Experience

University of Southern California

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant at First Generation Plus Success Center

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  - Plan and conduct virtual events and programming for first-generation, transfer, former foster youth, and undocumented undergraduate students including National Transfer Student Week and First-Generation Student Week- Curate weekly newsletter utilizing Constant Contact, highlighting events specific to first-generation students through collaborating with campus partners - Market Student Equity and Inclusion Programs through social media content creation utilizing Canva



USC Rossier School of Education

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Student Ambassador for Graduate Admissions Office

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  - Meet one-on-one with prospective and incoming graduate students and participate in panel discussions and topical webinars to guide students in their application and decision-making process.- Field questions, highlight experiences, and elaborate on expectations of the USC Educational Counseling program.



The Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity (ISGP)

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Facilitator

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  - Course facilitator for annual 12-day seminar for groups of 15-30 university students, employing a participatory approach to learning and accompanying them to develop a sound conceptual framework to participate in social action and public discourse; approximately 224-hours per seminar - Facilitate 4-day virtual seminars while in pandemic; approximately 35 hours per online gathering- Conduct reflection meetings with team of facilitators to draw out learning, strategize around challenges, and address the environment being created- Consistent consultation with participants regarding their learning, participation, and questions regarding their path of study and service to their community- Write reports to document advancements in establishing the seminars in the United States as a historical record for the international office



USC Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity

• Academic Coach

  • Jan 2021 - May 2021

  - Facilitate interactive weekly virtual workshops via Zoom on topics such as time management, reading strategies, stress management, and test taking tips for undergraduate and graduate students- Conduct individualized intake and coaching sessions with undergraduate students based on evidence-based learning strategies- Devise personalized student learning plans from intake conversations on students’ specific needs, including topics such as organization, self-care, time management, and stress management- Create and record an evidence-based topical presentation to assist students’ learning habits and wellbeing for the virtual workshop library



Tahirih Justice Center

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events and Communications Assistant

  • May 2019 - Oct 2019

  - Assisted in planning and execution of fundraising events, including on-site support for event set-up, logistics and registration, data management, and guest services- Maintained regular communication with local advisory council to cultivate relationship and strengthen collaboration- Researched local and national funders and pitched prospective grants to management and grant writing team- Crafted regular social media and newsletters content to cultivate supporter relations and highlight local office’s work



California Regional Training Institute

• Regional Program Coordinator

  • Sep 2014 - Oct 2017

  Systematically led the development and implementation of strategies to deliver literacy, moral character development, and service learning educational programs of the Ruhi Institute to adults, youth and children throughout 6 counties in southern California.Responsibilities included:- Recruited and trained area program coordinators through seminars and collaborative field work- Planned, organized and facilitated biannual seminars for teams of area program coordinators as part of on-going training and support - Wrote annual reports and compiled data to synthesize learning and areas of advancement in an effort to assist with future development and growth projects - Consistent communication and collaboration with the Regional Training Institute Board of Directors and other regional agencies to ensure sound and effective flow of information accrued from the grassroots



University of Southern California

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Concierge for USC Hospitality, Special Events and Catering

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2014

  Responsible for maintenance and functioning of the concierge desk, assisting lead office managers, events managers, and sales team with preparation and on-site support for the center’s daily special events. Primary data entry support for all managers.



Robarts Spaces

• China
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Personal interpreter for Shanghai’s design director, and personal interpreter and assistant to Beijing’s senior healthcare designer, Mandarin Chinese to English and vice versa. Responsibilities included client meeting preparation and supporting the designers in their day-to-day work. Assisted in research and planning for subsidiary lighting team’s client outreach event.



L.A. Works

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

  Recruited volunteers, sponsors, and community partners to volunteer with or promote service events with the organization. Planned and managed the annual citywide L.A. Works Day service event, with responsibilities including marketing, recruitment, training, logistics, and on-site management.



National Baha'i Centre of Australia

• Administrative Officer

  • Jul 2009 - May 2010

  As the administrative assistant officer to four main departments - membership, reception, treasury, and archives – I handled sensitive information, supported department leads, did data entry and maintenance, and worked collaboratively on special project teams. I also assisted in greeting visitors to the center, giving informational presentations, and leading tours.