EUN-A PARK (Mickey)
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CAREER RELATED SKILLS
Experienced researcher and policy analyst specializing in Information and Communication Technologies
Authored more than 2 dozen original research papers and industry reports
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, SPSS, STATA, R, Python, HTML, Canvas, Blackboard
Fluent in English and Korean, both written and oral communication EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Media Economics, Telecommunication Policy, New Media 12/2007 Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
(Courses included: Research Methods, Econometrics, Regression Methods, Qualitative Research In IST, Data Analysis) M. A. in Telecommunication & Management 5/2003
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
(Courses included: E-Commerce, Research Methods, Information Technology & Organization, Electronic Media Management)
M.P.S in Broadcasting & Telecommunications and B. A. of Mass Communication in South Korea Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
WORK EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor
Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO 08/2017 – Present
Designed and implemented the Strategic Communication (PR & Marketing) Major program: increased growth of the program by 20%: established as the leading major of the department
Developed and taught social media marketing & Google Analytics – 10% of class obtained Google Analytics Individual Qualification (GAIQ) Exam
Published 6 original research papers using qualitative and quantitative data analyses: Administered Web surveys, conducted various research experiments, and analyzed data
Provided administrative services in program assessment, IT technology evaluation, and hiring Assistant/Associate Professor
University of New Haven, West Haven, CT 09/2008 – 07/2016
Taught courses in mass communication and human communication
Advised 26 students and students' projects
The faculty advisor of Lambda Pi Eta, the honor society of the National Communication Association
Published 20 original research papers using qualitative and quantitative analyses
Served on E-portfolio Committee, Curriculum Committee, Academic and Student Affairs Committee, and Hiring Committee
Graduate Assistant
Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA 08/2003-08/2008
Assisted professors and departments with various administrative tasks
Administered surveys, conducted various research experiments, and analyzed data
Designed research methodologies and populated literature reviews
Attended seminars and periodically lectured classes
Undertaken the role of teaching assistant and assisted with teaching material Senior Researcher
Korea Information Strategy Development Institute (KISDI) 8/1994 – 9/1998
Conducted information & communication policy and industry trends analysis
Researched and authored 50 analytical reports including Information, Communication, and Telecommunication (ICT) companies' business strategies
Retrieve, prepare, and compile relevant ad-hoc metrics reports upon requests of the Korean government
Coordinated and administered research projects as an administrator in the Office of Planning & Coordination
Supported the leadership team in the management, coordination, and execution of critical international and administrative affairs, including personnel matters, supply management, and budget optimization. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Over 25 years of experience in designing and implementing research studies, program evaluations, and funded research projects
Led and coordinated 16 research projects involving multiple researchers and institutions in the last 5 years (2015- 2020)
Successfully managed externally funded research projects from the Pacific Telecommunications Council and the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), South Korea
18 conference presentations at prestigious academic conferences and 9 media appearances in the last 5 years
(2015-2020)
Proven track record as a team leader as Senior Researcher at Korea Information Strategy Development Institute
(KISDI), Gwacheon, South Korea
SELECTED RECENT RESEARCH PROJECTS
Emerging Industry Strategy & Business Analysis: (2019) Prevalence of business models in global OTT video services: a cluster analysis, International Journal on Media Management, 21(3-4), 177-192.
The Best Practices & Most Efficient Legislative/Regulatory Choices for developing and utilizing information communication technologies (ICT): (2019) Reforming the Lifeline program: regulatory federalism in action?. Telecommunications Policy. 43(1), 67-75.
The Social & Psychological Factors behind People's New ICT Adoption: (2018) Factors Affecting Tablet Computer Users' Intention to Purchase Mobile Applications. Social Behavior and Personality: an international journal (SBP), 46(1), 25-38.
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Member of Media Literacy Committee, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO 08/2017 – Present
Participating as a leading panelist in the "Media literacy in the Age of Fake News" public event for the Gunnison community
Guest speaker on Media Literacy in ThinkRadio on KWSB 91.1 FM (Gunnison, CO) Co-adviser - Leading Western Campaign Club, Western Colorado University, Gunnison, CO 08/2017 – Present
Advised and led students' Campaign plans for the Gunnison Community and produced campaign plans for the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District (UGRWCD) and Project Hope (a non-profit for domestic violence victims).
Consultant – EnBrain (a Biohealth Tech company), Seoul, South Korea 05/2020 – Present
Advised the proposal of a Korean government research grant for a startup entrepreneur: Successfully won $2 million grant in July 2020
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Affiliated Faculty for the Institute for Information Policy (IIP), College of Communications, Pennsylvania State University
Research Affiliate at the Pacific Information and Communication Technology for Development Collaborative
(PICTDC), the College of Social Sciences (CSS), the University of Hawai'i at Manoa