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Linda Huynh
Alhambra, CA 91801 | lynhdah@gmail.com| LinkedIn | E-Portfolio 

EDUCATION 
Master of Management in Library & Information Science, 3.8 GPA
University of Southern California | Los Angeles                               Dec 2023

Bachelor of Arts in Television & Film Media Studies, Minor in Studio Art, 3.47 GPA
California State University – Los Angeles | Los Angeles                  Jun 2016

EXPERIENCE
Program Manager
Asian Pacific Islander Forward Movement | Los Angeles                  Feb 2022 - Present


    Supervise staff and conduct annual staff assessment by following S.M.A.R.T. goals
    Capture community feedback and program progress through assessments and grant reports
    Design and follow budget narratives that align with grant funding goals
    Uphold organizational mission and goals alongside staff management team
    Collaborate and sustain partnerships (libraries, non-profits, and parks) to host community programs

Rare Books Collection Assessment Intern
USC Libraries Special Collections | Los Angeles                                May 2023 - Aug 2023


    Researched and implemented ACRL principles and methodologies of collection development
    Implemented proper handling of diverse formatted materials when examining each item
    Identified materials appropriate for a special collection, based on criteria documented in institutional collection development policies
    Assessed zines and a large, donated research collection with WorldCat, Vialibri, and Addall as tools to describe the characteristics of each material in spreadsheet

Health Education and Community Engagement Coordinator
Asian Pacific Islander Forward Movement | Los Angeles                      Mar 2017 - Feb 2022


    Led at least 100 community-friendly produce distributions and health education programs
    Directed volunteers, interns, translators, and partner agencies through MOUs, meetings, and emails
    Addressed the impact of social and economic forces on Chinatown LA’s low-income elders and local businesses by conducting outreach, surveys, and focus groups
    Stewarded resources to the Chinatown community by inquiring residents their needs 
    Attracted new partnerships and funding opportunities with social media posts and in-person networking by highlighting alliances, programs, and community needs 
    Updated grant funders on the successes, challenges, and needs of how impactful funding is through grant reporting and meetings

Community Engagement Consultant/Intern
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Los Angeles                               Jun 2011 - Feb 2017


    Bridged relationships with west San Gabriel Valley communities through outreach and facilitated civic engagement workshops to reach organizational goals
    Promoted intercultural dialogue with communities from west San Gabriel Valley and central Los Angeles through the implementation of field trips and annual forums
    Contributed to high school students’ need to gain college-level experience by providing resources and tools to carry out youth participatory action research 

RECOGNITION
USC MMLIS Leadership in the Classroom Award                                 Fall 2023 Term
USC MMLIS Career Development Award                                               Spring 2022 Term
AARP AAPI Hero Award Nominee                                                           2018
Volunteer Recognition Award, Asian Americans Advancing Justice - LA’s Pro Bono Advisory Counsel   2016

SKILLS

    Data Entry
    Organization
    Training and mentorship
    Social Media
    Limited verbal Cantonese and Mandarin

CERTIFICATIONS
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) at USC, CITI Program
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