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hyojean tak

@hyojeantak

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Aspiring librarian with a strong background in social sciences.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters community engagement and supports social justice initiatives.

I am a dedicated and passionate individual pursuing a Master of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University, expected to graduate in May 2026. My academic journey has been enriched by my involvement in various leadership roles, including serving as the President of Pi Gamma Mu, where I honed my skills in collaboration and community engagement. My capstone research on the impact of queer rights activism on the asexual identity reflects my commitment to social justice and advocacy for marginalized communities.

Throughout my work experience, I have developed a diverse skill set that includes customer service, administrative support, and curriculum development. As a Library Assistant at Soka University, I provided exemplary assistance to over 500 patrons and successfully trained junior librarians, fostering a collaborative environment. My internship experiences, particularly in human resources and program development, have equipped me with the ability to manage projects effectively and enhance community engagement through innovative programming.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Human Resources Intern

City of Aliso Viejo

May 2024 - Jul 2024 (2 months)

Established and managed a comprehensive filing system for all city hall employees and council members. Conducted audits on employee documentation and maintained a database tracking employee training and evaluations.

Employee Training Tracking

Executive Assistant

Soka University

Oct 2023 - Mar 2024 (5 months)

Collaborated with 10+ professors in preparing curriculum, crafting promotional content, attending staff meetings, and liaising between professors and students. Coordinated events to recruit and actively involve SUA students interested in pursuing Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Curriculum

Library Assistant

Soka University

Sep 2021 - Mar 2024 (2 years 6 months)

Provided exemplary assistance to over 500 patrons, executed administrative responsibilities such as professionally answering phone calls and emails, and oversaw the processing and database maintenance of books and media resources. Successfully trained 5+ junior student librarians.

Patron Assistance Training

Cafe Associate

Curiosity Cafe at SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity

Oct 2023 - Nov 2023 (1 month)

Collaborated with the cafe team to execute food preparation and serve customers with kindness, efficiency, and professionalism. Supported supervisor with website maintenance, menu curation, employee recruitment, onboarding, and training.

Customer Support Maintenance Recruitment

Secretary

Fantastic Juice and Kitchen

May 2023 - Sep 2023 (4 months)

Delivered client support through phone and email communication, maintained record-keeping of client information, and effectively managed billing and invoice processes.

Billing Communication Record keeping

Curriculum Developer and Instructor

KARMANT Learning

Sep 2022 - May 2023 (8 months)

Created impactful children’s educational content emphasizing the importance of mental, physical, social, and emotional health. Provided personalized tutoring in mathematics for children.

Program Development Intern

Laguna Ocean Foundation

Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 (3 months)

Collaborated with LOF staff in meetings to strategize and develop innovative programs to increase community engagement. Conducted in-depth research, created financial reports, and maintained databases to support grant applications and donor outreach.

Community Engagement Research Financial Reporting

Cashier

Teriyaki Stop

Jan 2021 - Sep 2021 (8 months)

Contributed to customer service operations by handling inquiries, transactions, and conflict resolution. Systematically recorded and analyzed financial discrepancies while maintaining well-stocked levels of restaurant supplies.

Customer Service Transaction Handling Conflict Resolution

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

San Jose State University

Master of Library and Information Science, Library and Information Science

2024 - 2026

Soka University of America

Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Social & Behavioral Sciences

2020 - 2024

Grade: GPA: 3.814/4.00

Activities and societies: Affiliations: Academic Concentration Board, Class Senate Committees, and President of Pi Gamma Mu (2023 - 2024). Capstone Research: The Impact of Queer Rights Activism on the Asexual Identity.

Studied Liberal Arts with a major in Social & Behavioral Sciences, achieving a GPA of 3.814/4.00. Engaged in various affiliations including Academic Concentration Board and served as President of Pi Gamma Mu.