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Ko Jiwon

Ko Jiwon

Psychology Student | MSc Consultancy & Business Development
AMSTERDAM

Summary

A dedicated student of Organizational Psychology on a consultancy and business development track for my master's, I bring a multicultural upbringing from Korea, India, and the Netherlands. This has cultivated my adaptability and passion for dynamic environments. I am eager to apply my proactive approach and diverse perspectives to roles supporting agile teams and driving business development and change management initiatives

Overview

7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

Recruitment and Employer Branding Internship

Henkel
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Took full ownership of the internship recruitment cycle, managing stakeholders, understanding hiring manager needs, utilising ATS for candidate screening, and providing comprehensive recommendations to optimise hiring processes.
  • Drove employer branding initiatives by introducing innovative approaches, organising internal and external events, creating impactful content, and overseeing logistics to enhance brand awareness and engagement.
  • Played a pivotal role in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) projects, focusing on disability awareness and optimising the neurodiversity pipeline and internship programs through successful event coordination and change management initiatives.

Student Consultant

180-degree consultancy
10.2023 - 2 2024
  • Implemented change management initiatives in an NGO setting, enhancing workflow efficiency and establishing a sustainable recruitment process to form agile teams, thereby amplifying social impact and project effectiveness.
  • Enhanced the overall quality of client deliverables through regular feedback sessions and continuous improvement efforts.

Tutoring Psychology and Various Essays (IBDP)

Self-employeed
9 2019 - 4 2023
  • Developed strong ownership and responsibility skills through the process of creating personalized curricula and tutoring over eight students, ensuring their individual goals and needs were met.
  • Three of my students have graded A+ and two A’s


Education

Master of Science - MSc Consultancy & Business Development

University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Organisational Psychology

University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
05.2019 - 05.2024

Minor degree in Communication Science -

University of Amsterdam
02.2021 - 05.2021

International Baccalaureate Diploma -

Indus International School Hyderabad, India
07.2017 - 05.2019

Skills

  • Project management
  • Attention to detail
  • Fast learner
  • Communication skills
  • Time management

Availability

Available from 2025 February full-time, NUFFIC agreement supported

Software

Microsoft (Excel, PPT, Word)

SPSS

R

Extra Curricular

Career Committee Member - Studievereniging VSPA, University of Amsterdam

  • Organised career events for the faculty, tailored to meet the needs and wants of students, providing them with opportunities to network and expand their knowledge in professional settings

Event Committee Member - Studievereniging VSPA University of Amsterdam

  • Managed project events for faculty members during and post-COVID-19, adeptly navigating fast-paced regulatory changes and uncertainties.
  • Led initiatives to facilitate student social connections during challenging periods, ensuring compliance with regulations, and honed project management skills through effective uncertainty management.

Certification

Microsoft Office Specialist- Certified in MOS – Excel, Word& PowerPoint

Timeline

Recruitment and Employer Branding Internship

Henkel
02.2024 - 08.2024

Student Consultant

180-degree consultancy
10.2023 - 2 2024

Minor degree in Communication Science -

University of Amsterdam
02.2021 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Organisational Psychology

University of Amsterdam
05.2019 - 05.2024

International Baccalaureate Diploma -

Indus International School Hyderabad, India
07.2017 - 05.2019

Master of Science - MSc Consultancy & Business Development

University of Amsterdam
04.2001 -

Tutoring Psychology and Various Essays (IBDP)

Self-employeed
9 2019 - 4 2023
Ko JiwonPsychology Student | MSc Consultancy & Business Development