Jaelen Oh
Palo Alto,CA
Summary
Passionate about youth development and community engagement. Background includes being on the city board, contributing to project planning, event coordination, and advocacy campaigns. Strengths lie in strong writing ability, communication skills, and leadership. Demonstrable impact through increased youth participation in community programs and initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Journalist
Internship
Everett , WA
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Shadowed local newsroom. Interviewed local Jeopardy contestant and listened in on police scanners. Co-writer for news articles that became published.
City Youth Advisory Board
City Government
Mill Creek , WA
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Interviewed and accepted into city government's youth board. Worked to run local events and organize programs to promote service and volunteering.
- Participated in community service projects to help youth in need.
- Developed strategies for engaging more young people in the organization's mission.
Youth Mentor
Tambark Elementary School
Mill Creek , WA
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Mentored elementary schoolers aged 7-11. Helped kids develop social and communication skills through one-on-one conversations and recess activities.
Head Writer
School Newspaper
Mill Creek , WA
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed a team of 15 writers. Published multiple pieces on local culture. Wrote piece on high school wrestler that also got published in city magazine.
Swim Team
Team Captain
09.2020 - 06.2024
- 4x Varsity team. Led socials, organized communication, planned fundraisers. Placed in district and state level competition.
Author
Novel Writing
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Drafted, edited and published novella "The Midnight Peak" ~40k words 122 pages long. Selling on 14 platforms including Apple Books and Barnes & Noble.
Education
Economics
Stanford University
Palo Alto, California06-2028
Skills
- Research abilities
- Youth Advocacy
- Community Engagement
- Cultural Competency
- Writing and editing
- Story development skill
Timeline
Journalist
Internship
06.2023 - 07.2024
City Youth Advisory Board
City Government
09.2022 - 06.2024
Youth Mentor
Tambark Elementary School
09.2022 - 06.2024
Head Writer
School Newspaper
09.2022 - 06.2024
Author
Novel Writing
09.2022 - 09.2023
Swim Team
Team Captain
09.2020 - 06.2024
Economics
Stanford University
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