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Hyunwoo Jo (조현우) is a student majoring in Global Affairs at George Mason University Korea with concentrations in Global Governance and Media, Communication, and Culture and minors in Computational & Data Sciences and Data Analysis.
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
George Mason University Korea
Incheon, South Korea
May 2022 - Present
Intern, Office of Admissions and Enrollment Jul 2022 - Present
Skills: Admissions · TargetX · Salesforce Lightning · Ellucian Banner · Communication · Microsoft Office · Microsoft Excel · 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
- Record and document submissions using Microsoft Word and Excel, correctly identifying applicant information
- Automate the creation and sending of Admission, Deposit, Entrance Scholarship, and English Language Proficiency Test letters and emails
- Co-lead the redesign of the Admissions Presentation used for recruiting events
Global Student Ambassador President Feb 2023 - Present
Skills: Leadership · Event Planning · 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 Advisor, Student Government Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
- Presided as Chair of the Elections and Disputes Commission to conduct regularly scheduled elections during Spring and Fall semesters
Student Body President Dec 2022 - Dec 2023
Skills: Leadership · University Relations · Team Management · Time Management · Public Speaking · Building Internal & External Relationships
- Oversaw 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
- Led and educated the transition from Student Council to Student Government, rewriting Governing Documents and connecting with Student Government in the Fairfax campus
- Presided as Speaker of the Student Senate to schedule meetings, understand Parliamentary Procedure, and consult with and advise various committees
- Organized various events and ceremonies held on-campus, such as the New Student Orientation, Welcome Weekend, Convocation, Student Engagement Fair, and Mason Day
- Led the signing external contracts and partnerships with sosok, International Student Identity Card, and local businesses as the Student Government's Chief Contracting Officer
- Represented 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
- Planned and organized 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, GMUN Sep 2022 - Dec 2023
Skills: Project Planning · Documentation
- Oversaw 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
- Led 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, Sustainability and ESG Mentor Group, Alumni Association Korea Chapter Nov 2022 - Dec 2023
Skills: Leadership · Environmental Awareness
- Worked 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
- Delegated between alumni and current students on the recruitment, schedule, and themes of the study group
Global Student Ambassador May 2022 - Feb 2023
Skills: Marketing · Communication
- Represented Mason Korea and supported Mason Korea’s 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 (진학사), to introduce Mason Korea and its Global Affairs program
RSO & Student Organization Representative, Student Government Jul 2022 - Dec 2022
Skills: Strategic Planning · 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, 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, Incheon’s first international educational development NGO, to follow up on class progress and provide feedback
Center for Security Policy Studies-Korea (CSPS-Korea)
Incheon, South Korea
Feb 2024 - Dec 2024
Student Fellow Feb 2024 - Dec 2024
- Visit security-related institutions, conduct research projects, coordinate CSPS events, and establish communication with the Center for Security Policy Studies in Arlington
- Participate in seminars, conferences, and forums organized by relevant institutions to broaden knowledge on security issues in East Asia and beyond
- Write articles, reviews, and research papers on security-related topics
Incheon Global Campus
Incheon, South Korea
Aug 2022 - Dec 2024
Residential Student Self-Governance Council (SSGC) Sep 2024 - Dec 2024
- Regularly meet with IGC Housing staff and select Resident Assistants from each university to discuss residential concerns and provide suggestions
Resident Assistant Aug 2022 - Dec 2024
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 and resolve residential concerns
- Organize a channel for communication among residents to deliver important announcements and notifications
- Host floor-wide and campus-wide events with other Resident Assistants to maximize student satisfaction
Arirang TV
Sep 2023 - Sep 2024
Panelist Sep 2023 - Sep 2024
- Conduct research regarding Korea’s latest trends and current affairs from the perspective of those in their twenties and thirties
- Present and discuss thoughts and opinions between anchors, panelists, and interviewees, aired live on NEWs GENERATION
NEWs GENERATION is a program hosted by Arirang TV covering Korea’s latest trends and current affairs from the perspective of those in their twenties and thirties (millennial and Gen Zers, dubbed the ‘MZ Generation’ in Korea). For all of my appearances, visit .
WeGong Law Firm (법무법인 위공)
Aug 2024 - Dec 2024
Intern Aug 2024 - Dec 2024
- Conduct legal research regarding an ongoing criminal case, specifically pertaining to sports and commercial law
Asian Boss NEXT
Incheon, South Korea
Mar 2022 - Dec 2024
Vice-President Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
Skills: Leadership · Team Management
- Manage the entire Asian Boss NEXT team and oversee all day-to-day operations regarding the organization
- Lead weekly meetings and feedback sessions during the video production process
- Work and coordinate with the Executive Board regarding the promotion, application, and structure of the organization
- Oversee a specific department alongside other Executive Board members
- Provide in-depth training sessions and feedback on scriptwriting, interview, filming, editing throughout the video production process and their publishing and promotion on relevant platforms
- Connect with the main Asian Boss organization in organizing events and gathering feedback
Senior Editor-in-Chief Jul 2022 - Dec 2022
Skills: Leadership · 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 · Teamwork · 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
Ewha Womans University
Nov 2024
Freelance Translator Nov 2024
- Provided English translations for exhibition piece "Craft, Thought, and Product" <공, 상, 품 工, 想, 品> presented as part of the 2024 Craft Connect Education Project hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the Korea Craft and Design Foundation
Incheon Metropolitan City (인천광역시)
Incheon, South Korea
Oct 2023 - Sep 2024
Happiness Policy Advisory Panels for the Citizens (시민행복정책자문단 청년 분야 위원) Oct 2023 - Sep 2024
Asian Boss
Jan 2023 · Sep 2023
Freelance Reporter Sep 2023
Freelance Videographer Jan 2023
Skills: Video Production · Videography
- Developed an understanding of camera angles, exposure, and interview questionnaires for Would Korean Girls Marry Foreign Guys? | Street Interview
- 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, 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 “Harmony of Global Youths Towards a Sustainable Future”
- 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 (인천경제자유구역)
Nov 2022 - Jan 2023 · May 2023
Member, Last Mile Delivery Living Lab Wrap-Up Season May 2023
Member, Last Mile Delivery Living Lab Season 2 Nov 2022 - Jan 2023
Skills: Programming · Arduino · 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 team’s 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
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Global Affairs
2022 - 2027
Concentrations in Global Governance (GLGV) and Media, Communication, and Culture (MCC)
Minors in Computational & Data Sciences (CDS) and Data Analysis (DATA)
Licenses & certifications
Group 1 Social and Behavioral Research
CITI Program
Issued Sep 2024 · Expires Sep 2028
Credential ID 64657167
Leadership Academy - Levels 1-3
George Mason University Korea
Issued March 2023
Volunteering
Judge, Fall 2024 “Mason Reads” Essay Competition
George Mason University Korea
Oct 2024
Master of Ceremonies, 2024 CSPS-Korea International Security Symposium
Center for Security Policy Studies (CSPS)
Jun 2024
Judge, Fall 2023 “Mason Reads” Essay Competition
George Mason University Korea
Oct 2023
Mason Korea 10th Anniversary Committee
George Mason University Korea
Mar 2023 - Aug 2023
Volunteer, 2023 CSPS-Korea International Security Symposium
Center for Security Policy Studies (CSPS)
May 2023
Master of Ceremonies, Mason Day 2023
George Mason University Korea
Apr 2023
Judge, Spring 2023 “Mason Reads” Essay Competition
George Mason University Korea
Apr 2023
Volunteer, CSPS-Korea 2022 Annual Symposium
George Mason University Korea
May 2022
Volunteer, 2022 IGC Project Symposium
Incheon Global Campus
May 2022
PR Committee Volunteer, Mason Day 2022
George Mason University Korea
Apr 2022
Honors & awards
1st Place, Spring 2024 Research Writing Competition (Open Division) Issued by George Mason University Korea · Jun 2024
- Awarded $500 USD in the form of Mason Korea scholarship support (Fall 2024)
George Mason University Korea's biannual Research Writing Competition, comprising both a First-year and Open Division, is a competition is open to all current Mason Korea students.
The purpose of the Open Research Writing Division is to provide an audience and venue for student research and writing within the various disciplines at Mason Korea. Papers submitted to the Open Division should come from students who are enrolled in 200-level or above courses, and should demonstrate a more rigorous level of preparation compared to the First-year Division.
University Life Award Issued by Office of University Life · May 2023
- Recognizes “a 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 community”
Dean’s Merit Scholarship (Dean's List) Issued by George Mason University Korea · Jan 2023
- Awarded $2,000 per semester while enrolled as a full-time student at Mason Korea (Spring 2023 - Fall 2024)
- Selected upon a criteria of academic achievement (GPA 3.5+)
First-Year Achievement Award Scholarship Issued by George Mason University Korea · 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 · Aug 2022
- Awarded $1,000 and free accommodation from IGC Housing per semester (Fall 2022 - Fall 2024)
Student Engagement Scholarship Issued by George Mason University Korea · Aug 2022
- Awarded $200 annually to $1,000 annually as RSO Representatives and Members of Student Government (Fall 2022 - Fall 2023)
Merit-based Entrance Scholarship Issued by George Mason University Korea · Feb 2022
- Awarded $1,000-$7,500 up to six semesters (Spring 2022 - Fall 2024)
- Selected based upon a criteria including, but not limited to, GPA, essay, and interview
1st Place, 20th IYF Online English Speech Contest Issued by International Youth Fellowship · 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
Grand Prize, The 2nd Saemangeum Youth English News Article Writing Contest Issued by Saemangeum Development and Investment Agency · Aug 2020
- Submitted a news article titled "Korea’s 50-year-old plan to create a ‘city of civitas’ - Korea’s 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
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