Timothy HyunKyu Kim
Business Development Specialist
Seoul,11
Summary
As a Business Development Manager with extensive experience in the fast-evolving cryptocurrency industry, bring a strong track record of driving growth, forging strategic partnerships, and expanding market reach. My passion for blockchain technology and digital assets has enabled me to stay ahead of industry trends and identify innovative opportunities to propel business objectives. I specialize in developing win-win collaborations with institutional clients, KOL's and big companies, and ecosystem partners, ensuring long-term value creation and mutual success. Born and raised in USA, Canada and Korea.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Futures Business Development Specialist
Coinstore
Seoul, Seoul
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Establishing and maintaining a robust network of over 50 high-profile KOLs, influencers, and thought leaders in the crypto space, ensuring alignment with company branding and objectives.
- Designing and executing influencer marketing campaigns that increased platform engagement by 35% and trading volumes by 20%.
- Negotiating short/long-term collaborations with middle-low tier KOLs, securing exclusive partnerships that amplified platform visibility and user acquisition.
- Providing training and resources to KOLs to ensure accurate and compelling promotion of the platform’s features and services with the headquarter team from Singapore to Korea.
Business Development Professional & Clinical Specialist
Lutronic
Ilsan, Gyeonggi-do
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Analyzed market trends and consumer insights to inform marketing strategies
- Product: accucurv
- Managed global and local KOL campaigns to increase brand awareness and reach target audiences
- Developed and execute comprehensive marketing plans to drive sales growth
- Analyzed market trends and consumer insights to inform marketing strategies
- Managed Publication and management of medical/academic materials
- Development of papers, abstracts/posters
- Design and execution of post-analysis using clinical trial data
- Development and management of internal medical documents
- Medical review of key documents and marketing materials
- Medical Information Delivery
- Handling medical inquiries
- Monitoring academic information on competitive products and establishing response strategies
- Building plans for analysis and utilization of clinical data
- Development of presentation materials for academic conferences
- Providing medical information at international medical society booths
- Provision of medical information for stakeholders
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and Sales, to ensure smooth and effective product introductions
- Overseas branches, partners communications & meetings to maintain the business development of the product
- Provided product education based on clinical research papers
- Conducted market research to support marketing strategies
- Collection and analysis of data from international societies
- Comprehensive analysis and conclusion drawing of investigated/collected information
- Creation of reference materials for internal/external use
- Development of in-house product academic education materials and operation of medical education programs for employees, overseas subsidiaries, and partner companies
Korea Head of Business Development- Freelance
Kyd Labs
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Organized a Seoul Creative Lab Event for Airfoil and KYDlabs during 2022 Fall Korea Blockchain Week
- Planned and managed an exclusive and limited capacity event in Gangnam, Seoul
- Over +200 crypto related community people attended, including virtual art exhibitions, panels, workshops for Web3 communities
- Collaborated with artists, developers, and influencers to create unique, interactive NFT showcases, attracting +200 attendees and generating extensive online and offline engagement
- Designed and hosted immersive virtual spaces in the metaverse with the sponsorships and NFT artists to facilitate not only digital experiences but also physical NFT arts
- Secured partnerships and sponsorships with blockchain companies, NFT marketplaces, and tech brands, increasing the event funding and exposure
- Managed global and local KOL crypto campaigns to increase brand awareness of Web3 and crypto s and reach target audiences in Seoul, Korea
- Event Planning & Management: End-to-end event planning, including virtual NFT galleries, in-person NFT meetups, conferences, and networking events
- Sponsorship & Partnerships: Securing and managing partnerships with key stakeholders, including artists, blockchain companies, and brands in the NFT space
- Budget Management: Expertise in budgeting for NFT-related events, balancing cost efficiencies with high-quality production standards
Assistant Marketing Manager
Insol,Ltd
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Promotional Marketing Activities; Medical and Dental
- Established offline/ digital marketing strategies for a new launched product; Wartfreezer medical device and existing IVD devices and managed Instagram and Facebook ads for promotional activities
- Planned a new price adjustment for existing IVD medical devices depending on each different distribution channels
- Organized and led participation and promotion in conferences with 5000+ attendees, such as domestic laboratory medicine, medical, dental, and pharmaceutical conferences in Korea; Regional and Local
- Strategic Selection of Channels of Distribution, Medical Devices; IVD and Cryosurgery
- Led strategic allocation of channels of distribution aiming to maximize on both short-term and long-term goals based on market trend shifts, client relationships and risk analyses
- Building Selective Distribution Channel for Medical and Dental clients, Medical & Pharmaceuticals
- Established a new dental distribution channel (lock-in rate: 100+% through word of mouth) by organizing multiple seminars for prospective clients; doctors and pharmacists IVD device HCV and HIV Rapid Kits
- Product Management and Technical Support; Medical Devices
- Conducted strategies for product awareness program and price adjustment for new product lines and continuously managed and led promotional marketing initiatives online/offline as a product manager
- Product troubleshooting and bridged the communication gap between clients and doctors through customer experience feedbacks and reported/suggested possible solutions to the regional partners in Europe and APAC as academic support/main english communicator in company
Marketing Associate
Madeinview
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed and led digital marketing strategy of Facebook and Instagram Ads for the exhibition marketing promotion and events
- Conducted promotional marketing activities with Korean Art websites and bloggers to maximize the sales in revenues
- MOU/ Official Document translation, English to Korean & Korean to English ; Official Document Writing
- Planning & marketing art exhibitions/ exhibition app development planner; APK Front End Web Developer
- Held Toulouse Lautrec exhibition at Seoul Arts Center and worked as a staff
- Completed 2 projects of contracted artists works thru working with a korean crowdfunding platform; Wadiz
- Album distribution for contracted singers with the company
- Video editing for promotional marketing product and videos
Overseas Manager
P&J Medesthetics
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Created product sell sheet for cosmetic companies (Korean to English)
- B2B businesses Kept in contact with suppliers via email and telecommunications
Head Translator
Youtube Channel: ARC
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Translated multiple episodes from Korean to English
- Applied language and culture through specific choice of grammar, syntax, semantics, and style
- Completed work by deadline and kept constant communication with headquarters in Korea
- Maintain tone and register of document while producing culturally and linguistically comprehensible videos for target communities
Marketing Executive
FireplaceAttire
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Wrote business proposals for the fast-fashion brand and managed marketing division strategies for localizations through customer research
- Proposed market analysis reports on South Korea for expansion
- Established the value chain of the product line, specifically supply chain and sales/services
- Coordinated with other partners in California and Korea to implement promotion strategies and location optimization
Online Marketing Intern
Word of Life Press
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Implemented novel online marketing strategies for webstore through customer research and survey
- Developed new social media campaigns to increase brand image
- Designed new sales and marketing strategies to target existing customers online and offline markets
- Mined and analyzed customer databases and user surveys to identify purchasing trends
Visual Effect Intern
MBC Broadcast
12.2011 - 02.2012
- Performed junior-level design duties through Adobe Creative Suite
- Developed creative ideation and concepts for broadcast
- Assisted imaging team members with product styling throughout production
- Supported singers and celebrities to guarantee satisfaction with progression of schedule times
Education
B.A. - Public Health – Concentration: Data Analysis and Research, Minor in Management & Business Economics – Concentration: Marketing and Business Management
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MERCED
Merced, CaliforniaBachelor of Arts - Business Management
Yonsei University
Seoul 04.2001 -
High school or equivalent - undefined
YONGSAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SEOUL
Seoul, South KoreaSkills
- Cross-functional skills in Crypto, Medical and Pharmaceutical sectors
- Marketing & PR: Strong digital marketing skills, including social media, influencer outreach, and media partnerships to amplify event reach and brand presence
- Market Research, Cold Calling Market Value Analysis and Offline/ Digital Marketing Planning
- Completion of 3rd Introductory Course for Clinical Research Certificate
- Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive investor communication strategies
- Solid Verbal and Written Communications Skills both in English and Korean
Courseworkandawards
- Best Intern of the Year, Word of Life Press, 08/01/14, Seoul, South Korea
- Yonsei University, Human Resource Management, International Management, International Economics, 06/01/17 - 08/01/17, Seoul, South Korea
Leadership Experience
T+HC (TplusHC), Founder, 05/01/15 - 10/01/20, Merced, California, Created and improved product line through research, Supervised sales manager and graphic designers, Managed market research on fashion industry trends
Timeline
Futures Business Development Specialist
Coinstore
11.2024 - 12.2024
Business Development Professional & Clinical Specialist
Lutronic
01.2023 - 04.2023
Korea Head of Business Development- Freelance
Kyd Labs
07.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant Marketing Manager
Insol,Ltd
12.2020 - 09.2021
Marketing Associate
Madeinview
07.2020 - 12.2020
Overseas Manager
P&J Medesthetics
06.2020 - 07.2020
Head Translator
Youtube Channel: ARC
05.2017 - 05.2018
Marketing Executive
FireplaceAttire
10.2014 - 03.2015
Online Marketing Intern
Word of Life Press
05.2014 - 08.2014
Visual Effect Intern
MBC Broadcast
12.2011 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Yonsei University
04.2001 -
High school or equivalent - undefined
YONGSAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SEOUL
B.A. - Public Health – Concentration: Data Analysis and Research, Minor in Management & Business Economics – Concentration: Marketing and Business Management
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MERCED
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