Derek Yang Email & Phone Number

Plumas National Forest

Crew member on a nationally available Type 1 hotshot crew. Our primary role is wildfire suppression which involves aspects such as preparing fire line, felling hazard trees, triaging and preparing structures, deploying hose lays, and many other tasks. All of these are done under a fast paced, high stress environment where adaptability and constant.

Tulelake, California, United States

As a crew member on a type 3 fire engine, I engage in the many duties that are involved in wildland fire suppression and mop up. Some duties include structure protection, hose lays, digging fire line, and holding line.

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Our organization focuses on environmental conservation, wildland firefighting, and disaster response. As a team member, I would be a major part among projects in all three areas of focus. The main priority is disaster response, but most of our time is spent on environmental conservation which includes trail building/maintenance, removal of invasive.

Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

As an intern, I focused on two main projects. One included mentoring two young Hmong girls in different topics such as public speaking, the science of cells, or how to make a pizza. The other project was to bring food and water along with spending time to refugees inhumanely detained in the Bangkok Immigration Detention Center where they are deprived of.

La Verne

As assistant manager, I assisted in dealing with day by day operations from opening to closing of the restaurant. My duties included acting as a host, server, dish washing, payroll, and any other activities that were required to ensure the smooth operation of the restaurant.

United States

Focused on helping other students coming into the office with choosing where to study and the application process. For example, I once helped a student apply to the Thailand program when he was really close to the deadline, and I ended up applying to the same program where we were able to meet in Thailand. I was also on the Student Exchange Committee where.

UC Santa Barbara, CA

Through the UCSB American Red Cross Club, I went to meetings weekly where we were updated on future events and learned a new skill every week. Every other weekend, I would volunteer with partner organizations in which we did different activities such as planting and maintaining oak trees, preparing and serving food to those in need, and running fundraisers.

Fresno, California Area

Worked at a local Chevron and had duties including being a cashier, stocking, cleaning, and was the acting manager whenever the main manager was gone. As acting manager, I ensured that everything in the store ran smoothly. This included giving constructive criticism to fellow employees and working on paperwork in the office.

Hanford, CA

During busy hours, I would work as a busboy and ensure that tables were consistently cleaned to create a nicer eating environment for customers. I also maintained a clean work area and beverage area where customers served themselves. As a cashier, I accepted forms of payments and dealt with complications in a friendly and professional manner.