Hyunwoo Jo (์กฐํ์ฐ) is a student majoring Global Affairs with a concentration in Global Governance and minors in Computational & Data Sciences and Data Analysis at George Mason University Korea.
Having worked in several student leader positions and at the Office of Admissions & Enrollment, his current research interests lie in public policy analysis and development, especially in international governance and technology, and in higher education administration.
Interests: Admissions | Public Policy | Higher Education | Data Analysis | Global Governance | Video Production
Strengths: Harmony, Input, Responsibility, Includer, and Maximizer
Experience
Center for Security Policy Studies (CSPS)
Incheon, South Korea
Feb 2024 - Present
Student Fellow Feb 2024 - Present
George Mason University Korea
Incheon, South Korea
May 2022 - Present
Student Advisor for Student Government Jan 2024 - Present
Intern at the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Jul 2022 - Present
Skills: Admissions ยท TargetX ยท Communication ยท Microsoft Office ยท Microsoft Excel ยท Microsoft Power Automate
- Respond to calls and emails regarding application processes and requirements to prospective students, parents, and agencies
- Index and process documents, such as high school transcripts and standardized test scores, to be sent to Admissions Counsellors and the Fairfax campus
- Record and document submissions using Microsoft Word and Excel, correctly identifying applicant information through TargetX
- Automate the creation and sending of Admission, Deposit, Entrance Scholarship, and English Language Proficiency Test letters and emails using Microsoft Power Automate
Global Student Ambassador President Feb 2023 - Present
Skills: Leadership ยท Event Planning ยท Communication
- Co-lead the recruitment of Global Student Ambassadors within George Mason University Korea able to serve as role-models for prospective students
- Manage and coordinate future promotional or admissions events with the Office of Admissions and Enrollment
- Communicate required responsibilities and duties of each Global Student Ambassador
Student Body President Dec 2022 - Dec 2023
Skills: Leadership ยท University Relations ยท Team Management ยท Time Management ยท Public Speaking ยท Building Internal & External Relationships
- Oversee an administration of 10+ individuals and student leaders to advocate for the needs of the student body, coordinating with the Patriot Activities Council, Office of University Life, Academic Affairs, and External Affairs, and various external organizations
- Lead and educate the transition from Student Council to Student Government, rewriting the Student Body Constitution and Code of Student Governance and connecting with Student Government in the Fairfax campus
- Preside as Speaker of the Student Senate to schedule meetings, understand Parliamentary Procedure, and consult with and advise various committees
- Organize various events and ceremonies held on-campus, such as the New Student Orientation, Welcome Weekend, Convocation, Student Engagement Fair, and Mason Day
- Lead, sign, and/or renew external contracts and partnerships such as sosok, a food and beverage discount service, the International Student Identity Card, and with local restaurants as the Student Government's Chief Contracting Officer
- Represent George Mason University Korea and its student body to the Incheon Metropolitan City and Incheon Global Campus Foundation, working with Student Governments from other universities
- Plan and organize student-led initiatives such as the Letterman Jacket and Student ID Card Redesign Committee
- Created and implemented the first unified Incheon Global Campus community through Discord with the IGC Student Union
- Suggested and presented the implementation of Classroom Assessment Techniques for structured mid-semester feedback to faculty members
- Managed improved PR and communication strategies through channels such as Linktree, Instagram, Everytime, email, and Mason360 website
Under-Secretary-General for General Assembly and Conference Management of GMUN Sep 2022 - Dec 2023
Skills: Project Planning ยท Documentation
- Oversee the Department of General Assembly Affairs and Conference Management and its members, organizing departmental meetings as necessary and reporting to the Secretary-General on a regular basis
- Lead the operation of simulated UN education programs in and out of the Secretariat, the drafting of a Constitution, Charter, and Rules of Procedure, and the training of delegates, staff, press, and chairpersons
Student Leader for the Alumni Association Korea Chapter's Sustainability and ESG Mentor Group Nov 2022 - Dec 2023
Skills: Leadership ยท Environmental Awareness
- Work with George Mason University alumni in coordination with the Career Development Center and Office of Development and Strategic Partnerships to broaden members' knowledge on ESG and related issues through timely and interactive discussions
- Delegate between alumni and current students on the recruitment, schedule, and themes of the study group
Global Student Ambassador May 2022 - Feb 2023
Skills: Marketing ยท Communication
- Represented Mason Korea and supported Mason Koreaโs communication and marketing strategies by assisting the Office of Admissions and Enrollment through presentations and campus tours
- Provided an opportunity to become successful role models for prospective students
- Created student opportunities through which students are able to learn more about having a global mindset and becoming progressive global leaders in the future
- Connected with media outlets, especially Naeil Education and Jinhak (์งํ์ฌ), to introduce Mason Korea and its Global Affairs program
RSO & Student Organization Representative for Student Government Jul 2022 - Dec 2022
Skills: Strategic Planning ยท Student Affairs
- Attended and helped various RSO-led or organized events in tandem with the Office of University Life, such as the Student Engagement Fair and RSO Info Session
- Created a channel for communication using Microsoft Teams between leaders of RSOs and student organizations, Student Government, PAC, and the Office of University Life, relaying or making important announcements and responding to questions and concerns in a timely manner
- Reached out to RSO and student organization leaders for event recruitment, such as the IGC Music Festival and Halloween event, and scheduled IGC facilities, especially with sports and dance related RSOs
- Worked with the IGC Foundation and other Student Affairs / University Life Offices on campus to agree upon a semesterly schedule for facilities up for use by student organizations, such as the Gym, Soccer Field, Dance Room, Music Room, and individual RSO Rooms
Mentor for K-SDGs Builders Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Skills: Teaching English as a Second Language
- Educated Korean high schoolers living in remote locations on SDGs 3 and 4 using English
- Prepared weekly class material such as presentations and quizzes together with team members
- Worked with OnHappy, Incheonโs first international educational development NGO, to follow up on class progress and provide feedback
Incheon Metropolitan City (์ธ์ฒ๊ด์ญ์)
Incheon, South Korea
Oct 2023 - Present
Happiness Policy Advisory Panels for the Citizens (์๋ฏผํ๋ณต์ ์ฑ ์๋ฌธ๋จ ์ฒญ๋ ๋ถ์ผ ์์) Oct 2023 - Present
Incheon Global Campus
Incheon, South Korea
Aug 2022 - Present
Resident Advisor Aug 2022 - Present
Skills: Residence Life
- Work with the Incheon Global Campus and its Housing staff to submit weekly Activity Reports and maintain a clean and lively environment for students
- Meet with the Office of University Life on a regular basis to address residential concerns and provide assistance and suggestions
- Organize a channel for communication among residents to deliver important announcements and notifications
- Host floor-wide and campus-wide events with other Resident Advisors to maximize student satisfaction
Asian Boss NEXT
Incheon, South Korea
Mar 2022 - Present
Vice-President Jan 2023 - Present
Skills: Leadership ยท Team Management
- Oversee and manage recruitment of new applicants, conducting interviews
- Coordinated a new curriculum for the semester for the transition to short-form video content
- Co-led a video editing session, especially in regard to camera angles and subtitles
Senior Editor-in-Chief Jul 2022 - Dec 2022
Skills: Leadership ยท Video Editing
- Educated members on processes in post-production such as video editing, color correction, and subtitling through sessions and guides using DaVinci Resolve
- Oversaw, provided feedback, and led subtitling for "Can we change race with our own will or is it something that we are born with?"
Member Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
Skills: Leadership ยท Teamwork ยท Video Production
- Led the production of "Opinions on BTS' military exemption, told by experts," coordinating interviews with faculty members, providing feedback to members, and overseeing post-production using DaVinci Resolve
- Led the production of "A Day in Hongdae: Koreans vs Foreigners," conducting street interviews and editing using VLLO
Arirang TV
Sep 2023 - Jan 2024
Panelist Sep 2023 - Jan 2024
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Asian Boss
Jan 2023 ยท Sep 2023
Freelance Reporter Sep 2023
Freelance Videographer Jan 2023
Skills: Video Production ยท Videography
- Tasked with understanding camera angles, exposure, and interview questionnaires
- Coordinated with the interviewer to conduct and give feedback on street interviews
The National Council of Youth Organizations in Korea
Jul 2023
Representative of Korean Participants at the 2023 Global Youth Summit Jul 2023
- Participated in the 2023 Global Youth Summit hosted by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (MOGEF) and organized by the National Council of Youth Organizations in Korea (NCYOK) on the main theme of โHarmony of Global Youths Towards a Sustainable Futureโ
- Represented 20 Korean participants throughout the one-week event, giving opening remarks during its opening ceremony and moderating Summit I where draft recommendations where presented
- Worked as a member of Group 8 covering the topic of "The Role of Youth in Respecting and Spreading Cultural Diversity and Value," formulating a comprehensive, globally applicable list of issues and solutions through a brochure and recommendation
Incheon Free Economic Zone (์ธ์ฒ๊ฒฝ์ ์์ ๊ตฌ์ญ)
Nov 2022 - Jan 2023 ยท May 2023
Member for Last Mile Delivery Living Lab Wrap-Up Season May 2023
Member for Last Mile Delivery Living Lab Season 2 Nov 2022 - Jan 2023
Skills: Programming ยท Arduino ยท C (Programming Language)
- Joined the program, organized by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) and sponsored by the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ), Incheon Startup Park, and Yonsei University, seeking to solve the food delivery problem in the Songdo International Business District through a delivery robot operated by MESH Korea, as a member of Team 3
- Provided beta-testing and development for new technologies to be implemented in the Incheon Global Campus (IGC) for future deliveries
- Oversaw the implementation of the teamโs idea, wiring such modules and programming code to be used with Arduino microcontrollers to record the timestamp when the robot detects a crash or shock, and to take real-time photos in the process of delivering items to each room for users to check after the delivery has been completed
- Presented the team's prototypes in front of staff and student members affiliated with the Last Mile Delivery Program to implement in the next or final implementations of the delivery robot and/or application
Education
George Mason University Korea
Global Affairs, BA ยท Concentration in Global Governance, Minors in Computational & Data Sciences, Data Analysis
2022 - 2026
Licenses & certifications
Leadership Academy - Levels 1-3
George Mason University Korea
Issued March 2023
Volunteering
Judge for Fall 2023 โMason Readsโ Essay Competition
George Mason University Korea
Oct 2023
Mason Korea 10th Anniversary Committee
George Mason University Korea
Mar 2023 - Aug 2023
Volunteer for CSPS-Korea 2023 Annual Symposium
George Mason University Korea
May 2023
Master of Ceremonies (MC) for Mason Day 2023
George Mason University Korea
Apr 2023
Judge for Spring 2023 โMason Readsโ Essay Competition
George Mason University Korea
Apr 2023
Mentor for K-SDGs Builders
George Mason University Korea
Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Volunteer for CSPS-Korea 2022 Annual Symposium
George Mason University Korea
May 2022
Volunteer for IGC Project Symposium
Incheon Global Campus
May 2022
PR Committee Volunteer for Mason Day 2022
George Mason University Korea
Apr 2022
Honors & awards
University Life Award Issued by Office of University Life ยท May 2023
- Recognizes โa student leader who has demonstrated a high level of engagement in several student organizations and activities at Mason Korea, and has displayed high level of leadership and commitment to excellence and serving the Mason Korea communityโ
Deanโs Merit Scholarship (Dean's List) Issued by George Mason University Korea ยท Jan 2023
- Awarded $2,000 per semester while enrolled as a full-time student at Mason Korea (Spring 2023 ~)
- Selected upon a criteria of academic achievement (GPA 3.5+)
First-Year Achievement Award Scholarship Issued by George Mason University Korea ยท Jan 2023
- Awarded $500-1000 per semester for one semester (Spring 2023)
- Selected upon a criteria of outstanding academic performances as recognition for completing their first semesters at Mason (GPA 3.7+)
Community Service Scholarship: Resident Advisor Issued by George Mason University Korea ยท Aug 2022
- Awarded $1,000 and free accommodation from IGC Housing per semester (Fall 2022 ~)
Student Engagement Scholarship Issued by George Mason University Korea ยท Aug 2022
- Awarded $200 annually to $1,000 annually as RSO Representatives and Members of Student Government (Fall 2022 ~)
Merit-based Entrance Scholarship Issued by George Mason University Korea ยท Feb 2022
- Awarded $1,000-$7,500 up to six semesters (Spring 2022 ~)
- Selected based upon a criteria including, but not limited to, GPA, essay, and interview
20th IYF Online English Speech Contest - 1st Place Issued by International Youth Fellowship ยท Nov 2020
- Presented a speech titled "United We Progress for All" as part of a contest sponsored by the Ministry of Education, The National Council of Youth Organizations in Korea, and The Korea Herald
The 2nd Saemangeum Youth English News Article Writing Contest - Grand Prize Issued by Saemangeum Development and Investment Agency ยท Aug 2020
- Submitted a news article titled "Koreaโs 50-year-old plan to create a โcity of civitasโ - Koreaโs ambitious Saemangeum project aims to create a global economic hub" as part of a contest organized by the Saemangeum Development and Investment Agency, Korean-American Cultural Association, and Korean Youth English News and sponsored by IT Chosun and Yangpyeong Global English Camp
Languages
English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Korean
Native or bilingual proficiency