YoungJu  Kang

218 East 74th St, Apt. #3R, New York, NY 10021; h: (212) 734-6402 / 646-472-9306; yk470@nyu.edu

 

 

EDUCATION

 

Advanced Certificate Program in Music Education, 2008

New York University, New York, NY

 

Master of Music in Music Technology, 2006

New York University, New York, NY

 

Master of Music in Music Business and Entertainment Industry, 2002

University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL

¤            Major: Music Business

 

Master of Arts in Music, 1999

SangMyung University, Seoul, Korea

¤            Major: Voice

 

Bachelor of Arts in Music, 1996

SangMyung University, Seoul, Korea

¤            Major: Voice, Minor: Piano

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Performing Arts Music Educator, Multimedia Performing Artist, Sound Designer, 08/03 – present

New York, New York, NY

¤           Teach new multimedia arts and software technologies, such as MAX/MSP, Isadora, and EyesWeb in the Multimedia Lab

¤           Develop teaching instruction for new media production projects relating to web-based programs, such as HTML/XHTML, Flash,   

      Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Streaming audio/video, Blogging Software, RSS Feed with enclosure

¤           Manage and teach how to install audio, video, recording and editing equipment

¤           Collaborate with other educators to create new technology learning experiences for students

¤           Create and compose collaborative multimedia arts utilizing multimedia software program tools, such as ProTools HD, Logic,    

      GarageBand, Audacity, iMovie, Final Cut Pro

¤           Evaluate and analyze instructional materials and strategies for teaching multimedia music software programs

 

International Marketing Promoter, Technical Translator, 11/07 03/08

International Marketing Project, Soundsnap.com, London, England

¤           Create international marketing projects with audio engineers, sound designers, music producers,

      media artists, and other administrators

¤           Translate and distribute a press release

¤           Research and develop all aspects of international online promotions

¤           Manage online promotions and report weekly briefings

¤           Evaluate and handle all assigned international marketing tasks

 

Teaching Assistant to Director, Technical Translator, Instructor 07/07 – 08/07

Performing Arts Collaborative Technology Workshop, ÒIMPACTÓ, New York University, NY

¤           Assist Program Director

¤           Create project ideas

¤           Research and develop all aspects of multimedia arts technologies and their goals

¤           Teach students web-based programs utilizing HTML/XHTML, Common Blogging Tools, Flash,

 Dreamweaver, Photoshop, other audio/video uploads

¤           Create multimedia performing arts with musicians, technologists, visual artists, dancers, and other administrators

¤           Implement and manage technology to support the media needs of staffs and students

¤           Evaluate and handle all assigned technological administrative tasks

 

Technical Administrator, 08/03 - 07/04

New York University, New York, NY

¤            Assist Chief of System Engineer and manage team projects

¤            Deal with companies which make the products and technology

¤            Organize financial documents and other computer data base

¤            Handle all assigned administrative tasks

Notable Accomplishments:

¤            Searched and ordered all technology supplements at good educational prices

 

Copyright and Royalty Coordinator, 01/02 - 12/02

Sony Discos Inc, Miami Beach, FL

¤            Assist manager and develop project ideas with administration staff

¤            Calculate royalty splits and record accounting statements

¤            Analyze and summarize artist and producer contracts

Notable Accomplishments:

¤            Completed 2001 International Royalty Projects

 

Korean Broadcasting System Intern, 06/01 - 08/01

KBS 2TV, Seoul, Korea

¤            Handle programming staff duties

¤            Schedule daily meetings and briefings

¤            Assist TV music program director and work with a writer

¤            Manage rehearsals and edit TV music program tapes

 

A&R Staff, 08/00 - 05/01

Cane Record Company, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL

¤            Analyze demo tapes to submit the qualified music

Notable Accomplishments:

¤            Developed effective strategies to find new talented artists

¤            Created, implemented, and completed an annual project

 

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

 

¤            Fluent in Korean and English

¤            General working knowledge of Spanish, Italian, German, and French

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

 

¤            HTML/XHTML, Photoshop, Flash Pro MX 2004, Dreamweaver

¤            iMovie, GarageBand, Final Cut Pro 6, Isadora, EyesWeb

¤            Pro Tools HD, Digital Performer 4.5, Logic Pro 7

¤            MAX/MSP/Jitter, Csound programming,

¤            File Maker Pro 4.0, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint

¤           Right Track

 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

 

¤            Audio Engineering Society

¤            The Manhattan New Music Project

¤            International Computer Music Association

¤            International Society for Music Education

¤            The Technology Institute for Music Educators

¤            Korean Society of Computer Music Education

¤            National Association of Music Merchandiser

¤            National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences

¤            Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association

¤            The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publisher

 

CERTIFICATIONS 

 

Advanced Certificate Program in Music Education, New York University, New York, NY (2008)

Certificate of Niccolo Piccinni, Bari Accademia Internazionale Di Musica, Italy (06/1996)

Diploma of Giornate Musicali, Rieti Corsi Internazionale Di Musica, Italy (07/1994)

 

HONORS / ACTIVITIES

Assistant Director, Technical Translator, Instructor

Interactive Multimedia Performing Arts, Collaborative Technology Workshop, ÒIMPACTÓ, 2007

New York University, New York

 

Participant, Internet2 Collaborative Performing Arts Project, ÒCassandraÓ, 2007

New York University, New York

 

Participant, ÒInternational Conference on Music Education, Equity, and Social JusticeÓ, 2006

Teachers College Columbia University, New York

 

Participant, Collaborative Performing Arts Project, ÒVoice of ThalassaÓ, 2006

New York University, New York

 

Participant, Buddy Baker NYU/ASCAP Film Scoring Workshop, 2005

 

Participant, Music, Dance, and Technology Special Program, 2004

New York University, Genoa, Italy

 

Participant, Global Music Management Special Program, 2003

New York University, London, England

 

Graduate School Academic Scholarship, 2000 - 2002

University of Miami

 

Participant, Music Business Forum, 2001

University of Miami

 

Performer, Graduate Solo Recital, 1997

SangMyung University

 

Participant, The Excellent New MusiciansÕ Concert, 1996

Sponsored by HanGang Opera Corporation, Seoul Symphony Orchestra

 

Participant, The 147th Periodical Concert, 1996

Seoul Symphony Orchestra

 

Music study and training in Italy and tour around Europe, 1994 – 1996

 

PUBLICATIONS

 

¥            ÒA Comparative Analysis of the Multi-Media Software Programs Isadora and EyesWebÓ,      

    MasterÕs Thesis, New York University, 05/06

¥            ÒWorking Experiences For Sony Discos, IncÓ, Special Project, University of Miami, 05/02

¥            ÒThe Analysis and Study of the Works of S. RachmaninoffÕs Six-Songs Opus 38Ó,

    MasterÕs Thesis, SangMyung University, 02/99

 

 

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