Assistant Project
Resume:
Kham L. Vang
*** ****** **** ***** ********, MN. 55316 Email: ******@*******.*** cell: 763-***-****
KEY SKILLS:
• Successful at building and developing partner relationships to better learn from and with community.
• Ability to embrace change, be adaptable and can work both collaboratively in team and independently.
• Organized, attentive to detail and competent in handling confidential information.
• Competent working with multicultural communities.
• Experienced in planning, coordinating and implementing project timeline and logistics for public events.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Program Assistant, Minnesota Humanities Center: June 2012-June 2013
Collaborate with business partners to create and implement project timeline which resulted in successful execution of Reading
Together Project.
Manage communication details with business partners in a responsive manner which resulted in successful execution of public
events.
Seek out professional development through community events opportunities to further develop relationship with community
experts.
Employment Specialist, Resource Inc., March 2012- June 2012
Provided employment service assistance through educational workshops to prepare clients for job fairs and placements.
Developed collaborative relationship with clients to build trust which resulted in successful job placements.
Accessed client’s needs through one on one counseling to better determine their specific needs.
College Admission Assistant, Minneapolis Business College: Sept 2011-Feb 2012
Served as ambassador of the college to build first-hand contact with high school students.
Managed student and college tour information in a detailed and organized manner.
Coordinated information and respond in a timely manner to parents and interested students.
Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Target Corporation: July 2007-March 2011
Initiated feedback sessions to identify future development opportunities resulting in strengthened partnership with new hire
team member.
Created and implemented a communication tool for business partners to improve product feedback for vendors.
Strategically identified and streamlined a product approval process by collaborating with various partners to evaluate
roadblocks.
Assistant Office Intern, Dean of Students, St. Olaf College: August 2005-December 2005
Served as ambassador of college for new parents and students resulted in satisfied first college experiences.
Communicated and managed confidential student issues with appropriate Deans.
STUDY ABROAD/OTHER SKILLS:
Term in Asia, August 2004-February 2005
Focus: Experienced Changes in Contemporary Asia: Japan, China, Thailand, and Vietnam
Ireland, January 2006: Focus: Modern Irish literature
Skills:
Microsoft 2010; Powerpoint, Excel, Office, Publisher, Windows 7, Adobe Photoshop, Photography.
Languages: Hmong (fluent), Japanese (4 yrs/basic), Thai (3 months/basic conversation)
EDUCATION: Saint Olaf College, Northfield, MN.
B.A: Asian Studies and Management Studies
Kham L. Vang
423 Pebble Road North Champlin, MN. 55316 Email: ******@*******.*** cell: 763-***-****
REFERENCES:
Kathy Glampe, Director of Student Support Services/TRIO, Saint Olaf college
1520 Saint Olaf Ave.
Northfield, MN. 55057
Email: ******@******.***
(W): 507-***-****
Bruce and Barbara Nordstorm-Loeb, Field Supervisor for Study Abroad 4632York
Ave South Minneapolis, MN.
55410 Email:
********@******.*** (H): 612-
925-5277
Keyaira Phillips, Supply Management Specialist. John Deere TCAO
Email: ****************@*****.*** (C):
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