199 Broad Ave.
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(213) 254-7591
EDUCATION_________________________________________________________________________
Biola University, La Mirada, CA - Dean¡¯s List 2005
Bachelor of Arts, December 2007; Major: Social Science; Concentration: Political Science
Double Minor: Biblical & Intercultural Studies
Activities: Founder of THEO meetings, Founder of Korean Men Discipleship, Resident Assistant
American Studies Program, Washington, D.C.
Comprehensive Studies in Public Policy; Concentrations in Domestic & International Policy,
June 2006
Activities: Executive Committee member of Community Board, Founder of Community Accountability
EXPERIENCE________________________________________________________________________
Eden Jewelers, Albany, NY June 2006 – June 2007
General Manager
- Analyzed and researched market trends and management systems then executed new planning resulting in a reduction of monthly operating costs while generating an increase of sales by 10% within four months
- Orchestrated and directed all strategies and operations for store expansion planning including staffing/training, cash management, inventory control, marketing, new product roll outs, in-store promotions, advertising and sales functions
- Developed a filing system for all client custom orders, repairs, and additional information
National Conference of State Legislatures, Washington, D.C. January – June 2006
State-Federal Intern
- Head speared research and coordination on Human Services Federal Budget Update: Comparison of President¡¯s budget and Congressional appropriations
- Researched, monitored, and analyzed state and federal legislation regarding immigration, education, agriculture, and human services
- Covered briefings, conference calls, forums and submitted memorandums to supervisors; Notable forums: Children¡¯s Rights Inc., Brookings Institute, Congressional Hearings
Fuji Limo. Inc., Palisades Park, NJ January 1999 – May 2002
Foreign Clientele Liaison
- Main liaison to foreign clientele: Upheld close relations with all possible and current foreign clients while marketing for new accounts by implementing a system for correspondence
- Responsible for assisting and managing the needs of over 50 foreign accounts
- Developed and maintained a system for files, vouchers, and schedules
PUBLICATION__________________________________________________________________________
- Bang, Joon. ¡°Human Services Federal Budget Update.¡± National Conference of State Legislatures: Human Services And Welfare Standing Committee, Spring Forum 2006.
Washington, D.C: NCSL, 2006
- ¡°Overview of State Legislation Related to Immigrants: Introduced Jan-Feb 2006¡± – Research was published for Education section for the National Conference of State Legislatures Immigration Department.
- Bang, Joon. ¡°Spiritual battles don¡¯t need to be fought alone.¡± The Chimes 14 Oct, 2004: Pg. 7
SKILLS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION________________________________________________
- Bilingual - Fluent in written and spoken Korean & English
- Proficient with MS Office XP/2000/97, NETSCAN Tracking, and Thomas