Resume
Overview
Last updated: January 2010
EDUCATION
University of California, Los Angeles – B.A. in Global Studies, Minor in French (Expected Spring 2011)
- Cumulative GPA: 3.535
- UCLA College of Letters and Sciences Honors
- ALD/PES National Honor Society and National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Studied abroad in Paris, France: focus on language, culture and globalization (Summer 2009 & 2010)
Evergreen Valley High School, San Jose, CA (2003 – 2007)
Cumulative GPA: 3.75, National Honor Society
WORK EXPERIENCE
GOOD Magazine, Corporate Partnerships Intern (10/09 to Present)
- Research on target brands and campaigns & reporting and tracking of online campaigns
- Identification and outreach to prospective clients that are a good brand fit
- Management and organization of client management system (Wordpress)
- Preparation and organization of sales materials for meetings and presentations
The Daily Bruin Newspaper, Viewpoint Editor (06/09 to Present)
- Budget and manage daily production and ensure relevance and significance of columns
- Edit all columns according to Associated Press and Daily Bruin Style
- Manage two assistant Viewpoint Editors and 20+ columnists; work directly with the Editor-in-
Chief, Managing Editor and other section Editors
- Circulation is 10,000 at UCLA and surrounding neighborhoods (Westwood, Brentwood, etc.)
UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations, Multimedia Editor (10/08 to Present)
- Update website and manage programming publicity through multiple electronic media
- Designed template to efficiently consolidate content for monthly eNewsletter distribution
It’s A Grind Coffeehouse, Barista (09/09 to 01/10)
The Daily Bruin Newspaper, Viewpoint Columnist (10/08 to 06/09)
- Write bi-weekly opinion column on technology and politics for student newspaper
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Bookseller & Barista, San Jose, CA (2006 – 2008)
- Delivered outstanding customer service in café to reach 105% of monthly sales goal
- Utilized customer advisory, problem solving, and cashiering skills in both positions
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Model United Nations at UCLA, Executive Board Member (2007 – 2009)
- Supervised 100+ members to host the annual conference for 1,100 high school students
- Designed and taught training modules to prepare 30 staff for committee chairing roles
- Selected to participate in conferences in Canada and at the United Nations in New York
- Maintained program website and added function for processing membership forms
Evergreen Valley H.S. “The Eye” Yearbook, Editor-in-Chief (2006 – 2007)
- Directed staff of 30+ to produce content and design for 200+ page school yearbook.
- Coordinated $35,000 budget, ad sales campaign, and yearbook sales to finance production.
- Awarded Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold and Silver Medal in 2006 and 2007.
AWARDS & HONORS
- Coldwell Banker Educational Scholarship (2007)
- Finalist for “Outside My Window” project in the US Department of State’s Doors to Diplomacy
International Competition (2004)
SKILLS & INTERESTS
- Expert in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
- Expert in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, proficient in Illustrator and Dreamweaver
- Proficient in HTML/XHTML, CSS, Web and graphic design, with working C++ knowledge
- Proficient in above programs in Mac OSX, PC and Linux (Ubuntu) platforms
- Freelance writer and Web designer
- Enjoys reading about current events and foreign affairs, journalism, technology, running, and traveling