Allison Yen
747 Amana St. #2004 Honolulu, Hi 96814
(808)728-3168
hsuanfan@hotmail.com
Education 1/2003-12/2004 Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, Hawaii Maters of Art in Teaching English as a Second Language.
1/1997-7/1999 Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, Hawaii
BSBA International Business
Work Experience 10/2003- 12/ 2003 Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, Hawaii
Student Interlocutor, Proficiency in English Program (PEP)
- Facilitated conversation groups with students of mixed linguistic levels and backgrounds.
- Diagnosed pronunciation problems and recommended exercises for their remediation.
- Explained cultural issues related to the use of English in Hawaii.
3/2002- 7/2002 TYC Brothers Co. Ltd Taipei, Taiwan
Sales Coordinator for Asian Pacific Area
- Coordinated overseas customer orders with factories.
- Resolved customer claims and reestablished goodwill by issuing replacement goods.
- Assisted in researching and developing new products.
- Prepared export documents for customs.
- Responsible for business development.
9/1999- 2/2002 Hesien Industry Co. Ltd. Taichung, Taiwan
Sales Assistant
- Assisting sales manager with creating presentations and sales reports; arranging travel for marketing managers.
- Followed up customer orders.
- Producing routine documents and reports using word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Maintained daily bookkeeping
- Directing phone calls and taking messages as needed.
Volunteer 5/2004-6/2004 Central Middle School Honolulu, Hawaii
Experience ESL Tutor Volunteer
- Tutored immigrant students in a variety of English language skills including listening, pronunciation, and reading.
- Directed conversation practice.
10/2003-12/2003 Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, Hawaii
Conversation Assistant, Proficiency in English Program (PEP)
- Assisted students in using English language learning programs
and equipment. - Provided specialized instruction in the use of computer equipment.
- Tested and evaluated language learning software and equipment.
Professional
Memberships Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), 1/2003-12/2004
Hawaii Association of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (HITESOL) 2/2003-12/2004
Taipei Castle Rotaract Club. Taipei, Taiwan, 7/2002-1/2003
Taichung Rotaract Club. Taichung, Taiwan, 1/2000-2/2002
Skills Business: Marketing, Finance.
Computer proficiency: MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access), Email, IE6, Navigator,html. Basic knowledge in html, Graphic design software-Photoshop and Flash.
Languages: Fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese.
Alexandra Kaan is a litigator experienced in prosecution and defense of criminal matters; handling all phases of trial and appellate work in the Circuit, Intermediate and Supreme Courts of Hawaii as a former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the State of Hawaii. Ms. Kaan is the Managing Partner of the IMMIGRATION LAW GROUP, a private law firm that specializes in Immigration Law, Business Law, Customs Defense and all federal procedures. The firm is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is also a founding member of the US Department of Homeland Security and has been awarded a medal for patrol with the USCGAUX in the Pacific Ocean during 9/11.
Attorney Kaan is an active member of The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), a professional group of over 3,900 attorneys who practice immigration law. AILA Member attorneys represent tens of thousands of U.S. families who have applied for permanent residence for their spouses, children, and other close relatives to lawfully enter and reside in the United States. AILA Members also represent thousands of U.S. businesses and industries which sponsor highly skilled foreign workers seeking to enter the United States on a temporary or permanent basis. AILA Members also represent foreign students, entertainers, athletes, and asylum seekers, often on a pro bono basis.
Ms. Kaan has been an educator, teaching contract law in the MBA program of Chaminade University, and holds a BS and MS degree with honors from the State University of New York at Albany. Her Juris Doctor of Law is from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She also holds a professional degree in Landscape Architecture from Harvard University, Graduate School of Design.
Ms. Kaan is a rescue PADI scuba diver and as well as an aviator. She has also served on the Waikiki Coast Guard Safety and Rescue Patrol Team earning a Medal and Commendation in September, 2003 for assisting with life-saving rescues during the 34th Annual Waikiki Rough Water Swim, helping to recover over 100 participants. She was awarded the FEMA Volunteer citation for her efforts during Hurricane Iniki, September, 1993 and served the SBA, with security clearance to sign checks on the US Treasury. Ms. Kaan was awarded the Presidential Citation for being the first women officer and member of the Board of Directors of the Waikiki Rotary Club, District 5000. She has chaired the KIDS VOTE committee and the Rotary Foundation Scholarship Committee for the Waikiki Rotary and had served as it's Sergeant At Arms. Alexandra Kaan is a Democratic Party Candidate for US House of Representatives, Greater Oahu and is running on a platform for immigration reform.
1630 Liholiho Street, #2202 Honolulu, HI 96822
Residence: (808) 524-0449 Cellular: (310) 404-3891
SpanishbyLury@hawaii.rr.com
Employment History:
Spanish Translator/Interpreter (per diem and temporary during summer)
6-2004 to present Alexandra Kaan, Attorney at Law Honolulu, HI
Office Manager/Bilingual School Secretary
9-1999 – 1-2008 Topaz Elementary School Fullerton, CA.
Administrative support to Principal and Title I Coordinator; responsible for payroll/personnel functions for a staff of 55; responsible for fundraising and other events. Coordinate maintenance; procurement of all school books, supplies, etc. Coordinate school calendar and liaison representative between the elementary school and community agencies and parents. Prepare, review and maintain school budgets and various financial reports. Maintain school and Principal's calendar. Translator/Interpreter in the Spanish language.
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