Through various experiences working with individuals with various backgrounds, I have learned the importance of various types of communication. The perspectives that I have gained, have allowed me to view issues and current events through different lenses, showing me the different stories that exist all around us.

As a double major in International Relations and Multimedia Journalism, I aim to bring more awareness to events all around the world in the most engaging ways. I am an experienced communicator with more than 4+ years’ experience – skilled at mediation. I am looking for opportunities to showcase my art and design skills, as well as my attention to detail when writing and editing.

Education:

Drake University:

B.A.J.M.C. Multimedia Journalism

B.A.S. International Relations

Des Moines Area Community College

Aug. 2020 – May 2021

Experience:

Central Iowa Workforce Development

Communications Intern

Jan. 2024 – May 2024

  • Troubleshoot technological issues
  • Conduct interviews with various branches and organizations
  • Analyze and communicate data
  • Rework web design and communication materials
  • Work with Canva to create posters, fliers, and social media posts
  • Communicated with various parties regarding important meetings and events
Drake University

Des Moines, Iowa

Asian Student Union Founding Member

Jan. 2022 – Current

  • Examine campus API issues and solutions
  • Event planning
  • Reach out to local businesses and organizations
  • Talk with API students about mental health, daily struggles, and outreach
  • Work with Canva and Adobe programs to create posters, fliers, and social media posts
  • Research global API issues and translate them into various infographics
Drake University

Des Moines, Iowa

Jan. – June 2023

Brain Trust

  • Discuss issues and potential solutions on both a campus and global scale
  • Engage in healthy debate
  • Continuous research on relevant topics
  • Converse with students from different backgrounds and experiences
Pho Shobu

West Des Moines, Iowa

Dec. 2017 – Current

Manager

  • Collaborate with peers to ensure best customer service
  • Coordinate task delegation
  • Train incoming employees
  • Converse with customers from different demographics
  • Cover for employees unable to make their shift
  • Resolve conflict
  • Assist with technological difficulties
  • Redesign and update the website and menu

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Cloud programs
  • Microsoft Office
  • Social Media and Content Optimization
  • Communicating
  • Organizing and planning
  • Design
  • News writing
  • Adaptability
  • Researching

Languages

  1. English
  2. Taidam
  3. Lao
  4. Thai
  5. Mandarin
  6. Korean
  7. Vietnamese
  8. French
  9. German

(In order of proficiency. Numbers 1-4, I am fully fluent in. 5 and 6, I have high working proficiency, and 7-9 I have limited proficiency in.)