Kien Le
Somerville,MA
Summary
I am currently pursuing my Master of Theological Studies in Buddhist Studies at Harvard Divinity School. My research work focuses on deconstructing the semantic impasse that have arisen throughout Buddhist history by tracing and analyzing the historical flow of ideas and the development of identities. The ultimate purpose of this work is to organize the information relating to the Buddha-dharma and Buddha-sasana in such a way that both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike may have comprehensive access to the Teachings and its fruits.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Assistant
Harvard-Yenching Library
10.2023 - Current
- Handle check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
Library Digital Reserves Assistant
Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library
10.2023 - Current
- Assist in remediation of PDF documents for accessibility readers.
Translator
Self-employed
09.2020 - Current
- Translate documents from English to Vietnamese or vice-versa.
Teaching Assistant Volunteer
University of Georgia
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Graded exams, assignments and essays and recorded grades
- Proctored and facilitated exams
- Taught supplementary lessons on culture, history, and/or linguistics
Restaurant Host
Sakura Hibachi and Sushi Bar
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Greeted guests upon arrival and escorted them to their tables
- Assigned seating arrangements for parties of varying sizes, ensuring all guests were comfortable
- Managed waitlists during peak hours; monitored incoming reservations via phone calls or online applications
Greenhouse Attendant and Cashier
Cofer's Home and Garden Showplace
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed; counted money at closing time
- Provided daily care and maintenance of all plants within the facility
Receptionist and Cashier
Main Street Nails and Spa
07.2015 - 08.2019
- Kept track of employee turn orders and ensured fair distribution of labor
- Received customers at the front desk and managed the phone
- Provided customers with refreshments
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of the salon
Education
Master of Theological Studies - Buddhist Studies
Harvard Divinity School
Cambridge, MA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Asian Languages And Literatures
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2019
Skills
- Customer Service
- Office Management
- Bookkeeping
- Schedule Management
- Literary knowledge
- Classroom Support
- Assignment Grading
- Small Group Instruction
- Skilled researcher
- Student Tutoring
- Library Services
- Material Shelving
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Pali
Professional Working
Sanskrit
Limited Working
Literary Chinese
Limited Working
Timeline
Library Assistant
Harvard-Yenching Library
10.2023 - Current
Library Digital Reserves Assistant
Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library
10.2023 - Current
Restaurant Host
Sakura Hibachi and Sushi Bar
01.2022 - 02.2022
Greenhouse Attendant and Cashier
Cofer's Home and Garden Showplace
10.2021 - 12.2021
Translator
Self-employed
09.2020 - Current
Teaching Assistant Volunteer
University of Georgia
09.2019 - 05.2023
Receptionist and Cashier
Main Street Nails and Spa
07.2015 - 08.2019
Master of Theological Studies - Buddhist Studies
Harvard Divinity School
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts - Asian Languages And Literatures
University of Georgia
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