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Pleasanton, California, United States

• Organized the 2024 Tri-Valley Life Sciences Summit, an event sponsored by Kaiser Permanente to promote the development of Pleasanton’s biotech and healthcare industries
• Created identity-specific resource guides catered to the demographics of the city’s small business community
• Conducted the annual Business Anniversary Program which recognized and spotlighted over 100 local businesses

Berkeley, California, United States

• As a Peer Educator Lead, I was tasked with:
• Managed and trained a staff of over 30 student employees in public speaking, content familiarization, and navigation of productivity tools
• Led the operations of the center’s social media team by tracking content production, social engagement of 2k followers, and campus collaborations
• Executed the coordination of all fundraising events which garnered participation of over 200 students

Berkeley, California, United States

• As a Peer Educator, I was tasked with:
• Facilitating workshops for large student organizations (50-100+ members) on topics covering consent and boundaries, sexual harassment, bystander intervention and more
• Designing social media templates for the PATH to Care's instagram

Berkeley, California, United States

• As an Orientation Leader, I was tasked with:
• Curating a week of holistic, engaging activities for the 2026 UC Berkeley Freshman class
• Navigating a group of 47 new students through UC Berkeley's resources, organizations, transportation, and geographic layout
• Facilitating important conversations with my orientation group regarding sexual violence, mental health, discrimination, diversity, and boundaries
• Time managing and leading various of activities including Museum Tours, Shopping Districts, Bay Cruises, Farmer's Market, and Hiking
• Dedicating a total of 192 hours to UC Berkeley's Golden Bear Orientation

Berkeley, California, United States

• As B-Side Designer, I was tasked with:
• Leading a team of 15+ designers in graphic design training and merchandise selection
• Designing merchandise for B-side fundraisers
• Drafting illustrations for articles and magazine layout
• Producing creative strategies for enhancing student engagement

• As B-Side Designer, I was tasked with:
• Designing merchandise for B-side fundraisers
• Drafting illustrations for articles and magazine layout
• Producing creative strategies for enhancing student engagement

Berkeley, California, United States

• As VITA Site Coordinator, I was tasked with:
• Leading a staff of 80+ members in tax filing through the overseeing of training, scheduling, and maneuvering tax systems (TaxSlayer)
• Assisting in the filing over 200+ tax returns during the 2023 Tax Season and helping over 30+ clients in general tax inquiries throughout the rest of the year both in-person and online.
• Coordinating site programming and logistics with local IRS representative through the formulation of contracts, safety plans, and staff screening.
• Contributing to a season total of over $150,000 refunds for our low-income tax clients.

Berkeley, California, United States

• As VITA Education Manager, I was tasked with:
• Training an organization of 30+ members on domestic and international tax law, IRS guidelines on filing tax returns, and client communications
• Assisting members through navigating an online tax service (TaxSlayer)

Berkeley, California, United States

• As VITA intern, I was tasked with:
• Obtaining VITA certifications in Basic, Advanced, and Foreign Scholars ranking
• Assisting 5+ clients a week in intake and tax filing; contributed to over $27,000 in refunds
• Facilitating the process of reviewing and transmitting 30+ tax returns a week to the IRS
• Expediting the training and instruction of Berkeley's ASUC tax clinic and VITA program

Pleasanton, California, United States

• As a legal intern, I was tasked with:
• Researching and comprehending trademark, patent, and copyright law
• Producing legal memos covering topics such as likelihood of confusion, cease and desist, specimens of use, and trademark ownership
• Conducting investigations through internet analysis of multimedia platforms
• Collecting and organizing case information from client intel, interviews, and internet sources
• Drafting and editing cease and desist letters and responses

Berkeley, California, United States

• As Networking Intern, I was tasked with:
• Educated 100+ members on networking and professional skills within the legal field
• Organized professional dinners with Bay Area lawyers ranging from multiple legal fields (criminal, environmental, trademark)
• Assisting in the organization of April 2022 law panel with an expected attendance of 200+

Berkeley, California, United States

• As Public Relations Lead, I was tasked with:
• Strengthening the Public Relations department to manage the production of all office media
• Illustrating promotional flyer for ASUC's collaboration with ShengKee Bakery for Mid Autumn Festival (50+ sales)
• Guiding the organization of Pilipinx Rally against Doe Library that garnered an attendance of over 100 students
• Directing and illustrating the creative kit for ASUC's Lunar New Year program of events (1,000+ outreach)

Livermore, California, United States

• As a store associate, I was tasked with:
• Accelerated sales ($10,000+) through excellent communication, professional, and transactional skills in my customer service
• Enhanced store appearance through efficient recovery, alluring display work, and organized storing and placement of shipment
• Furthered store growth by assisting in the employee training of around 15 new hires within one month

Bachelor’S Degree, B.A. In Political Economy; Minor In Art History, Political Economy

Activities and Societies: ASUC Student Legal Clinic | VITA Site Coordinator; B-side: Berkeley's Premier Music Magazine | Design Department.

Study Abroad Summer Semester 2023

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