Ariel Wu

About

A versatile professional with a background in data science, media, and marketing, currently pursuing a Master's degree in Quantitative Methods in Social Science. Experienced in leading teams, conducting research, and developing innovative solutions in various industries, including healthcare, education, and technology.

Experience

• Co-Founder · CU CogSci2023-08-01 – 2024-12-01
• Media and Science Content Creator · Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation2024-06-01 – 2024-08-01
• Marketing Intern · Tawkify2023-06-01 – 2023-09-01

  • Designed and conducted two surveys on 2K customers, revealing the 4 reasons customers chose matchmaking versus online dating apps contributed prioritization of marketing effort • Developed a Python algorithm to analyze survey results and generate sentiment analyses. • Proposed one business strategy and two operational improvements

• Product Manager | Product Designer · Columbia Daily Spectator2021-09-01 – 2023-05-01

  • Led a team of 4 in redesigning the website, resulting in acquiring 1.5K new users, a 50% increase from the previous semester • Collaborated with the technology teams to develop a new mobile user interface with new functions (e.g., Podcasts) linked. Expected to be launched in fall 2023 • Spearheaded workshops in training programs for 8 colleagues and provided continuous 1-on-1 mentorship

• Student Government: Representative of Seven Sister Relation · Barnard College2021-02-01 – 2022-05-01

  - Connect with Barnard alumnae to work on raising gender-equality awareness in Barnard college. - Participate and organize Barnard's participation in annual seven sister conference - Work with other institutions and alumnae to increase the ties between the Seven Sister Colleges

• Undergraduate Research Assistant · Barnard College2021-04-01 – 2022-01-01

  Performing literature search and related work on conspiracy theory and false memories

• Orientation Leader · Barnard College2021-08-01 – 2021-10-01

  - Helping new transfers to transition into their new school environment - Assist with the preparation, organization, evaluation, and implementation of the New student orientation program. - Hosting workshops - Serves as point of contact

• Research Assistant · Bryn Mawr College2020-06-01 – 2020-09-01

  Cognition and Aging Research Lab, Advisor: Dr. Anjali Thapar Project title: “Young Brain, Old Brain: A Meta-analysis of Age Differences in Recognition Memory using ERPs” • Conducted meta-analysis on research articles about ERP in recognition memory of healthy aging population. • Conducted article search in relevant databases. • Performed review and coding of 75 articles from PSYCINFO and 219 articles from Web of Science. • Designed and coded online cognitive-psychological experiments using PsyToolkit. • Determined inclusion criterias and variable sheets. • Constructed variable sheets for 18 articles included for the meta-analysis. • Introduced collaborative work tool (Slack) to enhance group work productivity.

• Team Lead Data Analyst · AESOP Academy & Advisory2020-03-01 – 2020-04-01

  • Designed and implemented key measurements reports for conveying metrics to client, monitoring service levels and attainments, identifying trends, and performing root cause analysis using Excel, and Tableau. • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, developed solutions meet deadlines.

• Societal Learning Coordinator · Moonshot Academy 探月学院2018-10-01 – 2019-02-01

  - Established and designed the Societal learning department to facilitate students to integrate academic learning with societal issues and societal awareness. - Communicating with academic department to integrate social awareness into their curriculum. - Established cooperating relationship with more than 30 non-profit organization, interest-based clubs, educational programs, research laboratories, and business corporations in Beijing area which would allow students from Moonshot academy to participate, visit workspace, form discussion forums, and internships - Facilitate field trips for students to better understand the city

Education

• Barnard CollegeBachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology
• Columbia UniversityBachelor of Arts - BA, Cognitive Science
• Bryn Mawr CollegeBachelor's degree, Psychology
• Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and SciencesMaster of Arts - MA, Quantitative Methods in Social Science

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