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JUSTINA YU

210 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON,  M5T 0A9

(647) 919-9750

justina.hn.yu@gmail.com


EXPERIENCE


NOVEMBER  2022 - PRESENT

JJ Lee’s “In My Yesterday,” Toronto — Archivist and Artifact Cataloging

  • Archivist for a private collection of historical artifacts related to the Transatlantic railway and Chinese-Canadian immigration
  • Photography and documentation of all artifacts (including objects, photographs, clothing, artwork, and paper documents such as transaction records, head tax certificates, bank notes, etc.)
  • Maintained accurate and organized artifact documentation in a database
  • Worked collaboratively with other departments and contributors to ensure a smooth exhibition process and comprehensive catalogue 

OCTOBER 2020 - JULY 2021

OCAD University, Toronto — Content Creator

Content Creator and Advisory Committee Member for OCAD U LiVE, OCAD’s 24/7 video and radio channel, made by students for students


EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


SEPTEMBER 2023 - May 2025 

Queen’s University, Kingston — Master of Art Conservation
Master of Art Conservation, Paintings Treatment Stream

 
MAY 2023 - AUGUST 2023 

Queen’s University, Kingston— Credits in Chemistry
Acquiring course credits in General Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry through the Art & Science Online program

 
SEPTEMBER 2022 - APRIL 2023 

Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto — Credits in Chemistry
Acquiring course credits in General Chemistry and General Chemistry Lab

 
SEPTEMBER 2018 - APRIL 2022 

OCAD University, Toronto — Bachelor of Fine Arts
BFA in Drawing & Painting, Minor in Art History. Graduated with Distinction

LANGUAGES


  • Fluent in English  (familiar with historical, curatorial, critical, research texts)
  • Fluent in Cantonese (speaking)

SKILLS


  • Computer and technology proficiency - video content, creator of online interactive model for Taekwondo Canada resources
  • Leadership Experience - executive positions for multiple organizations
  • Communication skills
  • Organizational know-how
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Technical painting skills - 18+ years of classical trainingh
  • Attention to detail - necessary for an aspiring art conservator
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