Gaeun Jade Kim_Portfolio

Hello! My name is Gaeun Jade Kim

INDEX

STRENGTH ABOUT ME

95%

Resilience

No setback can deter me; I use failures as stepping stones to success, always learning and growing.

Holds full right to work in UK

Guided by my dedication to fostering growth and knowledge, I design sessions that inspire participants to discover new perspectives, acquire practical skills, and ignite their curiosity. My diverse background in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation empowers me to create workshops that cater to a wide range of interests and skill levels. Whether it's through hands-on activities, or thought-provoking exercises, I strive to create an environment where participants can thrive and collaborate

98%

Emotional Intelligence

My ability to understand and connect with others on a deeper level helps create harmonious teams and fosters collaborative success.

Risk Taking

I'm not afraid to take well-calculated risks, which often lead to significant breakthroughs and advancements.

99%

86% Adaptability

I thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments, readily embracing new opportunities and challenges.

SKILLS

As a seasoned team coach and mentor, my skillset is a finely tuned blend of theoretical knowledge and invaluable hands-on experiences.

With a profound passion for growth and community, I have immersed myself in this dynamic world, drawing insights and wisdom from real-life challenges and triumphs. Beyond theoretical expertise, my journey has led me to navigate the global landscape, where I actively participated in building and growing international citizens.

Through my rich experiences, I have developed a keen understanding of the intricacies that underpin successful teamwork and communities.

Adobe Creative Suite

Tech Savvy

Project Management

Communication

Team Leadership

Time management

Fast learner

Relationship building

EDUCATION

Kaywon University of Art and Design

Seoul, Korea / 2016-2018 / Communication Design

WHY 2 DEGREES?

I realized that a design degree alone might not be enough to make a meaningful impact on the world. To equip myself with essential life skills and innovative mindset, I embarked on a unique educational journey pursuing a degree called LEINN.

Mondragon University

Bilbao, Spain / 2018-2022 / LEINN International

The Evergreen State College (EXCHANGE)

Olympia, USA / 2020 / Business Administration

To study a degree in a new foreign country every year was undoubtedly challenging. However, I developed exceptional adaptability, learning to navigate unfamiliar surroundings, cultures, and academic systems.

Xingwei College (EXCHANGE)

Shanghai, China / 2018 / Liberal arts

This decision has enriched my knowledge and perspective, enabling me to approach design and team-entrepreneurship with a holistic and innovative mindset.

LEINN INTERNATIONAL?

https://leinninternational.travellinguniversity.com

LEINN stands for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation. Leinn is the most radical degree in the world to combat the greatest challenges of our time, the most disruptive, and skill based degree.

It has implemented a tiimiakatemia methodology from Finland. From the first year, we start a company with an international team of 7 different nationalities, developing authentic products and services that impact society with social values, working with clients, and having an invoice and making a profit in order to pass the year, among other objectives.

We were encouraged to take an active role in their education while traveling the world each academical year, learning from experiences and challenges encountered while running our businesses or working on real projects.

GLOBAL CITIZEN

As a global citizen, my journey has taken me across continents, immersing me in varied cultures and work environments. This rich tapestry of experiences has been an unparalleled source of learning and growth for me.

In every country I've had the privilege to visit and work in, I've been bestowed with unique lessons that have shaped my worldview.

Seattle,USA

Acceleration experience

Networking

Culture exchange

Bilbao, Spain

Resilience Communication Marketing

Shanghai, China

Team Building

Adaptability

Collaboration

Seoul, Korea

Mentoring/Coaching

Event management

Team leadership

WORK EXPERIENCES

As I continue my journey in the entrepreneurial world, my eagerness to learn from successful businesses only grows. I am driven by a strong desire to acquire knowledge, knowing that immersing myself in the expertise of accomplished companies will greatly contribute to my personal and professional growth.

So, I've taken the initiative to maximize my experiences. I've launched a project where I position myself as a facilitator, and here are some of the clients I've had the opportunity to collaborate with.

Program Design | Facilitating | Partnership management

GLOBAL FUTURIZER HACKTHON UNIVERSITY OF SEOUL, SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY

Work experience

Seoul, Korea / March 2021

Launched two Global Futurizer hackathon events in Seoul, bringing together universities and startups. Developed four minimum viable products (MVPs) for each of the participating startups.

Secured sponsership from major invesment company.

Resulted in 2 students getting an internship, Strengthened the collaboration between academic institutions and startups.

Main Facilitator

GLOBAL FUTURIZER HACKTHON UNIVERSITY OF SEOUL, SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY

In the realm of education, the shift towards online lectures and virtual learning environments has become the new norm. However, this transition also resulted in reduced direct interaction among students and limited opportunities for engagement in external activities.

In response to these changing dynamics, we have developed a groundbreaking program that seeks to bring together college students, international entrepreneurs, and startups. Our program serves as a collaborative platform where diverse talents and perspectives converge to create cutting-edge solutions for a range of challenges. Participants are encouraged to form their own teams, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among like-minded individuals.

sessions, which facilitate dynamic exchanges between students, participating universities, and startups. By encouraging this exchange of ideas and expertise, we aim to ignite a spark of creativity and unleash the potential for transformative solutions.

Through our program, we envision not only bridging the gap between academia and entrepreneurship but also fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. By uniting bright minds from various backgrounds, we aspire to drive progress, shape the future, and empower the next generation of innovators.

Outcome video

ENTREPRENEURSHIP BOOTCAMP

UNIVERSITY

Work experience

Seoul, Korea / July 2021

Main Facilitator

Launched and facilitated the Entrepreneurial Bootcamp with PhD Students from 13 different nationalities.

Tackled women’s rights in the workplace through design thinking.

Received 97% positive feedback from participants.

Used three main methodology: Sprint, service design thinking, and learning by doing.

Human Centered Design | Facilitating | Cultural Intelligence

EWHA WOMEN'S

Interview of a participant

Work experience

Seoul, Korea / April - September 2021

Social Entrepreneurship mentor

Coordinated and provided coaching to a team consisting of North Korean refugees, South Korean youth, and international participants.

Secured acceleration opportunities for six projects with four major investment companies.

Empowered participants to embrace social value creation, fostering their personal and professional growth.

Interview of a participant

ASAN NANUM HYUNDAI FOUNDATION

The Asan Nanum Foundation is a nonprofit foundation established in October 2011 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the death of Hyundai founder Chung Ju-yung.

Since its inception, the Asan Nanum Foundation is carrying out various programs throughout the society to spread the entrepreneurship that inherited Asan's creative spirit.

To foster the people and institutions that drive change into a better world, we want to create a foundation for young entrepreneurs and social innovators to challenge, grow, and share under the vision of "A world where if you believe it, you can achieve it."

I supported a program called ASANSANGHOE. It is a global teamentrepreneurship program for business teams led by North Korean refugees, South Korean and foreign youth, preparing for the future world of united Koreas.

It was aimed to 'Entrepreneurship for all', providing accessible opportunities for prospective entrepreneurs regardless of who they are and where they come from.

CHANGE MAKERS LAB CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

Work experience

Seoul, Korea / September - November 2021

Social Entrepreneurship instructor

Pioneered the development and implementation of the first accredited course on team social entrepreneurship. Equipped and empowered 30 students with practical skills in social entrepreneurship. Achieved a 98% student satisfaction rate, as indicated by overwhelmingly positive feedback.

Guided students in the creation and execution of 3 successful social ventures.

Program Design | Resource mobilisation | People Management

CHANGE MAKERS LAB

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

Different university studies show evidence of this need being global. On the ongoing socio-economical framework, it is highly urgent to develop empathic, creative, action oriented and collaborative skills on the young generations. Summing up, we need change makers.

University education needs to provide an answer to this reality. The creation of learning and entrepreneurial transversal platforms for different faculties, needs a different approach to it, where youth can be empowered solving up real global challenges and becoming change makers.

AN SPACE WHERE CHANGE MAKERS ARE MADE, NOT INNOVATIONS

Students would attend ChangeMaker Lab with intense curiosity and the motivation to work with different people. Instead of each working on isolated stages and pieces of the projects, the whole team navigates each and every step of the innovation process together, becoming a creative engine through gathering their individual skills. The process enables the students to free instincts, lateral thinking and approach the old problems from a new perspective, becoming part of the new solutions.

MONDRAGON TEAM ACADEMY

Work experience

Bilbao, Spain / September 2022 - March 2023

Team coach

Successfully mentored international students in developing and refining their business ideas.

Facilitated the growth of students' teamwork and leadership skills.

Guided students toward achieving success in their professional endeavours by providing 1on1 mentoring and workshops

Fostered a vibrant and dynamic learning environment, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Received positive feedback from 97% of students for instrumental support.

Project management | Content creation | People Management

PROJECT EXPERIENCES

These are some of the projects I have passionately pursued to gain real-world experience and leverage my skills in understanding market dynamics.

MOTOWER

Project Seoul, Korea / 2017-2018

Project Leader, Product Designer

COEX RE:PLAY exhibition: Innovation Award

Kaywon entrepreneurship support program winner

Motower is a captivating project born during my time at Art University.

It's a board game that ingeniously combines recycled wooden blocks and thoughtful emotion cards, designed to spark meaningful dialogues about feelings and emotions.

The game's brilliance lies in its ability to create a safe and enjoyable space for people to connect on a deeper level. Whether played among friends, family members, or even strangers, Motower serves as a bridge to open up conversations about emotions that are often challenging to express.

Through its interactive and engaging gameplay, Motower encourages empathy, understanding, and emotional well-being. It fosters genuine connections among players, fostering a sense of closeness and shared experiences. Furthermore, the project's commitment to sustainability by using recycled materials aligns with my dedication to responsible design and environmental consciousness. Motower embodies my passion for creativity and its potential to positively impact the world.

FOST

Project Seattle, USA / 2020-2021

Project Leader, Designer

Secured a significant Government Grant of $5000.

Raised over 130% in two crowdfunding campaigns.

FOST was an ambitious project launched in Seattle, aiming to revolutionize vintage fashion with a curated and secure open market clothing app.

Recognizing the lack of positive and trustworthy online shopping options for vintage clothing, our app set out to provide a seamless and delightful experience for fashion enthusiasts. FOST brought together a diverse collection of authentic vintage pieces, fostering a sustainable and environmentally-friendly approach to fashion.

In our journey, we realized that our research yielded a wealth of valuable information about vintage fashion. Recognizing the lack of accessible and curated knowledge in this space, we decided to share our insights with the world.

Thus, we embarked on an exciting new venture – an independent magazine dedicated to vintage clothing. This beautifully curated publication became a treasure trove of information, educating readers about the fascinating world of vintage fashion while solving the problem of limited resources. But we didn't stop there.

To spread our passion for "Good Information," we also created a line of friendly and approachable goods. These products, adorned with vintage-inspired designs and curated tidbits of knowledge, allowed us to connect with people on a personal level and share our love for all things vintage.

With the magazine and "Good Information" line in our arsenal, FOST became not just an app but a vibrant community, fostering sustainable fashion choices and embracing the nostalgic charm of vintage clothing.

WHITE FIG RESORT

Project Seoul, Korea / 2021-2022

Raised over 272% in crowdfunding campaign.

Redefined the habit cycle.

Drawing from a series of impactful coaching experiences, we recognized a prevalent issue among today's youth – a lack of healthy habit guidance. We observed that many young individuals lacked a safe space and the necessary tools (Not dopamine hack) to cultivate their personal development effectively.

In response to this pressing challenge, our passionate project team conceptualized and brought to life 'White Fig Resort.'

Project Leader, Designer

We believe in the power of personalized development, and 'White Fig Resort' serves as a nurturing space where young individuals can access the right resources, support, and mentorship to move confidently towards their dreams and aspirations. Our vision is to enable today's youth to become future leaders, well-equipped with the essential life skills and the resilience to navigate life's challenges.

We made this concept as a resort, we felt it could best reflect our many concepts of what self improvement could be, and it filled a missing niche in the market of self improvement products that didn’t attempt to provide or facilitate this element of the self development experience in a spiritual sense.

Our wish is that they, the user, could sit down at their desk, open our product, and be transported to the resort and the special minutes of the day that they spend in our resort working on themselves. It is their special time.

OTHERS

Volunteer work

Total 185 hours including examples below.

My values

Happy family project - Elderly emotional support

Guro Senior Welfare Center

Supporting daily necessities for multicultural children

Dasom Youth Village

Fair trade project - Means of eradicating poverty

Frontier Volunteer’s Club

Outside of work...

Reading and talking about books

Drawing and Origmai

Nature lover - especially cycling in nature!

Animal enthusiast

Relentless Problem-Solving

At our core, I am dedicated to solving challenges with unwavering determination. I embrace problems as opportunities and persistently seek ingenious solutions.

Embrace Innovation and Learn from Experience

Team First

Team is our greatest asset. I prioritize collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. Together, we thrive and achieve remarkable outcomes.

Passion for Purpose

Dive Deep into Excellence

Every task is an opportunity to dive deep, deliver the best possible results, and exceed expectations.

Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion

THANK YOU, YOU MADE IT TO THE END!

I am actively seeking the perfect role that strongly aligns with my core values and aspirations.

Central to these values is the emphasis I place on teamwork and my unwavering commitment to contributing to the growth and realization of our shared vision. Having experienced diverse cultures, I am now eager to immerse myself in the UK and explore the opportunities it has to offer.

While I am mainly interested in England-based positions, I am more than open to remote work possibilities and even relocation if required.

My journey has been challenging, yet incredibly rewarding, and I am determined to continue this path where I can make a positive impact.

If you share a similar vision and believe that I could be a valuable addition to your team, I encourage you to reach out and connect with me.

I assure you, you won't be disappointed in collaborating with someone as driven and committed as me.

Let's create something extraordinary together!