Kang Kim
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director for Capture Managment, Strategy
Defense Industry, LIG Nex1
07.2016 - 07.2021
- Advised on strategy by supervising road map analysis for 680 Technologies in 300 weapon systems
- Supervised first Annual CEO book publication on government trend analysis
- Expanded requirement generation process in ACTD to entire company
- Led review process to apply TLCSM to increase market share
- Achieved record number of MOUs by supervising International Air and Maritime Defense Exhibition
- Acquired USD 390M CIWS contract for first time in history by innovating capture management
- Researched, analyzed and solved marketing and strategy concerns through personalized approach.
- Boosted accountability and growth by enhancing processes based on performance reporting, benchmarks and objectives.
- Developed complete business plans and operational strategies for new and existing business
Deputy Director for Logistics, Export, Trade
Korean Government (Defense Acquisition)
10.2011 - 06.2016
- Provided policy and managerial guidance to PM and policy makers for ground systems
- Oversaw project events and activities of PM in Logistics Support Analysis
- Deputy Director for Trade Promotion in North America, Export Control & Technology Security Reform
- Formulated a defense export Strategy by analyzing US market & government policy to support K-NDIA
- Successfully expanded agenda from military to industry with Canadian Embassy in Seoul
- Contributed to enacting Defense Technology Protection Act in 2016 with US DOD
- Established 45-manpower organization with coordination of other agencies including Ministry of Foreign Affair, Finance and Budget, Defense, Government Legislation and Blue House
- International Security Cooperation Officer for Russia
- Recovered Korean initiatives by maintaining Russian cash repayment plan on USD 350M debt
Assistant Logistics Attaché / Defense Industry Cooperation
Korean Embassy
08.2008 - 10.2011
- Arranged various agendas between US and Korea, including DOD Assistant Secretary level
- Achieved record delivery time from vehicle selection to delivery to Afghanistan in MRAP Program under DFAR
- Improved Aircraft Readiness by 20% through executing spare part advance purchase order
- Reviewed RDP-MOU & offset requirements with NDIA & US Defense Industries
- Oversaw 141 FMS contracts on a daily basis between the US & Korea
- Created first Bilateral talk with DTSA to expand Export License cooperation
- Oversaw planning & execution of the first Korean Pavilion in AUSA recruiting Korean Industry Participants
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
Budget Manager / International Contract Manager
Korean Government (Defense Acquisition)
01.2006 - 08.2008
- Oversaw budget packaging & appropriation of USD 700M, 25 projects to ensure alignment w/ Defense Strategy
- Negotiated technology transfer with foreign contractors in coordination with Technology Institutes
- Established new domestic shipbuilder selection regulation on Korean Federal Acquisition Executive Order
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans
- Prepared project budgets, forecasting and inventory and material pricing points
PM for C4I Project / Battle Simulation Group
Korean Army
01.1995 - 12.2005
- Created plan to integrate real time C4I system with Battle Simulation
- Generated requirements & managed Solicitation, Contract, T&E with Fielding through Rapid Acquisition Track
- Consolidated 150 network equipment purchase order (USD 15M) to meet testing plan for C4I systems
- Participated in theater-level war planning & annual simulation 6 times with US Army, AF & Navy Commands
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA12.2002
Master of Science - Applied Physics
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Korean Military Academy
Korea03.1994
Skills
- Content Strategy
- Strategy implementation
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- MS Office
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-Motivated
- Business process re-engineering
- Contract Management
- Project Management
- Fluent in Korean
- Logistics Management
Timeline
Director for Capture Managment, Strategy
Defense Industry, LIG Nex1
07.2016 - 07.2021
Deputy Director for Logistics, Export, Trade
Korean Government (Defense Acquisition)
10.2011 - 06.2016
Assistant Logistics Attaché / Defense Industry Cooperation
Korean Embassy
08.2008 - 10.2011
Budget Manager / International Contract Manager
Korean Government (Defense Acquisition)
01.2006 - 08.2008
PM for C4I Project / Battle Simulation Group
Korean Army
01.1995 - 12.2005
Master of Science - Computer Science
Naval Postgraduate School
Master of Science - Applied Physics
Naval Postgraduate School
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Korean Military Academy
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