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Haeun kim

Haeun kim

Media & Communication Specialist (Intern Candidate)
Sejong,50

Summary

Strategic-minded Media professional and Award-winning Developer (Like Lion Hackathon) with a multidisciplinary background. Experienced in driving user acquisition through creative merchandising and live product demonstrations. Combines analytical precision from laboratory research with financial accountability from newspaper operations. Dedicated to leveraging technical insights and bilingual proficiency to enhance digital brand presence.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Handong Global University - Social Service Center

Volunteer Educator & Cultural Ambassador University of the Assumption

  • K-Culture Promotion: Organized and led cultural exchange programs to introduce Korean heritage, including K-Pop dance workshops and Korean cuisine demonstrations for local students.
  • Educational Outreach: Developed and delivered basic Korean language curriculum tailored for elementary, middle, and high school students at the University of the Assumption.
  • Community Support: Conducted hygiene education and health awareness sessions for underprivileged children in the neighboring community to improve local living standards.
  • Global Communication: Facilitated cross-cultural understanding through 10 days of intensive interaction, enhancing adaptable communication skills in a diverse environment.

Experience

Handong Newspaper, Pohang, South Korea Business Staff / Student Reporter | Dec 2024 – Aug 2025
12.2024 - 08.2025
  • Financial Administration & Budget Execution: Managed the school's official budget for the newspaper by meticulously processing expense reports and ensuring 100% compliance with university financial regulations.
  • Expense Disbursement Management: Streamlined the reimbursement process for reporters by verifying receipts and securing necessary approvals from the Faculty Advisor and Editor-in-Chief for timely fund distribution.
  • Account Reconciliation & Reporting: Handled comprehensive accounting tasks and transaction records, maintaining transparency in the use of university funds for all newspaper operations.

Frontend Developer

Like Lion (IT & Software Development Organization)
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • End-to-End Service Planning & Development: Spearheaded the entire lifecycle of a dating-focused chat platform as a lead planner and developer; managed everything from initial concept and UI/UX design to final web deployment in the absence of a dedicated planner.
  • On-Campus Marketing & Execution: Executed an intensive on-campus marketing campaign to introduce the platform, conducting live product demonstrations and promotional events that successfully converted students into active users.
  • Strategic Merchandising & User Acquisition: Conceptualized and sold astrology-themed promotional goods on campus to drive user acquisition, effectively bridging the gap between digital service features and physical user experiences.
  • User-Centric Iteration: Refined the platform’s features by gathering and analyzing direct user feedback during on-campus trials, ensuring a high-quality product-market fit before the final launch.
  • Award: Earned the Excellence Award in a competitive hackathon for demonstrating outstanding technical innovation and strategic problem-solving skills.

Research Intern (Summer Internship)

Prof. Jae-Hyeon Baek’s Lab, Handong Global University
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Biological Research & Dissection: Conducted precise dissections of bovine and murine models to support comparative anatomical research.
  • Antibiotic Efficacy Testing (PCR): Performed PCR(Polymerase Chain Reaction) protocols to verify and analyze the effectiveness of various antibiotics.
  • Laboratory Animal Management: Managed the daily care and health monitoring of murine models, ensuring strict adherence to ethical research standards.
  • Protocol Compliance: Executed complex laboratory procedures with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Education

Python Programming (Academic Exchange)

Sogang University
Seoul, South Korea

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Media And Communication

Student
Pohang, South Korea
04.2001 -

Skills

Languages

English: Proficient (TOEIC: 855 / TOEIC Speaking: 130, Intermediate Mid 3)

Korean: Native

Technical & Digital Skills

Programming: Python (Data Analysis), JavaScript, React, HTML/CSS

Media Production: Video Editing (CapCut), Digital Content Planning & Branding

Business Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Financial Budgeting & Expense Tracking

Core Competencies

Marketing & Sales: On-campus Promotional Campaigns, Merchandising (Astrology-themed Goods)

Research & Analysis: Biological Laboratory Protocols (PCR), Research Data Logging

Timeline

Experience

Handong Newspaper, Pohang, South Korea Business Staff / Student Reporter | Dec 2024 – Aug 2025
12.2024 - 08.2025

Frontend Developer

Like Lion (IT & Software Development Organization)
12.2023 - 06.2024

Research Intern (Summer Internship)

Prof. Jae-Hyeon Baek’s Lab, Handong Global University
06.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Media And Communication

Student
04.2001 -

Volunteer

Handong Global University - Social Service Center

Python Programming (Academic Exchange)

Sogang University
Haeun kimMedia & Communication Specialist (Intern Candidate)