Experience

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  America reads challenge

  Jan 2008 - Apr 2008

  English tutor

  •Designed and taught intensive literacy lessons to two English as a second language (ESL) students weekly

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  Qualitymetric incorporated

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Marketing intern

  •Created inventories of existing materials, spreadsheets for invoices, and collateral folder requests forms•Assisted in the preparation and follow-up of major conferences•Edited and indexed product manuals and researched ideas for new company products

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  Human services center corporation

  Feb 2011 - May 2011

  Education associate

  •Delivered Study Island, an English and math skills internet-based curriculum, and provided one-on-one English and math tutoring and ongoing case management to approximately 40 students daily

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  Catholic charities of pittsburgh

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Refugees services intern

  •Conducted intakes, created employer outreach binder, and led bus training workshops•Recorded case notes, organized paperwork, and resolved utility issues on behalf of refugee clients

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  Jewish family and children's service of pittsburgh

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2013

  Refugee services volunteer coordinator (americorps member)

  •Managed approximately 100 volunteers annually by engaging in outreach and recruitment, conducting orientation and training, matching and placing volunteers with refugee families, tracking relevant paperwork and records, and providing supervision•Oversaw the department’s weekly cultural orientation classes, bus transportation trainings, home weatherization workshops, and youth-focused cross-cultural events•Assisted with inspecting and furnishing homes, enrolled clients into English as a second language class, and liaised between clients and schools, landlords, utility companies, and the public welfare office•Managed two graduate student interns who were completing their fieldwork assignment for the team Show less

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  The harbour school - hong kong

  Sept 2013 - Mar 2014

  Administrative coordinator

  •Procured and maintained office equipment and supplies, booked venues for school events, handled building maintenance issues, liaised with the bus company for regular service and special bookings, and maintained student and staff files•Managed school and class petty cash, sent out tuition and other school-related invoices, handled tuition payments, and tracked bill payments•Enrolled employees in and followed up on issues with the MPF and insurance programs, tracked staff absences and personal leaves, hired new supply teachers and arranged for cover, and applied for work visas for new staff•Managed the Administrative Officer who supported me in my work Show less

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  Porticus

  Apr 2014 - Dec 2017

  •Managed a EUR 1M grant portfolio spanning Hong Kong and the Mekong region (Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Myanmar) covering the topic of human trafficking•Assisted in creating an impact measurement framework for the human trafficking portfolio and conducted mapping for a new program in early childhood education•Managed the Grant Administrator who supported the team •Assisted three grant managers with their respective education and human trafficking portfolios by reviewing application documents, preparing and writing recommendations to the board for decision, handling grant payments, and ensuring timely receipt of reports•Prepared travel dockets and trip reports and generated summaries and analyses on portfolios

  • Junior Grant Manager

    Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Grant Administrator

    Apr 2014 - Dec 2016
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  Give2asia

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Field advisor, hong kong

  •Managed a USD 1.5M grant portfolio in Hong Kong covering topics from health to education by completing due diligence, vetting proposals, monitoring and evaluating projects, and providing stewardship to HNW individuals and corporate donors•Produced a landscape analysis on the viability of a youth job readiness program for a corporate donor

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  Save the children hong kong

  Sept 2018 - Jul 2019

  Assistant manager, partnerships and philanthropy

  •Secured USD 1M in corporate donations/sponsorships and foundation grants for education, health, and child protection projects across APAC by identifying prospects, writing proposals, and pitching•Wrote and oversaw the three-year fundraising strategy for the corporates and foundations team•Liaised with the programs team on corporate staff engagement activities and donor site visits•Managed the Philanthropy Officer who supported me in my work

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  Just cause

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2018

  Associate consultant

  •Conducted literature review and stakeholder interviews for Macquarie Foundation APAC to help inform the creation of their impact measurement framework on modern slavery

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  Jpmorganchase

  Jul 2019 - now

  Global philanthropy- asia pacific

  •Manage a multimillion dollar grant portfolio spanning the Southeast Asia (Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam) and Oceania (Australia and New Zealand) markets covering the topics of workforce development, small business development, and financial literacy/health- previous market coverage included India, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan•Work closely with senior market leadership to formulate business plans yearly that detail how the corporate foundation should allocate its philanthropic budget and ensure staff engagement through the portfolio•Lead the firm’s response to natural disasters and emergencies in the markets•Create new employee volunteering programs and support their execution in the markets•Act as the APAC lead for the small business and DEI workgroups by providing technical advice on programming in the region and ensuring the interests and strategies of the business and foundation are aligned and mutually support one another•Commission and advise The Bridgespan Group on conducting a report on the growing green economies across Southeast Asia and how to ensure a just green transition Show less