Sang Won Hwang, Ph.D.
*** ***** ***** ******, **** 305, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 U.S.A.
Unit 1915 South Sheridan Tower, Sheridan Street, Mandaluyong, 1550 Metro Manila, Philippines
+63-927-***-**** addvdj@r.postjobfree.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sang-won-hwang-5537725/
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Proven leader and strategist with 18 years of experience combining academic preparation and 'real-world' experience facilitating U.S. companies' business development within emerging markets. Ready to position businesses for aggressive market growth in APAC, evidenced by proven high-performance, executive leadership during critical phases, and cohesive collaboration with senior executives.
EDUCATION
Virginia Polytechnic and State University
Doctorate of Philosophy, Environmental Design and Planning
Virginia, USA
1992-1998
Virginia Polytechnic and State University
Masters of Science, Applied Economics
Virginia, USA
1988-1992
Virginia Polytechnic and State University
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Virginia, USA
1984-1988
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ZENNYA, INC.
Management Executive
● Head of Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain for on-demand consumer focused wellness and medical services mobile-apps platform in Metro Manila, Philippines
● Design and Development of New Business Verticals
● Implemented key strategy to drive revenue and increase profit margins
● Driving operational strategies for recruitment using leading AI technology
● Designed and delivered curriculum to improve quality and service to wellness providers
● Responsible for daily operation, quality control, logistical operations, recruitment, onboarding & training
HORIZON RESOURCE PARTNERS
Chief Executive Officer
● Developed lead/sales generating team for a Medical Account in Manila, Philippines
● Implementation of key measurements translating strategic goals in everyday planning
● Alignment of Sales, Operations and HR for maximum efficiency
● Lead outbound lead generation and sales to drive revenue
● Working with Medical Labs in the US to deliver Genetic Cancer Testing Programs
● Responsible for the development of sales, executive team, operations team, HR team & Recruitment team
RED SKY INC.
Chief Operating Officer
Manila, Philippines
2019
Manila, Philippines
2017-2019
Manila, Philippines
2015 - 2017
● Developed 100 agent lead/sales generating team in Manila, Philippines
● Developed lead generation for residential solar in California. Responsible for generating $20 million USD in sales per year
● Direct report to CEO, responsible for aligning strategic business planning with budgeting, forecast, risk management, maintaining world-class team environment
● Developed and mentored Recruitment team, HR handbook, and Code of Conduct
● Responsible for the development of operations team, HR team & Recruitment team.
SNL Financial
Global Coordinator, Product Operations Department
Charlottesville Virginia & Manila, Philippines
2005 - 2014
● Provided the development of global delivery service centers in India, Pakistan, and Philippines.
● Developed client facing research teams with head count over 100 analysts. Front office work including the development of quantitative financial models, business intelligence research articles, phone, email, and chat client support. Coverage included publically traded Global banks, Media and Communication companies, and Metals and Mining companies in Australia.
● Delivered one of the highest client survey ratings in the Financial Information Service Sector of 97.7%.
● Developed international labor risk management strategy, and evaluation framework. Positioned the company to pursue dominance over competitors and expand in the Asian Region.
Sang and Serena Company
Founding Partner
Virginia, USA
2009 -2015
Managing Partner of sustainable furniture and textiles Import Company — e-commerce-based.
Strategic lead for business development.
Drives continuous improvement of operations, from production (in India) to distribution (primarily USA). Profitable by first year of operation. Sold over quarter million USD over the past three years. Major player in the niche high end designer market.
Sweet Briar College
Director, Environmental Studies Program
Virginia, USA
1995 – 2003
Teaching expertise in international development and social entrepreneurship.
Delivered seminars to business executives and environmental managers in Slovenia.
LANGUAGES
English (Native). Korean (Advanced).
OTHER INTERESTING INFORMATION
Captain, Virginia Tech men’s soccer team, played professional soccer in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Created Non-profit organizations in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
First visiting professor to teach social entrepreneurship course at University of Virginia.
I execute, and above all else, life is Good, True and Beautiful.