SCOTT KAO 1394 S.

Blaney Ave
scottkao85@gmail.com ▪ (408)306-8586 San Jose CA, 95129

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS ▪ COLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCE June 2009
B.A. Political Science, Minor in Japanese
RELEVANT COURSES
Introduction to Business ▪ Introduction to Sociology ▪ Social Research ▪ Elections and Voting Behaviors ▪ Principle of
Microeconomics ▪ Principle of Macroeconomics ▪ International Economic Relations ▪ Popular Culture ▪ Elementary
Statistics ▪ Reports and Technical Writing ▪ General Psychology ▪ Modern Japanese ▪ Chinese Language ▪ Short Calculus

Professional Experience
KENNETH COLE PRODUCTION ▪ SALES ASSOCIATE ▪ SANTA CLARA, CA Sept 2009- Present
▪ Demonstrated success in sales skill by presenting clients with similar merchandizes and persuading for add-on items
▪ Achieved and occasionally exceeded daily goals in both quantity of units, as well as revenue earned through sales
▪ Provided excellent customer service to clients by understanding their needs, providing suggestions, and staying patient
▪ Maintained positive work environment through support and team-work by assisting other associates meet their goals
▪ Showed high efficiency and excellent work ethic which resulted to become top salesman in October and November
WAL-MART SUPER-CENTER ▪ WIRELESS SALES ASSOCIATE ▪ DIXON, CA Sept 2005- Jan 2006
▪ Displayed personal accountability by effectively handling and processing over $700 in cash flow per shift
▪ Provided excellent customer care by giving valuable recommendations and information to customers
▪ Developed multitasking ability when managing customers’ credit check, contacting credit company and operating kiosk
▪ Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with wireless providers, supervisors and customers
FANTASIA COFFEE AND TEA ▪ CASHIER/ BARISTA ▪ CUPERTINO, CA Jun 2003- Jun 2004
▪ Gained sufficient knowledge of job responsibilities which allowed me to train new employees
▪ Showed ability to work in fast-paced environment allowing me to served 50 customers and handle $250 in cash flow
▪ Kept the store premise presentable by cleaning, organizing and rearranging store furniture and ornaments

Activities
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION ▪ ACTIVE VOLUNTEER ▪ SAN JOSE, CA Jul 2009- Present
▪ Worked directly under the Event Coordinator as her right hand man and guided volunteers to alleviate her workload
▪ Advocated diabetes awareness through community services, focusing on citizens in less fortunate communities
▪ Met with Event Director and Coordinator and effectively executed community health fair with attendance of 300 people
TAIWANESE STUDENT ASSOCIATION ▪ ACTIVE MEMBER ▪ DAVIS, CA Jan 2005- Jul
2009
▪ Helped promote club events with campus ad and online networking to enhance event awareness and attendance
▪ Developed cultural awareness, as well as social and interpersonal skills through meetings, events and social networking
INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL ▪ TEAM CAPTAIN ▪ DAVIS, CA Nov 2004- Apr
2009
▪ Assembled a competitive team that advanced to the league playoffs in 06 and 07 and advanced to the finals in 08 and 09
▪ Motivated teammates to boost team morale to overcome hardship
▪ Arranged and facilitated effective team practices to improve team unity and organization
BOY SCOUT OF AMERICA ▪ LIFE SCOUT ▪ SAN JOSE, CA Oct 1999-
Mar 2003
▪ Provided good leadership through patrol and troop officer positions and collectively earned patrol wards and honors
▪ Demonstrated organization skill by planning a successful 30 mile hike and other outdoor events for more than 40 scouts
▪ Participated in monthly community services and projects including homeless shelters and rebuilding of public properties

Skills and Interests

▪ Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Japanese
▪ Good communication and social skills
▪ Like to read self-improvement books such as The Road Less Taken, Rich Dad Poor Dad, and The Warren Buffet Way
▪ Enjoy physical activities such as basketball, swimming, weight lifting, camping, hiking, and rafting
▪ Avid fan of NBA and NCAA basketball
Reference Available Upon Request