Cheng, Bopharuth Graduate Applicant, SU-COE SDA FA12

BOPHARUTH CHENG
331 BREMERTON AVE NE RENTON, WA 98059 BOPHACHENG@GMAIL.COM C:(206) 290-2466

PROFILE
I am pursuing a Masters Degree in Education with focus on Student Affairs. I currently manage a branch campus in the community and technical college system and have the opportunity to work directly with students in both the academic and programming setting.

EDUCATION
B.A., Communications; Minor in Southeast Asian Studies (2007) UNIVERSITY OF W ASHINGTON - Seattle, Washington

WORK BACKGROUND
10/2008 to Current Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA Program Specialist, Redmond Campus I am currently supervising and coordinating all activities at the Redmond campus under the Instructional and Student Services division. My role includes leadership in providing areas of services in Student Services, Instructional, Facility Rentals and building management as well as various areas needed. I supervise a workstudy student and a student volunteer, analyze reports using DATAX and create quarterly and annual reports. Oversee the Computer Lab including the mini library equipment and books checkout. Implemented and oversee a student computer lab with 18 computers Instrumental in coordinating Course Reserves and Library material check-out at Branch campus Oversaw the program move to the branch campus Launched a Summer Teens Program and successfully run the program for three consecutive years Coordinated and developed a textbook award for the Accounting program students 07/2007 to 10/2008 Bellevue Community College Bellevue, WA Program Assistant I worked in Support Services for the Continuing Education department at BCC. My main duties were to provide customer service and support to our students and program. I have been put on special projects with successful completion. My previous projects have included areas in web-based material, surveys, focus groups, creating new tools and processes, training, event planning, researching, investigating and basic support to programs. 05/2006 to 06/2007 Associates in Tutoring and Academic Consultation Seattle, WA Administrative Assistant/Office Manager My part-time position at A.T.A.C. (tutoring company) demanded exceptional attention to detail and extreme flexibility with scheduling and working on tight deadlines. I handled daily administrative tasks and daily operations duties. I provided point-of-contact assistance to clients, light bookkeeping, check-deposits, quarterly reports, light scheduling coordination, mailing, database management, managing all office duties, purchasing and assisted both the Tutorial Coordinator and the Executive Consultant of the business. 08/2004 to 04/2006 Sears Roebuck & Co. Redmond, WA Human Resources/Office Assistant My position at Sears required attention to detail and strong organizational skills. My responsibilities include working the daily reports and investigating transaction fallouts, submitting transaction re-ring requests, noting all activity done to a transaction and handling all incoming customer-service calls. I also handled accounts payable by ensuring all invoices are directed to the right account and paying all bills in a timely manner. Experienced with handling over $40,000 in checks and cash, overs and shorts, balancing store-safe, and making deposits. Conduct training and orientation classes which include taking care of all necessary forms for new-hires. I have some experience in processing payroll as well as working with time punch corrections. My position required me to report to both the Human Resources Manager as well as the Operations Manager.

Cheng, Bopharuth Graduate Applicant, SU-COE SDA FA12 EXPERIENCE & TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS
Attendant, Trainings and Workshops at Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Kirkland, WA (10/2008 Current) Black White and Shades of Grey Training Safe Zones LGBQT Workshop Ethics in Public Services in WA State Training SMS Training via SBCTC, Bellevue, WA LERN Seminar for Marketing Business Training via SSCC, Seattle, WA Network with Success via Seminar Group, Seattle, WA Steering Committee Member for the 2011 Nisei Student Relocation Commemorative Fund, Inc. Scholarship located in Seattle, WA (01/2011 Current) This is a traveling scholarship that is hosted at various metropolitan areas across the US each year. Awarded $50,000 to High School Vietnamese, Khmer and Laos students. 60 recipients in amounts of $2000, $1000, $500 and $250. nd Currently working on 2 year fund-awards Pluralism Advocate on 5 Hiring Committees, Bellevue College in Bellevue, WA (2008) Advocate for diversity in hiring committees Successfully participated in 5 hiring committees Board Member for Khmer In Action (KIA) located in Seattle, WA (09/2007-05/2008) KIA is a new grassroots organization that focuses on social justice issues in the Khmer community. Develop program and workshops for youth to raise awareness of social issues in community. Southeast Asian Intercollegiate and Young Professionals Summit at UC Berkeley in Berkeley, CA (2008) Training on promoting cultural awareness on student campus, created dialogue on Southeast Asian American struggles and current issues within the communities. Created action plan and learned from other schools about initiatives and campaigns to create diverse programs. Conference Assistant Internship with Resource Center for Health Policy at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA (10/2006-02/2007) Coordinated 10+ volunteers for the 2006 Washington Health Legislative Conference Point of contact for 30 speakers and presenters (maintained and tracked bios, attendance, etc) Distributed event details via email and postings rd Mistress of Ceremony for 3 Annual Bon Om Tuk Asian Water Festival Dragon Boat Race for Cambodian American Support Network, Tacoma, WA (2006) Assisted with planning process and on-stage support for event Mistress of Ceremony for the event President of the Khmer Student Association (KhSA) at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA (2006-2007) Event Coordinator: Planned and executed annual cultural New Year Show with 400+ guests, this included working with a $11,000 budget, funding and donor requests, managing 50+ volunteers, scheduling facilities, meeting and updating advisors, oversaw subcommittees, and all day of coordination activities. Vice President of KhSA at the University of Washington,Seattle, WA (2005-2006) Co-coordinated annual cultural New Year Show with 400+ guests. Co-coordinated Outreach Day sponsored by the Office of Minority Affairs and the Ethnic Cultural Center. This included planning for 50+ students from both Tacoma and Seattle high schools, research and create carpool schedule, seek donations for prizes, lunch and material for the event, seek and prep volunteers and any final details. Raffles Committee Chair: Planned and implemented annual raffle ticket sales to benefit local organizations.

SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint and seasoned in various other MS applications. Experienced with Adobe Photoshop, Pagemaker, and Acrobat. Experienced in SMS -HPUX, Degree Audit, Academic Advising for Accounting program