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Orange County, California, United States

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Orange, California

Responsibilities:-Advise MBA students on their career development and job-search process-Manage the MBA Mentor Program which brings together our students with local business leaders through pairings and events -Assist in the strategy, materials creation (worksheets, rubrics, etc.), presentation, and assessment of the MBA Professional Development Program-Collaborate with the International Student and Scholar Services and serve as a Designated School Official (DSO)-Manage our department websiteAccomplishments:-Increased Mentor Program engagement by increasing the number of active mentors and creating new events, including a "Mock Career Fair" ahead of our first annual HireSoCal Graduate Career Fair-Developed more than 5 new rubrics currently used throughout our various programs -Revamped entire Arygros School Career Services web page layout and content in an effort to make more student and employer friendly-Consulted with colleagues on the launch of a new professional development program targeting undergraduate students-Assisted in the development of revised departmental goals and student learning outcomes along with corresponding matrices and assessment tools

Irvine, Ca

Responsibilities:-Wrote and presented daily market reports highlighting pertinent economic news and data-Analyzed base metals market factors for use in the purchasing and sales decisions by managers-Assisted in the input of purchasing and sales orders into company database-Worked with suppliers and customers on material shortage claims to resolve weight and content disputesAccomplishments:-Wrote a 75 page operations manual which outlines the functions and responsibilities for each department of the company

La Verne, Ca

Responsibilities:-Advised graduate students on their career development and job-search process-Led career-focused workshop series as part of Graduate Success -Presented on department services to classrooms and at orientations-Co-facilitated workshops with International Student Services office-Administered personality and interest assessmentsAccomplishments:-Developed comprehensive Career Guide which served both undergraduate and graduate populations-Facilitated relationship between financial services-focused staffing agency and internship seeking and part-time seeking students

Fullerton, Ca

Responsibilities:-Provided students with resume, cover letter and job search feedback-Led career-focused workshops-Assisted Business and Engineering specialists with classroom presentations, projects, and workshopsAccomplishments:-Developed bullet-point writing handout and subsequent workshop-Presented to career services staff members on international student career advising which included sections on international student hiring trends, immigration status-related barriers, and recommendations.

Fullerton, Ca

Responsibilities:-Led programming efforts for international students to assist in cultural, language, and academic adjustment-Brought in faculty and staff from across campus to speak on panels or help co-facilitate sessions-Served on the planning committee for International Education Week 2013.Accomplishments:-Developed and implemented the semester-long programming series including content creation and delivery. The 15 sessions focused on study skills, college writing, slang, American culture, gender roles, and more-Wrote a comprehensive report assessing program goals and student learning outcomes and providing recommendations for future programming efforts

Irvine, Ca

As an instructor at TW Language Research Center, I hosted language sessions with clients as well as designed and implemented curriculum content. I also contributed to business development and marketing efforts.

Irvine, Ca

At LASC Irvine, I taught ESL and test preparation classes as well as planned and executed field trips. I also performed assessment work for management.

Irvine, Ca

At AOI College of Languages I taught and developed ESL conversation and culture classes. Additionally, I planned many field trips and events for the school.

South Korea

I worked with children at an elementary school in South Korea. I also taught classes for adults and teachers. While in Korea, I had the opportunity to attend and speak at several conferences. Having lived and worked in South Korea for three years really opened my eyes to the rest of the world and taught me that I can thrive anywhere I may end up.

Executive Master Of Business Administration

Master Of Science (M.S.), Higher Education

Activities and Societies: American College Personnel Association; NAFSA: Association of International Educators; HELO: Higher Education.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

Activities and Societies: History Club