Peng Zhang

Concept drawing, prototype making, 3D printing, digital embroidery, Arduino programming, fountain pen restoration

Acoustic Antidote (Montréal, Canada)

Founder and content manager (2020 Dec - present)

 Developing an evidence-based wellbeing service with music and nature soundscapes

 Synthesizing a theoretical foundation for the design of the sonic experiences

 Providing service for both quality-of-life improvements and modalities tailored to specific conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease

Legend Cultural Development Group Co., Ltd (Beijing, CN)

Exhibition Project Manager September 2017 - March 2019 (1 year 7 months)

 Developing museums for natural and historical heritage sites, through mediating among architects,

exhibition designers, fabricators, stakeholders and local authorities

 Creating two original concept plans: Nature Sensory Experience, and Museum of Chili Pepper,

ultilising multisensory experiences that goes beyond audiovisual, including smell, touch and taste.

 Organising the maintenance of exhibits such as specimens and taxidermy, for the new Changbai

Natural History Museum (CNHM) in Changbai Mountain Nature Reserve in northeast China

 Planning prospective touring exhibitions in the flexible exhibition space in CNHM.

Power Station of Art (Shanghai, CN)

Exhibition specialist, January 2016 - September 2016 (9 months)

 In charge of researching, writing and editing the textual materials for the exhibition “Bâton Serpent

III: Spur Track to the Left” by artist Huang Yong PIng, for press release and exhibition catalogue.

 Coordinated for the exhibits' fumigation and installation, located suitable suppliers by specific needs

 freelance translating publication materials for 5 subsequent exhibitions from Apr. to Sept.

MadLab (Manchester Digital Laboratory) (Manchester, UK)

Project Assistant, January 2013 - June 2013 (6 months)

 Facilitated the delivery of events such as Penny Theatre through venue decoration and catering

 Researched potential funding opportunities for developing an Artist in Residence scheme in MadLab,

and drafted a funding application proposal to Arts Council England

Frotag (Shanghai, CN)

Co-founder & Moonlight worker March 2011 - January 2012 (11 months)

 Co-curated 5 live music events featuring up-and-coming music talents from the independent music scene in China, such as Next Year's Love, Wanderlust and Reykjavictim.

Norwegian Pavilion at EXPO Shanghai 2010

Host, April 2010 - August 2010 (5 months)

 Delivered quick presentations around the theme of the pavilion - Powered by Nature - to an average of 3,000 visitors daily, providing both cultural and practical information about Norway

 Delivered group tours throughout the pavilion with detailed explanation, in Chinese and English

 Supervising the multicultural team of 40 hosts and hostesses during the opening month, motivating teammates to maintain a high level of performance

Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide (Shanghai, CN)

Digital stategy intern, Jul 2009 - Oct 2009 (4 months)

 Executed digital PR strategy through content creation and discussion participation

University of Oxford, Master of Science in Sociology (2014 - 2015)

 Training in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies

 Optional module in social network analysis and the sociology of China

 Conducted thesis in the stratification of cultural consumption in contemporary Chinese society The University of Manchester, Master of Arts in Arts Management, Policy and Practice (2012 - 2013)

 Framework of arts management and cultural policy for fostering creative excellence

 Writing critical review of artistic practice, and podcast production with Audacity,

 Project proposal writing for funding application to Grants for the Arts

 Distinction on thesis: Taste in Transition, the Emancipated Cultural Consumption in Digital China.

Fudan University, Bachelor of Arts in Advertising (2007 - 2012)

 Won national 2

nd place and best creative idea award in L’Oreal Brandstorm innovation competition.

University of Bergen, Exchange Student in Social Anthropology and Norwegian language (2010 - 2011)