High School Vice President

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EDUCATION

Sept 06- Jun 10 University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies, Political Science

(Double Major)

Cumulative GPA: 3.88 / Communications Major GPA: 3.98

Coursework: American Politics, Media Analysis,

Statistical Research, Mass Communication, Intensive Writing

Sept 02- Jun 06 La Quinta High School

Garden Grove, CA

Cumulative GPA: 4.03

EXPERIENCE

Jul 07 -Sept 09 The African American Policy Forum

Los Angeles, CA

Senior Communications Intern

. Collaborated directly with co-founders to plan and

oversee national and international workshops and

conferences

. Conducted research to supplement conferences and

director's academic work in the field of Critical Race

Studies

. Draft, proof-read, and revised correspondences, grant

proposal requests, and yearly reportings

. Independently designed and created brochures, handbooks,

and newsletters for organization's publications

. Managed the organization's website by providing written

and interactive media content

Oct'08 - Feb'09 OwlNotes.com

Los Angeles, CA

Writer and Contributor

. Contacted professionals via email and phone

correspondences in various fields to schedule face-to-

face interviews

. Carried out multiple one-on-one interviews with

professionals to learn about their profession and to

seek advice

. Adapted each interview into a written report to be

featured on the company's website

Jan 08 - Jun 08 UCLA Athletic Tutorial

Los Angeles, CA

Peer Tutor/Academic Planner

. Developed a personalized study schedule for each

student athlete after meeting with professors in

classes tutored

. Created review worksheets, games, and other learning

tools for each student athlete before quizzes and exams

. Attended weekly meetings and optional workshops on

effective communication and planning skills

LEADERSHIP

May 09 - Jun 10 Golden Key International Honour Society- UCLA

Chapter Los Angeles, CA

External Vice President

. Selected by advisor and board members to represent UCLA

chapter at both national and international conferences

. Planned and participated in numerous community service

activities including Reading to Kids and Relay for Life

. Utilized extensive event planning skills to convene the

annual induction ceremony with a very limited budget

. Oversaw bi-weekly meetings to organize upcoming events,

fundraising opportunities, and social activities

. Volunteered to be on the scholarship staff where I read

many applications and assisted in selecting the

recipients

Sept 09 - Jun 10 Swipes for the Homeless

Los Angeles, CA

Volunteer Intern

. Worked with the Undergraduate Student Council to launch a

new program allowing students to donate unused meal swipes

to feed the homeless

. Attended a series of meetings between the Undergraduate

Student Council and school administrators

. Collaborated with numerous campus organizations to execute

a marketing strategy to popularize the program

Jan 08 - Feb 10 Project BRITE (Bruins Reforming Incarceration

Through Education) Malibu, CA

Staff Member/Student Mentor and Tutor

. Assigned to mentor one incarcerated teen throughout the

entire academic quarter at a juvenile facility

. Motivated incarcerated teens to pursue college and/or

trade school upon being released

. Implemented individualized study plans to help teens

pass the High School Exit Exam and GED Exam

. Facilitated mock interviews to teach basic etiquette

and skills to teens to bolster their confidence and

success

OTHER

Skills: Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and

Adobe Photoshop applications, Fluent in Vietnamese

Awards and Recognition: UCLA Law Fellow 08-09, Jean C. Cook Scholarship

recipient, Dean's Honor List (multiple mentions), Summa Cum Laude Graduate,

Departmental Honors in Communications Studies, Nominated to Phi Beta Kappa,

A. & R. Miller Scholarship recipient

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