Sophia Suh

Administrative Specialist at LA County Office of Education | USC CMF & MPA Candidate

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

About

I am an incoming MPA candidate (City/County Management Fellow) at the USC Price School of Public Policy and a recent graduate at UCLA. My experiences in student and local government, speech and debate, and public service settings drive me to contribute to meaningful projects and gain hands-on experience in the field of public policy and municipal administration. I look forward to connecting with you!

Experience

  • Administrative Specialist at Los Angeles County Office of Education
    May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    Assist 40 LA County educational agencies (K-12 school districts, community colleges, charter schools, and joint powers authorities) with Advantage HCM System and online document processing for the Business Enhancement System Transformation (BEST) Project. Support district users in processing documents such as entering New Hires, Tax, Pension, Direct Deposit or Time Sheets.

  • City of Torrance (On-site)
    • Management Aide for the General Services Department
      Jan 2026 - May 2026 · 5 mos

      Provide administrative and field support for high-priority municipal projects, including the construction of a new Fire Department Emergency Operations Center and the renovation of city-owned facilities Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction milestones, ensuring that physical progress on critical facilities aligns with contractor reports and engineering specifications. Serve as a liaison for construction vendors, managing the end-to-end invoice payment process through New World Systems and Laserfiche and ensuring all expenditures remain within the allocated project budgets.

    • Management Aide for the Community Services Department
      Jun 2025 - Jan 2026 · 8 mos

      Directed the National Library Card Sign-Up Month campaign, achieving 120% of the target goal by registering 600 new cardholders and increasing promotional reach for social media by 82% throughout September. Increased social media engagement by 4,000% within the span of four months. Developed comprehensive monthly performance reports detailing key operational metrics and KPIs and presented findings to the Library Commission to facilitate data-driven planning. Maximized auxiliary profit for the Friends of the Library by organizing community fundraisers, launching a "Blind Date with a Book" campaign for their sale rack, and designed promotional strategies for seasonal book sales.

  • USA Elections Board Vice Chair at UCLA
    Mar 2025 - Jun 2025 · 4 mos

    Reviewed and evaluated candidate applications and campaign materials for adherence to election policies. Assisted in organizing informational sessions and resources to educate candidates on election rules, promoting lawful campaigning practices. Facilitated communication between the Election Board and over 15 student organizations, increasing collaborative initiatives and enhancing clarity on election procedures by developing comprehensive informational resources.

  • Student Ambassador at Accent Global Learning
    Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 · 3 mos

    Assisted with the development of learning hubs and student gatherings focused on enhancing communication and leadership skills. Represented student interests in committee meetings, advocating for enhancements to student services.

  • Fall 2024 Intern at Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress (CSPC)
    Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 · 4 mos

    Supported the Presidential Fellows Program by streamlining participant data organization and coordinating communications between undergraduate fellows and staff. Contributed to analytical reports for senior fellows by conducting in-depth research on foreign and space policy, specifically on trade, economic security, technology/5G, and geopolitical issues. Provided weekly updates to staff on significant congressional developments via email newsletter.