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Michelle Ju-won Bark

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Korean bilingual with strong cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in legal advocacy, trauma-informed care, community development, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit property management. Seeking a position where I can leverage my linguistic, cultural, and interpersonal skills to enact long-term systemic change through language accessibility and empowerment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Site Coordinator

Cornucopia Services
Torrance, CA
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Assisted in transitioning ownership of low-income tax housing properties throughout Orange County, CA.
  • Provided Korean translation for residents.
  • Assisted residents with applications for benefits and entitlement programs.
  • Coordinated program services and the use of site facilities with other team members.
  • Handled administrative tasks such as rent collection, filing, and organizing tenant records.

Legal Advocate Intern

Laura's House
Aliso Viejo, CA
03.2014 - 06.2016
  • Guided clients through the process of obtaining domestic violence restraining orders by educating them on the legal procedures, and accompanying them to court hearings.
  • Facilitated communication with Korean-speaking clients through effective translation.
  • Conducted initial intake

Crisis Counselor Intern

Community Services Programs
Santa Ana, CA
02.2012 - 03.2014
  • Responded to sexual assault cases throughout Orange County by providing emotional support, information on the hotline, accompanying clients during forensic exams, and providing follow-up on sexual assault and harassment police reports.
  • Facilitated referrals to social agencies, mental health professionals, shelters, and community support services.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement, medical professionals, and social services to ensure the safety and well-being of clients.
  • Identified gaps in clients' needs and performed outreach to various agencies throughout Orange County to fill those gaps and provide clients with needed services.

Student Mentor

Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute
Cupertino, CA
04.2010 - 08.2010

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies And Planning

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
05-2024

Criminology, Law & Society

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA

Timeline

Senior Site Coordinator

Cornucopia Services
01.2016 - 12.2016

Legal Advocate Intern

Laura's House
03.2014 - 06.2016

Crisis Counselor Intern

Community Services Programs
02.2012 - 03.2014

Student Mentor

Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute
04.2010 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies And Planning

San Francisco State University

Criminology, Law & Society

University of California, Irvine

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