Christine Kang
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated Project Manager with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
GPEL Inc
San Diego, CA
09.2019 - Current
- Lead projects for LINE FRIENDS US by providing creative direction for websites geared towards strengthening digital marketing campaigns.
- Correspond with LINE FRIENDS US to discuss website design and content preferences and obtain deliverables for project build-out.
- Planned website development,with website developers & LINE FRIENDS KOREA which included: Devised site maps, user flows, wireframes and mockups for designs based on proven methodologies, stakeholder requests and end-user feedback.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Collect objectives, priorities, and scope from business partners to team to determine project timelines, risks, assumptions, dependencies and manage resources.
- Managed the creative development process including, brainstorming future promotions, project scopes, schedules, deadlines and changes/improvements.
- Researched and proposed new solutions to make website more user-friendly.
- Tested websites at different design and production stages to assess conformance with designs.
- Developed advertisements with impactful messages to stimulate engagement and reach target audiences for LINE FRIENDS US: Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, LINE FRIENDS SMS app.
- Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
- Created designs and collaborated with technical team to complete projects.
- Set up marketing campaigns for: Mailchimp & Pinterest.
- Conducted research to analyze customers' behavior, preferences, and purchasing habits.
- Collaborated with web developers to test UX design elements and complete UX designs, authoring feedback reports for use in future updates.
Manager /Creative Director
Chloah
Los Angeles, California
12.2017 - 07.2019
- Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
- Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
- Was in charge of company apparel production: Lulus, Tobi, Fashion Nova, Windsor.
- Conceptualized and developed graphics for Web & Trade Shows.
- Performed various sales transactions, checked on invoices, prepared special orders & ensured properly delivery of correct merchandise.
- Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning and creative material distribution.
- Kept organized tracking documents detailing assignments, in-progress work and completed project milestones.
Manager/Creative Director
KORI AMERICA
Los Angeles, CA
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
- Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
- Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning and creative material distribution.
- Utilized market trends and target audience statistics to effectively and appropriately market products.
- Assisted with development of event strategies and tactical plans to promote accomplishment of marketing goals.
- Transformed corporate website and social media platforms to better engage customers and promote sales.
- Increased consumer leads through development of targeted advertisements and dealer direct response program.
- Onboarded new customers efficiently by developing database listings, uploading information and defining related lists.
- Organized contacts and orchestrated innovative marketing campaigns to boost awareness, engagement and sales.
- Reduced marketing costs by streamlining marketing roles, leveraging communications materials, monitoring budgets and developing protocol.
- Worked with Web Developers to create wholesale website.
Web Manager / Stylist / Designer Assistant
Re:Named Apparel
Los Angeles, CA
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Constructed scale models and figures to demonstrate concepts and design elements.
- Designed storyboards and plot sequences to demonstrate senior designer's vision to management.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to not only maintain but to extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Created consistent structural input format to maintain site continuity by authoring and implementing best-practices for designers and content providers.
- Troubleshot issues with websites and fixed scripting and use issues.
- Designed graphics for website decoration and layout.
- Conceptualized, planned and executed original designs for wide range of website properties.
- Collaborated with teammates to deliver valuable features meeting business and customer needs.
- Collaborated with UI/UX designers to integrate UI features complying with prescribed code standards and technical design guidelines.
- Adjusted design styles to historical periods, designer requirements and production needs.
- Analyzed user feedback to influence future UX updates, ameliorating user concerns and pain points during subsequent patch cycles.
- Communicated with product managers and UX designers to translate project requirements and business objectives into polished user interfaces.
Designer Assistant
Mikaya Apparel
Los Angeles, CA
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Constructed scale models and figures to demonstrate concepts and design elements.
- Designed storyboards and plot sequences to demonstrate senior designer's vision to management.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to not only maintain but to extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Collected confidential financial information from clients to construct comprehensive financial plans.
- Documented forecasted trends for upcoming season and worked with buyers to acquire appropriate materials for manufacture.
- Delivered highly innovative concepts under stringent deadlines.
- Highly skilled using hand drawing, Sketch Up and Illustrator to develop concept boards.
- Adjusted design styles to historical periods, designer requirements and production needs.
- Teamed on development of inspiration boards, sample material collections and color selection for upcoming product design.
- Gathered information from vendors regarding market trends and competitor activity.
- Negotiated with vendors on availability, product specifications, distribution, delivery deadlines and price.
E-commerce Fashion Photographer
STYLE IN USA
Los Angeles, CA
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
Education
Associate of Arts - Visual Communication
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA06.2012
Skills
- Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- HTML
- Advanced problem solving
- Business process re-engineering
- Lean manufacturing and design
- Project planning and development
- Creative / Design
- Project Lifecycle
- Marketing / Communication
- Team Leadership
- Project Planning and Management
- Improving Efficiency
- Bilingual ( English & Korean)
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Project Manager
GPEL Inc
09.2019 - Current
Manager /Creative Director
Chloah
12.2017 - 07.2019
Manager/Creative Director
KORI AMERICA
09.2015 - 12.2017
Web Manager / Stylist / Designer Assistant
Re:Named Apparel
09.2013 - 09.2015
Designer Assistant
Mikaya Apparel
09.2013 - 09.2014
E-commerce Fashion Photographer
STYLE IN USA
01.2012 - 08.2013
Associate of Arts - Visual Communication
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising