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About Me

I am a dedicated third-year Business Administration student at the University of California, Riverside, concentrating in Management & minoring in Psychology. I am actively seeking an internship that aligns with my passion for fostering strong workplace cultures, driving employee engagement, and leading HR initiatives to support organizational growth.

As an aspiring HR leader, I am committed to creating inclusive environments where people can thrive. My experience in service and non-profit organizations has improved my communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, allowing me to contribute effectively to HR and administrative teams.

I am eager to connect with professionals who share my commitment to people-centered leadership and organizational excellence. Let’s work together to build better workplaces and drive positive change. Feel free to connect with me to the right!

Education

B.S. Business Administration

Concentration in Management & Minor in Psychology
University of California, Riverside
09/2022 — Present
Est. Graduation Date: June 2025
GPA: 3.79
Awards: Dean’s Honor List (2022-2024), Chancellor’s Honor List (2024)
Related Coursework: Entrepreneurship, Statistics, Ethics & Law in Business & Society, Business Writing, Production & Operations, Marketing & Distribution, Consumer Behavior, Stock Market, Decision Management Science, Labor Relations
Leadership & Involvement: Behavioral Economics & Decision-Making Lab, Adobe at UCR, Vietnamese Student Association, Associated Information Systems

Work Experience

UCR Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making Lab

Research Assistant

University of California, Riverside
08/2024 — Present

● Conduct research on behavioral economics and consumer psychology, analyzing data from surveys and contributing to major publications.
● Collect and analyze data through surveys, reviewed peer-reviewed studies, and refined experimental designs to enhance research outcomes.
● Utilize advanced analytical techniques like NLP and Machine Learning to analyze data from 15+ experiments, generating actionable insights.

Adobe

Student Ambassador

University of California, Riverside
01/2024 — Present

● Strategize tactics to shape the program to carry out initiatives capturing 250+ students & 20 clubs interested in learning more about Adobe.
● Formulate a marketing plan and execute 4+ Adobe on-campus workshops teaching students how to best utilize various Adobe applications.
● Promote Adobe through content creation and advertising through personal social media channels, driving students’ awareness and interest, leading to increased activations of free Adobe Creative Cloud at UC Riverside and growing brand awareness.

University of California Education Abroad Program

Marketing Intern

Remote
02/2024 — 08/2024

● Assisted editing staff in writing content for marketing initiatives that promote & increase the diversity, inclusion, and equity of UCEAP programs.
● Assisted with analyzing current marketing strategies, provide student-perspective feedback, and make suggestions to strategy, content, and design.
● Supported marketing campaign planning and execution by attending weekly meetings, collaborating with experts, and reviewing content.

Showtime Basketball Academy

Business Manager

San Jose, California
06/2021 — 09/2023

● Implemented website updates and improvements by updating content and responding to 50+ weekly reviews to promote the Academy.
● Oversaw and managed financial operations by managing annual academy budgets, revenue and expenses, and preparing financial reports.
● Communicated with 100+ clients regarding subscriptions, bookings, and other relevant information through email and the academy's website.

Leadership Experience

Vietnamese Student Association at UCR

Vietnamese Culture Night (VCN) Director

University of California, Riverside
10/2023 — Present

● Coordinate show logistics and communication with 120+ performers & volunteers to ensure a seamless and culturally enriching experience.
● Direct a team of students in various roles, promoting a collaborative and positive working environment throughout the course of 4+ months.
● Develop cultural programs, incorporating traditional elements & performances to showcase Vietnamese heritage and cultural understanding.

Our Lady of La Vang Catholic Church

Assistant to the Pastor

San Jose, California
07/2023 — Present

● Serve as a liaison between pastor & church staff to plan liturgical events and coordinate 15+ events for the Vietnamese Catholic Community.
● Coordinate 10+ annual liturgical events by overseeing the various aspects of the mass ensuring the liturgy proceeds smoothly and reverently.
● Guide various pastoral works, such as consulting designs, website, and media, and maintaining inventory for 6 locations and the Diocese.

Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement

Youth Leader

San Jose, CA & Riverside, CA
06/2022 — Present

● Develop and implement curriculum on VEYM’s mission, Catholic teachings, and social justice, fostering a foundation of faith and knowledge.
● Organize and facilitate activities such as prayer sessions and retreats to guide spiritual growth and help youths develop a personal spirituality.
● Collaborated with VEYM leaders and volunteers to coordinate events, share resources, and ensure cohesive youth education and development.
● Life Skills Acquired & Taught: Morse Code, Flag Semaphore, 13 Basic Knots, & Artificial Road Markers

Golden Turtle Lion Dance Association

Board Treasurer

San Jose, California
02/2022 — 08/2024

● Developed and managed the organization's annual budget by working closely with the Board of Directors to ensure the association's needs.
● Coordinated high-profile bookings for performances with notable organizations, such as Apple, ByteDance, hospitals, schools, and restaurants.
● Oversaw and managed all media and booking platforms of the association to ensure consistent coverage and inquiries of the association are met.

California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District

District News Editor

San Jose, California
05/2021 — 04/2022

● Served 30,000+ high school student leaders across three states to serve 325,000+ hours and raise $250,000+ for the Pediatric Trauma Program
● Developed and designed 11 monthly publications to distribute to all members
● Provided personalized feedback to 80+ division news editors & 800+ club editors on publications, graphics & marketing, and overall branding methods.
● Supervised District Board of 75+ Lieutenant Governors in training individual divisions in leadership, service, and citizenship.
● Volunteered a total of over 300 hours

Courses, Trainings and Certificates

Social & Behavioral Research (Link)

08/2024

VEYM Youth Leader I Promotion Certificate (Link)

04/2024

Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design (Link)

12/2022

Protecting God's Children® Maltreatment Awareness Session 3.2 Diocese of San Jose (Link)

08/2022

Languages

english

(native)

vietnamese

(NATIVE)

spanish

(WORKING-KNOWLEDGE)

Skills

80%

Project Management

80%

Problem Solving

80%

Web Design & SOcial Media

75%

MORSE CODE

75%

Microsoft
OFFICE

75%

GOOGLE SUITE

Hobbies & Extracurriculars

PHOTOGRAPHY

BASKETBALL

FOODIE

TRAVELING

VOLLEYBALL

COOKING