Simon Zhang
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757-***-**** (cell)
Current Address: Permanent Address:
**** ********* **** ****** ********* 47 5029 Glen Canyon Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903 Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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EDUCATION: University of Virginia, College of Arts and Sciences, Charlottesville, VA Fall 2008- Spring 2012
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Cumulative GPA: 3.49 Psychology Major GPA: 3.47
University of Virginia, McIntire Business Institute, Charlottesville, VA Fall 2011- Spring 2012
Complete a year-long business program which covers topics such as
finance, accounting, management, marketing, and IT.
EXPERIENCE International Rescue Committee, Intern & Current Volunteer Summer 2011- Present
- Acquire jobs for refugee clients through online and telephone contacts
- Consolidate, revise, and input information through client database
- Teach clients job interviewing techniques through one-on-one coaching
Virginia Club Badminton, President Fall 2011- Present
- Organize and submit budget proposals with treasurer
- Allocate budget resources to equipment purchases
- Schedule team practices and develop training regimens with coach
- Coordinate tournament logistics with team members and tournament directors
University of Virginia Bookstore, Student Worker Summer 2011
- Received, processed, and organized textbook shipments through database
- Packaged and delivered online textbook purchases
Beijing Foreign Studies University, Guest ESL Teacher Summer 2010
- Provided a quality English education to elementary school children
- Created lesson plans daily for both morning and afternoon classes
- Assisted teachers with translation work and other administrative duties
Virginia Women’s Chorus, Paid Accompanist & Performer Fall 2008- Present
- Accompany an independent organization of singers on the piano
- Assist the director in both rehearsals and performances
VOLUNTEER Madison House, ESL Volunteer Spring 2011
EXPERIENCE - Worked with teacher in high school setting
- Fostered discussion among students through various activities
Musicians on Call
- Perform calming music in a hospital setting on a weekly basis Fall 2009- Present
LANGUAGES Mandarin: Heritage speaker, intermediate reading and writing proficiency
SKILLS & Proficient knowledge in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, SPSS
INTERESTS Formally trained classical pianist for 14 years