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Seong Ji Kim

State College,PA

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Family Business
Coatesville, PA
05.2006 - 05.2025
  • Developed a rapport with the community, integrating our business into a hotspot for many Coatesville residents.
  • Integrated and enhanced a POS system to replace old school cash registers. Developed the systems to access and scan for prices and stocks of the majority of inventory in store.
  • Was vital in running the store while profits were either low or in the red, helping sustain the business by handling customer service, stocking, and general logistics on my own.
  • Spoke and acted on behalf of owners whose native tongue is Korean, to staff and salespersons whose native tongue is English.
  • Handled the majority of tasks requiring English, including the handling of bills and services such as electricity and internet.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts - English

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
04-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science

Easter University
St. Davids

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA

Skills

  • Can balance the budget to maintain a positive revenue
  • Able to handle customers depending on what they want or need, even if the situation with customer service escalates
  • Able to communicate with Korean speakers and English speakers fluently, translating for either side
  • Can figure out how to stock and place merchandise quickly
  • Can understand what type of merchandise is popular or necessary for customers
  • Proficient in raising morale for staff members so they don't feel uncomfortable at the workplace

Volunteer Activity

  • Volunteered at the Mid-State Literacy Council for approximately 120 hours.
  • Taught two semesters' worth of Advanced Writing in English
  • Taught a summer course for Business English.

Languages Spoken

English
Native/ Bilingual
Korean
Native/ Bilingual
Japanese
Professional

Affiliations

  • Participated in several bowling leagues
  • Constantly engage in language practice by communicating with Korean and Japanese people online
  • Play drums for a small and niche band
  • Go hiking with my wife

Timeline

General Manager

Family Business
05.2006 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts - English

Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science

Easter University

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Montgomery County Community College

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