Experience

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  Hawaii technology institute

  Jul 2010 - Sept 2010

  Graphic designer and administrative assistant

  Hawai`i Technology Institute is a 30-year-old vocational training nonprofit institution offering affordable technology medical assisting certification training in the Hawaiian Islands. HTI also provides education and training for Hawaii's low-income youth.During my time at HTI, I was Administrative Assistant, Teacher's Assistant, Graphic Artist Team Leader, and Event and Creative Design Team Secretary. I was responsible for around 20 high schoolers, leading activities, facilitating students' educational game prototype designs, providing administrative support in the office, and leading the Graphic Artist and Creative Design teams for a large-scale inter-island event. Show less

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  Sagacity media, inc.

  Jul 2011 - Sept 2011

  Marketing design intern

  SagaCity Media creates and publishes Portland Monthly Magazine, the Seattle Met, and more.As a marketing design intern, I created print, web, and marketing design for our magazines, websites, events, and more. I also created vector illustrations featured with articles in several magazines.

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  Portland state university

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

  Marketing assistant

  PSU's School of Business has been nationally-recognized for its excellent Graduate Business Programs. I was lucky to be the only graphic designer and marketing assistant working with the Director of Marketing and Recruiting for PSU's various MBA programs. I was responsible for all of our print and web design, especially ads, fliers, mailers, and other promotional material. I also maintained, updated, and proofread web content, and helped to transition our old website to PSU's new platform.

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  Freelance

  Sept 2012 - now

  Illustrator & designer

  I do freelance design and illustration projects in my free time. I specialize in vector illustrations and infographics, Asian-inspired art, and have pretty awesome handwriting. I also have on-again/off-again webcomic.

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  Portland workforce alliance

  Oct 2013 - Sept 2018

  Program manager

  The Portland Workforce Alliance is a nonprofit that builds connections between local businesses and high schools to provide inspiring career-related learning experiences, raise the high school graduation rate, and engage students to make informed career choices after school. Each year, we organize the NW Youth Careers Expo, a career-education convention attended by more than 7000 students, 200 exhibitors, and 35 sponsors.I was our main graphic designer and was responsible for our marketing materials, event design, photography, social media, email newsletters, and more. I provided administrative and operational support for our board of directors, office, and our many events -- from our career days and site tours (15-60 students), annual breakfast (450 of Portland's business leaders, educators, and students), and the NW Youth Careers Expo (above). I also assisted with hiring and training new staff members. Show less

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  Ace mentor program of oregon

  Oct 2013 - Sept 2018

  Program manager

  The ACE Mentor Program is a national program that engages, excites, and enlightens high school students to pursue careers in Architecture, Construction Management, and Engineering. ACE helps practicing professionals to mentor high school students in a building design project over a 12-week period, and also awards scholarships to graduating seniors.I was the main point of contact for ACE Portland and handled most of our behind-the-scenes administrative responsibilities — managing around 150 students and 120 mentors, supporting 30+ board members, creating our program calendar, assisting with event planning, maintaining our website and social media, and processing all of our applications, background checks, scholarships, and more. I also designed our marketing materials and photographed events. Show less

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  University of washington - michael g. foster school of business

  Mar 2019 - now

  The Foster School of Business is the #1 business school in the Pacific Northwest. I'm the main event coordinator for the entire undergraduate student body -- planning events such as Week of Welcome, new student orientations, Graduation, and the MGMT 430 Business Strategy Competition, one of the largest and most innovative case competitions in the nation!2021 Foster School of Business - Emerging Leader AwardLeadership & Volunteering: 2024-Ongoing: Business Undergraduate Student Engagement (BUSE) Group - Student event & engagement managers from business universities throughout the country.2023-Ongoing: Foster Graduation Committee2021-2024: Foster Undergraduate Programs - Social Committee2021-2023: Foster Undergraduate Programs - Creating Culture and Community (Triple C) Committee2020-Ongoing: Foster School of Business - Health, Wellness, and Professional Development Committee2019-Ongoing: UW Asian Pacific Islander American Faculty & Staff Association Leadership Team Show less

  • Student Engagement Program Manager

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Program Coordinator

    Mar 2019 - Jul 2023