Marita Y. Cheng's Resume
Marita Y. Cheng 08/15 5037
Marita Y. Cheng
2365 East Ave., Hayward, CA 94541
Home 510-538-4793, Cell 510-331-4785
Personal:
Born and raised in Hong Kong
Language:
English – speak and write
Chinese – speak and write: Mandarin, Cantonese
Education:
Oregon State University, B.S. Hotel & Restaurant Management
Maryknoll Convent School, Matriculation to the University of Hong Kong
Entrepreneurship
San Lorenzo 1984
Deli Mia Delicatessen/Deli Mia Caterer
Hayward 1966 to present:
Elite Catering & Food Services – contract food services & catering
· Kaiser Hospital, Hayward
· Kaiser University, Oakland
· City of Hayward, temporary City Hall on Clawiter Road
· California State University, Hayward
· Centennial Hall, Hayward
· Las Positas College, Livermore
· Skywest Restaurant, Hayward
· Mission Hills Bar & Grill, Hayward
Elite Catering, Hayward
Caesar’s Chicken, Hayward
Marita Y. Cheng
Community Volunteering:
Founder/Chair
· Hayward-Yixing Sister City Committee 2008
· Asian Business Alliance 2009
Board Member
Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) Bay Area Chapter since 2009
Rotary Club of Hayward, Board Member 2014-2015
Friends of Chabot Foundation, Founding Board Member since 2013
Community Recognition Awards
2013 Woman of The Year for the 20th Assembly District of California
City of Hayward Volunteer Award 2009
Organization &
Affiliations
Hayward Chamber of Commerce
Fremont Chamber of Commerce
Cal/Asian Chamber of Commerce
Citizen for Better Community, Fremont
Skills and Qualification:
I have 30 years of hands on experience in running a small business with:
· Ability in making decisions in a group setting
· Ability to plan, conduct, and direct work on projects
· Have excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
· Understanding the basic requirement of small business ownership
That is a lot of hard work, skill, perseverance and a little luck to be successful.
