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Phoenix, Az, Us

Tempe, Arizona, United States

• Specialize in STEM OPT international employment processing and regulation• Maintain expert knowledge of federal government regulations related to foreign national hiring (including but not limited to H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1, and Permanent Residency), and maintaining J, F, and B visa statuses • Interface with Department of Homeland Security including Citizenship and Immigration Services, (CIS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), along with various units of Department of State to ensure consistent protocol regarding policies and procedures• Research unique immigration circumstances to further advance the effectiveness and efficiency of the department

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Created a database of the 143 invasive plant species currently within LA city borders with an invasiveness ranking system and user-friendly search function• Mapped a projection of potential local wildfires through ArcGIS by using historic fire perimeters incorporating over 50 years of data• Refined the indicators derived from the Singapore Index for measuring change in protected natural area within LA • Published articles relating to my team’s project and deliverables in coordination with senior management • Presented findings and research on wildfires, change in protected natural land, and invasive plant species to the LA Sanitation team to be published in the Los Angeles 2020 Biodiversity report

Shanghai City, China

• Served as Chief Admission Officer and coordinated international programs, like the Duke Entrepreneurship Academy in Shanghai• Independently created the foundation for a mentorship program, which matched prospective international university students with tutors based on their academic needs • Oversaw the implantation of marketing tasks such as video script writing, designing promotional material, and publishing articles regularly via Chinese social media• Administered lectures on American education and culture at top tier universities throughout China• Responsible for creating widely used documents for various departments including invoice forms, revised code of conducts, etc.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Managed Global Ambassador Program comprised of 73 Georgia State students and coordinated the Summer Institute: A four-week study abroad program for 82 International students • Worked with subcontractors and vendors to manage logistics and events within the department budget• Co-led training for Global Ambassadors centered on health and safety, logistics, program compliance, and customer service • Served as a 24/7 point of contact for 150+ students, providing varying levels of consulting, support, and problem solving as needed • Processed student application materials (e.g., Immunization forms, DS-2019, I-94, etc.) • Established the framework for the Summer Institute Alumni Program by producing enrollment and demographic reports

Greater Atlanta Area

• Provided international and domestic guests with outstanding customer service while immersing them in the story and history of Coca-Cola• Utilized my foreign language skills with a multitude of international guests• Staff training and team building (Outside Admissions Team)

Greater Atlanta Area

• Composed lecture material for weekly classes of 27 students • Graded lab exams, projects and worksheets, and evaluated student performance • Assisted undergraduates with assignments and test preparation

Peachtree City, Ga

• Managed inventory and purchase, in-house marketing, product merchandising, customer appreciation events, and catering• Created and integrated techniques to develop and expand existing customer sales and drive up profitability• Trained staff on products, customer service skills, and quality control

Master'S Degree, Global Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Global Ambassador Program, Astronomy Club