Elizabeth Kong Chan
Objective I'm currently seeking an entry level position that would give me experience in the usage of the Japanese language.
Education
2002-2007 University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA
  • B.A., Japanese Language and Literature
  • Minors in Digital Arts and Computer Science
  • Experience
    2006-2007 8x8 San Jose, CA
    Web Intern  
  • Assisted Head Web Developer in implementing a pre-designed website.
  • Worked independently, quickly, and efficiently to execute assignments.
  • Provided suggestions and feedback for improvement in design during implementation process.
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    2003-2004 BC's Cavern on the Green Irvine, CA
    Cashier/Floater/Pizza Server  
  • Rang up customer purchases.
  • Precisely handled money.
  • Handled customer disagreements.
  • Opened and closed the establishment.
  • Kept the establishment clean.
  • Worked independently.
  • Handled food.
  • Skills
  • Japanese
  • Windows Operating System (95, 98, 2000, XP)
  • Some Knowledge of Mac OS
  • HTML/CSS
  • Some Javascript
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • FTP
  • Microsoft Office
  • Java
  • Basic Photography
  • Basic Film Editing
  • Knowledge of foreign language pedagogical teaching practices
  • Affiliation/Volunteer Work
    2002-2007 Tomo no Kai Japanese Club
  • General Member.
  • Webmaster for 2005-2006.
  • Sales/Fundraising activities.
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    2005-2006 Japanese Video Conference Japanese Dept.
  • Participated in cultural exchange with students from Toyama, Japan.
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    2005, 2006 Evening of Aloha Go for Broke!
  • Sold raffle tickets as a Opportunity Drawing Volunteer.
  • Persuaded Go for Broke! members to donate money to the organizations various projects.
  • Assisted in cleaning after the event.
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    2004, 2005, 2006 Chibi K/San tai San Little Tokyo
  • Crowd Control.
  • Assisted children.
  • Handed out prizes at the prize booth.
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    2006 Nisei Week Volunteer Little Tokyo
  • Crowd Control.
  • Street cleanup.
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    2004 - 2006 Volunteer Translator Gaia Online
  • Translated requested passages from Japanese websites or articles.
  • References Available upon request.