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About Sumin Lee

Welcome! I'm Sumin Lee, an ambitious individual with dreams of excelling as a Sales & Marketing Executive.

2024

2020

  • Graduated from Sookmyung Women's University with a major in Business Administration & Entrepreneurship, Department of Business Administration and Global Service (Graduation: February 2024)

    • GPA: 4.03/4.5 (as of the second semester of 2023)

    • Awarded the National Scholarship for Outstanding Students by the Korea Scholarship Foundation (September) → Type I, Full scholarship recipient for 2 years (₩21,700,000)

    • Recipient of the Park Jeong-sun Alumni Scholarship (₩2,750,000) for the second semester of 2022

Completed the AIMS Brunei National University 2020 Global Discovery Program (Sep)

  • This statement highlights the successful completion of an educational program focused on global discovery, offered by AIMS at Brunei National University. The program likely aimed to broaden participants' understanding of global issues, cultural diversity, and international cooperation through a series of lectures, workshops, and hands-on experiences. Participating in such a program demonstrates a commitment to global learning and the development of intercultural competencies.

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Awarded the Excellence Prize at the Sookmyung Women's University - Kyushu University Joint Winter Interdisciplinary Hackathon (Dec)

  • In collaboration with students from Kyushu University in Japan, worked on a project for three weeks to develop a VR virtual tour catering to the post-COVID era. As a team leader, I spearheaded meeting facilitation and was responsible for the creation and presentation of the business model. This achievement not only demonstrates leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural team but also showcases innovation and adaptability in addressing the challenges posed by the pandemic through technology.

2023

2022

2021

Société Générale Corporate & Investment Bank, Trade Finance Support (Jan ~ Dec)

  • Location: Seoul, South Korea

  • Position: Trainee, Global Payment Transaction Systems, Middle Office support.

  • Employment Type: Contractual

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Key Responsibilities:

  1. Streamlined Transactions: Effectively managed trade finance operations, improving transaction speed and reliability for major clients like Daelim Industrial and Samsung C&T.

  2. Enhanced Compliance and Reporting: Consistently reported to regulatory bodies, enhancing compliance and strengthening client and regulator trust.

  3. Informed Strategic Decisions: Contributed to key performance reports for headquarters, aiding in strategic financial planning and decision-making.

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Core Skills: B2B communication, International Trade, Operations

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​Key Responsibilities: Handled Creator Operations and Project Management at TikTok Korea's Creator Operation Team.

  1. Responsible for Vlog, Travel, and Challenge categories

  2. Engaged in creator operation and consulting, project planning

  3. Led the official challenge #Let'sGetAway (53.7M views)

  4. Collaborated on promotional campaigns with partners such as Daiso and Trip.com

  5. Onboarded over 490 creators to TikTok within 9 months

  6. Coordinated with MCNs and PR agencies for event execution (Frein, Blank, Inflai, WithYou, Shortt, etc.)

  7. Provided data-driven 1on1 content consulting and sponsorship to creators

  8. Hosted TikTok US creator Jackie Cho and TikTok London manager

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Core Skills: Growth Strategies, Project Management, Key Account Development

IES Abroad Marketing Assistant  (Sep ~ Jan 2022)

  • Location: IL, Chicago (Remote)

  • Position: Marketing Assistant, Marketing Dept.

  • Employment Type: Freelancer

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Key Responsibilities:

  1. Managed social media channels and advertising campaigns for the marketing team at IES Abroad, a US-based non-profit educational foundation.

  2. Managed Naver Blog & KakaoTalk Plus channel

  3. Executed GDN and Google Ads campaigns

  4. Utilized and analyzed Google Analytics

  5. Created card news, headers, and posters

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Core Skills: Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Creative Strategy, Global Communication

2022

2021

2020

2019

2017

  • Secured the 2nd Place at the New Stage Content Academic Forum AGORA in September.

    • This achievement highlights my ability to engage in deep academic discussions and contribute valuable insights on contemporary issues in the field of content creation. The forum provided a platform to showcase analytical skills and innovative ideas, further demonstrating my commitment to excellence and passion for contributing to the academic community.

    • Proposed an NFT Education Business Model for K-POP Fans.

Awarded the Excellence Prize in the Women's Sense Lifestyle Marketing Planning Contest (Sep)

  • This achievement underscores my ability to conceptualize and execute marketing strategies that effectively engage audiences. By collaborating with popular influencers and creating compelling content, I was able to enhance brand visibility and appeal, particularly for the Shinsegae Casamia Apgujeong branch, showcasing my skills in partnership building, content creation, and strategic marketing.

  • Successfully secured the participation of YouTuber Dalcol Couple.

  • Produced promotional content for the Shinsegae Casamia Apgujeong branch. View the content here.

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Honored with the Yongsan Activist Award in August for creating and distributing a series of five handbooks showcasing the district's history.

  • Distributed to 45 major institutions in Yongsan, including the District Office.

  • This recognition underscores my dedication to community involvement and historical preservation, as I contributed to raising awareness of Yongsan's heritage through thematic storytelling. The widespread distribution of these handbooks amplifies the initiative's impact, emphasizing the significance of preserving and celebrating local heritage.

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Awarded the Excellence Award in the University Category of the Essay Division at the Global Leadership English Competition in May, for an essay tackling overwork deaths among domestic delivery workers within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10: Reduced Inequalities.

  • This recognition showcases my adeptness in analyzing global challenges and proposing solutions through compelling writing. By addressing the critical issue of overwork deaths among delivery workers within the framework of SDG 10, my essay emphasized the imperative for systemic reforms to promote equality and protect workers' rights. This accolade not only validates my proficiency in research and writing but also underscores my dedication to driving positive change.

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Awarded the Grand Prize at the 2021 AEA Korea-Middle East Global Symposium in March for leading a three-day academic research project on fostering youth resilience through health cooperation between Korea and Morocco. Collaborated with teams comprising Korean and Moroccan students for the research initiative.

  • Held the role of team leader, overseeing research activities and designing presentations.

  • Administered surveys involving Korean and Moroccan student samples to gather insights.

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Awarded the Grand Prize in tfhe Team Category as part of the 2nd Generation Jerry Supporters for the Fintech App Pudding, sponsored by KG Inicis, in 2021. The award, dubbed "복세펀살" (meaning "Living a fun and interesting life"), recognizes our team's innovative efforts in promoting and supporting the Pudding app, a leading fintech solution.

  • Our team's approach focused on creative marketing and user engagement strategies, demonstrating a keen understanding of fintech trends and user preferences. This achievement underscores our collaborative prowess in the digital finance realm and our innovative use of technology to enhance financial solutions.

Awarded the Excellence Prize at the Winter Interdisciplinary Hackathon, a collaborative event between Sookmyung Women's University and Kyushu University (Dec)

  • Worked with Kyushu University students for three weeks to create VR non-face-to-face tours for the post-COVID era.

  • Led team meetings as team leader and contributed to business model development and presentation.

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Received the Bronze Prize (Korea Industrial Human Resources Development Institute Chairman's Award) at the Youth Employment Academy's New Venture Awards hosted by the Ministry of Employment and Labor (Dec)

  • Improved the business model for a sports crew and proposed a new profession called 'Sports Vitalitator.'

  • Secured investment from the Ministry of Employment and Labor (5 million KRW).

  • Planned and designed banners for the project.

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Awarded an Encouragement Prize in the Finance category at the 20th Sookmyung Women's University Business Case Development Contest in October.

  • Analyzed financial statements of domestic game company Netmarble and prepared investment reports.

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Won the Grand Prize at the SK SOVAC Social Value Challenge in September.

  • Proposed a social business model providing professional programs to organizations and individuals in need of specialized sports coaching.

  • Selected as an Outstanding Team (Mentor) in the Finance/Investment field for the 5th Sookmyung Women's University Student Mentor Group in February.

  • Recognized as an Outstanding Group in the Sookmyung Women's University Faculty Development Center Study Group One 'Snow TOEIC' in January.

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Awarded the Grand Prize in the Sookmyung Women's University Campus Town Business Division, 'Value Up, Together Up!' Student Idea Challenge.

  • Managed budget, accounting, and project planning as team leader.

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Awarded a scholarship as a youth mentor for the Hyundai Motor Group University Volunteer Corps H-Jump School 7th generation in mentoring adolescents (3 million KRW).

Awarded the Grand Prize at the SBA-Sookmyung Women's University 'Sustainable Living in Seoul' Tech Hackathon (Nov)

 

  • Planned the service 'Harmony' to match jobs between Seoul youth and small businesses.

  • Recognized as an Outstanding Contributor in the Sookmyung Women's University central club, Korean UNESCO Student Association (KUSA) (Feb)

  • Selected as part of an Outstanding Team (Mentee) in the Finance/Investment field for the 3rd Sookmyung Women's University Student Mentor Group in (Jan)

Awarded the Youth National Assembly Member Award at the 15th Regular Session of the Republic of Korea Youth Council and Youth National Assembly, presented by former legislator Pyo Chang-won.

2020 - 2024

2024

  • SheFi Scholar (Jun 2024)

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2023

  • Korea Financial Training Institute: Export-Import Basic Business (I)

  • FCB Financial Association: Finance Basic Projects (I)

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2021

  • Women's Sense Lifestyle Digital Content Production Practical Course (100 hours) (March to July)

    • Job training in content planning from industry professionals in content marketing

    • Practical project execution with Casa Mia Co., Ltd.

  • Casa Mia: New Customer Acquisition Marketing Strategy Planning Practical Course

  • Casa Mia: Social Media Marketing Content Planning and Production Practical Course

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2020

  • Financial Officers Academy 40th International Economics Expert Course (Awarded Honors)

  • Financial Officers Academy 40th Personal Finance and Asset Management Course (Awarded Highest Honors)

  • Financial Officers Academy 40th Corporate Finance and Corporate Consulting Course

2021 - 2025

  1. Language Proficiency

  • TOEIC 945 (ETSETS) (Issued Aug 2023 · Expires Aug 2025)

  • DELF/DALF A2 - International French Proficiency Test (Alliance Française de Paris) (Issued Nov 2021)

  • ACTFL Speaking Assessment: The Oral Proficiency Interview - computer® (ACTFL) (Issued Dec 2021 · Expired Dec 2023)

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  1. Technical Skills

  • Craftsman Information Processing (한국산업인력공단) (Issued Mar 2023)

  • Graphic Technology Qualification (KPC) (Issued Feb 2022)

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (Amazon Web Services) (Issued Oct 2022 · Expires Oct 2025)

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  1. Marketing and Digital Skills

  • Google Analytics Individual Qualification (Google Digital Academy) (Issued Dec 2021)

  • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing (Google Digital Garage) (Issued Nov 2022)

  • Facebook University Program (Meta) (Issued Jan 2023)

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  1. Professional Development and Industry Knowledge

  • Import/Export Business Basics (Korea Institute of Finance) (Issued Jun 2023)

  • FCB Basic Finance Project (FCB Finance Institute) (Issued Mar 2023)

  • TikTok For Good Ambassador Program (TikTok) (Issued Dec 2022)

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