Keenam Park
Boston
Summary
Determined Business Owner with commitment to excellence and more than 30 years of experience. Effective collaborator promoting new ideas and business initiatives. Results-driven CEO with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CEO
EduBoston
161 Harvard Ave. Allston, MA 02134
05.1998 - 10.2019
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth: initiated EduHup which is an innovative online platform to disrupt the industry which is still very fragmented and disconnected.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress: I gave a lot of freedom for my employees to develop critical thinking skills; take initiatives for new business development
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability: I created summer program which increased out operational income by 20% in two years; I negotiated a deal with traveler's insurance company to provide the commission for direct referrals we made, which contributed to 24% of total operational profit in 2 years.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence: I led acquisition of our direct competitors, Gateway in California and IEO in Pennsylvania which contributed 30% increased in our total revenue in 2018.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
- Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
- Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
Education
Biochemistry - Biochemistry
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI 01.1984 - 05.1987
No Degree - Dentisry
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA 09.1989 - 07.1992
Skills
- Market Trend Expertise
- Financial Management
- Market Research
- Strategic Direction
- Strategic Partnership
- Business Development
- Business Administration
- Sales and Marketing
- Program Leadership
- Cost Breakdown Analysis
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Business Consulting
- Revenue Growth
- Organizational Leadership
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Corporate Strategy and Development
Singing, Golf
I recorded a Christian music demo about 40 years ago; and I had founded a jazz school in Shanghai, China. Music has been an important part of my life in terms of keeping my mind balanced with vigor of life in general with spiritual perspectives to distance myself from the stress-filled reality. Golf is another way to achieve the same result as music is.
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CEO
EduBoston
05.1998 - 10.2019
No Degree - Dentisry
Harvard University
09.1989 - 07.1992
Biochemistry - Biochemistry
Andrews University
01.1984 - 05.1987