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Washington, Dc

Develop, implement and manage assigned programs that support and promote USJC's mission. Serve as primary manager of the Annual Conference, the Council's largest event of the year, working collaboratively with staff, Board Members and other stakeholders. Duties include coordination with speakers, planning logistics, managing event registration and coordinating staff and volunteers. Manage the Council's regional programs in designated locations in the U.S. including East Coast (DC and NYC), Midwest and Southern regions.Serve as support for the TOMODACHI Initiative U.S. programs.Assist in supporting other USJC programs including the Legislative Networking Initiative.Provide staff support for designated U.S.-Japan Council Committees and Action/Resource Groups that are comprised of Council Members and experts in a respective field.Create program budgets and plan resources for the implementation of assigned programs.Work together with the communications staff for the promotion of events.

Washington, Dc

Sharing the Good News of the Messiah, Advancing Messianic Torah Observance, and Growing the Messianic Faith Movement

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Utilized student information system software and maintained databases to effectively manage a high volume of prospect and applicant records in both paper and digital format.Handled a range of communications to provide quality assistance to prospective and current applicants and newly admitted students.Collaborated with the Senior Data Analyst as part of a special task force on enrollment figures to analyze weekly enrollment reports; develop and implement new admission and marketing strategies.Evaluated current operating procedures related to admissions processes, which were adopted and resulted in leaner operations.Worked closely with the Admissions Manager and a third-party vendor to redesign the online application system; resulted in optimized user-friendliness and operational efficiency.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Monitored data flow, handled confidential academic files, and maintained accurate records to ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced and demanding environment.Managed a range of administrative support functions, including interdepartmental support to faculty and staff to provide an integrated customer service approach to applicants and current students.Maintained office supplies, filed and audited records, handled logistics and communications for open house events, and more.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided critical assistance to the Admissions Department during a high volume application period to ensure review deadlines and targeted quotas were met.Quickly learned new software to successfully perform daily responsibilities.

Represented the Institute at public and private events in the Washington, DC area; prepared briefing reports for use by the Institute’s Director and Research Associate.Performed critical research on U.S.–Korea relations and East Asian affairs, including civil liberties and political rights issues, Korean reunification, and North Korean space and nuclear weapons programs.Successfully completed multiple small-scale projects with minimal supervision, including an analysis of the Institute’s media impact and cataloguing the Institute’s domestic and international travel history.Conducted survey research to be used for the creation of public policy.Prepared and executed public events, office management, and long-term program development.

Conducted web-based research on ethnic Korean residents of Japan, focused on identity issues.Researched the Asian Silk Road continental trade routes and contemporary cultural representation.Work contributed to future course development within the MSU Honors College and College of Arts and Letters, and concluded with a research forum paper presentation.

Professional English language tutor to South Korean students using web-based technologies.Strengthened cross-cultural interaction skills within an e-learning environment.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Public Management

Coursework: American national security; global political economy; energy and environmental security; intelligence studies; U.S–China.

B.A., International Relations

Coursework: Japan/East Asian & Israel/Middle Eastern regional and political affairs; foreign policy; global governance; international.

B.A., East Asian Languages And Culture

Activities and Societies: MSU Japanese-English Conversation Club (Event Coordinator), MSU Japan Club (Activity Planning Team Member).

Kyoto University, Kyoto Consortium For Japanese Studies

Columbia University study abroad focused on Japanese language and business studies.