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Also builds enrollment forecasts and works on CRM workflow automation with IT."},{"name":"Qraft Technologies","position":"Head of AI ETFs","location":"Seoul, South Korea","url":"https://qraftec.com","startDate":"2023-12-01","endDate":"2024-08-01","summary":"Led distribution and partnership work for U.S.-listed AI-driven ETFs (QRFT, AMOM, LQAI) and model portfolios. Helped grow combined ETF assets from about $17 million to more than $35 million. Presented at WealthTech Combine and the Founder's Arena Conference."},{"name":"Qraft Technologies","position":"Strategic Partnerships Manager","location":"Seoul, South Korea","url":"https://qraftec.com","startDate":"2021-08-01","endDate":"2023-11-01","summary":"Handled advisor outreach, product education, and sales and marketing for AI-driven ETFs and model portfolios across U.S. and Asian markets. Secured an early U.S. RIA advisory client and directly closed a strategy relationship."},{"name":"University of Central Oklahoma (UCO)","position":"Manager, Korea Office / Assistant Regional Director, Asia Pacific","location":"Jongro-gu, Seoul, Korea","url":"https://okaplus.org","startDate":"2012-10-01","endDate":"2021-07-01","summary":"Managed a portfolio of 14 Korean university partners generating more than $1 million in annual revenue, and personally onboarded 7 of them. Helped keep Korea among UCO's top three international student source countries for seven consecutive years. Developed a second-bachelor's pathway with UCO's Forensic Science department for Hoseo University."}],"education":[{"institution":"SKK GSB Sungkyunkwan University","studyType":"Master of Business Administration - MBA in Finance","startDate":"2018-01-01","endDate":"2020-01-01"},{"institution":"University of Central Oklahoma","studyType":"Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mass Communications-Interpersonal Communications","startDate":"2007-01-01","endDate":"2011-01-01"}],"projects":[{"name":"Well Done Wealth","description":"A writing project on how investment decisions connect with personal values, stewardship, and long-term impact. Draws on experience in ETFs and financial-services communication to make investing easier to follow for general readers."}],"skills":[{"name":"Social Media Content Creation"},{"name":"Regulatory Compliance"},{"name":"Immigration Policy"},{"name":"Customer Service"},{"name":"Business Process Improvement"},{"name":"Financial Planning"},{"name":"Budgeting"},{"name":"Decision-Making"},{"name":"Problem Solving"},{"name":"Management"},{"name":"Media Exposure"},{"name":"Distribution Strategies"},{"name":"Investment Analysis"},{"name":"Strategic Partnerships"},{"name":"Lead Qualification"},{"name":"Market Research"},{"name":"Presentation Skills"},{"name":"Writing"},{"name":"Content Strategy"},{"name":"Content Marketing"},{"name":"International Relations"},{"name":"Teaching"},{"name":"Event Planning"},{"name":"Social Media"},{"name":"Student Affairs"},{"name":"Financial Modeling"},{"name":"Managerial Finance"},{"name":"Finance"},{"name":"Recruiting"},{"name":"Microsoft Excel"},{"name":"Microsoft Office"},{"name":"Ellucian Banner"},{"name":"Time Management"},{"name":"Oracle CRM"},{"name":"Partner Relationship Management"},{"name":"International Business Development"},{"name":"Marketing Strategy"},{"name":"R Programming"},{"name":"Strategic Planning"},{"name":"Strategy"},{"name":"Business Development"},{"name":"Leadership"},{"name":"Marketing"},{"name":"Public Relations"},{"name":"Research"},{"name":"PowerPoint"},{"name":"Public Speaking"},{"name":"Higher Education"},{"name":"Microsoft Word"},{"name":"AI-driven ETFs"}],"certificates":[{"name":"AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner","issuer":"Amazon Web Services (AWS)"}],"awards":[{"title":"Certificate of Global Competency","date":"2011-01-01","awarder":"Centre for Global Competency at the University of Central Oklahoma","summary":"The Centre for Global Competency provides a unique opportunity for UCO students to earn a certificate, issued by the university that confirms that the individual has participated in the necessary activities to become a globally competent person. The Global Competency Certification entails different components to ensure exposure to international experiences. The components are as follows: - Academic Achievement - Global Experience. - Capstone Project. http://www.uco.edu/student-affairs/cgc/certification/index.asp"},{"title":"Founding Father","date":"2011-01-01","awarder":"Beta Upsilon Chi","summary":"I helped create the Chapter of Beta Upsilon Chi on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma. I was named as a founding father and served as the Chaplain during application process."},{"title":"President's Leadership Council","date":"2007-08-01","awarder":"President Rodger Webb","summary":"I was selected to be part of a 25 student leadership council selected by the President. There were around 500 high school students who applied for the four year council spot and scholarship."}]}