Lydia Deng
Hayes Gori Law Office
Bainbridge Island,WA
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Campaign and Digital Media Intern
11 Months- Conducted research on state legislation and policy initiatives such as the SAFE (Secure and Accountable Federal Enforcement) Act to support campaign outreach
- Recorded and edited social media content to engage constituents (@drewhansen4wa on Instagram)
- Analyzed public feedback and community concerns to inform campaign strategies
Law Intern
2 Years 2 Months- Conducted legal and policy-related research to support ongoing cases
- Organized and reviewed case files and legal documents
- Assisted with drafting and document preparation
Social Media & Digital Content
2 Years 7 Months- Co-managed the restaurant’s Instagram account alongside a family member, creating and coordinating mainly short-form video content
- Collaborated with local Seattle food content creators to plan, film, and post promotional videos
- Consistent Instagram Reels content regularly reaching thousands of views and multiple posts exceeding 100K-300K+ views
- Seattle, Family-Owned Restaurant
- @diamondbayseattle on Instagram
Translator and Waitress
5 Years- Assisted customers in a fast-paced, family-owned restaurant
- Served as the primary email and vendor translator between English and Chinese speaking staff and partners
- Helped manage front-of-house operations, including payments, scheduling, and problem-solving during rush hours
- Poulsbo, Family-Owned Restaurant
- Family-Owned Restaurant
Education
- Pre-Political Science
Expected June 2030
- Expected Graduation
- GPA: 3.98/4.0
Skills
Customer service & communication
Multitasking in fast-paced environments
Cash handling & front-of-house support
Social Media content creation
Bilingual communication
Basic Microsoft Excel & organizational skills
Accomplishments
- 1st at Washington Girls Swim and Dive Districts every year and placed 3rd, 7th, and 1st at Washington 2A State
- Classical piano under The Royal Conservatory of Music program and Claire Marshall, a member of RCM's College of Examiners, for over 11 years. Currently learning Level 9 and have earned First Class Honors or Distinction on every previous exam from Level B to 8. Received the highest mark in Washington State for Level 3 and earned 100% and 99% on Music Theory 5 and 6.
Timeline
Campaign and Digital Media Intern
Office of Washington Senator Drew Hansen
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Law Intern
Hayes Gori Law Office
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Social Media & Digital Content
Diamond Bay Restaurant
01.2024 - 08.2026Read More
Translator and Waitress
Blossom Restaurant
01.2021 - 01.2026Read More
Bainbridge High School
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University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
from Pre-Political Science
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