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Thao Ly
Incoming Law Student w/ aspirations of running for Senator or Governor.
Legal >> Business
San Jose, CA
My Website/Blog: www.linkedin.com/in/thaoly
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I am dedicated to helping people and volunteering. Part of my goal is to improve California's/America's educational system. The other part is to give a political voice to the marginalized communities in America.

On the less somber side, I'm trying to travel more, learn to ride a motorcycle, be better at snowboarding, and learn more languages.

Saving the world one immigrant and low-income family at a time!

Qualifications

Legal/Law, International Politics with a focus on Asia, Non-Profit, Immigration law, Social Benefits, Domestic Violence, Housing, Education, Census, Research, Communication, People skills, Leadership, Organization, Management

Accomplishments: These aren't real awards or honors that were given to me or are written on paper. Rather, they are accomplishments that I have achieved and feel proud of. Cited on the local radio as the primary contact person for all inquiries and advice while working at Asian Law Alliance Organized and set up booths to raise awareness for domestic violence, immigration, housing and public benefits at fairs and charity events

Interests

Art, Beaches, Changing the world, Driving, Eating, Exploring new areas/cities/places, Ethnic Studies, Fitness/Exercise, Helping out people-such as interacting with customers/clients/patients, Gadgets, Internet, Law, Learning, Music, Nature, Networking, News, Photography, Politics, Reading, Reforming education, Reading, Relaxing, Sleeping, Snowboarding, Social Media, Social Movement/Change, Technology, Traveling, Web 2.0, Volunteering. And last, but not least my main interest is making my goals and dreams a reality.

Language Skills

Fluent in English. Conversational in Vietnamese.

Work History
Asian Law Alliance
Program Associate
1/1/2010 - Present
Industry:
Legal >> Immigration
Asian Law Alliance
Intake Worker/Law Clerk
3/1/2008 - 12/1/2009
Industry:
Legal >> Immigration
Comments:

Received calls about people's legal inquiries, documented information, discussed legal issues with lawyers, made client callbacks and appointments. Helped lawyers compile and complete cases. Filled the receptionist’s role. Filled in the role of the Immigration lawyer and dealt with Vietnamese and English clients helping them complete their N-400 citizenship application. Knowledgeable in areas of immigration, social benefits, domestic violence and housing. Worked with clients in order to help them understand their problems, calm them down, and aid them in any way possible.
First Tax Service, Inc
Administrative Assistant/Marketing
11/1/2008 - 3/1/2009
Industry:
Accounting
Comments:

Ensured clients’ tax claims maximized their benefits – within legal parameters. Reorganized bookkeeping procedures for tracking office expenditures. Composed marketing brochures, presentations, and radio advertisements. Managed company's calendar for meetings, projects and deadlines. Scheduled client's appointments and answered phone calls.
Asian Law Alliance
Intake Worker
3/1/2008 - 1/1/2008
Industry:
Legal >> Immigration
Comments:
Received calls about people's legal inquiries, documented information, discussed legal issues with lawyers, made client callbacks and appointments. Helped lawyers compile and complete cases. Filled the receptionist’s role. Filled in the role of the Immigration lawyer and dealt with Vietnamese and English clients helping them complete their N-400 citizenship application. Knowledgeable in areas of immigration, social benefits, domestic violence and housing. Worked with clients in order to help them understand their problems, calm them down, and aid them in any way possible.
Pho Lan
Waitress
1/1/2006 - 6/1/2007
Industry:
Restaurant and Food/Beverage Services >> Sales
Website:
Comments:
Made sure customers were satisfied with the food and service. Escorted customers to tables. Presented menus to customers and answered questions about menu items. Removed dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and took them to kitchen for cleaning. Served food and/or beverages to customers. Stocked service areas with supplies such as drinks, food, tableware, and linens.
Pho Lan
Waitress
1/1/2006 - 6/1/2007
Industry:
Restaurant and Food/Beverage Services
Website:
Comments:

Made sure customers were satisfied with the food and service. Escorted customers to tables. Presented menus to customers and answered questions about menu items. Removed dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and took them to kitchen for cleaning. Served food and/or beverages to customers. Stocked service areas with supplies such as drinks, food, tableware, and linens.
Banana Republic
Sales Associate
11/1/2005 - 1/1/2006
Industry:
Fashion >> Sales
Comments:

Made sure customers received great service by providing a friendly environment. Greeted and acknowledged customers. Maintained awareness of promotions and advertisements, especially during Black Friday. Worked very well under pressure and with many customers. Assisted in merchandising, store maintenance and housekeeping. Processed and replenished merchandise and monitored floor stock. Aided customers in locating merchandise. Communicated customer requests to management. Any other tasks as assigned from time to time by manager.
Banana Republic
Sales Associate
11/1/2005 - 1/1/2006
Industry:
Fashion >> Sales
Comments:
Made sure customers received great service by providing a friendly environment. Greeted and acknowledged customers. Maintained awareness of promotions and advertisements, especially during Black Friday. Worked very well under pressure and with many customers. Assisted in merchandising, store maintenance and housekeeping. Processed and replenished merchandise and monitored floor stock. Aided customers in locating merchandise. Communicated customer requests to management. Any other tasks as assigned from time to time by manager.
Kidz & Company
Tutor
1/1/2005 - 6/1/2005
Industry:
Education
Comments:
Assisted and mentored middle-school students on a variety of academic subjects such as; science, English, math and other relevant subjects. Provided individual or group tutoring to students. Met with students on a regular weekly basis to review class material, discuss the subject, prepare for tests and quizzes. Helped develop student's study skills
Kidz & Company
Tutor
1/1/2005 - 6/1/2005
Industry:
Education
Comments:

Assisted and mentored middle-school students on a variety of academic subjects such as; science, English, math and other relevant subjects. Provided individual or group tutoring to students. Met with students on a regular weekly basis to review class material, discuss the subject, prepare for tests and quizzes. Helped develop student's study skills
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor
Fields Of Study:
Political Science. Minor: Ethnic Studies and Education
Dates Attended:
2005 - 2008
Activities:
Asian Pacific Islander Coalition-Helped organized the annual APIIC (Asian Pacific Islander Issues Conference)
Comments:
I graduated from UC Berkeley within 3 years under the major of Political Science, minor in Ethnic Studies and almost completed the minor in Education. Numerous times I took on 5 full course loads a semester as well as enrolled in summer school each year. My graduating GPA was 3.59 Related course work: International Relations, Comparative Politics, Empirical Analysis and Quantitative Methods, Making of Multicultural America, Current Issues in Education I will continue my education in 2010 where I will be attending law school [top 10]. I will be aiming for Boalt, Stanford, Columbia and Harvard.
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor
Fields Of Study:
Political Science. Minor: Ethnic Studies and Education
Dates Attended:
2005 - 2008
Activities:

Asian Pacific Islander Coalition-Helped organized the annual APIIC (Asian Pacific Islander Issues Conference)
Comments:

I graduated from UC Berkeley within 3 years under the major of Political Science, minor in Ethnic Studies and almost completed the minor in Education. Numerous times I took on 5 full course loads a semester as well as enrolled in summer school each year. My graduating GPA was 3.59.

Related course work: International Relations, Comparative Politics, Empirical Analysis and Quantitative Methods, Making of Multicultural America, Current Issues in Education I will continue my education in 2010 where I will be attending law school
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