Thao Ly

Past

• Administrative Assistant/Marketing at First Tax Service, Inc
• Intake Worker at Asian Law Alliance
• Waitress at Pho Lan

• Sales Associate at Banana Republic
• Tutor at Kidz & Company

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Education

• University of California, Berkeley

Connections

215 connections

Industry

Legal Services

Websites

• Retaggr-My entire online ID

Thao Ly’s Summary

I am a complex person who enjoys the simple things in life. My characteristic depends on the situation and to that extent, I could be viewed as having multiple personalities. I am extremely insightful and serious when need be, but most of the time I prefer to be the lighthearted optimist who motivates and aid people in their needs.

Helping people is my passion, so most of my work has been for non-profit and volunteer work. Along those lines, I am extremely observant about my surroundings as well as people's thoughts and needs. I like to anticipate others' next move. I pick up skills and tasks very quickly, since I absorb information/knowledge like a sponge.

Intellectual discussions are also a pastime of mine. I think it helps to broaden your ideas, knowledge and outlook without having to read a dull book. Discourse keeps your brain young.

Essentially I am a realistic optimist who will become a lawyer because having certain inalienable rights mean nothing if you do not know how to properly utilize them.

My ultimate goal in the long term is to run for Senator or Governor. I haven't decided which one yet. I have many great ideas that I want to implement that would change the world or US for better . [I know it sounds corny and cliche, but I don't mind]

Thao Ly’s Specialties:

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

Thao Ly’s Experience

• Administrative Assistant/Marketing

  First Tax Service, Inc

  (Accounting industry)

  November 2008 — March 2009 (5 months)

• Intake Worker

  Asian Law Alliance

  (Legal Services industry)

  March 2008 — September 2008 (7 months)

  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.

• Waitress

  Pho Lan

  (Food & Beverages industry)

  January 2006 — June 2007 (1 year 6 months)

  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.

• Sales Associate

  Banana Republic

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; GPS; Retail industry)

  November 2005 — January 2006 (3 months)

  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.

• Tutor

  Kidz & Company

  (Education Management industry)

  January 2005 — June 2005 (6 months)

  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

Thao Ly’s Education

• University of California, Berkeley

  Bachelor , Political Science. Minor: Ethnic Studies and Education , 2005 — 2008

  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.

  Activities and Societies:

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

Additional Information

Thao Ly’s Websites:

• Retaggr-My entire online ID

Thao Ly’s 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.

Thao Ly’s Groups:

•    Women 2.0
•    University of California Alumni (Berkeley)
•    Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology
•    Cal Alumni Association | UC Berkeley
•    Tweeple
•    Vietnamese Association of US
•    NOH8 Campaign

Thao Ly’s Honors:

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

Thao Ly’s Contact Settings

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