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Provide extensive administrative support to the Executive Director and Foundation Relations team. Supervise logistics for donor visits and scholarship luncheons, coordinating with campus and external vendors, securing reservations, arranging transport and assisting with briefings in collaboration with the AAR Events team. Maintain CRM database with data entry, performance tracking, and ad-hoc reporting; manage monthly budget reconciliation and quarterly projections. Assist in drafting, proofreading, and processing donor-related documents and support foundation gifts and grant processing, website updates, and internal/external communications.

Oversaw event planning operations: conducted venue research, handled reservations, managed contracts, coordinated logistics, and lead production of event materials. Provided comprehensive administrative support, including calendar management, expense tracking, and coordinating event logistics for the team and key stakeholders. Delivered day-of-event support and maintained digital/physical records, while collaborating with AAR, Institute teams, volunteers, and other committee members.

Supported the administration and coordination of VC's artist exhibition and development programs such as the annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, the Armed With a Camera Fellowship, and Digital Histories. Assisted with the wrap up activities for the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (May 2022) and the early planning and production for the 2023 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. Aided in the administrative and coordinating duties for the Armed With a Camera Fellowship for Emerging Media Artists and the Digital Histories media production and storytelling program for older adults.

Managed event rentals for departments, faculty/staff, and students ensuring seamless coordination across various campus groups. Collaborated with the Events Director and team to plan and execute over 30 annual departmental events and lectures, with a key focus on the Luskin Lectures and Luskin Summit. Facilitated planning, administrative, and logistical support, coordinating effectively with external vendors and campus departments.

Elected by the student council body of UCLA to serve as the voice for undergraduates in equity funding and allocation. Oversees funding regarding projects and programs of an educational and/or cultural interest directed at the student body. Solicits student views on campus programming and holds hearings to allocate funds to over 100 student organizations.

Provided general maintenance for UCLA recreational facilities, including Pauley Pavilion and Drake Stadium. Assisted weekly with the set-up and execution of events hosting up to 30 to 1000 students, speakers, or athletes. Enforced safety protocols for NCAA sports events, performances, conferences, and student organization events.