Jong Kim
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Accomplished Director of Lighting and Construction at RenewAge Energy Solutions, adept in Operations Management and fostering team leadership. Spearheaded strategies boosting revenue and client relations, showcasing a knack for Strategic Planning and People Management. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and team productivity, with a focus on innovative solutions and effective project coordination. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Lighting and Construction
RenewAge Energy Solutions
07.2017 - 01.2024
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
Battalion Operations Sergeant
US Army
05.2009 - 11.2011
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Civil Military Operation Liaison
US Army
04.2008 - 04.2009
- Collected and analyzed data and feedback to identify opportunities to improve relationship between other entities and business.
- Solved conflicts and addressed issues that occurred between other entities and business.
- Successfully communicated with entities inside and outside of business.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
Company First Sergeant
US Army
03.2007 - 03.2008
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MDAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXAdvance Organizational Leadership
US Army School of Infantry Leadership
Fort Benning, GAPhysical Fitness Training
US Army Master Fitness School
Fort Jackson, SCHigh School Diploma -
Aviation High School
Redondo Beach, CA05.1982
Skills
- Business Administration
- Operations Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Business Planning
- Project Coordination
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Logistics Management
- People Management
- Team Management
- Facilities Management
- Strategic Planning
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Irvine Company LED Lighting Retrofit.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 120 staff members.
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Playing golf and fishing
Reading Manhwa online
Timeline
Director of Lighting and Construction
RenewAge Energy Solutions
07.2017 - 01.2024
Battalion Operations Sergeant
US Army
05.2009 - 11.2011
Civil Military Operation Liaison
US Army
04.2008 - 04.2009
Company First Sergeant
US Army
03.2007 - 03.2008
Associate of Arts - Accounting
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Central Texas College
Advance Organizational Leadership
US Army School of Infantry Leadership
Physical Fitness Training
US Army Master Fitness School
High School Diploma -
Aviation High School