Administrative Assistant Microsoft Office

SHUYA (SHERRY) LU

949-***-**** aczj7o@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

University of California, Irvine M.A., Demographic and Social Analysis June 2017 University of California, Irvine B.A., Sociology. B.A. Education June 2016 Saddleback College A.A. in Economics December 2014 SKILLS

Computer Software/Technology - Proficient in Statistical software (STATA, SPSS, R), Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Word), ArcGIS, Google Applications, iMovie, Stupeflix Quantitative Methods & Qualitative Methods - 2 years of experience in survey design and ethnography interviews. 2 years of experience in conducting field observation, semi-structured interviews, focus groups, text analysis Languages - Fluent in Mandarin and English

LICENSING

California Child Development Assistant Teacher Permit Provide service in child care & development program 2017 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Demographic & Social Analysis Master’s Project: Pregnancy Outcomes in Chinese Americans 2016-2017 Faculty advisor: Jennifer Buher-Kane, Professor of Sociology, University of California, Irvine

Developed quantitative project using regression analysis examining U.S. Census tract data of New Jersey in 10 years

Analyzed results using Microsoft Excel, STATA, & Geographic Information Systems and presented findings at Master’s program oral exit exam to faculty

Course Project: “Online Dating Apps Usage on Campus” January 2015 Samuel Gilmore, Professor of Sociology & Economic, University of California, Irvine

Designed and carried out qualitative research project using snowball-sampling method & conducted in-depth interviews with online dating apps college users

Transcribed, coded, and analyzed interviews sorting out active group characteristic using SPSS Senior Project: “Intergenerational relationship in Korean Americans” June 2015 Shampa Mazumdar, Professor of Sociology, University of California, Irvine

Conducted and transcribed ethnography interviews with 5 interviewees on family relationship with first generation Korean Americans

Evaluated field work observation results with over 20 academic articles on Korean Family relations Research Assistant for UC Irvine Juror Reasoning and Decision Making Lab June 2015 – December 2015 Nicholas Scurich, Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California, Irvine

Applied psychological and communication skills to persuade participants to switch vote under the peer pressure

Performed various clerical duties including preparing, maintaining research materials and summarizing project results

WORK EXPERIENCE

Teacher Assistant, UC Irvine Early Childhood Education Center Sep. 2015 - Now

Contribute to study of early childhood education under the direction of a faculty member

Implement lesson plans by working with individual students and small groups of students from age 3 to 5 years old

Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical disabilities

Teacher, WestPark KinderCare May 2016 - July 2016

Established and enforced rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order

Taught basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition and social skills with 24 total students

Provided a variety of materials and resources for children in learning activities and in imaginative play

Enhanced interpersonal skills through individual contact with parents, students, and administration Office Administrative Assistant, Education Bureau of Zhengzhou May 2014 – September 2014

Applied research design, data collection and analysis knowledge in writing, reviewing and editing 12 materials for publication

Filed records for local high schools and helped policy-making team to promote volunteering events

Attended school and community events on a weekly basis to report on current volunteer events International Peer Mentor, Saddleback College January 2013 – May 2013

Assisted students with scheduling upcoming courses and resolve current scheduling conflicts

Attended monthly meetings for information related to academic counseling services

Enhanced interpersonal skills through individual contact with students and administration Office Administrative Assistant, Starise International Inc. February 2014 - May 2014

Drafted, edited, and translated over 1000 of company’s brochures for advertising and marketing purposes

Maintained accounting databases by using Excel for recording expenses and revenues to prepare for tax return

Managed office operations including taking phone calls, processing word, creating spreadsheets and presentations VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Exhibit Volunteer, Pretend City Children’s Museum June 2015 – December 2015

Coordinated events for children and parents for museum activities

Assisted with the development, planning and implementation of events

Provided additional support with creative play to participants in the exhibit activities, workshops and programs Exhibit Volunteer, UC Irvine Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) May 2015

Scheduled presentations and arranged research projects in the assigned rooms

Explained more than 1000 research exhibits to guests, including answering guest questions, providing information about UROP program, and discussing the importance of the event

Worked alongside experienced experts, exhibit guides, increased knowledge of research, gained public speaking skills, and provided important connections with guests AWARD

Certificate of Appreciation Recognition of commitment and services as an International Peer Mentor 2013

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