Rebecca Lee

Daly City, California
lovelyechoes@gmail.com

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented and dependable professional currently pursuing opportunities as an Optician Apprentice. I bring a combination of hands-on precision manufacturing training, extensive experience working with people, and years of independent client service.

I’m comfortable with precision measurement, technical procedures, documentation, and careful hands-on work. I’m also friendly, patient, and accustomed to helping people with different needs. I enjoy learning new skills and working in environments where accuracy, communication, and attention to detail matter.

Skills

  • Customer and client service
  • Precision measurement
  • Attention to detail
  • Technical and mechanical aptitude
  • Hands-on assembly and fabrication
  • Following detailed instructions and procedures
  • Clear and patient communication
  • Problem solving
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Scheduling and appointment coordination
  • Organization and time management
  • Workplace safety
  • Team collaboration
  • Independent work
  • Fusion 360 CAD/CAM
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Workspace

Technical Training

Humanmade

San Francisco, California

Next Generation Manufacturing / CNC Machining Training
March 2026 – May 2026

  • Completed intensive hands-on CNC machining and manufacturing training in a professional shop environment.
  • Used precision measuring tools and worked from dimensions, drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Developed strong attention to detail through machine setup, machining, inspection, and finishing.
  • Used Fusion 360 CAD/CAM to design and manufacture projects.
  • Gained hands-on experience with drilling, engraving, pocketing, chamfering, contour cutting, sanding, and finishing.
  • Followed established shop safety procedures and collaborated with instructors and cohort members to troubleshoot problems.

Manual Lathe Training
Completed July 2026

  • Received hands-on training in facing, turning, drilling, boring, and parting.
  • Practiced precision measurement, careful machine setup, and appropriate tool selection.

Professional Experience

Independent Pet & House Sitter

Self-Employed | San Francisco Bay Area
2017 – Present

  • Provide friendly and dependable service while communicating directly with clients about individual needs and expectations.
  • Follow detailed written and verbal instructions and maintain accurate care information.
  • Coordinate appointments, schedules, and client communications independently.
  • Respond professionally to questions, schedule changes, and unexpected situations.
  • Maintain client privacy and handle homes and personal property responsibly.
  • Build positive client relationships through reliability, attention to detail, and personalized service.

Early Childhood Educator

Various Schools and Preschools | San Francisco Bay Area
2009 – 2026

Experience includes The Room to Grow Preschool, Nihonmachi Little Friends, Miraloma Cooperative Nursery School, Palo Alto Community Child Care, Redwood Church Preschool, and San Mateo-Foster City School District.

  • Provided patient, individualized assistance in busy, people-centered environments.
  • Communicated clearly and respectfully with families, coworkers, and community members.
  • Observed individual needs and adapted communication and assistance accordingly.
  • Followed established health, safety, educational, and workplace procedures.
  • Maintained records and documentation with attention to accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Balanced multiple responsibilities while maintaining a welcoming and organized environment.

Projects

Anna May Wong Research & Digital Archive

Independent long-term research and digital preservation project focused on the life, career, and legacy of Chinese American actress Anna May Wong (1905–1961).

  • Conduct historical and archival research using primary and secondary sources, including periodicals, photographs, films, books, and archival materials.
  • Collect, organize, catalog, and digitally preserve historical materials related to Wong’s life and career.
  • Cross-reference sources and document historical information, including film work, photographs, appearances, travels, and cultural context.
  • Create accessible educational writing and digital content about Anna May Wong, classic Hollywood, and representation in film history.
  • Maintain The Gallery of Anna May Wong, an online project dedicated to sharing and preserving information about Wong’s work and legacy.
  • Currently developing The Anna May Wong Compendium: From May to Zahrat, an A-to-Z reference work about Wong’s life and career.

Education

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, California

Associate of Arts in Film
In Progress

Additional Qualifications

  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • More than 10 years of people-facing professional experience
  • Comfortable learning specialized equipment, terminology, and procedures
  • Strong observational skills and attention to small details
  • Careful and precise when performing hands-on tasks
  • Patient and approachable communication style
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team