Name: Sol Kim E-mail: bolbim33@gmail.com 6/13/2008
15630 Ludlow St. • Granada Hills, CA 91344 • Cell: (818) 309-3283 •
Objective: To obtain a challenging supply chain management position that utilizes my industry expertise, enthusiasm and connections to improve the existing supply chain process and enhance the bottom line for the company
EXPERIENCE
Sunspeed Transportation and Trucking Inc – Lakewood, CA February2006 - Present Sales and Operations Manager / Partner
Oversee and manage all trucking operations including 7 company-owned trucks and drivers, owner-operators, dispatch, safety, maintenance, sales, and customer relations
Coordinate freight management procedures between clientele and operations to ensure optimal service standards for both local and long-haul OTR trucking for FTL and LTL throughout the USA.
Hire and train 3 dispatchers and 3 customer service reps and conduct quarterly performance review of employees
Analyze profitable opportunities, develop prospects and leads, make proposals/presentations and generate new business
Conduct face to face meetings with customers and strategize most cost-effective and efficient logistical solutions
Research and analyze current market trends, industry related news, and rate fluctuations to set favorable pricing structures
Eurasia Freight Services Inc – Inglewood, CA July 2005 – February 2006
Account Executive
Attained new import business of 14 profitable accounts in the transpacific trade lane and also maintained existing accounts
Analyzed and understood customer businesses and needs to offer and sell customized logistical solutions
Consulted with operations personnel to implement corrective action plans to resolve customer issues and complaints
Quoted rates on various modes of 3PL transportation such as trucking, ipi, ocean service, air freight, customs clearance
Maintained close contact and developed personal relationships with ocean carriers to negotiate optimal pricings and services. Achieved reductions in cost of ~5%.
Wan Hai Lines (America) Ltd - Long Beach, CA January 2004 – June 2005
Inside Sales Coordinator
Assisted account executives by providing customized and supplementary customer service to priority accounts
Collaborated with executives in maintaining and negotiating service contracts between carrier and clientele
Created and provided individualized invoicing procedures to enhance container tracking service to each VIP account
Cultivated and established close working relationships with all assigned customers to better service them
University of California English Language Program – Berkeley, CA February 2001 – May 2003
Computer Lab Administrator
Monitored a lab of 15 computers and provided service to students by resolving hardware/software conflicts
Executed administrative network tasks and assisted users with computer programs such as MS Office suite applications
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley January 2000 – December 2003
Bachelor of Science Major in Economics, Minor in Business Administration - GPA: 3.31
Yonsei UC University Exchange Program – Seoul, Korea-GPA: 4.0 June 2001 – August 2001
Emphasis in Korean Economy
Lund UC University Exchange Program – Lund, Sweden-GPA: 3.5 August 2003 – December 2003
Emphasis in International Business
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Bilingual: Korean and English
In depth work experience with Microsoft Office suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook. Also proficient with MS Windows, MS FrontPage, MS Publisher, Quickbooks, Adobe Photoshop, Oracle, and possess basic computer networking skills
Knowledge of DOT safety regulations and procedures, Dr. Dispatch Transportation software, PC Miler, FastClass, etc.
Enjoy golf, basketball, football, snowboarding, guitar, reading, church leadership and traveling the world