Derek Tran

Process parking and mileage reimbursements and run bi-weekly audit reports for 1000+ employees Manage employee evaluation lifecycle: scanning, e-filing, updating, and distributing forms across all departments Support full-cycle onboarding for new hires and coordinate interview logistics

Student Worker at San Diego County District Attorney's Office (2024-05 – 2026-06)

• Process parking and mileage reimbursements and run bi-weekly audit reports for 1000+ employees
• Manage employee evaluation lifecycle: scanning, e-filing, updating, and distributing forms across all departments
• Support full-cycle onboarding for new hires and coordinate interview logistics
• Perform receptionist duties as needed, including screening phone calls, delivery intake, parking validations

Student Assistant at Office of Programming and Coordinating, UC San Diego (2026-01 – 2026-06)

• Coordinate event logistics and on-site operations for Center for Student Involvement (CSI) programming, including Welcome Week and the Student Organization Awards Event
• Represent CSI at tabling events and serve as a point of contact for 500+ registered student organizations
• Manage weekly Listserv communications, maintain the CSI website, and support social media marketing initiatives

Thesis Researcher at Political Science - Senior Honors Thesis Program (2025-09 – 2026-03)

• Completed a year-long independent research project examining how the Model Minority Myth shapes Asian American political behavior and voting patterns
• Conducted quantitative analysis using survey data, applying political science frameworks to evaluate hypothesis-driven claims across literature review, theory, and analysis sections
• Met with faculty advisor through Fall quarter, then worked independently through final submission in April 2026

Youth Organizer at Blue Future + Grassroots Democrats HQ (2024-01 – 2024-11)

• Conducted 300+ constituent calls per week over 8 weeks in support of four competitive congressional campaigns: Tom Suozzi (NY-03), Mike Levin (CA-49), Will Rollins (CA-41), and Rudy Salas (CA-22)
• Gained direct exposure to political organizing strategy through candidate-led trainings with Mike Levin and Will Rollins
• Contributed to constituent mobilization efforts across both federal and local races in key battleground districts

Mentor Intern at Asian Pacific American Leadership Institution (2023-04 – 2023-08)

• Led a weekly class of 8 students on issues affecting the Asian American community, developing culturally responsive curriculum
• Co-organized the Fair Winds Program, hosting 50+ Taiwanese exchange students at Santa Clara University for a week of structured leadership and civic education activities
• Spearheaded an advocacy campaign to the Fremont Unified Board of Education, successfully lobbying for the implementation of Asian language classes

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science – University of California, San Diego (2022-09 – 2026-06)