WHAT WE WEAR, WHAT WEARS US
Kanghee Kim is an emerging multidisciplinary artist and designer, bringing hands-on experience in photography, studio art, scenic construction, package design, screenwriting, and short-form media production. Applies visual storytelling and practical design to school productions, arts education for underserved students, and a photographic project examining the identity clothing constructs and the grammar of social roles and hierarchy it defines, alongside a community AED-mapping initiative to improve access to lifesaving resources.
EDUCATION
2027
High School Diploma. Cheongna Dalton School [Seo-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea]. 31 May 2027.
— Creative Coursework: AP Studio Art, Studio Art, Theater Technology, Technical Theater.
— Digital SAT: Reading and Writing 740, Math 780, Composite 1520.
— AP Scores: Precalculus 5, Psychology 5, English Language and Composition 5, Statistics 5, Macroeconomics 5, Microeconomics 4.
HONORS AND AWARDS
2026
Economics Category Shortlist. John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize [Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom]. [날짜/기간].
— Selected for the global shortlist in the Economics category.
Best Report. Korea Business Competition [Seo-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea]. [날짜/기간].
— Received the competition's Best Report recognition.
Honor Roll. Cheongna Dalton School [Seo-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea]. [날짜/기간].
— Received recognition for academic excellence in school courses.
CREATIVE PRACTICE AND PRODUCTION
2026–Present
Production Manager. June Korea Photography [Gangnam, Seoul, Republic of Korea]. 2 Mar. 2026–Present.
— Assisted with fashion, editorial, advertising, and artist-led photography projects.
— Managed set setup, lighting, and camera equipment.
— Supported pre- and post-production workflows using Adobe software.
2026
Construction Crew Chief. CDS Theater [Seo-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea]. [날짜/기간].
— Led scenic construction work for school theater productions and coordinated crew responsibilities during set building and installation.
— Applied technical-theater coursework to convert production concepts into functional stage elements while supporting safe construction practices.
Main Screenwriter. CDS Film Production [Seo-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea]. [날짜/기간].
— Developed primary scripts for student film productions, shaping narrative structure, scenes, dialogue, and revisions for production.
Main Interviewer and Short-Form Content Producer. Dalton TV [Seo-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea]. [날짜/기간].
— Conducted on-camera interviews and produced short-form segments featured in the school's weekly news program.
Junior Intern in Package Design. Dai Han Pharm. Co., Ltd. [Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea]. [날짜/기간].
— Developed product-packaging concepts across five pharmaceutical formats: injections, liquid solutions, ointments, inhalers, and tablets.
— Considered visual hierarchy, product differentiation, and legibility across packages with different forms and uses.
Junior Assistant Art Instructor. Rich Consulting Co., Ltd. [Jung-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea]. [날짜/기간].
— Supported art instruction for elementary students from under-resourced backgrounds and assisted students with classroom creative work.
Teaching Assistant in Art and Mathematics. S&S Academy, Inc. [Gangnam, Seoul, Republic of Korea]. [날짜/기간].
— Assisted instructors in art and mathematics classes for students in grades 9 and 10, supporting class activities and individual questions.
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY AND INDEPENDENT PROJECTS
2026
Founder and Mobile Application Developer. Project Lifesaver [Seo-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea]. [날짜/기간].
— Founded a community-safety project that combines visual mapping and mobile technology to improve access to AED location information in Korea.
— Created two user-facing resources: an AED photo map of Cheongna and a mobile application designed to help users search for nearby AEDs in Korea.
Entrepreneurship Program Participant. University of Southern California Online Summer Program. [날짜/기간].
— Studied entrepreneurship and the process of developing an idea around a defined audience, need, and practical implementation plan.
LEADERSHIP
2026
Head of the Athletic Council. Cheongna Dalton School Student Government [Seo-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea]. [날짜/기간].
— Represented athletics within student government and supported communication and coordination among student leaders and school sports programs.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
2026–Present
Volunteer Photographer. Make-A-Wish Foundation Korea [Gangnam, Seoul, Republic of Korea]. 26 May 2026–Present.
— Documented and archived wish events for children with critical illnesses.
— Provided basic photography guidance to participants during events.
ATHLETICS
2025–Present
Athlete. CDS Varsity Volleyball [Seo-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea]. [날짜/기간].
— Captain; U-18 Team Captain; Opposite and Outside Hitter.
— National U-15 tournament 4th place.
— National U-15 tournament 3rd place.
— KAIAC Red Division 1st place.
— KAIAC Cup 3rd place.
2025–26
Athlete. CDS Varsity Soccer [Seo-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea]. [날짜/기간].
— KAIAC Red Division 1st place.
— KAIAC Cup 4th place.
CERTIFICATION
2025
CPR and AED Certification. KACPR [Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea]. [날짜/기간].
SKILLS
Studio Art, Scenic Construction, Package Design, Visual Mapping, Screenwriting, Short-Form Media, Interviewing, Mobile Application Development.
Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro.
Indoor and Outdoor Artificial Lighting.