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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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