James

Fahy

20 Fairview St, Dedham, MA, 02026 781-724-4696 fahy.j@husky.neu.edu jfahy.mail@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Northeastern University Boston, MA

Candidate for a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies
May 2016
Minors: Japanese, Chinese, Computer Science, Mathematics
Relevant Coursework: East Asian Studies, Advanced Japanese, Intermediate Chinese, Music of Asia,
Cultural Engagement Abroad (Japan, China), Ethics: East and West
Honors: Deans List, Deans Scholarship, GPA: 3.799/4.0
Activities: NUCALLS (Culture and Language Learning Society) part of Japanese, Mandarin,
Cantonese, and Korean groups; Japanese Culture Club, Chinese Cinema Club
Dialogue of Civilizations Japan 2013, China 2014
Faculty-led six-week study abroad program focused on language and culture

WORK EXPERIENCE

Northeastern University, RESMAIL Boston, MA

Mail Service Associate
Sept. 2012 present
Verify, sort, and consolidate packages | Manage customer package pick-up counter
Audit and update a computerized database | Handle customer inquiries and communication
Jiahua Language School






Shenzhen, China
English Teacher
July Dec. 2014
Prepared lessons and taught formal English classes of 1-12 Chinese adults
Revised and developed course curriculum materials
Conducted level testing for potential new customers
Northeastern University, College of Social Sciences and Humanities Boston, MA
Asian Studies Program Website Assistant
Feb. April 2014
Collected current and relevant program information by surveying faculty and students
Updated and maintained Asian Studies website using WordPress
MEDITECH








Framingham, MA
Software Application Developer





July Dec. 2013
Developed, programmed, and tested enhancements for specific applications
Documented software changes by writing functional and technical specifications
Found and fixed errors in software applications

COMMUNITY AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES

Alternative Spring Break (one-week service trips with a team of twelve people)
Santa Clara County Parks, San Jose, California
Best Friends Animal Society, Kanab, Utah
Rebuilding Together, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

March 2015
March 2014
March 2013

Computer: Windows XP/7, Mac OSX, Microsoft Office, Programming, Dreamweaver CS4, WordPress
Language: Advanced Japanese, Intermediate Mandarin, Newbie Korean and Cantonese

Interests: Reading, Foreign Languages, Traveling