SoJung Crystin Park

Support 16 project managers in Region 1, overseeing documentation and coordination for 10+ active capital projects each, contributing to multi-billion-dollar construction efforts. Review and ensure the accuracy and completeness of all project documentation throughout the construction phase. Coordinate scheduling, reporting, and timely submission of required materials to keep projects on track. Maintain strong communication with architects, engineers, contractors, and Capital Development Board staff. Prepare detailed progress reports, manage spreadsheets and mainframe updates, and calculate cost modifications resulting from approved change orders to ensure accurate financial oversight.

• Monitored construction phases of capital projects for Capital Development Board in Region 1, Illinois.
• Managed 16 project managers overseeing 10 projects each, totaling billions in costs.
• Reviewed project documentation for quality assurance regarding completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinated scheduling, reporting, and documentation completion for project status updates.
• Facilitated effective communication with architect/engineer firms, contractors, and CDB staff.
• Prepared various reports to track project progress throughout construction phases.
• Initiated tracking database for all CDB projects, updating milestone dates and contract changes.
• Reviewed funding documents to ensure selection of lowest bidder and calculation accuracy.

Volunteering and serving as a Global Goals Ambassador of UNA-Chicago to make the citizens of greater Chicago aware of the importance of the United Nations and serving as a subject matter expert about a particular UN Sustainable Development Goal (Goal 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities).

• Navigated and conducted research on "Food and Park Desserts in Chicago," trying to find a correlation between dessert areas and lower socioeconomic status.
• Used ArcGIS, especially the 'join,' 'buffer,' 'symmetrical difference,' 'clip,' and 'intersect' tools, and created three templates in total: Food Desert Area with Poverty, Park Desert Area with Poverty, and All Desert Area with Poverty.
• Intersect all desert areas with the socio-economic low class and find the neighborhood that needs more focus on helping its growth. I came up with a solution for making the economy active in that area.
• It was chosen as the best innovative idea among the teams within UNA-USA Chicago.
• Submit the completed project, due one week after the projects are completed.
• Attend monthly Global Goals meetings, including program meetings, pillar meetings, and other Global Goals events as organized.
• Attend the UN Day event and the planning committee for the Global Goals Awards.

Redesigned a sustainable urban street and resiliency park in Hoboken, impacting 58,000 residents by addressing chronic flooding and enhancing climate resilience. Used ArcGIS, SketchUp, and AutoCAD to design flood sensors, permeable pavement, and green infrastructure. Collaborated with the mayor, residents, engineers, and architects to deliver data-informed, community-driven solutions that improve stormwater management and urban sustainability.

• Work with the Mayor of Hoboken as an Environmental City Planner and Engineer of the government, focusing on environmental projects.
• Focused on two major projects: the Sustainable Urban Street Project and the Northwest Resiliency Park.
• I went on-site and checked how the city is designed to address Hoboken's location, which makes it susceptible to flooding, especially during heavy rains and coastal storms, as much of it is at or near sea level.
• Environmental Reporting: Documenting reports, projects, and statistics for online reporting platforms.
• Developing additional Green Team initiatives and attending optional monthly meetings.
• Developing a GIS template for the Environmental Services to use moving forward. Using ArcGIS, make a template that shows the area where the sensors need to be located that gives notification when there is a water flooding event happening.

Worked as a HABS, Finance, and Enterprise Management Intern at Heartland Alliance, supporting financial reporting and data analysis for key programs serving underserved communities. Assisted in managing budgets, streamlining operations, and contributing to the strategic planning of social enterprise initiatives, directly impacting organizational efficiency and service delivery.

• Organized meetings between senior management staff to discuss current projects and initiatives.
• Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents, scheduling appointments, and responding to emails.
• Created presentations outlining key findings from research conducted on customer service experiences.
• Assist the team, learn various administrative processes, and be supervised by the Senior Project Manager-HABS.
• Participate in project processes, including project management tools, planning, implementation, training, evaluation, communication, and change management strategies, as well as stakeholder buy-in.