Internal Control Public Relations

NICHOLAS NAMSUK LEE Kansas City, MO ad5rp1@r.postjobfree.com 857-***-****

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Over 20 years’ experience as Founder, CEO, and CFO of corporations specializing in distributing world- famous branded products in Korea. I have served in many functions, including Business Administration, Marketing & Sales, HR, Finance & Accounting, Customer Services, IT, and Public Relations. As a major company stakeholder, my primary role was to create structure, transparency, flawless accounting, and internal control systems. A higher understanding of accounting systems for GAAP and managerial accounting and relevant laws and regulations to perform the appropriate attestations when necessary. Well-versed in International relations: served as an Asia-Pacific consultant of the Italian Brand for other partners and distributors in the Asia Pacific Region; extensive experience collaborating with various cultures, business environments, and unique markets. TECHNICAL SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS: Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Computer skills Software skills. Languages: Korean mother language, English, Thai, Italian(B2), Spanish. The preparation and passing of all four sections of the CPA exam also gave me a clear and professional view of the accounting profession. EDUCATION

Salem State University, Salem, MA

Master of Science in Accounting (MSA), Bertolon School of Business, May 2024 Passed US CPA Exam 2023

WORK EXPERIENCE

Intern Jan.24 – April

CRRCPA LLC, Wakefield, MA

Preparation of Individual Tax returns

Senior Financial Advisor 18 - Present

TuttoGusto Co., Ltd. DFT Korea Co., Ltd., Seoul, Korea

Coordinated with B.O.D. to improve the internal control of the corporation.

Coordinated with the controller to perform the internal review of unaudited financial statements and provide advice.

Coordinated with management for a proforma business plan and appropriateness of yearly budget.

Business & Financial Consultant

Eugene F&B Co., Ltd. 20 - Present

Coordinated with B.O.D. to improve the internal control of the corporation.

Provide advice for compliance with laws and regulations relating to the Master Franchise Agreement contract with 1882 Caffe’ Vergnano, Torino, Italy.

Coordinated with management for proforma business plan and appropriateness of yearly budget

C.E.O

Curo Trading/Curo F&B Co., Ltd. 08 – 2016

Representing the company and overall control of the organization.

Strategic decision-making and Communications with stakeholders of the organization.

Short/Medium, and long-term business plans, performing their feasibility, finalize budgeting and its allocation

Close control of each organization's function is needed to meet the corporation's goals and perform properly to meet the target.

Close evaluation of the financial statement quarterly and yearly to confirm that it meets GAAP and requires compliance with laws and regulations. Asia Pacific Consultant

Illycaffe’ s.P.a, Italy 11 – 2013

Coordinated with partners and distributors in the Asia Pacific region, including Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Philippines, and Singapore, to consult to improve their business.

Shared the strategic points in Sales, Marketing, and business development and planned the detailed tactical approaches to achieve the goal.

Evaluated the results and feedback from the region and communicated with HQ for improvement.

Shared the conceptual framework of newly developed advertising campaigns.

Customized valid marketing plan for each country to improve the B to C market. FOUNDER, CEO, CFO,

Illykorea Co., Ltd. 1999 – 2008

I founded and organized the company as a significant shareholder.

Structured the accounting system/internal control system.

Obtained business opportunities by acquiring the sole distributorship from various companies in Europe

Formulating the Marketing and Sales organization. ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

Universita’ per stranieri di Perugia, Perugia, Italy Attestato di Conoscienza della Lingua Italiana. B2 2018 Assumption University, BKK, Thailand

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance & Banking 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Dean’s Award, Salem State University (will be awarded on May 17) 2024

Passed all four sections of the Uniform US CPA exam 22-23

Member of the Board of Trustees &

Professor of Jeonbuk Science College in Business Administration Faculty 01-15

Distributor of the Year award by Illycaffe’ s.P.a 2008

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