Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Coordinator
U.S. Embassy Vientiane, Laos PDR
08.2023 - 12.2024
Program Development and Management of English Programs under supervision of section head
Instructional support and teacher coordination from High School level to University level
Manage the program of Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETA) and English Language Fellows (ELF) to teach in Laos from High School level to University level
Manage ACCESS Scholarship Program
Administrative Assistant
U.S. Embassy Vientiane, Laos PDR
01.2017 - 08.2023
Manage Public Diplomacy Budget, Petty cash, and other resources
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Public Diplomacy Section, ensuring seamless coordination of programs and events
Assist in the organization and execution of diplomatic and public engagement initiatives
Maintain records, reports, and documentation with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality
Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to support Embassy outreach and cultural programs
Manage Small Grants Programs, Procurements and Travel arrangements for the section
Health Unit Administrative Assistant
U.S. Embassy Vientiane, Laos PDR
06.2014 - 01.2017
Draft the Diplomatic Notes and Cables
Perform general clerical duties to include to: photocopying, mail distribution and filing
Perform secretarial and receptionist duties in support of the Medical Unit Operations
Perform the first point of contact, both by phone and in person for patients and visitors to the Medical Unit
Maintain absolute medical confidentiality at all times
Create and modify various documents using Microsoft Office
Arrange the Health Promotion Events
Coordinate health services, medical appointments, and patient records for Embassy personnel and dependents
Administrative procedures and other office management
Pharmacy Technician
Park Nicollet Health Services, Methodist Hospital
Saint Louis Park
09.2005 - 03.2013
Assist end users from the pharmacy, physician and nursing departments on the use of the pharmacy automated dispensing devices at the hospitals
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Pharmacy, Director or Staff Pharmacists, and according to the standard procedures, fills medication orders for patients, patient care units and ancillary departments
Prepares IV additive solutions, type labels, prepares and enters on patient record, files charges and credits, pre-packs medications into unit dose packaging, fills patient medication drawers, replaces floor stock medications to patient care units and performs other related duties as requested
Ensure all state and federal guidelines met regarding medication labeling
Provide staff pharmacists with data on medications and drug interactions
Work closely with pharmacists on inventory control and customer issues
Proven proficiency in the operation of the following: telephone, photocopier, fax machine, calculator, electric typewriter, printer, TPN compounding machine, prepackaging machine, automated dispensing machines (Pyxis), and automated IV additive pumps
Assist discharged patients in outpatient pharmacy distributes medication to patients under a physician's order and process third party insurance claim
Have extensive knowledge in medicine and able to follow orders set by a pharmacist and have good customer service toward patients
Education
BA - English
National University of Laos, Vientiane Laos PDR
09-2004
Skills
Event planning
Excellent communication
Confidential data handling
Cash handling
Budget Management
Multitasking Abilities
Teamwork and collaboration
Training program development
Administration and management
Program coordination
Interpretation skills
Microsoft Word, Excel
Languages
Lao
Thai
English
Timeline
English Language Coordinator
U.S. Embassy Vientiane, Laos PDR
08.2023 - 12.2024
Administrative Assistant
U.S. Embassy Vientiane, Laos PDR
01.2017 - 08.2023
Health Unit Administrative Assistant
U.S. Embassy Vientiane, Laos PDR
06.2014 - 01.2017
Pharmacy Technician
Park Nicollet Health Services, Methodist Hospital
09.2005 - 03.2013
BA - English
National University of Laos, Vientiane Laos PDR
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