Soyoung Bang
Global Sports & International Development Cooperation Student
Seoul
Summary
Globally-minded student majoring in Global Sports Industry with a focus on international education and youth leadership.
Experienced in intercultural facilitation, sports media, and non-formal learning through global programs like CISV and the Youth Olympic Games.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chaperone for Ball Kids
Australian Open 2025
Melbourne
01.2025 - Current
- Led and supported a team of 20 Korean ball kids during the 2025 Australian Open, ensuring smooth communication, cultural exchange, and overall wellbeing.
Acted as a liaison between tournament organizers and youth participants in a major international tennis event with over 800 global volunteers and staff.
IOC Young Reporter
Gangwon 2024 Youth Olympics
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Covered over 10 Olympic events and conducted interviews with international athletes during the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games.
Received hands-on training from International Olympic Committee(IOC) in global sports journalism, including live reporting, content creation, and media ethics.
Korean Culture Teacher
King Sejong Institute San Antonio
San Antonio
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Designed and taught Korean cultural programs to over 100 local students and residents, covering Korean culture, history, K-pop dance, language basics, and traditional customs.
Reporter
Korea University Sports Federation (KUSF)
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Reported on university sports events as a KUSF (Korea University Sports Federation) student reporter, writing over 20 articles and producing on-site content.
Covered multiple disciplines, conducted athlete interviews, and delivered in-depth stories from live sporting venues.
Member
Harvard College in Asia Program (HCAP)
Boston, MA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Participated in the Harvard-Boston Conference, attending lectures on global issues and engaging in academic and cultural exchange with students from across Asia.
Also served on the planning team for Ewha-Harvard HCAP, coordinating cultural programs between Harvard delegates and Asian university students.
Foreign Liaison
XXVI ANOC General Assembly
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided protocol and logistical support for IOC Vice President Nicole Hoevertsz during the ANOC General Assembly, ensuring smooth coordination and hospitality for the delegation.
Reporter
Seoul Citizen Sports Reporters’ Group
Seoul, Seoul
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked as a citizen reporter, reporting on local sports and health-related events to encourage community participation and well-being.
Education
B.A. in Global Sports Industry - Double Major International Development Cooperation
Ewha Womans University
Seoul 03.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bosung Girls' High School
Seoul 01.2017 - 01.2019
Middle School Diploma -
Okjeong Middle School
Seoul 01.2014 - 01.2016
No Degree -
Fukuoka International School
Fukuoka, Japan 04.2008 - 01.2009
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Program Planning
- International Education
- Cross-Cultural Facilitation
- Media Production
Skills Languages
Korean (Native), English (Fluent), Communication, Leadership, Program Planning, International Education, Cross-Cultural Facilitation, Media Production
Volunteer
CISV Korea – National Junior Representative
Aug 2023 – Present
• Elected national youth representative of CISV Korea, leading youth engagement and international collaboration.
• Planned and facilitated educational sessions at TEA 2025 (Korea-Japan-Mongolia-Hong Kong exchange), focusing on intercultural understanding and sustainable development.
• Represented Korea at JASPARC 2024 in Japan, delivering workshops to youth from 11 Asia-Pacific countries on peace education and leadership.
• Completed “Essentials of Peace Education” training at APRW 2025 (Thailand), deepening knowledge of non-formal global citizenship education.
CISV Korea – Chapter Risk Manager
Aug 2022 – Present
• Appointed Risk Manager for CISV Seoul Chapter; responsible for health, safety, and risk mitigation at youth programs.
• Received official CISV Risk Management certification (Lucknow, 2022).
• Participated in Train The Trainer workshop (Bali, May 2023), preparing future leaders through safety and conflict resolution training.
CISV International – Camp Leader
2022, 2023
• Selected as official leader of the Korean delegation to international camps in Italy (2023) and USA (2022).
• Facilitated intercultural learning among youth from over 10 countries; served as liaison between host staff and Korean participants.
• Led pre-camp training and post-camp reflection to strengthen long-term impact of youth experiences.
PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics – Youth Interpreter
• Provided interpretation support for international guests and delegations at official venues.
• Gained early exposure to large-scale international event operations and multilingual communication.
Timeline
Chaperone for Ball Kids
Australian Open 2025
01.2025 - Current
Korean Culture Teacher
King Sejong Institute San Antonio
09.2024 - 12.2024
IOC Young Reporter
Gangwon 2024 Youth Olympics
01.2024 - 02.2024
Foreign Liaison
XXVI ANOC General Assembly
10.2022 - 10.2022
Reporter
Korea University Sports Federation (KUSF)
03.2022 - 01.2023
Member
Harvard College in Asia Program (HCAP)
01.2022 - 01.2023
Reporter
Seoul Citizen Sports Reporters’ Group
06.2021 - 01.2022
B.A. in Global Sports Industry - Double Major International Development Cooperation
Ewha Womans University
03.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bosung Girls' High School
01.2017 - 01.2019
Middle School Diploma -
Okjeong Middle School
01.2014 - 01.2016
No Degree -
Fukuoka International School
04.2008 - 01.2009
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