Bilingual ( English& Mandarin) Executive Assistant

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August 22, 2008

SHIH-HAN CHU( Anita Chu)

Greenlawn, NY 11740

OBJECTIVE Bilingual(English&Mandarin) Executive Assistant

EDUCATION

January 2006- May 2008

New York Institute of Technology, New York

*MA Communication Arts

*GPA: 3.3

September 2001-May 2005

Chang-Jung Christian University, Taiwan

*BA Interpretation and Translation

*GPA: 3.4

EXPERIENCE

May-July 2008 Internship, Ontrend International INC, NY,NY

*Managing day-to-day projects

*Doing spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications

*Participated in researching product pricing among vendors for supplies

*Translated press release from English to Mandarin

*Operated Office equipment such as fax machine, copiers, and phone systems

January-March 2006 Salesperson, United Colors of Benetton, Flushing, NY

*Interpreted for customers with limited English speaking skill

*Helped customers with their purchases

*Promoted sales and store specials

August-November 2005 Assistant, Chinese American Voice Radio Station, Flushing, NY

*Translated 3-4 news documents per day from English to Mandarin

*Handled administrative tasks

*Answered calls about the station’s events and advertised products

January 2004-May2005 Language Lab Consultant, Chang-Jung University, Tainai, TW

*Proofread,edit, and revise translated materials

*Used my translation skills to help students with academic questions

*Check translations of technical terms to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent through translation revisions

June 2002-September 2004 Administrative Assistant, Chiau-Shing International Print INC, Taipei, TW

*Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters and other documents, using word processing, database or presentation software.

*Answered telephones and give information to callers, take message, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals

SKILLS Bilingual (Mandarin and English)

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

Internet Savvy