PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Project Manager in a media intelligence company with 6 years of professional experience such as managing assigned client projects and relationships to maximize value to the client and organization. Utilizing communication skills including fluency in Korean and expertise in various fields such as public relations, marketing, advertising, outsourcing and finance. Consistently strives to make contributions to the organization with strong leadership qualities and work ethics.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

3+ years of project manager experience supporting a team in a fast paced, high-tech environment
5 years of global sourcing, marketing and sales experience both in English and Korean
Proven mastery of Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Extensive experience in using the Internet as a daily research tool
Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and the ability to handle multiple priorities
Extensive business translation experience in various different industries

EXPERIENCE

Cision US, Inc., Chicago, IL

Project Manager (04/2006~present)

Senior Research Analyst (02/2006~04/2006)

Research, analyze, and evaluate international media coverage for public relations sector of client companies
Participate in project data preparation/generation, report writing, data QA, documentation and training support as required by project scope and specifications
Support and implement standards for production and service delivery
Provide suggestions for problem resolution to facilitate improved service delivery and working relationships
Manage ongoing client accounts to optimize renewal/growth/sales opportunities
Ensure that new and renewal projects are clearly defined and properly priced, with reasonable delivery and client expectations
Facilitate cross-selling of all products/services within client base
Work with salespeople to identify and support opportunities for sales expansion elsewhere within client companies
Assist salespeople in closing new business by participating in prospect calls and/or visits

Boxmagic Inc., Vernon Hills, IL (07/2004~2/2006)

Marketing Director / Project Manager

Facilitate cross-selling of all products/services within client base
Design and deliver creative marketing strategies for client companies
Appearance on Korean Television to provide expertise recommendations on advertising strategies in a multicultural market (10/2004)
Initiate marketing partnerships with the client base local marketing partners
Build and utilize relationships with media: national, trade and consumer publications to enhance client value

KOTRA Chicago, Chicago, IL (03/2003~07/2004)

Global Sourcing Specialist

Provide translation and marketing consulting services to American client companies interested in partnership with Korean companies, from the beginning of the relationship to the final business transaction
Develop contacts and assisted in business meetings with senior level decision makers of both parties

Mutual of New York Group, Oak Brook, IL (03/2002~02/2004)

Licensed Financial Professional

Analyze client's financial needs, goals, and sensitivity to risk and investment horizons and advise on different investment strategies
Create, implement, and continually review a plan that includes strategies designed to help clients pursue their long-term goals
Mostly work with Korean clients in an American company as a bilingual professional
Conduct seminars to potential Korean clients of targeted potential clients to provide education as well as to market company’s services

Prudential Financial, Naperville, IL (01/2000~03/2002)

Financial Services Associate

Create marketing campaigns for developing client contacts and sales leads
Provide customized financial plans by integrating and extensively analyzing client’s financial information
Propose a plan customized to meet client’s goals and needs and revise as necessary
Develop comprehensive financial plan and assist the client in all phases of implementation

EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Engineering

Graduated in August of 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Coursework include Project Management, Cost Estimating, Productivity and other technical courses.