Email: James.Tang267@gmail.com
Phone Number: 267-255-2262
WORK EXPERIENCE:
JAMES TANG PROJECT STUDIO - Philadelphia, PA
Founder, Owner, Multi-Talented Musician, Consultant, & Artist
March 2015 - Present
• Became the founder and owner of TangMusicUnlimited since March 2015.
• Assist the musical agents, artists, and producers with projects and assignments.
• Help clients with side gigs and alternative projects like social media marketing, event planning, promoting, investments, computer work, photography, and language interpretation.
YOUTUBE
Content Creator
March 2015 - Present
• Maintain the channel's appearance and update any information as needed.
• Response to viewers and users to questions, comments, and concerns regularly.
- Link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TangMusicUnlimited
ROCK TO THE FUTURE - Philadelphia, PA
Music Education & Youth Programming
October 2015 - January 2017
• Updated student’s attendance and behavior on the Google Drive.
• Reported to the Program Director with students’ feedback and statistical analysis about their academic grades, behavior, and attendance.
• Provided musical training and choreography for a small group of students to perform at different events like holiday showcase and music cafe.
• Taught 10+ students in a music-related PowerPoint presentations and group activities to strengthen them with team building, leadership development, and organizational behavior.
• Diagnosed the computers with troubleshooting problems such as software, hardware, internet connectivity, and offer problem-solving solutions that meet educational needs.
• Resolved and cleaned different computers to protect against from spyware, malware, and viruses using software protections and removal tools.
• Made a YouTube highlight video using the iMovie on a Mac with animation and transition for at least 30+ students who performed with musical instruments.
• Created educational worksheets and online games which are computer typing, reading comprehension, and mathematical problems to help students with effective academic skills.
• Set up the public address system with all associated parts which include the mixer, power amplifiers, microphones, and loudspeakers for musical live performances and social events.
THUNDERTECH, INC. - Philadelphia, PA
IT Assistant
August 2015 - January 2016
• Managed the "Internet Cafe" room with multiple computer users.
• Assisted the manager with administrative tasks and duties as needed.
• Collaborated with a small team to fix and repair desktops, laptops, phones, or other-related technical issues for the customers.
• Provided new ideas to improve customer service which includes helping customers with paperwork, translation, and interpretation.
HEALTHCARE ADVOCATES, INC. - Philadelphia, PA
Advocate (Contractor)
October 2014 - November 2014
• Made phone calls, transferred calls, and received incoming calls from the members.
• Provided general office work such as faxing, scanning, and mailing as needed.
• Responded and answered members' questions in regards to their benefit plan coverage.
• Assisted supervisor with resolving benefit claims issues, checking claims and appeal status, and editing claim reports for the members.
ON SITE PERSONNEL, LLC. - Philadelphia, PA
Administrative Assistant (Contractor)
April 2014
• Made phone calls, transferred calls, and received incoming calls as needed.
• Assisted staff to make 30+ phone calls to clients who are interested in staffing service.
• Updated and researched at least 90+ companies and to prepare emailing the staffing service to clients using the Microsoft Outlook through the database.
ZHANG MIXED MARTIAL ARTS UNDERGROUND STUDIO - Philadelphia, PA
Martial Arts Instructor
November 2013 - April 2014
• Taught at least 10+ adult students with different types of self-defense techniques such as Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Hung Gar Kung-fu.
• Started a Jeet Kune Do presentation for students who are 18 years of age or older.
• Assigned students to practice hand-to-hand combat with each other as sparring partners.
• Prepared students with warm-up exercises and healthy food guide regularly.
• Attended weekly meetings to discuss with the fellow martial arts instructors about the workshops, class schedules, and student activities.
AMERISOURCEBERGEN - Chesterbrook, PA
Human Resources Department Assistant (Contracted by Aerotek)
September 2013 - October 2013
• Assisted the Human Resource Manager and Director with organizing and auditing at least 700+ employees’ personnel files such as compliance, payroll, job description, workers’ compensation, performance appraisal, W2 and I9 forms.
• Maintained the accuracy of employees' confidential documentation before processing through the system scanner and review by the corporate clients.
INTERCOMMUNITY ACTION, INC - Philadelphia, PA
Human Resources Intern
May 2012 - December 2012
• Greeted clients and visitors in a professionally manner.
• Assisted staff with new hired orientation and pre-screen applicants.
• Organized the flow of personnel-related paperwork to adhere with safe work practices.
• Updated a pension census and staff range data reports for the total of 150+ staff members.
• Performed human resources audit on the employees' files given by the existing functions.
• Scanned at least 30+ applications through the copy machine to the personal computer by preventing legal issues under the employment law.
• Selected qualifying candidates by sourcing through resumes within online databases such as Monster.com, LinkedIn, and Indeed.
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, RUSSELL CONWELL CENTER - Philadelphia, PA
Math Classroom Assistant, Summer Bridge Program
July 2010 - August 2010
• Assisted incoming Temple University freshmen in the six week Summer Bridge program with developing a stronger math foundation to ease the transition from high school to college.
• Tutored mathematics and statistical problems within two classes combined of 60+ students.
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, RUSSELL CONWELL CENTER - Philadelphia, PA
Work-study Intern, Professional Development Internship Program
August 2009 - May 2010
• Intern of the Year Award, May 2010 for demonstrating strong leadership skills.
• First Place Winner, Professional Portfolio Competition 2010: 30+ students in the portfolio competition consisted of business card, resume, and cover letter.
• Repaired and cleaned computers in Russell Conwell Center’s student computer lab with the total of 45+ computers.
• Updated a tutorial data by maintaining a record of computers that are on loan to students.
• Assisted staff with new computer programming initiative such as creating a paperless file system and electronic forms.
• Developed an efficient way to track tutorial data for the center.
EDUCATION:
Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), May 2013
Major: Human Resource Management
Minor: Management Information Systems
Activities and Societies:
Society for Human Resource Management, Association for Information Systems, Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society, Chinese Students & Scholars Association, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Asian Students Association
Jules E. Mastbaum High School, Philadelphia, PA
High School Diploma, Business Education
Class Valedictorian, June 2009
Awards and Achievements:
Class Valedictorian, Highest G.P.A (Grade Point Average), Best of the Class of 2009, Mayor's VIP Award, Outstanding Student of the Year 2009
Activities and Societies:
National Honor Society, Honor Roll Society, ASPIRA, Mastbaum Fashion Show
ORGANIZATIONS:
The Mystic Artists and Outcasts Group - Philadelphia, PA
Team Advisor, Mentor, and Artist
June 2020 - Present
A small private group that helps focus on millennial and younger generations who goes through difficult challenges on getting accepted by opportunities based in the Philadelphia area. Most of these members are college graduates, performers, and artists. These members have been overlooked and treated as an underrated talent. My role is to find the best resources to help the members that are available within the social connections.
Philadelphia Asian Americans Rising (PAAR) Group - Philadelphia, PA
Planning Committee Team
October 2018 - January 2020
- Started as a guest since October 2018.
- Joined as a Planning Committee Team starting April 2019 to January 2020.
Asian-Americans represent one of the lowest ethnic groups in Philadelphia. My role is to help bring Asian-American community together by creating more alternative opportunities in the Philadelphia area that will help them with networking and developing a better career path.
Philadelphia Asian Fashion Networking Group - Philadelphia, PA
Wardrobe Stylist
January 2016 - January 2018
- Started as a member since January 2016.
- Became Wardrobe Stylist for menswear and street wear starting June 2016 to January 2018.
Analyzed and tested out different custom clothing or fashion accessories by dressing up as a model. The clothing and accessories were also distributed by fashion designers, college students, photographers, freelancers, and other members among from the group. These clothing designs were influenced by Asian fashion trends such as China, Korea, and Japan.
Association for Information Systems (AIS), Temple University - Philadelphia, PA
Vice President of Fundraising
August 2010 - May 2013
- Started as a member since August 2010.
- Became Vice President of Fundraising starting August 2011 to May 2013.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Temple University - Philadelphia, PA
Information Technology Director
January 2012 - May 2013
- Started as a member since January 2012.
- Became Information Technology Director starting August 2012 to May 2013.
Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society, Temple University - Philadelphia, PA
Social Chairperson
March 2011 - December 2011
- Inducted as a member in March 2011.
- Started as a Social Chairperson between August 2011 to December 2011.
- Received a Diamond Award and Diamond Pin Upgrade in May 2013.
Additional Information:
- Authorized to work in the United States for any employer
- Available Upon Request