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Misha (MiKyoung) Kim

Misha (MiKyoung) Kim

Country Manager For VisitBritain In South Korea
Buckinghamshire

Summary

Accomplished Country Manager at VisitBritain with a proven track record of strategic leadership and operational excellence in South Korea. Excelled in enhancing cross-channel integration and spearheading the GREAT Campaign, demonstrating adeptness in both project management and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in leveraging MS Word and social media to drive results, surpassing KPIs and ensuring impactful brand presence.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Country Manager

VisitBritain
05.2018 - Current

Role managing all activities of VisitBritain in South Korea, and ensuring activity is integrated across all channels alongside other UK government and business partners. It is also a strategic role to manage the development and implementation of VisitBritain’s strategy in South Korea.

Olympic and Paralympic Manager for Team GB

British Embassy In Seoul, South Korea
04.2017 - 04.2018

Ÿ Worked with the Olympic Attache supporting Team GB and Paralympics GB by providing timely strategic assistance, logistical support and Korean specific information in particular during recce visits.

Ÿ Supported HMG's input into the two 2018 Winter Games by establishing a network of contacts across the Pyeongchang Organising Committee (POCOG) and the British Olympic and Paralympic Associations.

Ÿ Responsible for delivering a welcome reception(the largest event with 500 pax) for Team GB and VIPs(government and British Royal Family) by liaising with many different stakeholders involved whilst ensuring value for money.

Ÿ Supported cross-Embassy input by providing project management support including media-handling, consular preparations, VIP visits and promotional activities.

GREAT Campaign Manager

British Embassy In Seoul, South Korea
04.2013 - 03.2017

Ÿ Respondislbe for creating and implementing GREAT Campaign planning and strategy to support Country Business Plan, DIT and Media Team priorities.

Ÿ Coordinated and managed communication plan and media activities.

Ÿ Developed a digital campaign plan with internal digital team or external PR agency.

Ÿ Ensured all projects are evaluated against KPIs and that targets are delivered.

Ÿ Managed the GREAT budget, and monitoring and approving the procurement process for GREAT funded activities.

Education

Master of Science - International Hotel And Restaurant Management

Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

Dongduk Women's University, Seoul, South Korea
04.2001 -

Skills

  • MS Word

  • Excel

  • PowerPoint

  • Webinar

  • Social Media

Timeline

Country Manager - VisitBritain
05.2018 - Current
Olympic and Paralympic Manager for Team GB - British Embassy In Seoul, South Korea
04.2017 - 04.2018
GREAT Campaign Manager - British Embassy In Seoul, South Korea
04.2013 - 03.2017
Oxford Brookes University - Master of Science, International Hotel And Restaurant Management
04.2001 -
Dongduk Women's University - Bachelor of Arts, English Language And Literature
04.2001 -
Misha (MiKyoung) KimCountry Manager For VisitBritain In South Korea