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Hans Lo, MA
OTA ID#: 102823
| Education Experience: |
BA, Political Science and History (Joint Honours), University of Waterloo, 2000 MA, Public History, University of Waterloo, 2002 |
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| Focus of Study: | Political Science: International Relations and world politics
History: Canadian military history, American post-war history, Canadian foreign policy, historical interpretation and the use of heritage |
| Publications: | Contributed to works-in-progress:
K/W Oktoberfest Committee. Official Kitchener Waterloo Oktoberfest Festival Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Canada's Department of External Affairs, Volume III 1968-1980 Department of National Defence. Customs and Traditions of the Canadian Forces. Chapters 1-4 |
| Work Experience: | Department of National Defence (Ottawa, On)
May 2001 - Dec 2001 Heritage Researcher for the Directorate of History and Heritage - Major research paper on Unification of the Canadian Armed Forces - Contributed several chapters to a six volume series on the Customs and Traditions of the Canadian Armed Forces - Utilized archive files from the DHH archives and the National Archives of Canada ITP Nelson Publishing (Scarborough, On) May - Aug 1999 Media Industry Researcher for the Media Services - Provided product research on online-learning platforms - Prepared evaluation reports on the competition’s Internet initiatives (E-Commerce) - Conducted an extensive critical review of the ITP Nelson website Department of National Defence (Ottawa, On) Sept - Dec 1998 Internet Administrator for Public Affairs - Updated D-NET (www.dnd.ca) daily with DND public relations materials - Performed daily maintenance and troubleshooting of D-NET (www.dnd.ca) - Advised Public Affairs branch on all matters relating to D-NET and the Internet in general - Participated in a working group for a virtual tour of a new military vehicle - Recipient of the Student Learning Award for excellent work performance Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (Ottawa, On) Jan - April 1998 Historical Research Assistant for the Historical Section - Researched and wrote a background paper on Canada’s UNEF II (1973) peacekeeping mission in the Middle East - Utilized primary sources from National Archives of Canada files in research - Statistical collection and analysis of DFAIT personnel files (1963-1984) - Recipient of the Student Learning Award for excellent work performance Human Resources Development Canada (Hull, Quebec) May - Aug 1997 Career Information Researcher - Developed a conceptual prototype and designed functional specifications for an innovative Internet based career information product. - Completed written proposals and performed multimedia presentations - OCD Webmaster; project management of contracts with IT consultants, quality assurance testing for new Internet products, & correspondence to E-Mail inquiries - Recipient of the Student Learning Award for outstanding contribution and successful achievement of accelerated learning goals |
| Skills & Achievements: | I am skilled in research using both traditional and electronic media, and I have had experience with archival research using primary documents. I am a capable report author with excellent analytical skills.
In addition, I am well versed in technology, from PC operation to building websites. I therefore have extensive experience with a variety of software including Adobe Photoshop, MS Frontpage (and HTML), Dreamweaver, MS Office (MS Word 97, MS Excel 7.0 & MS Powerpoint 6.0), WordPerfect 6.0 and can quickly pick up new applications My additional language skills include Chinese (Cantonese) and French. Finally, I have been a TA in two courses at the University of Waterloo. Please see "Additional Information" |
| Career Interests: | I would like to apply what I have learned in political science and history in the provincial or federal government in the area of public policy. |
| Outside Interests: | In my spare time, I enjoy reading books on military history or international relations. I also spend a lot of my spare time in miniature modelling, my current focus being WWII German armoured vehicles. In addition, I like to keep pets, including a dog and three ferrets. |
| Additional Information: | I have taught as a teaching assistant for the University of Waterloo (Fall 2000 - Winter 2001) for the following courses:
HIST 130: The Modern World in Historical Perspective HIST 221: Race Relations in Canada: An Historical Perspective |
| Message to Students and/or Parents: |
As a university student of 7 years, and an experienced teaching assistant, I am quite familiar with the environment of higher learning. When guiding seminars, I prefer to challenge students from contrary perspectives in order to keep them engaged in a discussion. At the same time, I do understand that some students have difficulties in sharing their thoughts publicly, whether through shyness or fear of criticism. Therefore I do welcome private correspondence, and I do provide feedback, constructive criticism and encouragement so that a student may be eased into discussion. |
| Postings Answered: | 2 |
| Cumulative OTA Rating: | n/a What is OTA Rating? |
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