Chaoching Vang Email & Phone Number

Edina, Minnesota, United States

Edina, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Mn

Solo Project: FishingForOne► https://fishingforone.herokuapp.com/► Scoped out, designed and developed a full CRUD Single Page Application (SPA) intended to improve the fishing experience of users. The time frame starting from the initial scope to the completed project presentation was two weeks.► The application functions as an informational guide on local fish types and common fishing lures and provides recommendations to enhance the user’s fishing experience. FishingForOne also serves as a journal where users can record their own personal entries that will populate the application’s database and increase its recommendation accuracy► Technologies used: Javascript, React, Node.js, Redux, Redux Saga, PostgreSQL, HTML, CSS, Express.js, Passport.js, Filestack API, etc.Group Project: LYSTR► https://lystrprime.herokuapp.com/► Worked together in a team of 4 to scope, design and develop a full CRUD Single Page Application (SPA) for a client as a pro bono project. ► The application is designed to connect owners of recreational vehicles to interested renters. Owners can list out their recreational vehicles and renters can search by location and date availability for vehicles they may be interested in renting.► Technologies used: Javascript, React, Node.js, Redux, Redux Saga, PostgreSQL, HTML, CSS, Express.js, Passport.js, Amazon Simple Storage Service (AWS S3) API, OpenCage Geocoding API, Leaflet.js, etc.

Saint Paul, Mn

► Researcher for a nationally-funded clinical Community Based Participatory Action Research (CBPAR) project designed at improving the healthcare of low-income Hmong-speaking and Spanish-speaking patients with high blood pressure► Translated research materials from English into Hmong ensuring accuracy and contextual relevance to the Hmong community► Evaluated and assessed the eligibility of patients using clinical data pulls► Arranged clinic visits for patients to perform preliminary screening to ensure eligibility for research study► Recruited patients for research study by phone using Hmong and English accordingly to patients’ preference► Enrolled patients in person adhering to research protocols and guidelines► Administered research study surveys in Hmong and English► Troubleshooted patients' study devices upon discovery of issues or communication from patient► Validated research team in protocol training and patient enrollment processes

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

► Participated as a consultant with the Metropolitan Council's Youth and Parks research team to discover findings about the accessibility and experiences of young people in the neighboring county parks.► Assisted in planning, programming and leading Boy Scout Troop 100 in a Youth Park Research day► Moderated field activities with a group of 30 young scouts about the experiences of young people at the parks► Documented research field notes from the Youth Park Research Day ► Facilitated debrief meetings to consult about preliminary findings with Troop 100► Validated preliminary findings in collaboration with Boy Scout Troop 100

Minneapolis, Mn

► Led the recruitment and retention process of study participants for a nationally-funded research study called Family Matters► Administered research surveys and collected physiological measures from study participants aged 5-11► Participated in data collection for research, including recruitment, survey research, and in-home data collection► Recruited participants for research study, including recruiting by phone and in-person► Developed, review and update research study protocols and reports using the REDCap database► Managed the tracking of longitudinal participants throughout a period of 30 months► Delegated recruitment and retention tasks to team members► Trained new research team members on study protocols and practices► Oversaw the process of contacting hard-to-reach research participants to ensure high study retention► Assisted PI with academic literature review► Reviewed and translated study documents and materials from English to Hmong, ensuring materials are accurate and culturally appropriate► Performed administrative duties such as the management of research files, attending meetings, and preparation of research materials

Wyoming, Mn

► Directed daily functions of a summer camp dedicated to creating engaging recreational opportunities for children► Designed and implemented activities and programs for two 2-week sessions of camps for 7 to 16 year olds► Appointed and supervised team of patrol leaders that were responsible for their own individual group of campers► Delegated tasks and assigned roles to camp counselors► Organized and led small and large group activities such as fitness, nature, games, and scout skills► Planned and oversaw an overnight campout of older campers at Wild River State Park► Identified and responded appropriately to camper behavioral issues► Served a diverse demographic of campers, including those from lower income families and ethnic and racial minorities► Started seasonal work in 2012. Positions over the years have included being Cub Counselor and Maintenance Manager.

► Worked and brainstormed with a team to develop effective training videos for volunteers with developmental disabilities► Researched appropriate methods and best training practices for volunteers with developmental disabilities► Led biweekly meetings with The Arc Greater Twin Cities project leaders to track and evaluate the effectiveness and relevancy of training videos► Volunteered at Arc’s Value Village Thrift Store & Donation Center to experience the tasks of volunteers► Created and filmed instructional training videos on site to help with the training of future volunteers

Minneapolis, Mn

► Appointed at a Minneapolis Public School to serve as a literacy mentor assisting with student’s academic progress as part of the University of Minnesota Multicultural Family Literacy Program► Assisted the teacher with daily classroom functions to ensure a safe and engaging learning environment► Facilitated one-on-one sessions with academically challenged students to improve reading, spelling and mathematics► Attended educational workshops on improving interactions and communications with young students► Conducted monthly meetings with program supervisor to evaluate and set goals regarding students’ academic progress

Minneapolis, Mn

► Navigated multiple academic research databases to find relevant academic opportunities pertaining to select topics and issues chosen by my supervisor► Compiled a database of academic grants, scholarships and fellowship opportunities for researchers, faculties and students► Maintained the UMN College of Pharmacy Google Calendar with important academic dates and deadlines► Executed tasks independently while maintaining regular communication and updates with my supervisor

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Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Youth Studies

Activities and Societies: Hmong Minnesota Student Association