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Joo Young PARK

Thornhill,Canada

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

Work History

Office Administrator and Project Manager

The Asan Institute for Policy Studies
  • Provided high-level administrative support, handled information requests, and performed clerical functions
  • Organized projects/conferences/fairs with international organizations and responded to inquiries from international/domestic applications
  • Communicated and collaborated with external partners as a liaison.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Edited documents to improve accuracy of language, flow, and readability.
  • Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas, and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events.

Office Administrator and Project Manager

Institute for International Trade and Cooperation (IITC)
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team's ability to deliver results.
  • Applied advanced administrative and analytical skills in overseeing day-to-day operational activities.
  • Expedited invoice processing by accurately reviewing vendor submissions, reconciling accounts payable discrepancies, and conducting timely payments.
  • Managed travel arrangements for executives or visiting clients to ensure seamless logistics coordination during business trips.
  • Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
  • Aided in employee onboarding through training new hires on office procedures, software applications, and company policies.

Research Associate

The Institute for Industrial Policy Studies (IPS)
  • Conducted focus groups to gather valuable consumer feedback, resulting in actionable recommendations for product improvements.
  • Leveraged competitive intelligence gathered through extensive market research, guiding the development of successful marketing strategies.

Researching Intern

Ministry of Finance and Economy, Foreign Exchange Policy Division at the International Finance Bureau
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
  • Enhanced intern productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support.
  • Monitoring of the international financial market.
  • Research on foreign currency borrowings.

Library Assistant

Cardinal Stritch University
  • Organized returned books and materials and assisted with shelving.
  • Performed circulation duties such as checking materials in and out, renewing items, and registering new patrons, ensuring efficient service at the front desk.
  • Aided patrons with use and access to technology, resources and materials.

Researching Intern

Franciscans International
  • Completed research and created summary reports on current issues facing Franciscans International.
  • Maintained information for Johannesburg Summit 2002 - World Summit on Sustainable Development.

Education

Certificate of Federal Income Tax Level 1 – 2023 Course - Accounting

H&R Block
12.2023

Diploma of International Transportation and Customs - International Transportation And Customs

Seneca College
06.2018

Master of Arts - International Business

Ewha Womans University Graduate School of International Studies
Seoul, South Korea
02.2005

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations & American Studies

The Catholic University of Korea
Seoul, Republic Of Korea
02.2003

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Office Administration
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Supply Inventory
  • Meeting, Events, and Travel Coordination
  • Processing expenses
  • Schedule and calendar management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Time Management

Activities

  • Habitat for Humanity - Florida, USA
  • Delegate of Egypt, Midwest Model United Nations - Missouri, USA
  • Vice President, SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) - Cardinal Stritch University, WI, USA
  • MUCAO (Milwaukee University and College Activity Organization) Leadership Conference - WI, USA
  • Delegate of the United States, Asia-Pacific Region Study Seminar - The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Awards

  • Thesis Recognition on Area Studies for College Students - Hanyang University, The Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul, Korea
  • Multicultural Image Award - Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI, USA
  • SIFE Regional Championship - SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) Headquarters, Chicago, IL, USA

Languages

English
Full Professional
Korean
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Office Administrator and Project Manager

The Asan Institute for Policy Studies

Office Administrator and Project Manager

Institute for International Trade and Cooperation (IITC)

Research Associate

The Institute for Industrial Policy Studies (IPS)

Researching Intern

Ministry of Finance and Economy, Foreign Exchange Policy Division at the International Finance Bureau

Library Assistant

Cardinal Stritch University

Researching Intern

Franciscans International

Certificate of Federal Income Tax Level 1 – 2023 Course - Accounting

H&R Block

Diploma of International Transportation and Customs - International Transportation And Customs

Seneca College

Master of Arts - International Business

Ewha Womans University Graduate School of International Studies

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations & American Studies

The Catholic University of Korea
Joo Young PARK