Kingson

EDUCATION

University of Hong Kong

Master of Science in Education: Educational Linguistics (Intercultural Communication), December 1995

GPA: 3.98/4.0, Awarded Graduate Assistantship, La Casa Latina: Outstanding Volunteer Service Award, 2004-2005 Fulbright Scholar

StateUniversity of New York

Bachelor Art: International Marketing and Communications: East Asia, May 1992

GPA 3.987/4.0, Summa Cum Laude, University Distinguished Honors Scholar, Dean’s List, Grace W. Capen Academic Award Winner, New York State, SUNY Scholarship for Academic Achievement Winner, Robert C. Byrd Award Winner, Freeman Asia Scholar, Outstanding Student Scholarship at Capital Normal University, Golden Key Honors Society Member, Phi Beta Kappa Member

RELEVENT COURSES& SKILLS

Fluent in English, MandarinCantonese; Proficient in Japanese. Highly familiar with Microsoft Office in both English and Chinese. Trained in TESOL & Second language acquisition. Extensive English language tutoring experience and some classroom experience. Translation experience in English/Chinese.

PUBLICATIONS

  • Lee, Narissa, Lin, Doris, Lo, Stephanie (2005). On the road: creative education in Taiwan, 2000:2004. Trans. Yi, Ding-Zhe (Ed in chief), Li, Yun-Lin, Chang, Yen-Ning, Wei, Ting-Shiuan (Eds). Taiwan:The Advisory Office of the Ministry of Education in Taiwan.
  • Lin, Mabel, Hsu, Karen, Lo, Stephanie (Eds). (2005). The 2005 Directory of U.S. Accredited Higher Education Institutions.Taiwan: The Advisory Office of the Ministry of Education in Taiwan.
  • Lo, Stephanie(2005). Creative Education in Taiwan. Trans. Wu Jing Ji (Ed.) Taiwan:The Advisory Office of the Ministry of Education in Taiwan.
  • Lo, Stephanie (In Press). Defining the Peer Advisor in the American Study Abroad context. Journal of Studies in International Education.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Foundation for Scholarly Exchange, Taipei, Taiwan

Junior ScholarSeptember 2004~June 2005

  • Researched online mentoring system offered at the education center by analyzing student/advisor dialogues.
  • Conducted a large quantitative study with the United States Visa Consular Office on the role of the internet in foreign student information gathering habits.
  • Conducted a qualitative study on language policy and maintenance of Hakka in Taiwan.

Asian & Middle Eastern Studies Department, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Research AssistantFebruary 2004~April 2004

  • Transcribed oral data with phonetic annotations for a project entitled “Task based instruction in CALL,” presented at CamLing, The Cambridge University.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Hong KongAmericaCenter, ChineseUniversity of Hong Kong, Shatien, Hong Kong

Program AssistantJanuary 2006~Present

  • Helped to organize international conferences, educational workshops and seminars, study tours in Hong Kong and Mainland China, and internship placements for U.S. graduate students.
  • Responsible for coordinating with other Hong Kong, Mainland & U.S. universities, NGOs, companies, hotels.
  • Handled administrative work that included contacting and gathering information of participants, students, and scholars, creating brochures, information/conference packets, name tags, and name stands.
  • Edited grant proposals, program schedules, orientation schedules, and various written propaganda.

Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (Fulbright office), Taipei, Taiwan

AdvisorSeptember 2005~July 2005

  • Responsible for advising students (elementary level to post-graduate level) and parents on U.S. higher education (includes in person, telephone, and email advising). Advised U.S. University representatives on Taiwan’s higher education system.
  • Gave speeches at national and international conferences, schools and municipal libraries around the country to promote U.S. education.
  • Assisted and participated in education fairs such as the Linden Tour and the MBA Tour.
  • Organized 2004 International Education week events (including key note speeches, workshops, and seminars).
  • Conducted analysis of the online mentoring system and helped target weaknesses and brainstormed strategies to improve the service.
  • Compiled and edited U.S. Accredited Universities reference guide for the Ministry of Education in Taiwan.
  • Assisted in translation of “Creative Education in Taiwan” (one of the published research books on Educational Reform from the Ministry of Education).

Center for Hispanic Excellence, University of Hong Kong

Graduate Assistant, Program CoordinatorSeptember 2003~June 2004

  • Responsible for coordinating Festival Latino 2004, an annual ten-day free cultural event.
  • Managed a staff of five undergraduate students.
  • Fundraised and managed a budget of over 13,000 dollars.
  • Responsible for contracts and room reservations.
  • Designed and implemented creative advertising campaigns for Festival Latino.

English Language Program, University of Hong Kong,

Program AssistantSeptember 2003~August 2004

  • Assisted in development of Special Programs for International Scholars and government officials. Responsible for establishing site visits, coordinating with staff members and site-visit contact people, planning social activities, chaperoning participants, answering participants’ questions, and helping improve participants’ English proficiency.
  • Assisted in submitting U.S. State Department Grant Proposal for South African Teachers. Responsible for editing grant proposal, securing site-visit letters of support, and assembling grant proposals.
  • Examined International Students’ English Language Speech and Assessment tests. Prepared detailed letters of evaluation and entered results in database.
  • Assisted Marketing Director in recruitment process, preparing brochures, PR packets, and data entry.
  • Responsible for taking care of International Students’ needs. Answered students’ questions and problems.

Study Abroad Office, Suny Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

Peer AdvisorJanuary 2003~May 2003

  • Organized and conducted classroom presentations concerning Study Abroad programs
  • Designed a power point presentation and photo album displaying my experience studying abroad in Beijing, China
  • Designed flier, information packet, and other such related promotional material for Peer Advisor Program
  • Updated pre-departure and hand out materials
  • Conducted research for development of a formal Peer Advisor program
  • Conducted research on scholarships and information for international students
  • Responsible for responding to email, advising, listening, encouraging, and answering questions for prospective students

GlaxoSmithKline, Utica, NY

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative InternMay2002~August 2002

  • Intensively trained at Headquarters in Philadelphia on marketing the company product (Avandia), building relationships with physicians, handling resistance and questions, how to use the computer system on our laptops, and on specific technical and scientific information on Avandia.
  • Received training at the Regional office in Bridgewater, New Jersey on how to analyze business statistics and data and further computer training on our laptops.
  • Shadowed with a top sales representative for a week to learn how to market efficiently.
  • Discussed and highlighted key advantages of Avandia with physicians. Answered and dealt with resistance questions from physicians. Sampled Avandia at physicians’ offices.
  • Conducted lunches with physicians to discuss Avandia and to address their concerns with the drug product.
  • Entered data and submitted an analysis report on a weekly basis.
  • Managed a $500.00 budget and expenses.
  • Worked on a large educational event for physicians.
  • Senior District Manager and Mentor periodically evaluated my performance to help improve my skills.

Enterprise, Buffalo, NY

Business internMay2000~August 2000

  • Worked with the companies’ computer systems to take reservations, enter data, and analyze company statistic.
  • Responsible for customer service at the front desk, at customer homes, on the telephone, at automobile dealerships and service repair shops.
  • Maintained and built relationships with major accounts and customers
  • Marketed larger sized vehicles and supplemental automobile liability coverage
  • Received extensive training on a regular basis in order to develop customer service and marketing skills
COMMUNITYSERVICE

Volunteered at CCCC ESL program, Philadelphia, PA 2005 Coordinated fund raising for World Vision, 1998

Volunteered at On Lok House, Philadelphia, PA, 2003-2005Organized Cultural Fair, New Hartford, NY, 1997

Tutored at NH Junior High School, New HartfordNY,1999 Volunteered at the House of Hope, Utica, NY, 1998

Volunteered at Vive La Casa, Buffalo, NY, 1998 Raised money for the Heart Run, Utica, NY, 1997

ACTIVITIES

Salt and Light, worship team, 2003-2004 UBAnime Club at SUNY Buffalo, treasurer, 2000

Phi Beta Kappa, member, 2003-2004 Campus Crusades, 2000

Golden Key Honor Society, member, 2000-03 International Club, treasurer, 1996-1997

Livingstones, Group Leader, 2000-03 High School Varsity Tennis Team, 1994-1997

Drama Club, treasurer, 1998

Orchestra, concert mistress, 1995-1999

REFERENCES

Available upon request