International Monetary Fund
Research Assistant
July 2020 – Present
As I am passionate about studying and improving global economic policy, I am beyond grateful for this opportunity to help economists at the IMF. I am currently helping with better understanding where the world stands in terms of achieving Sustainable Development Goals as well as improving climate change issues. Everyday, I feel extremely lucky to do what I truly enjoy!
Main Skills Acquired: Data Collection and Manipulation, Data Visualization, Fiscal Policy Analysis, Excel and Stata
Tufts University Economics Department
Graduate Teaching Assistant/Grader
September 2018 – May 2020
I worked as Graduate Teaching Assistant for International Economics and Grader for Macroeconomics, and I have to say teaching assistantship was one of the unexpected yet wonderful opportunities that I was given at Tufts. The students’ views were refreshing and kept me mindful of the intuitive and practical importance of economic theories. I wouldn’t have had the chance to interact with and learn from the students otherwise.
Main Skills Acquired: Public Speaking, Written and Oral Communication Skills
Boston Beyond & After School
Summer Data Analyst
June-August 2019
Education is another field that I strongly advocate, and I had an exciting opportunity to analyze a decade’s worth of survey data to understand summer program outcomes in the Greater Boston area.
Main Skills Acquired: Data Analysis with SPSS, Writing a Data Analysis Memo.
Department of Housing and Community Development
Data Analyst and Research Intern
June-August 2019
The internship with DHCD was an opportunity to experience how it is like to work in the public sector. I worked on creating/improving reports and preparing PPTs for senior meetings. It was absolutely fulfilling to know that my work contributes to important public and community matters!
Main Skills Acquired: Excel Report Development, Data Visualization
Stop & Shop
Data Administrator
September 2017-August 2018
I analyzed costs and promotions data for Stop & Shop, and I maintained reports that helped better understand the company’s revenue streams. Even though the retail service was not my expertise, my analytic skills were highly appreciated in the department, and I am glad to start my first full-time experience in such a supportive yet constantly-evolving environment.
Main Skills Acquired: Excel Formulas and Functions, Communication Skills with all levels of individuals within a large, global company.
Asian Women Sexual Health Initiative Project
Research Assistant
March 2016-March 2017
Mental health is another field that I feel eager to learn more about. I helped Professor Hyeouk Hahm with her grant proposals, presentations and group therapy sessions. I also had the honor to contribute to one of her book chapters exploring the social and economic factors behind mental health disorders among Asian American women.
Main Skills Acquired: Interview Analysis Skills using NVivo, Writing/Editing Skills.
Click here to read the interview of Prof. Hahm and me with BU Magazine.
Yujin Kim, M.S. 