Experience

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  Hamkae Center

  • Special Projects Coordinator

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  Hamkae Center

  • Annandale, Virginia, United States

  • Special Projects Coordinator

    • Feb 2022 - Present
    • Annandale, Virginia, United States

    I develop and facilitate community programming addressing Anti-Asian racism and issues Hamkae Center organizes for, such as education equity and language justice. I also draw upon my background in arts and education to develop creative events for special occasions such as Asian American Heritage Month, Pride Month, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Lunar New Year. I collaborate and manage projects across teams, engage with community members and organizational partners in group settings and one-on-ones. I participate in regular check-ins and staff meetings to report key information, to give and receive feedback, and determine purposes, outcomes, and process for project success.

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  Self-employed

  • Artist

    • May 2011 - Present

    Cartoonist and Printmaker whose work explores themes of nature and transformation.

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  Jenni Bick Custom Journals

  • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

  • Embosser

    • Mar 2021 - Feb 2022
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    I was a specialist in a luxury retail setting responsible for creating text and logo customizations on journals and various stationary products for in-store and online clients. Technical skills include setting metal type and image dies, and operating hot stamping machinery. I also provided sales and customer service assistance to support front-of-house staff.

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  Politics and Prose Bookstore

  • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

  • Book Seller

    • Feb 2018 - May 2019
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    I was a graphic novel, cookbook, science-fiction and fantasy, and Asian American fiction specialist in a fast-paced, event-focused environment. I wrote copy and reviews for staff-picks, designed a graphic novel newsletter, and created shelf and window displays. I was also a search engine sleuth and customer service oriented problem solver. I operated IBID POS/Inventory system for sales, ordering, and receiving.

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  Asian American LEAD (AALEAD)

  • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

  • Lead Teacher

    • May 2015 - May 2016
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    I was a lead teacher to 2nd-3rd grade after-school youth from low-income, immigrant families. Using my experience in visual arts, I developed creative lesson plans focused on Asian American history, cross-cultural awareness, mental health, STEM, and literacy. I also collaborated with teacher assistants, volunteers, and parents to coordinate community events and field trips.