Alexander Au

Duties of the District VI Archon Include:

• Serves as one of ten on the Board of Directors/Executive Board for the Phi Kappa Psi National Organization
• Serves as the representative for 12+ chapter organizations spread over 8 states
• Utilizes a vote on the Board of Directors to put policy and governance into motion
• Attends all Executive Board meetings, District Council meetings
• Acts as a communicative link from the Executive Board to all alumni associations and chapter organizations
• Acts as a keeper of all archive materials, records, and other property pertaining to the district
• Maintains administrative efficiency and ensures coordination among chapters spread across 8 states.

• Marketing the chapter of Phi Kappa Psi to incoming students at the University of Washington - Seattle
• Managed a budget of $40,000+ for candidate meetings and recruiting events/resources
• Worked as a team on an executive board to deal with internal and external issues within the chapter
• Planned large-scale events with overseeing organizations including IFC, the University of Washington, and Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
• Utilized knowledge of sound equipment and technology to set up sound for events
• Reached out and hired security
• Rented out venues, charters, etc
• Managed a 4-month period of collecting subleasing contracts, organizing events, taking care of household issues, etc
• Utilized Excel to maintain contact and organize 400+ potential members and college counseling centers at high schools across Washington through a 6-month period
• Managed and awarded over $10,000 in scholarship funds toward potential new member financial aid
• Set and conveyed recruitment goals to downstream staff.
• Conducted interviews to assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and aptitudes.
• Increased member capacity by 167%

Operations Manager of a Student-Founded/Run Cafe

• Successfully planned and launched a new cafe business inside Mount Si High School
• Analyzed sales data, customer feedback, and operation performance to improve business outcomes
• Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
• Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
• Financial reporting, cost control
• Implemented marketing strategies to drive sales
• Built and maintained relationships with vendors
• Managed staff operations and scheduling of 20+ employees
• Managed inventory, ordered supplies, minimized waste & maximized margins
• Trained incoming staff members
• Held and participated in team building activities and exercises
• Ensuring compliance with all health regulations and requirements

• Preparing, plating, and serving meals at Scott's Dairy Freeze Co
• Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques
• Assigned specific duties to the team to maintain efficiency in the kitchen
• Prepared and served meals to 400+ customers per day
• Worked cross-functionally on recipe development, operations, and creative strategies for the implementation of new ingredients, menu options, and product launches
• Implemented and adjusted equipment and shift schedules to maintain high standards that match an organized and efficient operation
• Plated, decorated, and marketed food products to customers
• Learned valuable skills in teamwork, time management, and handling high-pressure environments