Profile

Jihoon Park
MBA Candidate at Kellogg School of Management
Information Technology and Services | Greater Chicago Area, US

Summary

Experienced business manager with strong emphasis on strategy, innovation and business development
Specialties: New Business Development, Internet Services & Applications, Project Management

Experience

  • Sept 2011 - Present
    MBA Candidate - Class of 2013 / Kellogg School of Management
  • May 2010 - Jul 2011
    Former Korea Representative (Volunteer) / Kopernik
    Created and led Korea team for US-based non-profit organization as Korea Representative. Kopernik provides a technology online marketplace for developing countries. http://www.kopernik.info
  • Aug 2009 - Jul 2011
    Manager, Strategy & Business Development / LG Electronics
    Plan, support and execute strategic decisions on new B2B solutions portfolio to transform LG Electronics from a traditional device manufacturer to a total solution provider

    - Analyzed trends, developed new business investment plans and acquisition strategies
    - Led preparation of global capability buildup plans with portfolio performance management
    - Advised VP of Strategy and CEO on market and competition to address future outlooks
  • Jan 2004 - Aug 2009
    Senior Consultant, High-Tech Division / Samsung SDS
    Technology & Process Innovation Consultant. Specializing in High-Tech and Electronics industry

    - Led Product Lifecycle Management and business process optimization projects
    - Facilitated cross-divisional team discussions on Open Innovation strategies
    - Identified strategic alliance opportunities of product management for major clients
    - Developed and implemented optimized semiconductor R&D processes
  • Jul 2002 - Dec 2003
    Co-Founder & CEO / Calimax
    Created and ran unique organic produce (i.e. fruits) distribution channel to support local-based family owned agriculture businesses. Identified business opportunities and customers. Developed attractive product mix offerings by aggregating non-commercial volumes into optimum quantities to increase profitability.

Education

  • 2011 - 2013
    Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
    Master of Business Administration in Tech Industry Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
  • 2001 - 2002
    Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
    Master of Science in Information Systems
  • 1997 - 2001
    Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
    Bachelor of Science in Business
    Activities: Korean Student Association

Additional Information

Interests:
Venture Capital, Business Development, Startups, Social Ventures
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