JOHN J. KIM
Englewood, NJ
Mobile 201-***-****
E-Mail: **********@*******.***
Qualifications Summary:
Accomplished and results-oriented business management professional with
demonstrated success in operations management. Proven expertise and strong
ability to improve processes, maximize productivity, and introduce system
efficiencies. Skilled in effective leadership with focus on total
organizational coordination to manage resources, provide innovative
concepts and ideas, supervise teams, and manage staff.
Strategic & Tactical Operations Management New Business
Planning Development
Process Improvement Sales & P&L analysis Purchasing & Pricing
Policy Development Staff Leadership Contract Negotiations
Experience
Primary Solutions, Inc., Rutherford, NJ
5/07 - Present
A consumer & industrial product marketing, recruiting consulting company
Managing Director / Executive Consultant / Business Development Executive
o Oversee daily operation of the company, P/L responsibility, implement
business strategy, and develop company policy. Oversee and manage
staff members.
o Source innovative consumer products in Korea and market within USA.
Establish distribution channel and set up customer base thru direct
marketing and thru big-box retailers such as Bed Bath and Beyond,
Costco and other internet retailers.
o Define client's staffing needs and source appropriate candidates to
meet the roles using internal and external resources in various
industries in all levels. Samsung America, Samsung SDS, WCG, Hyundai-
Rotem, Hanwha, Posco, Amore, STX, Korea Life, Nong Shim, Kumho,
HMart, Ann Taylor, etc.
o Create and maintain a core candidate pool by systematic status
updates and inquiries.
o Screen candidates for clients, utilizing a formal, predefined
interview process.
o Oversee staffing for large scale US market entry projects for foreign-
based global conglomerates.
Primary Cellular, Inc., Rutherford, NJ
11/05 - 4/07
Principal / Manager
o Operate Verizon Wireless Authorized Retail store.
Hanwha International Corporation, Cranbury, NJ
1/95 - 10/05
A fortune 500, Korea based conglomerate with 34 affiliate companies and a
global network of 43 branches and subsidiaries.
Manager, New Business Development. (1/04 -
10/05)
Responsible for strategic planning, development and execution of new
business projects. Source IT related consumer and industrial products from
Korea and market within USA. Establish distribution channel, technical
support center. Set-up customer base thru sales representatives and direct
marketing. Develop retail program to support retail sales. Manage all
aspects of the business from sourcing to sale.
Manager, Procurement & Export, Business Operation, Ordnance/Commercial
Explosive Articles. (1/95 - 12/03)
Responsible for department P/L, oversee and manage staff members and manage
overall department activities. Prepare and negotiate proposals and
administer contracts. Develop and execute strategy for contract
negotiations including contract type, price, delivery, payment terms and
conditions. Resolve issues with customers and provide professional
business leadership support to program.
o Served as a focal point between organization and
suppliers to communicate, clarify, and resolve
procurement problems and technical issues.
o Coordinated with internal customers and suppliers
independently, in negotiating price, schedule, time
and cost to complete effective buying with varying
degrees of complexity and deadlines.
o Developed requests for proposals and purchase orders;
proposal evaluation and fact-finding, supply
selection and contract negotiation.
o Managed supplier performance by monitoring and
evaluating supplier compliance with contract cost,
quality and schedule requirements.
o Attained knowledge of manufacturing and assembly
process, legal aspects of procurement, and pricing
technique.
o Prepared and processed Export License for Department
of State and Department of Commerce in accordance
with ITAR and EAR.
o Purchased and exported U.S. Government controlled
munitions, unclassified defense articles, involving
export licenses.
o Interfaced with finance department to open Letter of
Credits, establish open accounts and other aspects of
payment terms.
Korean Air, Jamaica, NY.
6/92 - 8/93
Passenger Service Agent, Part-time.
Checked in passengers for the out-bound flights, and finalized the
out-bound flights. Cleared custom and immigration area and at the same
time acted as an interpreter for the Korean Air passengers. Managed
baggage area as to supervise and direct workers at the baggage terminal.
Education:
Columbia University, B.S.
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, New York, NY.
May 1994, Bachelor of Science
Major : Mechanical Engineering
Languages:
Fluency in Korean, Studies in Spanish.
Computer Skills:
Windows XP, Vista, MS Office