Woojin KIM has extensive global experience in business, finance, and leadership. He is currently pursuing an MSc in International Management from the London School of Economics, with past education including a BBA from Paris School of Business. Woojin has worked in research, finance, and founding organizations in the UK, China, France, and South Korea. He is fluent in Korean, English, French, and has a working knowledge of Japanese.
Woojin KIM resume LSE MSc International Management
1. Woojin KIM College Hall, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HZ, United Kingdom | 010-2807-3797
w.kim3@lse.ac.uk | andywoojinkim.com | Available from 10
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EDUCATION
London School of Economics and Political Science – MSc International Management (Offer Holder) 09/2016 – 12/2017
5-month MBA exchange programme at Yale School of Management in the United States (01/2017 – 05/2017)
London School of Economics and Political Science – Exchange Programme, Accounting Department 09/2015 – 06/2016
Relevant Course Work: Topics in Management Research; Corporate Finance, Investments, Financial Markets; Managerial
Accounting; Macroeconomic Principles; Statistical Models and Data Analysis
Paris School of Business – Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), English Track Programme 09/2013 – 05/2015
High Distinction with a 4.00/4.00 GPA – Dean’s List (Top 1% out of 450 students) in both 1
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Relevant Course Work: Management; Economics; Mathematics; Financial Markets; Corporate Finance; Accounting;
Marketing; Business Law; Business Information System; International Business; Business Strategy; International Relations
WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
WaveMetrix, London, United Kingdom – Research Assistant 02/2016 – 05/2016
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
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
Estimated cash flows and set up monthly financing plans for the construction of a new plant in China
Created internal documents which analysed tax risks incurred by transfer prices between HQ in South Korea and the
Chinese branch in Beijing
Successfully assisted managers in building strategies to minimise Yuan-Won currency exchange risks by anticipating future
international economic trends
Association Tomber Amoureux de Lang, Paris, France – Founder 06/2013 – 06/2015
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
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
Trained and directed two interns in preparation for the transfer of the association’s management to them
Costume Jewelry Eunyull Hong, Seoul, Korea / Paris, France – Start-up Business, Co-founder, CEO 04/2013 – 05/2015
Established a legal enterprise based in South Korea that sells handmade costume jewellery online using viral marketing
Organised a group exhibition with other start-up companies, which increased monthly revenue from €1,000 to €2,300, up
130%, between June and July 2014
Association Logement France Japon, Paris, France – Managing Director 02/2012 – 02/2013
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
Implemented effective pricing strategies for accommodations and was responsible for day-to-day accounting procedures
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
Enhanced corporate culture by creating a new logo, slogan, and company rules that visibly motivated employees
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Blue House(청와대), Grenoble, France – French-Korean Interpreter for VIP security of South Korea 06/2016
Assisted 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
Translated for a renowned Korean actor, Seung-heon Song, in his interview with the Chinese media
Hollywood Movie, Lucy, Paris, France – Voice Actor 02/2014
Engaged in extensive studio sessions with movie director, Luc Besson, to ultimately star as a Korean-English interpreter
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TF1, Arirang TV, etc., Paris, France – Freelance French-Korean Interpreter 2013 - 2015
Regularly translated for multiple international television stations, public authorities
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Languages Fluent in Korean (native), English, French and working knowledge of Japanese and Spanish
IT Skills Proficient in all major Microsoft Office applications and basic knowledge of IBM SPSS and E-Views 6
Interests Violinist with 19 years of experience (ex-second violinist of Venusto chamber orchestra in South Korea)