EDUCATION

Soka University of America
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Liberal Arts; Humanities
- GPA: 4.0, Dean’s List
  - Annual Merit Scholarship 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
  - Academic Merit Scholarship 2021, 2022
  - Excellence in Creative Arts 2022

EXPERIENCE

The Arlington, Kensington, CA / May 2022-Present
- Presenting and serving food at weddings, celebrations of life, and other events at various venues.
- Arranging and garnishing food to enhance visual appeal and presentation.
- Setting up and breaking down dining areas, buffet stations, and ceremony areas.
- Providing excellent service to upwards of 200 guests during events.

EC Confections, Berkeley, CA / June 2024-Present
- Assisting the head chef in preparing, cooking, and packaging various confectionaries, including chocolates and sourdough donuts, according to food safety regulations.
- Thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing workstations.
- Representing the brand as a sales associate at various pop-up market locations.
- Organizing, transporting, and setting up pop-up market materials.

Ceramics Studio, Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, CA / Aug 2021-May 2024
- Cleaned, maintained, and prepared supplies and work areas.
- Organized and cataloged chemicals and materials for glaze and clay mixing.
- Processed and recycled clay.
- Mixed and maintained glazes.
- Assisted students with various skills, including hand-building, throwing, and glazing.
- Loaded and fired electric and gas-powered kilns for bisque and Cone 10 glaze firings.

Soka Singers, Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, CA / Sept 2023-May 2024
- Organized and managed rehearsals as needed, both as a full ensemble and with individual voice parts.
- Assisted students with repertoire questions and technical issues.
- Managed student leadership and section leaders to ensure needs were met and that students were able to learn their parts effectively.
- Regularly met with the director to determine and maintain class pace and rehearsal schedules.

The Hive Ceramics, San Clemente, CA / Feb 2024 – March 2024
- Designed and implemented beginner-level ceramics courses for 3 to 5 adults, focusing on fundamental wheel-throwing techniques, including throwing, trimming, and glazing.
- Instructed students how to make various wheel-thrown pieces, including mugs, bowls, and plates.
- Provided personalized instruction and feedback to students during weekly classes.
- Thoroughly cleaned and maintained shared work areas.

Terra Mate Atelier, Montpellier, France / Jan 2023–May 2023
- Hand-produced repeated iterations of ceramic pieces with similar appearance and quality for retail sale.
- Represented the artist and brand at expositions and sales in both English and French.
- Cleaned, maintained, and prepared supplies and work areas

Soka Singers, Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, CA / Sept 2022-Dec 2022
- Assisted the director with choosing and obtaining appropriate repertoire
- Ensured consistent communication between individual students and the director through various messaging applications and face-to-face meetings.
- Created, organized, and distributed materials for class time, rehearsal, and performances.

Study Abroad Office, Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, CA / Sept 2022-Dec 2022
- Photographed and edited students’ visa photos to appropriate dimensions and colors using Adobe Photoshop.
- Compiled and validated appropriate documents of 100+ students based on the official guidelines of various countries.

Dirt Cheap Crystals, San Diego, CA / May 2021-Sep 2021
- Independently managed shop while maintaining stock and cleanliness of store.
- Researched to ensure in-depth knowledge of products to provide the best possible service to customers.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to guests.
- Explained products and services to help customers make informed decisions.
- Reconciled POS reports with cash till and receipts, reporting discrepancies to management.

Berkeley, CA / Feb 2020-Jul 2020
- Planned and organized outdoor, artistic, and academic activities for children aged 3-9 during COVID-19.
- Supervised 2-4 children daily.
- Coordinated with parents to plan and approve activities away from home.
- Managed conflicts with compassion and used age-appropriate lessons in empathy and emotional intelligence.

Olive Garden, Rome GA / Jan 2020 – Feb 2020
- Represented the brand and greeted guests with professional and friendly customer service while assisting them in a high-volume restaurant.
- Coordinated with wait staff, kitchen staff, and managers to design efficient table arrangements.
- Monitored dining room for proper cleanliness and supply levels, as well as guest satisfaction.
- Performed opening and closing duties.