Executive Director/ Country Director/Representative / Director of Corporate Social Responsibility
Areas of Expertise : Strategic planning and execution, Financial management, Leadership and Problem-Solving & decision-making, Marketing, team management, Clear Communication, Organization, Creativity, Internal Communications, Approachability, The ability to delegate
Professional Profile : Experienced Executive Director with a decade of transformative leadership in NGOs. Achieved an impressive 860% revenue growth in two years and established Korea’s pioneering Ronald McDonald House. Proven expertise in program management, advocacy, and coalition building, ready to elevate your organization.
Education
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2006-03- 2009-02
Master of Social Work: Social Policy at Sogang University Graduate School of Public Policy
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Thesis : The Lived Experience of People with Mentally Ill ‘Members of Clubhouse’
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1998-09 - 1999-08
Bachelor of Arts: Counseling at Texas A&M University-commerce
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• Dean’s List [Fall, 1998]
• Dean’s List [Spring, 1999]
Experience
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March, 2020 – Current
Executive Director at Hansalim Foundation
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Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
1. Oversaw executive administration.
2. Develop intensive, ambitious business strategies, short-term goals, and long-term objectives.
3. Drive strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational
efficiencies.
4. Set goals to guide staff and achieve mission fulfillment.
5. Advocate for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
6. Lead analysis of underperforming projects for growth and productivity.
Key Achievements
Design, finalize, and implement 6 new projects (4 local, 2 international) in a 3- year timespan. -
August, 2013- Feburary, 2018
Executive Director at Ronald McDonald House Charities Korea
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Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
1. Oversaw executive leadership, employee training, and public relations with partner group.
2. Modernized procedures and organization.
3. Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations.
4. Set organizational goals and objective for mission fulfillment.
5. Monitored compliance with laws and regulations.
6. Created promotional materials and public outreach.
7. Represented organization through presentations and community events.
8. Strong team building and fostering work culture of collaboration and inclusion.
9. Promoted collaborative work culture to boost morale and lower turnover.
Key Achievements
2. Established RMHC Korea and built the first Ronald McDonald House in the country.
1. Increased revenue by over 860% in a 2-year timespan. -
March, 2018- Feburary, 2020
Refresh Time at Refresh Time
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1. Led Project in Harare, Zimbabwe during a journey across Southern Africa, Russia, and Asia.
2. Earned party & event planner certification.
3. Invited lecturer on CSR, Leadership, Donor relationship, and program design.
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2011-02 - 2013-07
Manager at Korea Society for Rehabilitation of People with Disabilities
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Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
1. Managed fundraising team, ensuring successful revenue targets.
2. Monitored daily activities and mentored team members.
3. Improved marketing and relationships with donors.
4. Exceeded revenue goals by average of 130% through effective fundraising projects.
5. Managed event openings and closures at Incheon International Conferences on Disability.
Key Achievements
Increased number of payroll donors by over 30% in 1-year timespan. -
2010-01 - 2011-12
Assistant Manager at Community Chest of Korea
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Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
1. Designed and implemented 4 new fundraising projects.
2. Built relationships with government officials and entertainment business people to create successful CSR programs.
3. Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
4. Increasing fundraising revenue by 45%.
Key Achievements
Designed and implemented FC Seoul (professional soccer team) Project to increase funds and awareness effectively. -
2009-01 - 2009-04
Project Manager (International Conference TF Team) at Korea Association of Social Workers
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Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
1. Planned & Coordinated International Social Work Conference 2009.
2. Planned and managed opening and closing programs.
3. Oversaw and invited and managed oversee participants (1,000 participants from 30 different countries).
Key Achievements
Hired volunteer performers to save 20% of the total budget. -
2001-03 - 2006-02
Lecturer at Hanyang College
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Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
1. Taught Truism English language to college students.
2. Created career program for senior students to prepare for job interviews.
3. Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student- centered learning.
4. Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based on their knowledge, skills, and strengths.
5. Met with students to provide study and career advice and offer guidance and potential opportunities within their chosen field.
Key Achievements
Increased graduate employment rate by 5%. -
2000-07 - 2001-02
Project Manager at English Camp of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
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Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
1. Oversaw and designed and implemented English Camp for 2000 & 2001.
2. Developed and initiated English Camp, managed costs, and monitored performance.
3. Hired and trained 45 English Native Speakers.
4. Promoted camp and recruited students.
Key Achievements
Engaged 50 volunteer English conversation partners from Delton, Texas, to save personnel expenses.
