1. Andrew M. Elwood
Seogwi Dong 284-3 Metro Building, Apt. 1009. Seogwipo-Si, South Korea
(C) +82 (010) 5066-5633
ACADEMIC EDUCATION
Institution/City/State Degree Year Graduated
- MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN. M.S., Mass Communication 2009
- MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN. B.S., Mass Communication 2007
- LFCC, Middletown, VA. Associates Degree, General Studies 2002
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
- 3.8 Graduate school GPA, 3.56 undergraduate GPA while at MTSU.
- Level 2 TOPIK (Test of proficiency in Korean)
- TOEFL 120 hours certification
- Volunteered for the 2006 MTSU Poll conducted by the MTSU survey group.
- Voted “Most Talented” in high school who’s who.
- Received an academic bar and star in high school.
- Undergraduate Deans list 2005, 2007
- Participated in a YMCA leadership training course at the LP field in Nashville.
- Received the Celebrity Cruises Customer Appreciation award.
- Published on the front page of the Jeju Weekly newspaper, July 11th
, 2011 ed. (photography and article.)
PERSONAL ACHEIVEMENTS
- Volunteered for the local bmx community: repaired the local skatepark, organized events and
competitions to raise money for skatepark repairs, lead construction teams for ramp and track
construction, facilitated road-trips, and produced multi-media featuring the local bmx community.
- Managed a YWCA charity fundraiser to raise money for needy high-school students
- Completed the NAUI advanced SCUBA course, and currently working towards the Masters license.
- Represented the expatriate community in various international marathons with a PR of 3:22, plus
various other charity races, ultras, half-marathons, 10ks, and 5ks.
- Appeared on local and national Korean television and radio in news programs, performances, and
interviews.
PERSONAL/OUTSIDE INTERESTS
- Using social network platforms (Facebook and Twitter) to promote social events, raise awareness for
charity fundraisers, and to disseminate video, photography, and written information related to events.
- Performing, writing, and recording music (vocals, guitar, piano, and bass.) Audio-editing with Pro-tools.
- Photography and photo-editing.
- Running, hiking, climbing, SCUBA, biking, and weight-lifting
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Jeju Foreign Language Education and Information Center Jeju-Do, S. Korea 2010-present
ESL Teacher
 Conduct independent English language classes.
 Prepare teaching materials and lesson plans.
 Conduct courses for Korean English teachers, students, and Seogwipo citizens.
 Work with supervisors from different language/cultural backgrounds.
 Explain American culture and cultural differences in a diplomatic manner.
 Thrive in a foreign work environment for an extended period.
 Knowledge of Korean language, culture, and values. As well as those language and cultural
traits unique to the citizens of Jeju-Do.

2. - The Jeju Weekly Jeju-Do, S. Korea JUL2011-present
Contributing Journalist
 Published on the front page of the July 11th
, 2011 ed. (photography and article.)
 Accurately reported facts about stories relevant to the expatriate community living on Jeju
Island.
 Won second place in the contributor photography contest.
 Worked with editing staff in Google Docs to produce quality journalism on a strict deadline.
- The JDC, Junior Reporters Program Jeju-Do, S. Korea MAY2012-present
Journalist Mentor
 Lead a group of middle school students during assignments for the Jeju Weekly Newspaper.
Assignments focused on the unique cultural assets of Jeju island.
 Mentored students on the elements of journalism (Perspective, timeliness, relevance, ethics,
objectivity, etc.)
 Edited the student’s articles and provided feedback during the revision process.
 Succeeded in helping my team’s articles and photography get published in several editions of
the Jeju Weekly. (Vol. IV No. 73, 72, and online.)
- Celebrity Cruises Miami, Florida 2009-2010
Entertainment Staff
 Performed for and interacted with Celebrity guests on a nightly basis.
 Developed interpersonal relationships with Celebrity guests.
 Conducted the essential time sensitive trouble-shooting of technological systems before,
during, and after performances.
- The Smyrna Air Center Smyrna, Tennessee 2007-2008
Line Service Technician
 Provided aircraft services to FBO customers
 Maintained, monitored, and utilized airport equipment and facilities (fuel trucks, fuel farms,
hangers, Flight Tracker software, radios.)
 Provided services for the U.S. armed forces. (TN Army National Guard helicopter unit
AASF#1 and transient military aircraft and personnel.)
- The Co-Op Music Production Studio Franklin, Tennessee 2006-2008
Intern engineering assistant
 Assisted music producers and engineers during recording sessions.
1. Set up recording equipment (cables, patches, microphones, stands, etc.)
2. Conducted vocal tracking sessions with Professional musicians.
3. Organized Digital Audio Workstation sessions for the producer.
 Independently managed projects from start to completion for studio clientele.
 Performed post production audio editing for professional artist demos.
- The YMCA of Rutherford County Murfreesboro, Tennessee 2004-2007
Skate Park Coordinator
 Facilitated and coordinated safety standards for YMCA members in a "high-risk" high
liability setting.
 Inspected facility and obstacle integrity to ensure maximum compliance with insurance
liability standards of safe park operation.