Kuan (Kenny) Song, SHRM-CP

Experience

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  CHUNGDAHM Learning

  Mar 2010 - May 2014

  Head Instructor

  • Educated 100+ K-12 students on foreign education topics and principles.• Led faculty onboarding and professional development initiatives.• Improved instructor quality by conducting scheduled performance meetings and providing support to enhance teaching methods.• Fostered cross-cultural communication between bilingual staff and foreign instructors.• Conducted regular meetings with staff, students, and parents to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

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  Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Electives Instructor

  • Spearheaded cultural exchange programs to promote cross-cultural understanding and confidence while applying educational principles and theories to achieve required learning outcomes for a diverse student body.• Supported and mentored 40+ students in various academic subjects, providing individualized guidance to empower them to overcome personal challenges and achieve academic success.

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  The Intercultural Institute of California

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Academic Coordinator

  • Oversaw personnel and HR management• Increased enrollment growth through strategic program redesign• Advised upper management on higher education accreditation• Supervised professional development of 20+ instructors• Cultivated academic development of 300+ adult post-secondary students

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  The Intercultural Institute of California

  Apr 2017 - Oct 2021

  Director of Education and Operations

  •Directed all board initiatives to drive growth and success.•Served as main point of contact for higher education accreditation and reporting.•Spearheaded launch of organization's first LMS for online programs.•Ensured financial integrity of academic and administrative budgets.•Formed partnerships with regional non-profits to expand operations.•Improved data analytics for evidence-based decision-making.•Developed innovative program strategy that increased revenue.•Revamped vision and branding for marketing. Show less

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  Asian Americans for Civil Rights & Equality

  Oct 2021 - now

  Director Of Operations

  • HR professional skilled in developing and implementing policies for culture, equity, and compliance• Expertise in hiring, training, and retaining talent• Administered employee benefits plans and oversaw the annual review process• Led facilities team to ensure safety and accessibility for all users• Managed vendor relations, administrative compliance, and operations support• Facilitated collaboration and integration with infrastructure and programmatic efforts.

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  API Legal Outreach

  Jul 2023 - now

  Deputy Director

  - Managed team dynamics, fostering a positive work environment.- Evaluated and optimized HR, accounting, and fundraising processes.- Streamlined internal workflows in HR, finance, and tech.- Led recruitment; revamped policies for staff retention.- Collaborated with leadership on fund and board development.- Oversaw contract compliance and grant reporting.- Represented the organization at key community and legal events.