ANDY WOOJIN
KIM
Nationality: South Korea
10 December 1989
Career Objetive
I am currently in the final year of undergraduate study and looking for an internship opportunity in South Korea this summer before pursuing a Master's degree in International Management back in the UK and the United States. I would like to seek employeement in consultancy or investment banking in which I can fully utilise my knowledge of corportate finance and strategic management.
I am trilingual in Korean, English and French, equipped with a deep understanding of cultural diversity garnered whilist living in four countries across three continents. I am confident that with my versatile management skills as well as extensive professional experience, I can make an immediate and valuable contribution to your company.
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
M.Sc. International Management (Offer Holder)
09/2016 - 12/2017
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5-month MBA exchange programme at Yale School of Management in the United States from 01/2017 - 05/2017
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
A Year-long B.B.A. Exchange Programme, Accounting & Finance Department
09/2015 - 06/2016 (present)
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Concentration: Capital markets; Financial statement analysis; Data modeling in Excel and SPSS; Applied evolutionary psychology; Macroeconomic perspectives
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Relevant Course Work: Corporate Finance, Investments, Financial Markets; Managerial Accounting; Macroeconomic Principles; Statistical Models and Data Analysis; Topics in Management Research
PSB Paris School of Business (Ex. ESG Management School)
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), English Track Programme
09/2013 - 05/2015
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Concentration: Basic business elements; Qual and quant approaches in strategic management; Marketing; Business optimisation
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High Distinction with a 4.00/4.00 GPA (equivalent to 15.74/20.00 in French system) - Dean's List (Top 1% out of 450 students) in both 1st and 2nd year
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Relevant Course Work: Management; Economics; Mathematics; Financial Markets; Corporate Finance; Accounting; Management Accounting; Marketing; Strategic Marketing; Business Law; Business Information System; International Business; Business Strategy; International Relations; Consumer Behaviour; Organisational Behaviour; Spanish; Italian
Gyeonggi Academy of Foreign Languages (Ex. Myeongji Foreign Language High School)
English & Japanese Department
03/2005 - 07/2005
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Dropped out to pass the Korean GED (General Educational Development) test in 2006
Education
Naver - Seongnam-si, South Korea
Intern
07/2016 - 08/2016
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Developed new IT services and platforms, particularly involved with e-commerce, online dictionary, media platform and video streaming sections of NAVER and participated in meetings with incumbent employee
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Gave a presentation regarding new service ideas on a weekly basis
WaveMetrix - London, United Kingdom
Research Assistant
02/2016 - Present
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Read, interpret and code consumer trends and opinions in three different languages (English/French/Korean) on given products/firms from social media. Exposed to industries ranging from entertainment to retail through media and telecommunications
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Expert in turning qualitative/quantitative social media data into actionable insights to help brands make business decisions
KD Navien - Beijing, China
Financial Assistant
07/2015 - 09/2015
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Estimated cash flows and set up monthy financing plans for the construction of a new plant in China
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Created internal documents which analysed tax risks incurred by transfer prices between HQ in South Korea and the Chinese branch in Beijing
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Successfully assisted managers in building strategies to minimise Yuan-Won currency exchange risks by anticipating futureinternational economic trends
Association Tomber Amoureux de Lang - Paris, France
Founder
06/2013 - 06/2015
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Founded the first association in France to provide systematic language exchange programmes with unique learning methods (“Learning-by-teaching”). It is currently the most active French-Korean on-offline community with a membership count exceeding 1300
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Marketed association on various online media platforms, which resulted in positive interest from National Geographic Korea, and made into a short documentary by a French cinematic school 3iS
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Trained and directed two interns in preparation for the transfer of the association’s management to them
Work & Leadership Experience
Costume Jewellery Eunyull Hong - Seoul, South Korea / Paris, France
Start-up Business, Co-founder, CEO
04/2013 - 05/2015
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Established a legal enterprise based in South Korea that sells handmade costume jewellery online using viral marketing
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Organised a group exhibition with other start-up companies, which increased monthly revenue from €1,000 to €2,300, up130%, between June and July 2014
Association Logement France Japon (ALFJ) - Paris, France
Managing Director
02/2012 - 02/2013
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Managed more than 200 accommodations by establishing contractual agreements with residences, studios of SNCF, LaPoste, and individual proprietors to subcontract to international students. Increased the revenues of the Korean cliental branch by 150% by expediting the relocation process
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Implemented effective pricing strategies for accommodations and was responsible for day-to-day accounting procedures
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Recruited and supervised international employees (French, Chinese, Japanese, Taiwanese, etc.) as the youngest director at the age of 22 applying leadership skills and fluency in English, French, Japanese and Korean
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Enhanced corporate culture by creating a new logo, slogan, and company rules that visibly motivated employees
Sempio Fontana - Seoul, South Korea / Paris, France
Blog Writer
08/2014 - 02/2016
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Wrote a post about France and French cuisine on a monthly base as a correspondent in France
The Blue House (청와대) - Grenoble, France
French-Korean Interpreter
06/2016
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Assited VIP security of South Korea to organise a state visit of the President to France with various authorities
Christian Dior Homme Show - Paris, France
English-Korean Interpreter
01/2015
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Translated for a renowned Korean actor, Seung-heon Song, in his interview with the Chinese media
Additional Experience
MyRealTrip - Paris, France
Tour Guide
08/2013 - 06/2015
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Independently drafted and executed a tour package for Korean visitors more than 40 times
Hollywood Movie, Lucy - Paris, France
Voice Actor
02/2014
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Engaged in extensive studio sessions with movie director, Luc Besson, to ultimately star a Korean-English interpreter in the film that mediated between Lucy and Mr. Jang
TF1, Arirang TV, International Korea Forum, etc. - Paris, France
Freelance French-Korean Interpreter
2013 - 2015
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Regularly translated for multiple international television stations, public authorities
Leadership Workshop by Franklin Covey Co. - New York, United States
Student Delegate
01/2010
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Advocated South Korea’s claim on Dokdo island, which has been a contentious issue between Korea and Japan for decades
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Represented the campaign group in an interview with MTV Korea
Extracurricular Activities
Aide au Japon - Angers, France
Fundraiser
03/2011
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Assisted with fundraising event coordination and planning to support the 2011 Fukushima victims and raised 12,000 euros
Venusto Chamber Orchestra - Incheon, South Korea
Second Violinist
05/2008 - 08/2009
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Actively participated in traning sessions on a weekly basis and successfully played a role in seasonal concerts
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Engaged in several mini concerts in aid of peope with learning disabilities
English/Korean Private Tutoring - Paris, France
Language Tutor
07/2013 - 06/2015
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Provided one-on-one tutoring services with supplemental academic support to five French students and seven Korean students
Languages
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Fluent in Korean (Native speaker), English (IELTS Band Score 8) and French (DALF C1); Working knowledge of Japanese; Basic knowledge of Spanish and Italian
IT Skills
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Proficiency in all major Microsoft Office applicaitons
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Good knowledge of IBM SPSS and E-View 6
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Photo/video editing software (Photoshop CS6, FinalCut Pro)
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Production and design of website
Interests
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Violinist with 19 years of experience (ex-second violinist of Venust chamber orchestra in South Korea)
Skills & Interests
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Movie aficianado who once dreamed of making an Oscar-winning film
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Former lead singer of a band, Smooth Player Trio (organised a concert in Vichy, France)
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Competitive football player (MVP in football competition organised by La Mairie de Vichy, France)
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Semi-professional blogger (over 200,000 visitors)
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Avid international traveller (15 countries in 4 continents including Himalaya trekking and counting)
Family
Father
Yong-bum Kim
President & CEO of
KD Navien Beijing
B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
at Seoul National University
Mother
Jung-ran Im
Former Math & Science Teacher
B.Sc. Food and Nutrition
at Seoul National University
Brother
Hyung-jin Kim
B.A. Philosophy & Economics
at Seoul National University
J.D. at Korea University
Law School
Pets
Gini, Gina and Tori
Testimonials
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