KIYONG KWON
Summary
Eager to Drive Growth | CAD Expertise | Customer Success Focus
Mechanical Engineer with 2+ years of technical and customer-facing experience in cross-cultural environments. Highly proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD for 3D modeling, technical presentations, cross-functional collaboration, and customer communication. Strong commitment to learning and growing within the 3D printing industry while maximizing customer ROI through technical problem-solving.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Beverage Attendant
Crown Melbourne Teak VIP Room
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Trained new staff members on company policies and procedures.
- Diagnosed inconsistent coffee taste via customer interviews and applied a new SOP, lifting coffee sales from 500 to 600 cups per day (+20%)
- Awarded “Employee of the Month” × 2 for service quality, process innovation, and cross-cultural team leadership.
Research Intern
Korea Institute of Industrial Technology
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Analyzed 300 domestic & foreign patents on curved-display coating and developed an S ~ F grading framework
- Documented reasons behind all S-grade items, enabling the research team and patent attorney to reach filing decisions
- Proposed three differentiation ideas to strengthen patent claims; the data-sheet-driven vertical-orientation control for the coater was adopted and progressed to successful filing
Soldier
Republic of Korea Army
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Served as a member of 24/7 surveillance operations at the front-line General Out Post (GOP) near the DMZ
- Sustained physical and mental endurance during long-hour shifts in high-stress environments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Tech University of Korea
Gyeonggi-do02-2025
Skills
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- Customer-Focused Problem Solving
- Fast learner
- Effective Cross-Cultural and Technical Communication
- Technical Writing & Reporting
- Cross-Cultural Adaptability
- Active listener
- Excellent Team player
- Strong work ethic
Projects
Electric-Vehicle Battery Pack Structural Optimization – Project Member
Developed a simplified CAD/CAE model that reduced full-car crash simulation time from 20 hours to 4 hours (80 %) and achieved a 16 kg weight reduction while maintaining Side-Pole Test safety standards. – Capstone Design Project (2023)
Dryer Design Project – Project Member
Selected optimal material (STS430 steel) for a compact industrial dryer by evaluating mechanical and thermal properties; supported mechanical design and structural analysis using SolidWorks. – Team Project (2022)
CAE Simulation Competition (Bronze Medal) – Design Engineer
Modeled EV battery modules and housing structures using CAD and conducted finite element analysis (FEA) to simulate crash performance, achieving a top 3 placement – Competition Project (2021)
Languages
Korean
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Food and Beverage Attendant
Crown Melbourne Teak VIP Room
10.2022 - 06.2024
Research Intern
Korea Institute of Industrial Technology
01.2022 - 06.2022
Soldier
Republic of Korea Army
02.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Tech University of Korea
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