Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular Activities
Languages
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Seohyeon (Connie) Song

Seohyeon (Connie) Song

Seoul

Summary

With 7 years of experience in non-profit environments, I excel in managing partner relationships, enforcing project work plans, and coordinating stakeholder consultations. Known for problem-solving and communication skills, I have led public diplomacy and development assistance initiatives that enhanced Korea’s global image.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Officer

Literature Institute Of Korea
10.2023 - Current
  • Wrote press materials and delivered presentations to media representatives.
  • Fostered positive relationships with key business journalists in national and trade publications.
  • Drafted speeches for company executives and advised on media talking points.
  • Maintained regular communication with the Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Sports, as well as other related institutes, to provide feedback and strategize effectively.

Senior Program Officer

Korea Institute for Development Strategy (KDS)
06.2022 - 04.2023
  • Led strategic initiatives in international development, overseeing projects aimed at enhancing organic farming competence.
  • Collaborated with partner organizations to ensure effective program implementation, resulting in improved outcomes.
  • Managed a capacity-building project for organic farming policy implementation in Kyrgyzstan, overseeing project schedules, stakeholder communication, and documentation.

Senior Program Officer

Korea Foundation (KF)
04.2018 - 04.2022

Fellowship Program Division

  • Managed the operation of the Korean Language Fellowship program, including scholar management and oversight of partnering institutions.


Korean Studies Division

  • Coordinated overseas university support projects and the selection and dispatch of visiting professors, focusing on Latin America.
  • Managed online courses in Latin America and partnerships with overseas institutions (KF Latin America i-School).
  • Administered scholarship programs for graduate students in Japan, China, and Mongolia, as well as human rights management responsibilities.


Personnel Exchange Division

  • Planned and executed prominent international personnel invitation projects, including inviting former Latvian presidents and other distinguished cultural figures.
  • Planned and managed youth exchange programs (Vietnam, South Korea-Japan student exchange).
  • Organized and executed exchange programs for emerging leaders in Southeast Asia.

Program Officer(Contract-based Employee)

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
01.2017 - 03.2018
  • Organized OECD DAC task-sharing meetings and coordinated KOICA sessions for the GPEDC Forum.
  • Prepared for OECD peer reviews and assisted in various administrative tasks and innovation committee support.
  • Assisted in establishing partnerships with overseas relevant organizations

Internship

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
07.2015 - 07.2016
  • Supported promotional activities, managed office correspondence, and handled external communications via email and Facebook.
  • Assisted in project documentation management, logistical support for project teams, and meeting coordination for various projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Japanese Literature, Communications

Gachon University
Seongnam-si
08.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Agriculture

Korea National Open University
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Skills

  • Strong Written and Verbal Communication
  • Project Management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project
  • Fluent in Korean and English
  • Partnership Development
  • Budgeting and financial management

Extracurricular Activities

  • Student Ambassador, Shinhan Bank, 2013, Represented the bank to college students, participating in promotional activities and events.
  • Korean Student Representative, Diplomatic Visit Program, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2014, Represented Korean university students during an official diplomatic visit

Languages

English
Advanced
C1

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Best Student out of 28, authorized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
  • Awarded Best Mentor, authorized by Songpa-gu Office

Timeline

Program Officer

Literature Institute Of Korea
10.2023 - Current

Senior Program Officer

Korea Institute for Development Strategy (KDS)
06.2022 - 04.2023

Senior Program Officer

Korea Foundation (KF)
04.2018 - 04.2022

Program Officer(Contract-based Employee)

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
01.2017 - 03.2018

Internship

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
07.2015 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Japanese Literature, Communications

Gachon University

Associate of Applied Science - Agriculture

Korea National Open University
Seohyeon (Connie) Song