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Melanie Kang

Coquitlam

Summary

Highly motivated individual with a strong background in administrative support and a commitment to delivering high-quality public service, seeking the Graduate Program Assistant position at SFU.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Program Assistant - Temporary position

The Department of Economics of Simon Fraser University
09.2024 - Current
  • Responded to inquiries regarding graduate applications, prepare information for webinars related to graduate studies, and assist with the Ph.D Defense process
  • Performed administrative tasks to support graduate students and act as a liaison between graduate studies and the students by managing relevant documents

Undergraduate Program Assistant- Permanent position

The Department of Economics of Simon Fraser University
05.2023 - Current
  • Serve in an administrative role for the Undergraduate Program by reviewing and uploading course outlines, printing and scanning exams using Crowdmark, and preparing materials for UCC meetings along with supporting documents
  • Process grade reconsideration requests, schedule appointments for course instructors, manage award applications, prepare textbook requests for teaching assistants (TAs), and handle teaching dossiers for the Department Chair

Small Group Leader and Sunday School Teacher: Voluntary

Vancouver Korean Full Gospel Church
04.2018 - 08.2023
  • Managed children's camp, VBS, and events while managing student volunteers
  • Prepared and coordinate meetings, as well as Bible study courses or seminars

Team Manager for U12 Boys: Voluntary

Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Managed administrative tasks by confirming game times and registration details, distributing jerseys, and accurately collecting photo fees and raffle ticket funds

Noon Hour Supervisor: Voluntary

Parkland Elementary School
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Supervised designated areas to ensure the safety and well-being of students
  • Collaborated with colleagues to enhance the student experience and reported any injuries or behavioral issues to the principal

Visa Officer and Consular Officer

Consulate General of the Republic of Korea
02.2006 - 10.2011
  • Developed and implemented an efficient visa processing procedure that included conducting background checks, scheduling appointments, and carrying out visa interviews
  • Served in various consular roles, such as visa processing, citizen registration, passport issuance, and notarial services, all within a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Administrative Assistant

Lee Jung Chartered Accountants & Advisors
12.2004 - 02.2006
  • Performed essential administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments, creating and maintaining client information system records, and preparing accounting documents
  • Promoted a positive attitude and demonstrated effective teamwork by collaborating with colleagues to respond promptly and professionally

Education

Legal Assistant Program -

Burnaby Community & Continuing Education
12.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Major, Political Science Minor

Simon Fraser University
04.2004

University Transfer Program - undefined

Douglas College
12.2001

University Transfer Program - undefined

University of Montreal
08.2000

Skills

  • Over 10 years of professional administrative experience
  • Fluency in Korean (verbal and written)
  • Attained 2008 Innovation Award by South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Recipient of 2000 Canada’s Summer Language Bursary Program
  • 2002 Vancouver Korean Canadian Scholarship
  • Proficient with MS Word, Excel, & PowerPoint

Languages

Korean
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Graduate Program Assistant - Temporary position

The Department of Economics of Simon Fraser University
09.2024 - Current

Undergraduate Program Assistant- Permanent position

The Department of Economics of Simon Fraser University
05.2023 - Current

Team Manager for U12 Boys: Voluntary

Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club
09.2022 - 03.2023

Noon Hour Supervisor: Voluntary

Parkland Elementary School
09.2019 - 03.2020

Small Group Leader and Sunday School Teacher: Voluntary

Vancouver Korean Full Gospel Church
04.2018 - 08.2023

Visa Officer and Consular Officer

Consulate General of the Republic of Korea
02.2006 - 10.2011

Administrative Assistant

Lee Jung Chartered Accountants & Advisors
12.2004 - 02.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Major, Political Science Minor

Simon Fraser University

University Transfer Program - undefined

Douglas College

University Transfer Program - undefined

University of Montreal

Legal Assistant Program -

Burnaby Community & Continuing Education
Melanie Kang