Jihoon Kim

About Jihoon Kim

I am a business leader with over 20 years of experience in strategic business consulting, operations and financial management, startup and territory growth, and creative consulting and marketing. I have a passion for driving sustainable growth and market expansion for start-up companies and industry leaders alike, demonstrating expertise in building peak-performing teams, opening new markets/locations, and driving e-Commerce sales.Currently, I serve as the Creative Director of The Produce Industry Podcast, where I oversee the production and distribution of engaging and informative content for the produce industry. I also work as the Chief Financial Officer of Creative Vibez Only, a creative agency that provides branding, web design, social media, and digital marketing services for clients across various industries. In my previous roles, I have led import and export operations, controlled P&L for consulting businesses, driven business development efforts, and provided project management leadership for new store openings, remodeling projects, and relocations. Throughout my career, I have cultivated strong business relationships, created and implemented successful business plans, and tailored business strategies for unique market and customer needs. Additionally, I have mentored junior employees and volunteered as an assistant instructor at California State University, where I teach students how to succeed in e-Commerce and how to use the creative industry as a game-changer in business development and customer engagement. I am fluent in Korean and have served as an English/Korean interpreter for various occasions.

Experience

1. Creative Director

   The Produce Industry Network

   Oct 2021 — Present · US

Education

• California State University, Fresno

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, International Business

  2017 — 2019

• Lake Sumter Community College

  Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies

  2003 — 2006

• California State University, Fresno

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business Administration, International Business

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Team Management
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Operations Management
• New Business Development
• Team Building
• Account Management
• Procurement
• Supply Chain
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Logistics
• Supply Chain Management
• Project Management
• Purchasing
• Retail
• Negotiation
• Change Management
• Process Improvement
• Budgets
• Contract Negotiation
• Project Planning
• Marketing Strategy
• Sales
• Sales Management
• Business Strategy
• Leadership
• Inventory Management
• Product Development
• Business Planning
• Time Management
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Merchandising
• B2b
• Marketing
• Customer Service
• Income Statement
• Profit
• Business Development
• Team Leadership