Experience

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  Good Gamer Group

  • Long Beach, California, United States

  • Game Tester

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • Long Beach, California, United States

    I am called upon by Good Gamer Group to test unreleased games, articulately answer questions, and give meaningful and constructive feedback based on my preferences as a gamer

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  Self-Employed

  • United States
  • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Freelance Artist

    • 2019 - Present

    Creating graphic design projects based on client direction for merchandise, logo and branding work. Other artwork includes character designs and game mechanics.

  • Certified Personal Trainer

    • Jan 2020 - Present

    Specializing in calisthenics and basic martial arts. Powerlifting competitor proudly trained and mentored by USPA Hall of Famer Liz Freel, as both her pupil and assistant coach. Won gold in my age and weight class December 2021.

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  SAKE

  • Temple City, California, United States

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Jan 2018 - Present
    • Temple City, California, United States

    The face and representative of an Asian-empowered networking organization in alternative lifestyles and careers. Duties include but not limited to guest and client engagement and retention, event coordinating and planning, volunteer and employee management, interpersonal problem solving for any disputed groups or individuals, etc.

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  SAG-AFTRA

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Stand-In

    • 2016 - 2019
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    As a SAG/Aftra member I've worked with 1st Team and 2nd Team to help set up the scene from lighting to camera to sound to produce media for film or television. Work days usually are 14 to 16 hours a day. I've worked on different TV shows throughout year from small teams of barely 30 to large times of hundreds to help facilitate a smoother work environment meeting the demands of the Director, Producers and anyone with a radio in their hand. Worked on 911, American Horror Story, Fresh Off The Boat and an endless amount of other shows.

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  Dave and Busters

  • Torrance

  • Barback

    • Apr 2018 - Aug 2018
    • Torrance

    Support the bar staff, the manager, and crew in making sure people stay happy about in the bar. MOve heavy kegs, get customers to stick around longer and look professional doing.

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  Uncut Casting

  • Hollywood, CA

  • Background Actor

    • Jul 2014 - Jul 2018
    • Hollywood, CA

    Getting paid to look how I do while meeting famous people and picking at their brain to be something more. Whats more to say?So far I've played an Asian gangster more times than there are actual gangsters.

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  Epic Strong Fitness Center

  • Long Beach, California

  • Personal Trainer

    • Apr 2015 - Nov 2015
    • Long Beach, California

    I'm Ken, a personal trainer in Long Beach and I'm here to help you reach your fitness goals. Maybe you don't want to be a body builder or compete like some kind of Westminister Dog Show (which is amazing by the way), but you want to be healthier, leaner and stronger. Well that's where I take you.

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  Boss Printing

  • Santa Ana, CA

  • Production Assistant

    • Jan 2014 - Feb 2015
    • Santa Ana, CA

    Car wraps, business cards, trade shows, stickers, websites, etc. I assist everyone in all fields directly for and with the manager.

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  Boys and Girls Club

  • Long Beach, CA

  • Program Director

    • Sep 2013 - Nov 2014
    • Long Beach, CA

    Under the supervision of the Branch Director, the Program Director is responsible for creating and helping implement a variety of programs in the areas of the Arts, Health and Life Skills, Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, and Sports, Fitness, and Recreation. Youth Development Professionals visibly enjoy working with children, create an environment that is safe and fun while helping members build confidence and skills. The Program Director fosters positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community members. The Program Director will support the Branch Director in daily operations of the Boys & Girls Club and will work to coordinate National Programs from Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

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  Conservation Corps of Long Beach

  • Long Beach

  • Program Leader (WRAP Program)

    • Feb 2007 - Nov 2010
    • Long Beach

    Teach and maintain a safe learning environment for K-8 students in an after school setting at all times by providing homework assistance. Create and implement a series of extracurricular activities and studies that teach life skills, character development, mathematics, technology, language arts, job readiness and service learning to a classroom of students at a variety of ages.

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  Creative Brain

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Classroom Technician (Music Stars)

    • Oct 2009 - Mar 2010
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    Provide a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment that encourages performing and visual arts, literacy, STEM subjects, health and wellness to a variety of ages. Provide homework assistance in Math, English and Science to students. Create and implement lesson plans to teach the art of playing the Guitar and Piano

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  World of 23

  • Website Manager

    • Mar 2007 - Nov 2007

    Manage website and other employees of World of 23. Provide customer support and satisfaction with products on a timely and professional manner while providing assistance to overseas partners with distribution and monetary concerns.

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  Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services

  • Long Beach

  • Peer Advocate (PATHS Program)

    • Jun 2005 - Jul 2006
    • Long Beach

    Create and implement a series of workshops for youth after school at sites easily accessible to high school students. Workshop topics include self-esteem, decision-making skills, values clarification, communication, reproductive anatomy, birth control methods, HIV & other STDs, condom use and negotiation, goal setting, and job skills.