Sophia Sun, Pmp
About Sophia Sun, Pmp
Sophia Sun is a Project Administrator with extensive experience in project management and administrative roles across various organizations. She has worked in education, fitness, and legislative environments, contributing to program support and team efficiency.
Current Role at NWEA
Sophia Sun serves as a Project Administrator at NWEA, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she supports a high-profile program that delivers quality tools and materials to educators in Missouri. She collaborates closely with various resource teams to ensure the effective execution of projects. Sophia also works with Customer Support to address escalated inquiries, ensuring prompt and accurate responses for the Missouri Department of Education program.
Previous Experience in Education and Administration
Before joining NWEA, Sophia worked at Smarter Balanced as an Administrative Specialist and Project Manager from 2019 to 2022. Her responsibilities included managing projects and providing administrative support in a remote setting. Prior to that, she served as a Student Engagement Specialist at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension from 2016 to 2019, where she focused on enhancing student engagement and support.
Background in Fitness Instruction
Sophia has extensive experience in the fitness industry, having worked as a Group Fitness Instructor at various gyms including Total Woman Gym + Spa, The Bay Club Company, 24 Hour Fitness, and PRO Unlimited from 2014 to 2019. She also briefly worked at Forma Gym in 2018. Her roles involved leading fitness classes and promoting health and wellness among participants.
Educational Qualifications
Sophia holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a focus on Civic Engagement from UCLA. She also earned an Associate of Arts in Political Science from De Anza College. In addition, she studied Project and Program Management at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension, where she achieved a certificate in 2017. Furthermore, she completed a certificate in Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2022.
Project Management Skills and Contributions
In her career, Sophia has developed a long-term integration strategy for scheduling tools, workflows, documentation, and standard operating procedures in collaboration with the Director of Strategic Initiatives and governance teams. She has enhanced team efficiency through effective logistical and coordination support, contributing to the successful execution of organizational engagement strategies and projects.