Jorge A. Kim

Dynamic and results-driven Operations Executive and Business Owner with over two decades of experience steering financial management, large-scale operations, and international market entry. Proven track record of optimizing business processes, leading high-performing cross-functional teams, and executing strategic growth plans. Expert in navigating complex state and federal regulations, managing corporate finances via QuickBooks, and building high-value external partnerships.

Native bilingual fluency in English and Spanish with a deep background in enterprise-level translation management and multicultural media relations.

Business Owner at Self-Employed (2003-07 – Present)

• Cultivate and maintain high-value client relationships to deeply understand strategic goals and deliver solutions that consistently exceed expectations.
• Evaluate and analyze complex financial documentation, including income statements, credit histories, assets, debts, and employment status to assess risk and viability.
• Advise and guide buyers and borrowers throughout the lifecycle of complex financial transactions, ensuring seamless execution through closing.
• Manage comprehensive financial functions, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and financial statement generation utilizing QuickBooks.
• Oversee corporate compliance, ensuring all operations strictly adhere to legal frameworks, state regulations, and federal agency policies.
• Monitor critical transaction deadlines and proactively streamline communication across all stakeholders to mitigate risk and ensure timely project completion.

VP of Operations at ENCORE Biotechnology, Inc. (2010-01 – 2014-09)

• Directed the strategic planning, execution, and monitoring of day-to-day operations for a specialized bioremediation technology firm.
• Designed and executed a comprehensive market penetration plan that successfully drove long-term commercial growth.
• Cultivated and structured high-level commercial relationships and contracts with government entities, corporate clients, and subcontractors.
• Audited and optimized internal business processes and operational procedures regularly to maximize efficiency and organizational alignment.
• Reviewed and approved corporate financial statements, budgets, and reporting utilizing QuickBooks and Intuit payroll services.
• Revamped customer support workflows, organizing processes to elevate service delivery and boost overall customer satisfaction metrics.

Advertising Director at FAMSA, Inc (1999-10 – 2003-07)

• Provided strategic advertising guidance to support the company's US market entry, advising corporate leadership on the nuances of navigating the Southern California consumer landscape.
• Leveraged established networks within Spanish-language media and regional advertising agencies to secure optimal positioning and brand visibility for 6 new retail locations across Los Angeles and Orange County.

Director – Translations Unit at Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) (1992-06 – 1999-04)

• Founded and established the district's first-ever dedicated Translations Unit, building the infrastructure to support cross-cultural communication for the second-largest school district in the nation.
• Supervised and led a department of 91 employees, managing in-house translation and interpretation teams for core languages including Spanish, Korean, Mandarin/Cantonese, Armenian, and Tagalog.
• Expanded operational capabilities by sourcing and managing relationships with external independent agencies to provide services for over 100 additional languages and dialects.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – National Autonomous University of Mexico