OSP EXPERIENCE

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Economics Tutor

Wyzant (Freelance)

March 2015 - March 2016

• Helped students prepare for exams and coursework (Microeconomics, ECON Principles).

• Worked with eight students meeting at the library, coffee shops, and remotely through an online portal.

Driver

Superior Employment Service

October 2013 - August 2014

• Supported sale events and auction operations (driving, parking, and staging). 

• Moved vehicles to, from, and on auction property.

Data Entry Clerk (Interim Group Leader)

Allied Laboratories Inc.

June 2010 to November 2012

• Coordinated the workflow for the data entry group.

• Trained temporary employees and delegated office tasks.

• Performed several roles and maintained a high level of productivity throughout the lab.

• Coordinated the workflow for the data entry group.

• Troubleshoot data loss issues with IT support.

• Validated the alignment between the scanner and the optical character recognition system.

• Audited a daily sample of completed work for mistakes.

Lacrosse Official

Northern California Lacrosse Officials Association (NCJLA)

Jan 2008 – May 2009

• Demonstrated familiarity of the rules and procedures required in completing up to Level II official.

• Managed games ensuring safety, fair play and sportsmanship.

Head Lacrosse Coach

Northern California Junior Lacrosse Association (NCJLA)

Jan 2005-May 2009

• Organized practices improved team conditioning and directed game-time strategy.

• Served as a positive role model, built self-esteem and confidence.

• Saw significant improvement in skills and increased interest in the sport.

Computer Sales/Receiving Clerk

Spartan Bookstore (San Jose State University)

August 2007 – August 2008

• Trained employees to unload delivery trucks, make deliveries, inventory, and stock shelves.

• Assisted with shipping management for 2008 U.S. Summer Olympics transition team.

• Developed a new receiving log to improve workflow and minimize loss.

• Prepared special orders of personal computers.

• Displayed merchandise for greatest customer appeal.

• Presented price changes and student discounts to customers.

• Conducted orientation for five employees.

Technology Volunteer 

San Jose Library, Almaden Branch

June 2007-December 2007 

• Used one-on-one appointments to address specific tech questions.

• Taught library patrons how to use word processing software, create email and search the web.

Receiving Clerk/Computer salesperson

Spartan Bookstore

August 2007 - August 2008

• Conducted orientation for five employees. 

• Developed a new delivery log to improve workflow.

GIS Technician (Freelance)

Albion Environmental Inc.

June 2005 to July 2005

• Digitized hundreds of bird observations. 

• Created 14 deliverable thematic maps.

GIS Assistant (Volunteer)

City of Sunnyvale IT Department

January 2005 - July 2005

• Updated the water and utility databases.  

• Created a fire and police department emergency service-zone layer.  

• Instructed three volunteers in basic ArcGIS skills.  

• Attended the 2005 ESRI UC (User Conference) in San Diego, CA.

Retail Sales Associate (Men's Suits and Shoes)

Macy’s (Westfield Oakridge Mall)

November 2004 – January 2005

• Quickly became proficient using the POS.

• Opened store credit accounts at checkout.

• Roamed the floor to keep items in order and up to standards.

• Delivered outstanding customer service.

• Measured garment fit, for tailoring and adjustments.

• Worked overtime on holidays and weekends.

• Handled cash and closed cash registers at the end of the day.

Sales

Pasadena Cyclery

Aprill 2003 – August 2003

• Placed customer orders with parts/bike distributors.

• Sold bikes, and accessories.

• Assembled Trek bikes complete for the floor room.

• Inventoried stocked and arranged display cases.

• Received shipments and contacted customers for pickup instructions. 

• Helped customers finance purchases.

Software Tester

Concuity formerly eHealthcontracts

May 2001 - August 2001

• Wrote uniform test cases for the QA team to test new functionality.

• Reported three bugs to the engineering team for improved results.

• Followed test procedures and was a dependable team member.

DEGREES

San Jose State University

MA in Applied Economics

May 2012

• Selected as a Research Assistant with the San Jose State University Research Foundation, working with JM Pogodzinski PhD (Economics Department) and Katherine Richardson PhD (Geography Department) to compile 68 company records in a study of Green Tech agglomeration economies presented at an international conference.

• Appointed by the State Department to serve as an eIntern for the Virtual Student Foreign Service (VSFS) program. I served with the U.S. Consulate in Yekaterinburg, Russia. I assisted Russian students in completing coursework on the principles of distance learning programs, intending for them to apply to higher education institutions in the United States.

EXTRACURRICULARS:

• Barstool Economists

• Faculty Assistant

  • • Proctored during final exams. Coordinated assignments with faculty, and department staff. 

Occidental College

BA with Majors in Economics and Diplomacy & World Affairs (DWA)

May 2004

• Specializing in comparative politics of Latin America and Africa. 

  • • A comprehensive thesis studied the impact of eGovernance in Estonia, breaking down the digital divide and the impact of eDemocracy.

• Received Omicron Delta Epsilon, economic honor society membership. 

  • • A comprehensive thesis examined the impact of capital controls on the economies of Chile and Malaysia.

EXTRACURRICULARS:

• Advertising Manager, The Occidental Weekly

  • • Joined a student run newspaper management team mid-term to replace a staff member.

    • Orchestrated a cold-canvassing campaign, which increased advertising revenue 150% over the semester.

    • Researched potential clients and created media packets.

    • Made cold calls, went door-to-door and sent mass mailings to 550 potential customers.

• Project Coordinator, Los Angeles Team Works

  • • Directed seven volunteers and coordinated their transportation to and from volunteer sites.

    • Taught team work, leadership and positive life choices in order to promote educational goals.

    • Held a tour of the Occidental campus helping the kids realize their potential to go to college.

• Student Chair, Alcohol Education Committee

  • • Promoted safe drinking habits on campus.

    • Managed “Mocktail” bars sponsored events.

• Captain, Men's Club Lacrosse

  • • Prepared budget proposals for school funding

    • Presented our proposals to the student council finance committee.

    • Served as team liaison to our league.

• Disc Jockey, KOXY

CERTIFICATES

College of Professional and Global Education at Cal Poly Pomona

Certificate in Electric Utility Planning

November 2024

• Covered the fundamentals of customer service, design, and construction concepts, including right of way, utility and civil engineering plan reading, construction methods, and an introduction to transmission and the electrical grid.

• Overview of the utility industry and the rules and tariffs governing California utilities.

• Elective coursework in AutoCAD, learned standard drafting methodology.

University of California Riverside Extension

Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

August 2006

• Gained hands on knowledge of concepts and applications of GIS technology.

• Learned to find solutions to issues facing communities and industry using GIS.

EXTRACURRICULARS:

• Volunteer, English Language Foreign Exchange Program