JUSTINA YU
Toronto, ON
(647) 919-9750
justina.hn.yu@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
AUGUST 2023 - APRIL 2025
Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), Kingston — Taekwondo Team Coach
- Contracted Team Coachfor RMC’s Taekwondo Varsity Club
- Worked collaborativelywith RMC staff and International Military Sports Council (CISM) staff andathletes on programming and scheduling
- Organized andfacilitated team practices, actively coached at various training camps andlocal tournaments
- Experience in conditionreports for sports equipment, performance reports for athletes, andcommunication with RMC staff regarding budget and activities
NOVEMBER 2022 - MAY 2023
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 training
- WHMIS Certified
- Working at Heights Certified