Curriculum Vitae

Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)

Yonsei University · Seoul, South Korea

Dual Degree program with Simmons University

Thesis: “Exploring Generative AI Use in South Korean Higher Education: Perceived Work Quality, Learning Experiences, and Student Concerns”

(Advisor: Professor Sung Un Kim, Committee members: Professors Ji-Hong Park, Yongjun Zhu)

Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)

Simmons University · Boston, Massachusetts

Dual Degree program with Yonsei University

Bachelor of Arts in History (Summa Cum Laude)

Westfield State University · Westfield, Massachusetts

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Holyoke Community College · Holyoke, Massachusetts

Research Assistant (RIALD)

Yonsei University Research Institute for Academic Library Development · Seoul, South Korea

• Contributing to a five-year South Korean government initiative on Generative AI integration in academic library services
• Supporting international scholarly exchange in a support capacity: 5th World Humanities & Social Sciences Academic Conference (2026), IFLA 2026 Satellite Talks, ASEAN Culture House Meeting (Busan), and the Yonsei Library Development & JISTaP International Workshop

Circulation Desk Shift Supervisor (BiblioTemps)

Ely Library, Westfield State University · Westfield, Massachusetts

• Supervised work-study staff by mentoring and training them to handle complex patron inquiries.
• Managed library opening/closing protocols and implemented data collection systems for usage statistics

Assistant Manager

Follett Higher Education (University Bookstore)

• Coordinated daily operations and delegated responsibilities to ensure consistent service coverage
• Managed inventory procurement and maintained stakeholder relationships with faculty and administration

Sales Associate

Barnes & Noble College

• Maintained an engaging sales floor through shelving, arranging, cleaning, and organizing products effectively
• Completed online orders for customers with efficiency and accuracy
• Provided excellent customer service and supported customers' needs

Archivist Assistant & Librarian (Work Study)

Holyoke Community College Library · Holyoke, Massachusetts

• Managed the digitization and cataloging of archival photographic/video assets for online collections
• Organized materials according to the Library of Congress Classification system

TEFL Certification (120-Hour)

OISE, University of Toronto (Online)

Specialization in Teaching English to Young Learners and Test Preparation.

• Michael S. Anciello Award for History — Westfield State University
• Phi Alpha Theta History Honors Society (2020)
• President's Award for Excellence in Leadership (2019)
• David James Taylor Award for Excellence in Philosophy (2017)
• Phi Theta Kappa Honors Program (2017)

Assisted with the following events as support staff: helping with setup and supporting presenters throughout, in a non-presenting capacity:

• 5th World Humanities & Social Sciences Academic Conference (2026) · Daejeon, South Korea
• IFLA 2026 Satellite Talks · Yonsei University, Seoul
• ASEAN Culture House Meeting · Busan, South Korea
• Yonsei Library Development & JISTaP International Workshop

Introduction to Global Librarianship

Library Juice Academy

Professional development course exploring international library practices, cross-cultural information services, and global information access challenges.

• American Library Association (ALA) — Member
• ALA International Relations Round Table (IRRT) — Member

• Korean: High Beginner / Lower Intermediate — proficient in Hangul reading and writing

Available upon request.