Dedicated and hardworking individual with experience in education, office administration, housing management and conference support, and customer service.
Skilled in working with students including assisting English language learners with reading and academic interventions (RTI) and supporting international undergraduate students with scholarships.
Reliable and organized administrative assistant experienced in handling paperwork, data entry in Excel, event promotion, and office tasks.
Detail-oriented professional skilled in maintaining cleanliness and sanitation and working collaboratively with support team.
Experienced in customer service with a background in retail sales.
Work History
English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher Aide
9 Months
Waiakea Elementary School | 08.2024 - 05.2025
Delivered targeted reading and academic support through pull-out sessions for English language learners, enhancing their language acquisition skills.
Facilitated classroom instruction and engaged students to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Supervised students during lunch and recess breaks to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
International Student Services Student Assistant
1 Year
University of Hawaii, Hilo | 12.2022 - 12.2023
Coordinated front desk communications, ensuring timely notifications to the Director about student appointments and arrivals.
Prepared orientation materials and led small-group check-ins for new international students to explain campus resources.
Greeted incoming international students during orientation and guided them through campus resource registration.
Assisted the Director of International Student Services in planning and executing international events such as welcome party, United Nations Day, International Nights, etc.
Managed front desk communications by notifying the Director of student appointments and arrivals.
Maintained an up-to-date filing system for both new and current international students.
Welcomed international students during orientation and provided guidance on campus resource registration procedures.
Oversaw office inventory management by tracking kitchen and office supplies to maintain accurate records.
Processed scholarship applications, confirming completeness of financial expense forms and compliance with documentation requirements.
Managed scholarship disbursement by logging scholarship awardees and amounts in Excel.
Distributed scholarship applications to scholarship offices via mail and email.
Created digital flyers and social media posts using Canvas, highlighting international opportunities, graduating students, and dean's list honorees.
Supported planning and execution of international events, including welcome party, United Nations Day, and International Nights, enhancing community engagement.
Maintained high office cleanliness standards by organizing and tidying workspace regularly to foster a professional environment.
Performed day-to-day duties efficiently.
Sales Associate/ Cashier
2 Months
Ross Dress for Less | 07.2021 - 09.2021
Delivered exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting shoppers throughout their visit.
Processed cash and card transactions.
Packed customer purchases efficiently at checkout
Returned unwanted merchandise to designated areas.
Organized assigned aisles and maintained cleanliness across the sales floor.
Conference Support II - Seasonal
1 Month
University of Hawaii, Hilo - Student Housing | 12.2019 - 01.2020
Maintained cleanliness across all residential areas, ensuring a safe and comfortable space.
Performed deep cleaning and sanitization for residential dormitories.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Student Volunteer
4 Months
Pohnpei Supreme Court | 08.2018 - 12.2018
Entered sensitive data, including marriage, divorce, and birth certificates, into court database.
Reviewed and maintained citation paperwork records for accuracy.
Organized and arranged files to enhance retrieval efficiency.
Ensured workspace remained clean and orderly to promote productivity.
Student Volunteer
4 Months
Conservation Society Of Pohnpei | 01.2018 - 05.2018
Organized office documents to improve accessibility and efficiency.
Ensured cleanliness of workspace to support a professional environment.
Student Volunteer
4 Months
Ace Commercial Center | 08.2017 - 12.2017
Delivered customer service, ensuring a welcoming store environment.
Resolved customer inquiries and assisted shoppers finding products.
Provided hands-on assistance by helping customers safely carry and load heavy groceries into their vehicles.
Maintained an organized and fully stocked store inventory so all products are accessible to shoppers.
Packed groceries efficiently.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Chaminade University of Honolulu | Honolulu, HI | 12-2025
GPA 3.50
Pohnpei State Scholarship Recipient
FSM National Scholarship Recipient
Con Amor Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Bachelor of Arts - Administration of Justice
University of Hawaii, Hilo | Hilo, HI | 12-2023
GPA 3.82
Spring 2020 - Dean's List
Fall 2020 - Dean's List
Spring 2021 - Dean's List
Fall 2021 - Dean's List
Spring 2022 - Dean's List
Fall 2022 - Dean's List
Spring 2023 - Dean's List
Member of Pi Sigma Alpha, The National Political Science Honors Society
Pohnpei State Scholarship Recipient
FSM National Scholarship Recipient
National Fisheries Corporation Scholarship Recipient
Rotary Club of Pohnpei Scholarship Recipient
Con Amor Foundation Scholarship Recipient
UH Hilo Pacific Islander Scholarship Recipient
UH Hilo Alec and Keith Scholarship Recipient
High School Diploma
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School | Pohnpei, FSM | 05-2019