Edward Kang Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

Thousand Oaks, California, United States

- Oversee and manage employment processing relating to I-9, W-4, and Direct Deposit Forms for 700+ undergraduate, international, and graduate students on-campus student employment positions and off-campus community service work opportunities.- Assist in Social Security Card Application process for F1 Visa International Students and their respective supervisors.- Process, verify, and maintain documentation relating to student personnel activities including hiring/termination, classification, and pay rates of student employees.- Work in conjunction with the Financial Aid & Student Payroll offices to ensure proper handling of students' financial records, employment verification requests, and acting in accordance with regulations.- Formulate, recommend, and implement management policies, guidelines, and forms related to the student employment program and functions.- Assist 30 departments on-campus and 100+ student supervisors with Employment Processing Functions via systems and tools such as Ellucian Colleague, Perceptive Systems, and Dynamic Forms.- Counsel students and alumni on career goals, resume, job search, internships, interviewing, salary negotiation, and graduate school.- Serve on the University Hearing Board, providing an impartial appeal process for students in the appeal process for alleged policy violations.- Hire, supervise, and train 7 Student Assistants each semester to reach organizational goals of 200+ job postings each week and to exemplify a high standard of customer service.- Create, implement, and assess student employment training, student employment supervisor training, and various career services-related workshops.- Served as an inaugural Staff Senator in the first Staff Senate, advocating for staff needs and interests as the Non-Exempt Member-at-Large.- Serve as co-lead for the Asian Pacific Islander Staff/Faculty Affinity Group, organizing events and initiatives to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice efforts.

Thousand Oaks, California, United States

-Provided career counseling and advising to current undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and alumni via in-person meetings and email, phone, or Zoom communication.-Reviewed resumes, cover letters, and graduate school essays for various professional and academic opportunities.-Facilitated workshops and presentations for students, staff, and alumni in virtual and in-person settings.-Coordinated and collaborated with employers, professional associations, and community organizations to facilitate internship and employment opportunities for students, staff, and alumni.-Engaged in outreach activities with employers on services of the Career Services Office.-Maintained and edited career database of job, internship, and employment opportunities and information.

Thousand Oaks, California, United States

-Provide quality customer service to a caseload of 400+ prospective and continuing students regarding financial aid eligibility.-Process and award graduate assistantships in collaboration with the budget office and various departments.-Maintain compliance with all federal and state regulations and the internal policies of the university.-Utilize databases to gather student information, create and modify awards, and maintain accurate data for tracking and awarding.-Analyze Federal financial aid applications to determine a student’s financial need and award package.-Counsel students and parents in challenging situations to help resolve financial issues relating to financial aid eligibility and monetary awards.-Trained as one of 18 Equity Advocates under Quincy Michael Consulting Group, LLC to identify, advocate for, and participate in more equitable hiring practices and searches.-Serve on the University Hearing Board consisting of staff, faculty, and students to assess and determine whether a student has violated the Standards of Conduct or a University policy.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Co-created and presented a workshop on financial literacy and student leadership for Residential Life’s Leadership Lab.• Conducted research and co-designed infographics and workshops on financial resources at UCLA in a visually engaging manner.• Produced on-boarding resources such as an Assistant Resident Director Transition Manual, Student Engagement Resources Manual, and an Off-Campus Programming Guide for Resident Assistants.• Co-supervise, train, and evaluate 13 Resident Assistants and 8 Transfer Experience Interns in a social and resource-driven engagement within a coeducational, residence community of over 1100 undergraduate students.• Execute and coordinate large scale events and campus-wide initiatives such as UCLA College Bowl and UCLA Geek Week.

Los Angeles, Ca

-Awarded "Resident Assistant of the Year" for 2017-2018 by UCLA's National Residence Hall Honorary.-Managed a floor of 70+ residents.-Performed weekly duties to ensure the safety of residents and enforce on-campus housing policy.-Implemented programs promoting academic success, community involvement, social awareness, and residents’ well-being.-Facilitated roommate contracts and effectively managed counseling situations.-Trained in evacuation procedure and proper response to various incidents (conduct violations, sexual assault, suicidal ideation, etc.).

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Awarded "Most Valuable Player" for 2017-2018.-Lead the creation of new financial literacy workshops.-Worked with the Dean of Students Financial Analyst to pay for food, contract agreements, supplies, business justification, etc.-Supported outreach initiatives at large scale campus events.-Conducted the research, design, and implementation of new programs based on student needs.-Provided 1-on-1 financial coaching sessions for undergraduate and graduate students.

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Oversaw and co-operated with finance, recruitment, outreach, and other club leadership to provide financial education to high schools and foster professional development within the organization.-Conducted weekly meetings to ensure preparedness of mentors and consistency of lesson plans.-Provided mentorship to 25+ active mentors from the training to classroom visits.

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Leadership, served as a group leader for mentor groups in high school classrooms of around 20-30 students.-Implemented a recruitment plan that increased mentor numbers by nearly 20 mentors to accommodate an increased demand for classes.-Played a key role in evaluating all mentor candidates through the application and interview process.-Social Media and Communication, co-managed Moneythink UCLA's Facebook page and email account.

Ucla

· Oversaw the decisions and work of all staff members.· Performed the first-pass review of incoming articles to ensure they meet minimum guidelines.· Distributed articles to the staff and ensured sufficient editorial coverage for each article.· Consulted with faculty advisor and other editorial leadership on timeline planning and modifications, responsibilities of each role, training, and curriculum needs· Provided mentorship, guidance, and encouragement to all staff members.· Provided final decisions on layout/article order, journal style, etc., where there are creative differences in the editorial staff.· Tracked each article as it progresses through different stages: submission, review, revision, editing, and layout.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics And International Development Studies

Cum Laude

Financial Aid Fundamentals

This course was designed to help build an understanding of financial aid concepts to build a working knowledge of Federal Student Aid.

The Wall Street Virtual Academy, Sponsored By Bank Of America Merrill Lynch, Finance

Online course introducing & training candidates for a career in finance. Skills covered include: - Valuation - Comps - Transaction.

Education record

Activities and Societies: DECA, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Medical Club, Model United Nations, and Varsity Cross Country Honor Roll Student.

Be Innovators Summer Entrepreneurship Program, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Course covering entrepreneurship as a whole with a focus on innovation in education. Skills covered include: -Business Canvas -Basic.