtan No. 2 Middle School
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Assisted lead teacher in organising and conducting dance classes for junior and senior high school students.
  • Participated in the 6th National Art Exhibition for Primary and Secondary School Students, achieving the First Prize in the Middle School Group (Dancing).

Music Teacher (Internship programme)

Primary School Attached to Hainan Normal University
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Taught music to Year 2 and Year 4 pupils during an internship programme.
  • Organised the opening of the 10th Track Meet of school.
  • Gained the title of 'Outstanding Intern'.

Dance Teacher

Hainan Nongken Experimental Middle School
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • As an external teacher, I designed and delivered professional dance training sessions for school's dance team and choreographed performances for the school's anniversary celebration.

Education

Dance Science and Education

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
03-2025

BA - Dance Performance

Hainan Normal University
Hainan, China
07-2021

International Exchange Programme - undefined

University of Chester
Chester
08-2020

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Promotional writing
  • Team collaboration
  • Report creation
  • Document management
  • Teaching strategies
  • Safety awareness
  • Student instruction
  • Performance preparation
  • Class leadership
  • Classical ballet
  • Core fitness

Languages

Chinese
English

Interests

Playing the piano, Swimming, Attending theatre productions and cultural events

Timeline

Stage Manager

Wu Asia Pacific
05.2025 - 03.2026

Marketing Assistant

Makars Mash Bar
01.2025 - Current

Dance Instructor

Alba Cathay Chinese School
09.2024 - Current

Volunteer dance teacher, Campaigns Assistant

Edinburgh Chinese Art Association
09.2023 - Current

Dance teacher, Choreographer

Xiangtan No. 2 Middle School
09.2021 - 08.2022

Music Teacher (Internship programme)

Primary School Attached to Hainan Normal University
10.2020 - 12.2020

Dance Teacher

Hainan Nongken Experimental Middle School
06.2019 - 11.2019

BA - Dance Performance

Hainan Normal University

International Exchange Programme - undefined

University of Chester

Dance Science and Education

University of Edinburgh
Ruby Yang