Jihun Han
Washington,D.C.
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in strategic planning, executive support, and operational management. Strong organizational skills drive efficiency and ensure alignment with overarching business objectives. Proven ability to cultivate collaborative environments that empower teams and achieve high-impact results. Committed to leveraging expertise to contribute to organizational success and growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CHIEF OF STAFF
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Washington D.C.
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Served as Chief of Staff and advisor to Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer in the Trump Administration.
- Managed day to day operations of the department and meetings with key stakeholders.
- Worked closely with Department agency leaders and White House Policy team to draft and guide policy rules and regulations.
ACTING DEPUTY UNDERSECRETARY, BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL LABOR AFFAIRS
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Washington D.C.
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Served as Acting Deputy Undersecretary for ILAB to strengthen U.S. trade practices and combat unfair labor practices.
- Directed agenda priorities for upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conferences.
- Collaborated with our agency leadership to repurpose grant programs in alignment with the Trump administration's priorities.
CHIEF OF STAFF
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, LORI CHAVEZ-DEREMER
Washington D.C.
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Oversaw a staff of 17 full-time employees in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Advised the Congresswoman on vote recommendations, co-sponsorships and messaging.
- Worked on key legislation addressing homelessness, border security, and fentanyl; led office efforts that led enactment of major poison control legislation.
CAMPAIGN MANAGER
LORI CHAVEZ-DEREMER FOR CONGRESS
Portland, OR
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Led the campaign that achieved the first flip of an Oregon house seat in 28 years.
- Helped elect Oregon's first Latina and Republican woman to Congress.
- Oversaw all campaign staff, strategic planning, fundraising and budget.
DIRECTOR OF REALTOR ADVOCACY
CLARK COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Vancouver, WA
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Served as the government affairs lead for the Clark County Association of REALTORS.
- Oversaw all PAC operations and monitored legislation related to affordable housing and land use issues.
- Served as the campaign lead for all independent expenditure and issue-based races.
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
OREGON HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
Salem, OR
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted members of the House Republican Caucus in implementing their communications strategies.
- Served as the spokesman for the House Republican caucus.
- Tracked priority legislation for the Oregon House Republican members.
POLITICAL DIRECTOR OF THE HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN ARM
EVERGREEN OREGON PAC
Portland, OR
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Led a team that flipped two House seats, resulting in a net gain of one- the first such in Oregon since 2010.
- Worked directly with house republican candidates in targeted seats to develop and implement their campaign strategies.
- Oversaw all communications and grassroots operations for the House Republican caucus and its candidates.
CHIEF OF STAFF
STATE REPRESENTATIVE JACK ZIKA
Salem, OR
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Oversaw Legislative staff in the office to ensure office priorities and bills were tracked through the legislative process.
- Worked directly with the Representative to develop and implement his legislative agenda.
- Managed the office's communication strategy, including newsletters and press releases.
CAMPAIGN MANAGER
LORI CHAVEZ-DEREMER FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
Portland, OR
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Developed the campaign budget and oversaw the hiring of campaign consultants.
- Edited scripts and copy for paid outreach programs, including television and digital ads.
- Set long-term goals for the campaign and ensured the candidate maintained daily voter contact and fundraising efforts.
POLITICAL AFFAIRS MANAGER
OREGON ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Salem, OR
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Oversaw all political events, including REALTOR Day at the Capitol, engaging over 850 association members.
- Provided campaign services and political consulting to local associations ranging, including ballot initiatives and candidate races.
- Served as staff liaison on the Political Affairs committee, mobilizing our volunteers in the legislative process.
CAMPAIGN MANAGER
LORI CHAVEZ-DEREMER FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
Portland, OR
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Race was featured in Republican State Leadership Committee's '16 in 16: Races to Watch' across the nation.
- Assisted in crafting scripts for television and digital ads for the campaign.
- Handled day-to-day operations of the campaign including scheduling, grassroots and candidate events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Political Science
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
Syracuse, NY05-2016
Skills
- Influencing skills
- Meeting facilitation
- Collaborative mindset
- Planning and prioritization
- Policy and procedure modification
- Innovation management
- Strategic planning
- Staff management
- Relationship building
- Workforce planning
Timeline
ACTING DEPUTY UNDERSECRETARY, BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL LABOR AFFAIRS
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
04.2025 - 06.2025
CHIEF OF STAFF
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
01.2025 - 03.2026
CHIEF OF STAFF
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, LORI CHAVEZ-DEREMER
01.2023 - 01.2025
CAMPAIGN MANAGER
LORI CHAVEZ-DEREMER FOR CONGRESS
01.2022 - 12.2022
DIRECTOR OF REALTOR ADVOCACY
CLARK COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
02.2021 - 01.2022
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
OREGON HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
01.2020 - 02.2021
POLITICAL DIRECTOR OF THE HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN ARM
EVERGREEN OREGON PAC
10.2019 - 02.2021
CHIEF OF STAFF
STATE REPRESENTATIVE JACK ZIKA
12.2018 - 01.2020
CAMPAIGN MANAGER
LORI CHAVEZ-DEREMER FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
05.2018 - 11.2018
POLITICAL AFFAIRS MANAGER
OREGON ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
12.2016 - 05.2018
CAMPAIGN MANAGER
LORI CHAVEZ-DEREMER FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
05.2016 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Political Science
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY