Daun Kwag - Resume
Daun Dannie Kwag
256 Parker Hill Avenue, Apartment 15, Boston, MA 02120 • ------------ •------------
EDUCATION
Boston University School of Medicine
M.A. Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine
Emory University
B.A. Music (Violin Performance) & English (British Literature)
WORK EXPERIENCE
North Shore Medical Center (Salem Hospital Emergency Department) – Intern
- Engage in crisis intervention and counseling
- Collaborate with collateral contacts to assess and ensure the optimal level of care for clients
- Conduct risk and substance use assessments
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP – Corporate Analyst May 2016 - August 2018
- Conducted contract reviews and prepared summary matrices for over two hundred contracts per deal
- Facilitated the successful executions of final deal documents and compiled a comprehensive closing binder at the end of every transaction
- Performed extensive research on and prepared documents for federal and state business filings
Atlanta School of Musical Arts – Violin and Piano Instructor June 2016 - August 2018
- Provided in-home private lessons for nine violin and piano students of all levels
- Designed individualized lesson plans that challenged each student while also emphasizing the fun, purpose, and beauty in music
- Implemented motivation and reward systems that encouraged musical growth
- Guided each student in their preparation for their biannual recitals
Emory University Office of Residence Life & Housing – Resident Advisor
August 2014 - May 2016
- Served as a live-in supervisor in a first-year residence hall
- Designed, implemented, and led programs that emphasized leadership, community, and service
- Remained present and prepared to offer residents guidance and information on academics, social justice conversations, extracurricular and job opportunities, and events around campus
- Offered support and resources for residents struggling with mental health issues
VOLUNTEER / LEADERSHIP / ACTIVITIES
LaGrange Symphony Orchestra – Section Violinist September 2016 - April 2018
- Practiced concert repertoire and transferred bowings thoroughly in preparation for efficient rehearsals and successful concerts
- Performed for the LaGrange community five times a year
- Served as guest concertmaster in the 2017-2018 season
Georgia Institute of Technology School of Psychology
Problem Solving & Educational Technology Lab – Research Assistant August 2017 - December 2017
- Assisted PhD and master’s-level students with research for materials for their dissertations and literature reviews
- Moderated focus groups that concentrated on topics surrounding the language of “art,” career and educational relevance of art, and reducing barriers around art
- Managed contact lists, remained updated on graduate students’ research projects, and assisted with various administrative duties
Emory University Symphony Orchestra – Concertmaster January 2015 - May 2016 Principal Second Violin September 2014 - December 2014
- Led the first violin section of the orchestra during two weekly rehearsals
- Created bowing masters for performance repertoire in collaboration with section principals and faculty
- Collaborated with Emory Residence Life & Housing to arrange for annual classical music performances in first-year residence halls to encourage exposure of the arts
- Performed for Emory University and the larger Atlanta community four times a year, with at least one concert hosting a world-renown artist
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Languages: Fluent in Korean and English.
Daun Dannie Kwag
256 Parker Hill Avenue, Apartment 15, Boston, MA 02120 • ------------ •------------
EDUCATION
Boston University School of Medicine
M.A. Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine
Emory University
B.A. Music (Violin Performance) & English (British Literature)
WORK EXPERIENCE
North Shore Medical Center (Salem Hospital Emergency Department) – Intern
- Engage in crisis intervention and counseling
- Collaborate with collateral contacts to assess and ensure the optimal level of care for clients
- Conduct risk and substance use assessments
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP – Corporate Analyst May 2016 - August 2018
- Conducted contract reviews and prepared summary matrices for over two hundred contracts per deal
- Facilitated the successful executions of final deal documents and compiled a comprehensive closing binder at the end of every transaction
- Performed extensive research on and prepared documents for federal and state business filings
Atlanta School of Musical Arts – Violin and Piano Instructor June 2016 - August 2018
- Provided in-home private lessons for nine violin and piano students of all levels
- Designed individualized lesson plans that challenged each student while also emphasizing the fun, purpose, and beauty in music
- Implemented motivation and reward systems that encouraged musical growth
- Guided each student in their preparation for their biannual recitals
Emory University Office of Residence Life & Housing – Resident Advisor
August 2014 - May 2016
- Served as a live-in supervisor in a first-year residence hall
- Designed, implemented, and led programs that emphasized leadership, community, and service
- Remained present and prepared to offer residents guidance and information on academics, social justice conversations, extracurricular and job opportunities, and events around campus
- Offered support and resources for residents struggling with mental health issues
VOLUNTEER / LEADERSHIP / ACTIVITIES
LaGrange Symphony Orchestra – Section Violinist September 2016 - April 2018
- Practiced concert repertoire and transferred bowings thoroughly in preparation for efficient rehearsals and successful concerts
- Performed for the LaGrange community five times a year
- Served as guest concertmaster in the 2017-2018 season
Georgia Institute of Technology School of Psychology
Problem Solving & Educational Technology Lab – Research Assistant August 2017 - December 2017
- Assisted PhD and master’s-level students with research for materials for their dissertations and literature reviews
- Moderated focus groups that concentrated on topics surrounding the language of “art,” career and educational relevance of art, and reducing barriers around art
- Managed contact lists, remained updated on graduate students’ research projects, and assisted with various administrative duties
Emory University Symphony Orchestra – Concertmaster January 2015 - May 2016 Principal Second Violin September 2014 - December 2014
- Led the first violin section of the orchestra during two weekly rehearsals
- Created bowing masters for performance repertoire in collaboration with section principals and faculty
- Collaborated with Emory Residence Life & Housing to arrange for annual classical music performances in first-year residence halls to encourage exposure of the arts
- Performed for Emory University and the larger Atlanta community four times a year, with at least one concert hosting a world-renown artist
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Languages: Fluent in Korean and English.