JMM
EDUCATION:
M.A., Clinical Psychology:
Psychology in Education, Department of Counseling & Clinical Psychology;
Spirituality & Mind-Body Institute: Teacher�s College, Columbia University; New York, NY
Degree Awarded in May 2019, GPA: 4.0
Clinical Education: CPE, Level I: New York Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Campus
300 plus clinical hours, May 28th to August 9th 2019 (graduated)
Manhattan College, New York, NY
B.A., Major: English Literature, Minor: Religious Studies, May 2009 GPA: 3.71
Honors:
� Magna Cum Laude
� Epsilon Sigma Pi
� Dean�s List all eight semesters
Non-Degree Graduate Psychology Courses (3 credits each):
University of New Hampshire (Spring 2011): Statistics; Sensation and Perception
Tufts University (Summer 2011): Drugs and Neuroscience; Abnormal Psychology
TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification: Oxford Seminars (course completed in July 2010)
Graduate of Bishop Brady High School in Concord, New Hampshire (2001-2005)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Editor for SUFS Interpretation and Translation Center: Yangjae, Seoul;
Online editing/proofreading, August 2013-Present, http://www.sufs.ac.kr/sufseng/info/info_01.asp
� Editing and proofreading texts for various Korean to English translators, as well as for private companies and government organizations
� Fostering clear and compelling language for various professional speeches and textual documents
� Clients have included translators, patent agencies, government agencies (primarily international aid agencies), organizations for culture and the arts, artists, CEOs, professors, journalists, medical doctors, North Korean Refugees, etc.
� Recent publication (2017): Byung Shiji: A Painter of Storms. Edited the English translation of a book that features an autobiography of, and a selection of original writings by, Byung Shiji, a renowned Korean painter who passed away in 2013 (currently available on Amazon).
� Creator of ------------/ (personal freelance site)
Instructor for Seoul University of Foreign Studies: Public Speech and Rhetoric, American Studies: History, Culture and Identity, Yangjae Seoul. September 2012-December 2016.
� Lecturing on Public Speech and Rhetoric each Fall semester
� Lecturing on American History and Culture, each Fall and Spring semester (an online-offline hybrid course)
� Performing voice acting and speech recording for the English interpretation department
� Created an annual event, �Stories from the North� with TNKR (Teach North Korean Refugees) where refugees give speeches/presentations in English on their experiences and projects regarding North Korean issues
� Co-produced, edited and ghostwrote a documentary about North Korean Refugees called North Korea: the Place that Doesn�t Exist
Linguistic Correspondent for Inter-Check (Nomen Group - Paris, France):
August 2013-Present
� Providing online linguistic consultation for various brand names, logos, slogans, and audio samples
� Working freelance, online, on a project-by-project basis
English and Public Speech Instructor: SDA Language School Mokdong, Seoul. April 15th, 2013 - May 1st, 2014.
� Taught phonics, reading, and writing for elementary, middle school, and adult students
� Developed an original public speech course for adult students
� Developed and taught original curricula for 7-9 classes per day, including an intensive specialty class in public speech
Work Exchange Program Hummingbird Healing and Retreat Center: Iquitos, Peru. December 1st, 2012 - December 24th, 2012
� Worked in Peru for one month
� Job duties included: general hospitality, learning about plant medicine, and speaking to clients about shamanism, spirituality, and psychology
� Learned about plant medicine and practiced Spanish
ESL Teacher (Elementary, Middle, and High School) M's Core: Songpa-Gu, Seoul, October 10th, 2011 - October 10th, 2012
� Taught phonics, reading, writing and public speech for various age groups
� Developed original curricula for over 100 students, all different ages and ability levels
� Evaluated students every month
� Monitored and evaluated bi-annual speech contests
Writer/Editor for ------------: 454 West 41st, New York, NY. September 2010 - February 2011.
� Wrote weekly articles for a variety of categories including lifestyle, film, music, and art
� Edited and developed the content of all articles as well as marketing copy
� Directed video production and editing
� Resigned to take graduate-level classes at UNH and Tufts University for Clinical Psychology
� Note: this start-up officially dissolved in 2012
Student Services Manager, World Education Group: Belmont, NC, January 2010 - August 2010.
� Maintained and developed study abroad programs with all affiliated universities
� Oversaw the enrollment and retention of foreign students in American universities and colleges.
� Counseled agents and students about the application process to American universities
� Gave presentations to overseas associates about the purpose and workings of WE group
� Researched the academic identity of various universities and colleges across America for clients
Student Writing Instructor: Manhattan College, Fall 08 � May 09
� Tutored college level students in essay writing: grammar, essay structure, and content
� Assisted students with both the creative and structural aspects of academic writing
Conference Services Supervisor and Facilities Director. Manhattan College, May-August 2008 (full-time)
� Supervised 4-7 workers at a time, delegating responsibilities during event set up and execution
� Ran conferences for several groups, including Global Youth Leadership Conference, De La Salle Institute, and Manhattan College Freshmen Orientation
� Demonstrated on-the-spot problem solving when issues arose during conferences
� Set up and monitored lighting and audio-visual equipment for conferences
Conference Services Assistant (Facilities), Manhattan College, May-August 2007 (full-time)
� Assisted in setting up and monitoring various conferences and events
� Set up and monitored lighting and audio-visual equipment for conferences
� Promoted to Supervisor for summer of 2008
PUBLICATIONS (print)
Byung Shiji: A Painter of Storms
� Edited the full English translation of a book that featured an autobiography and the original writings of Byung Shiji, a world famous Korean painter. The book is currently available on Amazon, and I am accredited as a translator. (I also translated the poetry featured in the book.)
Journal of Theta Alpha Kappa (National Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology)
� Published scholarly article on Transhumanism, Nietzsche and the Value of Suffering (published in the 2010 issue)
Poetry Publications:
Manhattan Literary Magazine:
� Published selected poetry (2009 issue)
Degeneration Journal, Brooklyn NY:
� Published four selected poems (2010)
Online Publications:
Yeah New York (------------)
� Published articles on various subjects concerning New York City art, culture, and events
� Edited the majority of articles published on the site before 2011
� Note: this site/project eventually dissolved in 2011
VOLUNTEER and LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
Public Speech Volunteer for TNKR (Teach North Korean Refugees) (2014-2016):
Created an annual speaking event with SUFS; designed the speech contest rubric for TNKR; appeared on international radio (TBS eFM) on two separate occasions in regards to the work with refugees; coached and taught a male North Korean refugee who was working on his Masters in Unification Studies
Independent Scholar (This primarily refers to lectures developed for SUFS): Rhetoric and Composition, American Studies (primarily comparative literature and history), Autodidactic Education Theory, Interpretation Theory (Hermeneutics), Linguistic Philosophy, Depth Psychology, Religion & Spirituality
Volunteer ESL Teacher: Taught basic English to international refugees in Concord, New Hampshire, USA (for the New African Americans group)
Video Artist: Directed and conceived a digital video art project called UGNY
AAU Basketball Coach: Kapitol Kings, sixteen-year-old boys basketball (Concord, New Hampshire, Summer 2006)
Captain: Manhattan College Intramural Basketball; Bishop Brady High School Varsity Basketball
SKILLS:
Language: Beginner Spanish, Beginner Korean
Computer: digital video editing (Final Cut Pro) graphic design (Photoshop); Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); database (Microsoft Access); media production/arrangement (Music Production software), screencast software (Screenflow), Prezi.
Technical: Experienced with audio/visual equipment, including camcorders, soundboards, mix-boards, speakers, microphones, and LCD projectors
Interests: Reading, film, literature, poetry, spirituality, cosmology, nature photography, ecology/science journalism, martial arts, music, music production (------------/Jaymaxwell), basketball, biking, hiking, traveling.
EDUCATION:
M.A., Clinical Psychology:
Psychology in Education, Department of Counseling & Clinical Psychology;
Spirituality & Mind-Body Institute: Teacher�s College, Columbia University; New York, NY
Degree Awarded in May 2019, GPA: 4.0
Clinical Education: CPE, Level I: New York Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Campus
300 plus clinical hours, May 28th to August 9th 2019 (graduated)
Manhattan College, New York, NY
B.A., Major: English Literature, Minor: Religious Studies, May 2009 GPA: 3.71
Honors:
� Magna Cum Laude
� Epsilon Sigma Pi
� Dean�s List all eight semesters
Non-Degree Graduate Psychology Courses (3 credits each):
University of New Hampshire (Spring 2011): Statistics; Sensation and Perception
Tufts University (Summer 2011): Drugs and Neuroscience; Abnormal Psychology
TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification: Oxford Seminars (course completed in July 2010)
Graduate of Bishop Brady High School in Concord, New Hampshire (2001-2005)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Editor for SUFS Interpretation and Translation Center: Yangjae, Seoul;
Online editing/proofreading, August 2013-Present, http://www.sufs.ac.kr/sufseng/info/info_01.asp
� Editing and proofreading texts for various Korean to English translators, as well as for private companies and government organizations
� Fostering clear and compelling language for various professional speeches and textual documents
� Clients have included translators, patent agencies, government agencies (primarily international aid agencies), organizations for culture and the arts, artists, CEOs, professors, journalists, medical doctors, North Korean Refugees, etc.
� Recent publication (2017): Byung Shiji: A Painter of Storms. Edited the English translation of a book that features an autobiography of, and a selection of original writings by, Byung Shiji, a renowned Korean painter who passed away in 2013 (currently available on Amazon).
� Creator of ------------/ (personal freelance site)
Instructor for Seoul University of Foreign Studies: Public Speech and Rhetoric, American Studies: History, Culture and Identity, Yangjae Seoul. September 2012-December 2016.
� Lecturing on Public Speech and Rhetoric each Fall semester
� Lecturing on American History and Culture, each Fall and Spring semester (an online-offline hybrid course)
� Performing voice acting and speech recording for the English interpretation department
� Created an annual event, �Stories from the North� with TNKR (Teach North Korean Refugees) where refugees give speeches/presentations in English on their experiences and projects regarding North Korean issues
� Co-produced, edited and ghostwrote a documentary about North Korean Refugees called North Korea: the Place that Doesn�t Exist
Linguistic Correspondent for Inter-Check (Nomen Group - Paris, France):
August 2013-Present
� Providing online linguistic consultation for various brand names, logos, slogans, and audio samples
� Working freelance, online, on a project-by-project basis
English and Public Speech Instructor: SDA Language School Mokdong, Seoul. April 15th, 2013 - May 1st, 2014.
� Taught phonics, reading, and writing for elementary, middle school, and adult students
� Developed an original public speech course for adult students
� Developed and taught original curricula for 7-9 classes per day, including an intensive specialty class in public speech
Work Exchange Program Hummingbird Healing and Retreat Center: Iquitos, Peru. December 1st, 2012 - December 24th, 2012
� Worked in Peru for one month
� Job duties included: general hospitality, learning about plant medicine, and speaking to clients about shamanism, spirituality, and psychology
� Learned about plant medicine and practiced Spanish
ESL Teacher (Elementary, Middle, and High School) M's Core: Songpa-Gu, Seoul, October 10th, 2011 - October 10th, 2012
� Taught phonics, reading, writing and public speech for various age groups
� Developed original curricula for over 100 students, all different ages and ability levels
� Evaluated students every month
� Monitored and evaluated bi-annual speech contests
Writer/Editor for ------------: 454 West 41st, New York, NY. September 2010 - February 2011.
� Wrote weekly articles for a variety of categories including lifestyle, film, music, and art
� Edited and developed the content of all articles as well as marketing copy
� Directed video production and editing
� Resigned to take graduate-level classes at UNH and Tufts University for Clinical Psychology
� Note: this start-up officially dissolved in 2012
Student Services Manager, World Education Group: Belmont, NC, January 2010 - August 2010.
� Maintained and developed study abroad programs with all affiliated universities
� Oversaw the enrollment and retention of foreign students in American universities and colleges.
� Counseled agents and students about the application process to American universities
� Gave presentations to overseas associates about the purpose and workings of WE group
� Researched the academic identity of various universities and colleges across America for clients
Student Writing Instructor: Manhattan College, Fall 08 � May 09
� Tutored college level students in essay writing: grammar, essay structure, and content
� Assisted students with both the creative and structural aspects of academic writing
Conference Services Supervisor and Facilities Director. Manhattan College, May-August 2008 (full-time)
� Supervised 4-7 workers at a time, delegating responsibilities during event set up and execution
� Ran conferences for several groups, including Global Youth Leadership Conference, De La Salle Institute, and Manhattan College Freshmen Orientation
� Demonstrated on-the-spot problem solving when issues arose during conferences
� Set up and monitored lighting and audio-visual equipment for conferences
Conference Services Assistant (Facilities), Manhattan College, May-August 2007 (full-time)
� Assisted in setting up and monitoring various conferences and events
� Set up and monitored lighting and audio-visual equipment for conferences
� Promoted to Supervisor for summer of 2008
PUBLICATIONS (print)
Byung Shiji: A Painter of Storms
� Edited the full English translation of a book that featured an autobiography and the original writings of Byung Shiji, a world famous Korean painter. The book is currently available on Amazon, and I am accredited as a translator. (I also translated the poetry featured in the book.)
Journal of Theta Alpha Kappa (National Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology)
� Published scholarly article on Transhumanism, Nietzsche and the Value of Suffering (published in the 2010 issue)
Poetry Publications:
Manhattan Literary Magazine:
� Published selected poetry (2009 issue)
Degeneration Journal, Brooklyn NY:
� Published four selected poems (2010)
Online Publications:
Yeah New York (------------)
� Published articles on various subjects concerning New York City art, culture, and events
� Edited the majority of articles published on the site before 2011
� Note: this site/project eventually dissolved in 2011
VOLUNTEER and LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
Public Speech Volunteer for TNKR (Teach North Korean Refugees) (2014-2016):
Created an annual speaking event with SUFS; designed the speech contest rubric for TNKR; appeared on international radio (TBS eFM) on two separate occasions in regards to the work with refugees; coached and taught a male North Korean refugee who was working on his Masters in Unification Studies
Independent Scholar (This primarily refers to lectures developed for SUFS): Rhetoric and Composition, American Studies (primarily comparative literature and history), Autodidactic Education Theory, Interpretation Theory (Hermeneutics), Linguistic Philosophy, Depth Psychology, Religion & Spirituality
Volunteer ESL Teacher: Taught basic English to international refugees in Concord, New Hampshire, USA (for the New African Americans group)
Video Artist: Directed and conceived a digital video art project called UGNY
AAU Basketball Coach: Kapitol Kings, sixteen-year-old boys basketball (Concord, New Hampshire, Summer 2006)
Captain: Manhattan College Intramural Basketball; Bishop Brady High School Varsity Basketball
SKILLS:
Language: Beginner Spanish, Beginner Korean
Computer: digital video editing (Final Cut Pro) graphic design (Photoshop); Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); database (Microsoft Access); media production/arrangement (Music Production software), screencast software (Screenflow), Prezi.
Technical: Experienced with audio/visual equipment, including camcorders, soundboards, mix-boards, speakers, microphones, and LCD projectors
Interests: Reading, film, literature, poetry, spirituality, cosmology, nature photography, ecology/science journalism, martial arts, music, music production (------------/Jaymaxwell), basketball, biking, hiking, traveling.