Marge Sung
Cupertino, CA *****
(H) ***/***-**** (Cell) 408/396-4916
*********@*****.***
Objective A Customer Support Assistant Position.
Education San Jose State University, Masters in Urban and Regional
Planning (MURP), May 2007.
San Jose State University, MA, Linguistics, August 2001.
San Jose State University, BA, Linguistics, December 1998.
10/2010 - 5/2011 Chinese Language Immersion Program Art Teacher, Cupertino
Union School District.
Prepared and designed Chinese culture related curriculum and
the materials. Taught elementary school age kids in the
classroom setting. Coordinated with the schoolteachers and the
parents for subject matter.
1/2005 - 6/2010 Assistant Planner, City of Santa Clara.
Staffed public information counter and phones. Helped Mandarin
and Taiwanese speaking residents and applicants over the
counter. Reviewed incoming applications for consistency with
the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Design Guidelines,
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and other
relevant documents. Wrote staff reports and permits for
Historical and Landmarks Commission, Architectural Review
Committee, Planning Commission, and City Council. Prepared
PowerPoint slides for public hearing presentations. Researched
and summarized complex projects for upper managers and the
public. Researched and composed a master list of approved
Planned Development zonings within the City. Created and
maintained City's approved major project list. Updated the
City's annual rental vacancy survey.
11/1997 - 9/2001 Linguistics Consultant, Sensory Inc., Santa Clara, CA
Recorded people's speech in different age groups. Trained
other linguists in Mandarin phonetics. Discussed product
improvements with Sales, Marketing, and Engineering
departments. Tested prototype products and analyzed sound wave
data.
8/1996 - 5/1997 Resident Advisor, International House, San Jose State
University. Reviewed incoming resident applications. Planned
and coordinated social events for residents. Mediated roommate
conflicts between residents from differing cultural
backgrounds.
1/1988 - 1/1995 Project Manager, H.W.X. Architecture Firm, Fongyuan, Taiwan.
Reviewed applications for consistency with land use laws,
Zoning Ordinance and relevant documents. Assisted clients in
processing planning and building permits. Negotiated and
communicated with government officials and clients.
Language Fluency Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese.
Room Parent, PTA Events and After School Enrichment Program
Volunteer work Co-chair at Meyerholz Elementary School, San Jose.
GIS, Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint, Tidemark, Metroscan, Google
Computer Skills Earth, Google Map, Website researching.