Sowon Kang

Managed over 40+ PO (purchase order) items and their associated vendor companies for the Amiral Project, a petrochemical complex in Saudi Arabia - Coordinated communication and workflow between internal engineers and global and domestic vendors - Utilized the company’s internal Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) to track the flow of thousands of vendor documents and drawings - Ensured quality control of documents and constantly communicate with vendors the expected project standard - Expedited engineers and vendors to meet project deadlines and managed multiple project schedules - Conducted regular Kick Off Meetings with new vendors in both English and Korean through in-person and video conference formats. - Developed instruction manuals for both internal and external distribution in order to efficiently convey the expected procedures for each type of document

Part of the Sourcing Team of the Product Management Team

Acted as the project coordinator of global and domestic projects (office headquarters, data centers, commercial projects, etc.). Maintained regular correspondence with clients and partner companies to make sure the project schedule goals were met. Provided research for due diligence reports on potential sites for international clients. Attended weekly design meetings and drafted meeting minutes. Document management of fee proposals, contracts, NDAs, etc. of all projects.

1:1 English Teacher who specialized in Grammar & Writing Skills, Interview Skills, TOEFL/IELTS/OPIK Test Skills, and Speaking Skills. Taught adult students ranging from university students to seniors.

Taught students ranging from Elementary to High School in an intensive 1:1 class. Specialized in essay writing, English Grammar, and World History & Social Studies class.

Participated in the Outdoor Friedrichshafen Trade Fair, Germany as an intern of Delights& Global Co. Ltd, a B2B South Korean company.

Unpaid internship as part of the Summer Internship program at Korea University. Selected among candidates who participated in the Korea University International Summer Campus as an exchange student. The main tasks were to translate arbitration law from Korean to English and vice versa. Assisted the Secretary at reception for official events.

Double Majors in History and East Asian Studies. Graduated with Honours Distinction

International Exchange opportunity representing the University of Toronto. Chosen for two consecutive summers of 2016 and 2017 to represent the University of Toronto in the summer program. Achieved top scores in courses focused on Korean History and South-North Korean relations.