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Henry Kuvin

Henry Kuvin

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Participant Recruiter | Journalist @ The Times of Central Asia

  • Education

    • Hanover High School

      2015 - 2018
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Model United Nations, Slavic Club, student body council, peer-mentor, teaching assistant for photography courses Graduated in three academic years by taking extra courses to fulfill Hanover High School’s graduation requirements

    • University of Tartu

      2017 - 2017
      Russian Language and Literature

      Studied the Russian language at the Narva College of the University of Tartu through the National Security Language Initiative for Youth Scholarship

    • The George Washington University

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor's degree International Affairs, Security Policy; Russian Language and Literature

      Activities and Societies: Dobro Slovo Honor Society, GW STAR, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Operación Impacto Magna Cum Laude

  • Experience

    • Molly's Restaurant & Bar

      Aug 2016 - Dec 2018
      Food Runner and Host

      • Assist with efficient meal delivery, guest satisfaction, and quality checks of dishes• Responsible for reservations, seating guests, compiling waiting lists, and restaurant atmosphere

    • The George Washington University

      Jan 2019 - May 2022

      • Assisted Russian language students in improving their grammatical, reading, and oral comprehension skills twice weekly • Collaborated with admissions to provide tours of the university during the academic year• Organized events for more than 25,000 prospective students throughout the academic year• Mentored new student admissions representatives

      • Russian Department Language Tutor

        Sept 2021 - May 2022

      • Student Admissions Representative

        Jan 2019 - May 2022

    • Abba Eban Institute of International Diplomacy, IDC Herzliya

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      Summer Research Intern

      • Compiled research at the Diplomacy 2030 desk regarding cooperation efforts between Israel and Gulf States• Headed video project regarding the rise in digital diplomacy and its relevance

    • The Wilson Center

      Sept 2019 - Dec 2019
      Office of External Relations Intern

      • Conducted interviews with alumni, wrote Alumni Spotlight blogs, and published fellows' publications to the Wilson Alumni Network• Transcribed and uploaded event panels, speakers, and luncheons• Photographed speakers, panels, and discussions hosted by the Wilson Center

    • Tony and Joe's Seafood Place

      May 2020 - May 2022
      Server

      • Ensured guest satisfaction, efficient and reliable service, and quality checks of meals• Responsible for sections of 6 to 10 tables, fast-paced restaurant with the largest outdoor patio in DC

    • Freedom House

      May 2020 - Sept 2020
      Communications Intern

      • Directed annual "Freedom in the World" and "Freedom on the Net" reports of 2020, researched progress of backsliding democracies and authoritarian reach, internet freedom• Edited and uploaded reports, press releases, perspectives, and images for Freedom House pages• Drafted social media posts to increase traffic to Freedom House website from other platforms

    • Third Bridge Group Limited

      Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
      Consumer Research Associate | Forum Research

      • Researched company and sector-wide developments in automotive, apparel, hospitality, and beverage industries• Managed and maintained relationships with a high volume of clientele to curate interview and transcript content• Onboarded subject matter specialists and organized events for 220 consultations during tenure

    • Princeton in Asia

      Aug 2023 - Jul 2024
      English Teaching Fellow

      • One of forty young adults receiving a fellowship in Asia for 2023-2024

    • Narxoz University

      Aug 2023 - Jul 2024
      Fellow | English Lecturer

      • Taught upper-intermediate English (B2) and advanced (C1) public speaking classes at Narxoz University for the fall and spring semesters• Hosted master classes on resume and cover letter writing throughout the academic year, liaised with visiting delegations, and assisted campus-wide events• Assisted with weekend-long "Dealmaking in Complex Environments" conference; led a negotiation skills training workshop for over 90 international business executives in English and Russian

    • The Times of Central Asia

      Apr 2024 - now
      Journalist

      • Pitch stories, contribute opinion pieces, and conduct interviews with local businesses, international organizations, and community members• Edit articles on Central Asia-related topics

    • American Councils for International Education

      Aug 2024 - Feb 2025
      Participant Recruiter (FLEX)

      • Conduct in-person interviews and English-testing with high school students in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan; remote interviews with students in Ukraine• Review and process student documents, evaluate written applications for FLEX and NSLI-Y programs

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

      ITT International TEFL and TESOL
      Aug 2021

    • Certificate in Teaching English to Adults

      Oxford Cambridge Testing
      May 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Henry Kuvin
      Princeton in Asia Fellowship Princeton in Asia Apr 2023 Selected from a highly competitive applicant pool to be one of 40 recipients for a fully-funded fellowship in Asia. Founded in 1898, Princeton in Asia (PiA) has been building bridges between the U.S. and Asia for over a century. PiA’s original mission is as meaningful and urgent today as it was 124 years ago.
    • Awarded to Henry Kuvin
      Dean's List The Elliott School of International Affairs Jan 2019 Maintained a GPA of 3.75 +Fall 2019, 2020, 2021Spring 2020, 2021, 2022
    • Awarded to Henry Kuvin
      Rueb Photography Award Hanover High School Jun 2018 Recipient of the Rueb Photography Award for the 2017-2018 school year for dedication, accomplishments, and work with the photography department at Hanover High School
    • Awarded to Henry Kuvin
      National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) The United States State Department Jun 2017 Selective fully funded scholarship provided by the United States State Department to study the Russian language in Narva, Estonia for a six-week immersion program