1. 470 E 17th Ave. #5 Eugene, OR 97401
(458) 210-1804 • jo2@uoregon.eduGRACE JO
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance concentration Mar 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese, University of Oregon, ― Eugene, OR
Minor in Economics, Cumulative GPA: 3.86
• Magna Cum Laude (Top 5%) honors for Winter 2016
• Lundquist College of Business Honors Program
• Global Management Certificate
Summer Language Courses Program, East China Normal University — Shanghai, China Jul 2015-Aug 2015
Study abroad focusing on Chinese language
Harbin Intensive Language & Culture Program, Harbin Institute of Technology ― Harbin, China Jun 2014-Aug 2014
Study abroad focusing on Chinese language and culture
2014 HIT Honorary First place International Student
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Financial Analysis & Valuation, Business Information Systems, Business Strategy & Planning, International Finance,
International Marketing, Managing In a Global Economy, 4th
Year Chinese, Intermediate Language Strategies
WORK EXPERIENCE
Barista, DIY Café ― Eugene, OR Sep 2015-Present
• Maintained a strong understanding of café values and customer needs, responding quickly to complex requests
in a fast-paced environment
• Prepared and served drinks and food in accordance with health codes and café standards
Student Assistant, Oregon Office of Student Access & Completion ― Eugene, OR Feb 2016-Mar 2016
• Screened and reviewed scholarship applications in a detailed manner to detect misstatements in transcription
• Processed and documented applications by utilizing electronic medium
Student Researcher, Business Innovation Institute, University of Oregon ― Eugene, OR Nov 2015-Feb 2016
• Assisted Professor Nathan Lillegard in his research of understanding the regional investment landscape, “Pacific
Northwest Capital Scan”
• Collected and organized substantial data through electronic databases and telecommunication
• Created spreadsheets and written narratives to aid and assist with interpretation of collected data
• Collaborated synergistically with peers to further study parallel segments of the growth capital ecosystem
Assistant Manager, Shogun Bowl ― Corvallis, OR Sep 2010-Sep 2012
• Responded customers’ needs with enthusiasm and reconciled daily sales figures
• Enhanced store marketing efforts by reaching out to customers through social media
ACTIVITIES
PR Representative, Huafeng Magazine, University of Oregon ― Eugene, OR Sep 2015-Present
• Secured funding for the group through effective customer relationship management
• Coordinated graduates celebration event and Chinese New Year event to promote and distribute magazines
President, Korean Presbyterian Church of Eugene College group ― Eugene, OR Sep 2013-Present
• Coordinated various campus events to reach out to Korean students in the community
• Planned a joint retreat through effective communications to involve college groups in three Korean churches in Oregon
Secretary, Financial Management Association, University of Oregon ― Eugene, OR Mar 2014-Jun 2015
• Documented and distributed weekly officer meeting minutes
• Planned tabling event to encourage new business major students to participate in the new club
Treasurer, National Society of Collegiate Scholars UO Chapter ― Eugene, OR Mar 2014-Jun 2015
• Created budgets for annual and future expenses for Associated Students of the University of Oregon and the
national office, resulting in a 10% increase in funding
• Monitored the chapter’s overall activities and compliance with eligibility for Chapter Recognition by the
national office, resulting in certified Gold Star status
SKILLS
• Language: English (fluent); Korean (native); Mandarin Chinese (proficient)
• Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
HONORS AND AWARDS
Beta Gamma Sigma Feb 2016-Present Leon Culbertson Scholarship Sep 2014
Summer Foreign Language and Area Studies Award Jun 2014, 2015 Joseph K. Starr Scholarship Sep 2013
Bethel Next Generation Leaders Scholarship Sep 2014 Richard Lindholm Scholarship Sep 2013