Professor

• Oct 2022 - Present

Professor of Fashion Styling, Social Media, and Interactive Design. I help students synergize fashion and art with sociology and Design Thinking. Professor of Fashion Styling, Social Media, and Interactive Design. I help students synergize fashion and art with sociology and Design Thinking.

Content Creator

• Oct 2017 - Present

TikTok and Instagram short-form vertical video content creator producing UGC and viral educational content in the niche of wellness and culture. Onboarded by TikTok in 2020 for their #LearnOnTikTok initiative and part of TikTok's Creator Community regularly attending backend training. Grew personal TikTok from 0-230K organically with top-ranking videos at 13.7M views and overall 6.2M likes on the TikTok platform. Handled daily social media community management while ensuring brand voice and values remained present throughout client interfacing. Collaborated with brands such as: Sephora, Ulta, Boiron, Thrive Market, iHerb, Radio Flyer, Fenty Skin, IQair, TikTok, The Detox Market, Miami Fruit, Sakara Life, Kosas, Agent Nateur, Beauty Heroes, Final Straw, Dropps, Himalaya, Aquarium of The Pacific... Show less

Adjunct Professor

• Jul 2013 - Jun 2016

Lecturer of Fashion Culture, a self developed curriculum presented in English, introducing the cultural and sociological significance of 20th century fashion history to Korean freshman fashion design, styling, and marketing students. Prepared detailed syllabuses, facilitated classroom discussion, evaluated student performance, and maintained records of student attendance and progress. Lecturer of Fashion Culture, a self developed curriculum presented in English, introducing the cultural and sociological significance of 20th century fashion history to Korean freshman fashion design, styling, and marketing students. Prepared detailed syllabuses, facilitated classroom discussion, evaluated student performance, and maintained records of student attendance and progress.

Television Presenter

• Jun 2013 - Jun 2016

TV host and personality for fashion and lifestyle television highlighting trends from South Korea and South East Asia for global view. Brought own personality and expertise in both fashion history and culture to production and final content. Worked in multiple Asian countries with those from diverse backgrounds. Conducted onscreen interviews. Flexible and able to accurately follow a script whilst bringing own personality to camera. • K-Style TV, Seasons 1-3. CJ E&M (2013-2015). • The Hip List, Season 1. StarWorld Asia / FOX International (2016). • #JoahGram, Season 1. KstyleTV / CJ E&M (2016). Show less

Fashion Director

• Jan 2012 - Jun 2016

Researched stylist and concept designer producing distinctive fashion, visuals, and experiences for fashion print, video, product launching, runway, performance, and events. Portfolio available on request. • Concept design - Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Seoul Fashion Week (2015) show and NX1 product launching (2014). • Wardrobe style direction - Netflix & Viki.com original, Dramaworld (2016). • Interior design - ‘Wonder Room’ #509 for Hotel The Designers, Jongo, Seoul (2013). • Fashion style direction - K-Pop group Wassup, Mafia Entertainment (2013). • Creative direction and production - WhiteNoize club night series, VU Entertainment (2008-2010). Show less

English Teacher

• Sep 2006 - Jun 2013

English immersion teacher for prestigious private elementary schools and a kindergarten focusing on the creative arts, science, and math-centered activities. Guided student-driven projects followed by facilitating opportunities to present outcomes through public speaking skills. Engaged young learners by creating fun spacial scenarios. Taught alone and with a co-teacher during both the regular school year and summer camp programs. • 5th-grade language arts teacher, Chungang University Elementary School, 2011-2013 • Kindergarten Teacher, JES Island, 2008-2009 • 3rd grade Sci/Math teacher, KyungBok Elementary School, 2006-2008 Show less

Luxury Fashion Sales Associate

• Jan 2001 - Dec 2004

Provided exceptional customer service in the trendy multi-brand fashion departments of Way-In and Jasmine Di Milo working directly with Jasmine and Camilla Fayed. Listened and assisted customers to exceed their needs by demonstrating trend and product knowledge whilst assisting with personal styling. Built relationships with return clients and assisted celebrity customers. Tasks included large sum cash handling, designing visual product displays, and stock room organizing. Met and exceeded store commissioned sales goals and mystery shopping tests. Show less

Fashion Sales

• 2000 - 2002

Journalist

• Jan 1997 - Jun 2000

Wrote regular columns and special features on the niche subjects of British Pop and the Young British Artist movement of the 1990s. Conducted interviews with musical talent such as Blur and the Charlatans. Tasks included record company relations, live concert photography, film development, darkroom printing, interview recordings, transcription, copy editing, long-distance travel, and meeting deadlines. Wrote regular columns and special features on the niche subjects of British Pop and the Young British Artist movement of the 1990s. Conducted interviews with musical talent such as Blur and the Charlatans. Tasks included record company relations, live concert photography, film development, darkroom printing, interview recordings, transcription, copy editing, long-distance travel, and meeting deadlines.