
Timeline
About me
L&D Solutions Specialist PgM at Google
Education

Iclp
2011 - 2013N/a chinese languageActivities and Societies: Debate, Translation, Chinese Novels, Writing, Public Speaking Coursework on current Taiwanese and Chinese affairs, writing, public speaking, cultural issues in Taiwan and China, economics, business, and translation.

Middlebury chinese language program
2008 - 2008Na intermediate chinese i & iiActivities and Societies: Tai-Chi, Mahjong, and movie nights Immersed in intensive Mandarin program in which I pledged to only speak, read, write, and listen to Mandarin. Mornings consisted of four hours of class; early afternoons were spent practicing the day's lesson with a teacher; and the rest of the day was divided between activities and studying. Regularly wrote papers in Chinese on current and cultural issues. Gained confidence in Mandarin skills and was prepared for a year of study in Taiwan. Final project required us to prepare for a debate… Show more Immersed in intensive Mandarin program in which I pledged to only speak, read, write, and listen to Mandarin. Mornings consisted of four hours of class; early afternoons were spent practicing the day's lesson with a teacher; and the rest of the day was divided between activities and studying. Regularly wrote papers in Chinese on current and cultural issues. Gained confidence in Mandarin skills and was prepared for a year of study in Taiwan. Final project required us to prepare for a debate against other peers. Show less

National chengchi university
2008 - 2009Na mandarin and linguisticsActivities and Societies: Volunteer English teacher for disadvantaged children, volunteer English teacher at NCCU affiliated high school, CIEE, two major research projects, Intro to Taiwanese club Immersed in Taiwanese culture for one complete academic year. Attended three hours of Mandarin classes five days a week in addition to a practicum course that met weekly on topics relevant to Cross-Strait relations, culture, politics, history, and minority rights. Conducted two research projects detailing the linguistic environment. For the final research project of the second semester, I created and implemented surveys in Chinese to collect data on linguistic practices at home. Combined Asian… Show more Immersed in Taiwanese culture for one complete academic year. Attended three hours of Mandarin classes five days a week in addition to a practicum course that met weekly on topics relevant to Cross-Strait relations, culture, politics, history, and minority rights. Conducted two research projects detailing the linguistic environment. For the final research project of the second semester, I created and implemented surveys in Chinese to collect data on linguistic practices at home. Combined Asian and Western research in both Mandarin and English to supplement my findings. For Mandarin program, collaborated with classmates to write and stage a skit in Mandarin for all of NCCU to watch. Show less

Grinnell college
2006 - 2010Bachelor of arts (b.a.) anthropologyActivities and Societies: Chinese club, French club, grassroots campaigning, Free The Planet (FTP: a group that increases awareness of environmental issues), symphonic band, and Asian Drama Club. Ambassador for International Student Pre-Orientation in 2009, writing tutor and community outreach volunteer for Alt Break in 2009. Focused on the linguistic aspects of anthropology in addition to taking classes to continue perfecting my French and Chinese. Gained a wide variety of perspectives in social studies, the arts, and sciences. Exercised critical research skills for all classes. Conducted a research project for my senior thesis on translation theories and the difficulties of translating texts from Chinese to English.
Experience

Uni sushi
May 2010 - Jun 2011ServerMember of server team that marketed to a high-end clientele by providing excellent customer serviceParticipated in weekend sales competitions to promote special menu items, often doubling sales and earning over $1,000 per nightPrepared daily reports of cash and credit card sales at the end of each shift

Wells english
Jun 2012 - Sept 2012Sales and esl teacher internSelected to promote the online English program to potential customers using online media tools and enrolled 60% of these customers (almost six times the average rate)Used PowerPoint to write individualized English lessons designed to meet the needs of my clientsAchieved a satisfaction rating of 100% from my students

Hess international educational organization
Aug 2012 - Jan 2014English teacher and event coordinatorPresented an engaging demo of the Hess curriculum to prospective students and parents at an Open House event, recruiting 80% of the families in the audience and increasing enrollment by 8%Retained an average of 95% of my students each semester by creating and implementing engaging games and activities monthly97% of my students attained grades of 80% or higherAnalyzed student progress and synthesized information into monthly reports using Microsoft WordWrote biweekly letters to the parents of my students to foster parent-teacher communications Managed classrooms of 10 to 18 private pay students aged four to thirteen Show less

Sarah packard
Sept 2012 - Nov 2017FreelancerNavigator Education, Overseas education consulting company in Taipei, Taiwan 10/2013-Present Content Editor Analyzed the essay content of Mandarin-speaking business school applicants to produce concise, strategic personal statements that align with the mission and values of prestigious institutions, such as Emory and MIT, so clients could attain interviews for admittanceExceeded the average rate of interview invitations to clients by more than double (90% recipient rate)Completed assignments with an average turn-around rate of 24 hours (half of the time limit)Handled a total of 88 cases for clients at Navigator EducationSynthesized information relevant to the background of each client to ensure accuracy of expressionsFulcan Capital Investments, Venture Capital and Private Equity Firm in China1/2016-3/2016Jinzheng Environmental Technology LimitedTranslated and prepared content on membrane filtration technology for American investorsJinzheng officially goes public on March 29, 2016President Translation Service Group International (PTSGI), Translation agency in Taipei, Taiwan 12/2013-6/2014 Translator Developed English content for websites, brochures, and emails to market products and services or communicate organization values, goals, and messages for approximately 40 Taiwanese clients Quickly earned the trust of supervisors and assigned 15 high profile cases for clients such as ASUS, Business Weekly, the Taiwanese Ministry of Economic Affairs, and the Beitou Winking Public Art Project Received an overall satisfaction rating of 99.1% and retained important clients like the Taiwanese Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Beitou Winking Public Art Project to complete long-term awareness and marketing campaignsIntegrated Chinese Language Program (Case), A premier Mandarin learning center in Taipei, Taiwan 9/2012 Developed content for the school website to market summer programs to teens and hospitality students Show less

Faigo
Sept 2013 - Aug 2014EditorEdited essays for Taiwanese high school students to assist them with developing their English writing skillsManaged and met short time limitsActed as part of a team and assisted other editors with their workloads

Interlinc mortgage services, llc
May 2015 - Dec 2018Hr generalistResponsible for a wide array of HR functions, including recruiting, onboarding, training, writing job descriptions, developing and implementing a performance management program, writing HR communications, managing HR projects, performing compensation analyses, and assisting with administrative tasks. Key Results:• Identified which positions are falling behind the market rate and collaborated with the Vice President of Human Resources with devising a more competitive compensation structure. • Wrote and updated job descriptions for over 60 positions to complete the company’s job description library.• Revised policies in the employee handbook to clarify company expectations, address changes in technology and regulations, and update outdated information.• Redesigned the company performance reviews to align employee performance with the company mission and values. Shortened the performance review to enhance its relevance and encourage its use as a valuable tool in performance management. • Redesigned the new employee and exit surveys in SurveyMonkey so that results would be more statistically relevant. Separated the exit survey into one for involuntary terminations and one for voluntary terminations. Increased overall survey participation by 50%.• Redesigned HR numerous communication templates to enhance accessibility and improve employer branding both internally and externally.• Compiled a report on active employees for the executives that then was adapted for use on the company’s intranet site.• Consistently ensures a 100% completion rate for trainings assigned through the company’s LMS with 97% of employees completing their assignments on or before the deadline.• Collaborated with business units to develop training manuals, job aids, and online training assignments.• Oversaw the company’s participation in the Business Intelligence Group’s Best Places to Work Program. InterLinc placed as the overall winner of the 2018 Best Places to Work Program. Show less

Cornerstone home lending, inc.
Dec 2018 - Jul 2021Instructional designer
Apple
Jul 2021 - Feb 2022Instructional designer iii @ apple contracted by rose international
Google
Mar 2022 - nowProgram manager l&d
Licenses & Certifications
- View certificate

Introduction to generative ai
Google cloudAug 2025 - View certificate

Introduction to large language models
Google cloudAug 2025 - View certificate

Project planning: putting it all together
GoogleMar 2025 
General lines agent: life, accident, health and hmo
Texas department of insuranceMar 2015- View certificate

Project initiation: starting a successful project
CourseraAug 2023 
Lean six sigma green belt
Lone star collegeJun 2016- View certificate

Foundations of project management
CourseraNov 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Sarah PackardHuayu Enrichment Scholarship Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sep 2011 One of 5% selected to study advanced Mandarin at the International Chinese Language Program in Taipei, Taiwan
Volunteer Experience
Team member
Issued by Grinnell College: Alternative Break on Oct 2009
Associated with Sarah PackardCommittee Member and Group Leader
Issued by Grinnell College: International Students Pre-Orientation Committee on Sept 2009
Associated with Sarah PackardVice President
Issued by The Foreigner International Empowerment Foundation on Feb 2018
Associated with Sarah PackardMember Onboarding Director
Issued by ATD Houston on Jan 2018
Associated with Sarah PackardTranslator and Dog Walker
Issued by Animals Taiwan on Mar 2009
Associated with Sarah PackardVolunteer ESL Teacher
Issued by NCCU Affiliated High School on Mar 2009
Associated with Sarah Packard
Languages
- enEnglish
- chChinese
- frFrench
- spSpanish
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