OBJECTIVE:
To glorify God by communicating His compassion to the participants and stakeholders of a nonprofit organization, utilizing my talents in administration, strategic planning and communications
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
International Focus
� Masters in International Relations with focus on Economic Development of Pacific Rim
� Multi-lingual in English, Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese
� Work experience in China; traveled to Europe, Mexico and Asia
Strategic Planning
� Worked closely with executives to develop national and international sales strategy
� Collaborated with vendors to establish projected growth plan for major metropolitan areas
� Trained at Masters Program in using statistical and analytical tools to evaluate project profitability and plan overall organizational development
Project Management
� Managed engineering, marketing and customer service departments to ensure comprehensive product development
� Proven ability to coordinate multiple tasks (research, data management, program design & evaluation) in a fast-paced environment
Research and Writing
� Applied 8+ years strong professional and academic research/writing experience in creating business proposals, project reports and research papers
� Researched best practices to help start businesses utilizing microcredit, low-interest loans
Leadership & Personnel Management
� Effectively managed intern program and cross-functional product development groups
� Coordinated service projects, fundraising, public relations and social awareness campaigns as Director of UC San Diego graduate service organization
Technology Proficient
� Skilled in Internet research, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and various database programs
� Managed marketing database at Internet firm
Marketing and Public Relations
� Used Internet website, mass email and direct mail campaigns to increase awareness and generate revenue for nonprofit and for-profit firms
� Initiated PR/marketing campaign with TV and radio ads broadcasted December 2002
� Liaison with media outlets (Reuters, AP) to purchase website content
� Created press releases, graphic marketing brochures and online newsletter
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
� Microenterprise Assistant, International Rescue Committee, San Diego, CA (2003)
� Marketing Program Manager, World Vision, Federal Way, WA (Summer 2002)
� Marketing Specialist & Project Manager, BigZoo.com Inc., Los Angeles, CA (2001)
� Marketing Associate, GoInvest.com Inc., Santa Monica, CA (2000)
� Corporate Clerk, Irell & Manella LLP, Century City, CA (2000)
� College English Teacher, Peace Corps, Sichuan Province, China (1999)
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Research and Writing
� Researched and created business proposal for new department at World Vision targeting the
Chinese-speaking community
� Established December 2002 with initial membership growth at 100/month; estimated 100/1 ROI
Project Management
� Coordinated different departments in the construction and launch of BigZoo.net�national Internet service provider
� Service expanded from Los Angeles and San Francisco metro areas to 36 states in three years
Communications
� Effectively organized restructuring of School Supplies Donation program at World Vision through meeting and negotiating with stakeholders from different departments across the country
� A number of recommendations from my business proposal are being implemented
Education and Training
� Graduated from UCSD Masters Program in International Relations with a 3.72 GPA
� Received training in international development, business management (marketing, accounting, statistics, finance), nonprofit mgt. (program design, evaluation, grantwriting), international politics
Leadership and Volunteerism
� Grew the number of volunteer events from 3 to 9 in one year as Director of Reaches Out (UCSD graduate service organization)
� Instituted new social awareness campaigns where students experienced the hunger and injustice faced by the poor in San Diego and around the world
� Managed 5 associate directors in project planning, accounting, public relations and fundraising
EDUCATION
University of California, San Diego (June 2003)
� Masters of Pacific and International Affairs
� Career Concentration in Non Profit Management and International Development
� Regional Focus on China
� Passed Chinese language proficiency exam in June 2003
Georgetown University (May 1999)
� Bachelor of Arts in Government and Economics (double-major)
� Minor in Chinese