Sean Zohar Keith
Address: 1130 SW 35th St.
Corvallis, OR 97333
East Asian Specialist
Tel: (831) 224 - 6466
E-mail: sz.keith@gmail.com
Education
Ohio State University, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures
Masters in East Asian Languages and Literatures, Chinese Focus, May 2011
Monterey Institute of International Studies, Graduate School of International Policy Studies
Masters in International Policy Studies, Asian Studies concentration, (studies on hold)
University of Oregon, College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Japanese, Asian Studies, Sociology (Business and Chinese minors), June 2006
Work Experience
National Bureau for Asian Research (NBR), Seattle, WA
Bridge Award Fellow, March 2009 – September 2009
∙ Researched Asian issues and drafted work analysis reports.
∙ Edited (structural, format, and content) NBR publications.
∙ Created digital book review system using MS SharePoint, Excel and Access.
Japan Center for Conflict Prevention (JCCP), Tokyo, Japan
Research and translation staff (intern), January 2008 – April 2008
∙ Analyzed organizational findings on conflict prevention in Sri Lanka, Africa and Cambodia.
∙ Translated Japanese JCCP project and website information into English.
Research Center for East Asian Studies, Monterey, CA
Research Assistant, September 2007 – December 2007
∙ Used assortment of online services to analyze human security in China.
∙ Wrote monthly informational briefs summarizing significant events occurring in China.
Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Language Instructor, August 2006 – August 2007
∙ Facilitated international exchanges between foreign teachers and local Japanese government.
∙ Participated in community events and workshops to raise international awareness.
∙ Taught English in Kumamoto schools as the sole foreign teacher.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Office of the Representative to DPRK, Japan, Mongolia, China and Korea, Beijing, China
Culture Staff (intern), January 2006 – July 2006
∙ Strengthened Northeast Asian inter-regional cooperation between the UNESCO Northeast Asian Office and
UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
∙ Liaised with partner governments and organizations to safeguard cultural heritage.
∙ Coordinated the $240,000 three-year Zanabazar Museum Restoration Project in Mongolia.
∙ Wrote speeches, proposals, and papers for publication using English and Chinese.
DELL International English Academy, Beijing, China
English Instructor, October 2005 – July 2006
∙ Taught English at an international professional language academy. Conducted private lessons for CEOs.
∙ Facilitated English lessons through Chinese language.
Study Abroad Exchanges (courses taken in Japanese or Chinese)
Waseda University, Graduate School of Asian-Pacific Studies
Studied Asian security issues, Asian integration, U.S.–Chinese–Japanese relations, April 2008 – February
2009
Meiji University, School of Commerce
Studied commerce, business management, corporate ethics and Korean, March 2004 – March 2005
Central University for Nationalities, School of Chinese Nationality Studies
Studied Chinese minority issues and Mandarin Chinese, August 2002 – July 2003
Certifications, Awards and Distinctions
∙ Participated in the Chinese Bridge final competition, July 2010
∙ National Security Education Program (NSEP) Chinese Flagship Fellowship recipient, September 2009 – June
2011
∙ U.S. Department of State Diplomacy Fellows Program Selectee, August 2009
∙ National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) Bridge Award Fellowship recipient, March 2009 – September
2009
∙ Northeast Asia Economic Forum (NEAEF) Young Leaders Program Fellowship recipient, September 2008
∙ Selected through a competitive process to participate in the 2008 East Asian Integration Summer Program
sponsored by Seoul National University, Peking University, and Waseda University
∙ National Security Education Program (NSEP) Boren Fellowship recipient, April 2008 – March 2009
∙ Monterey Institute for International Studies Scholarship recipient, August 2007 – January 2009
∙ Teaching English as a Second Language Teaching Certificate, September 2005
∙ Meiji University Scholarship recipient, April 2004 – March 2005
∙ National Security Education Program (NSEP) Boren Scholarship recipient, April 2004 – March 2005
Skills
Languages
English: Native
Japanese and Chinese: Advanced/Superior
Korean: Intermediate
Arabic and Spanish: Beginner
Cross Cultural Exchange and Communication
Professional Experience: Worked in professional foreign language environments in both Japan and China.
Academic Experience: Studied abroad extensively in Japan and China, and participated in many different
international student organizations.
Teaching Experience: Have taught English to students from various countries for over six years in both
professional and private capacities, using English and/or Japanese and Chinese.
Social and Living Experience: Have lived with many different East Asian and African roommates. Social
and professional networks include people from many different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Computers
Statistical/Analysis Applications: SPSS, Excel, Asian Barometer, AccessAsia, Open Source Center
Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, InDesign CS4
Media Applications: Photoshop, Power Director, Audio editing tools, Basic 3D animation programs
Website Management: Basic website planning, creation and maintenance
Typing: 60+ WPM in English, 30+ WPM in Chinese and Japanese