KAPS News, Apr 27th

Welcome to the Apr 27th, 2009 edition of the KAPS Newsletter.

In this issue:
*May Kappy Hour
*SF Giants Game - Korean Heritage Night
*KYOPO Project Fundraiser Tickets
*KYOPO Project is Looking for Volunteers
*Be a Part of Ascend Leadership's Annual MBA Forum
*Job Opening: Account Manager at GlobalEnglish in Seoul

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MAY KAPPY HOUR

Come join us for the May installment of our monthly Kappy Hour!

Where: Lava Lounge (527 Bryant St, between 3rd St and 4th St, and Howard, San Francisco, CA 94107)

When: Thursday, May 7th, 2008, 7:30PM (first Thursday of every month)

There will be an Early Bird Drink Special between 7:30 and 8:00, so make sure to come out early and enjoy some drink discounts!

Each of our Kappy Hours offer a great opportunity to network with fellow Korean-American professionals, meet up with old friends, and learn about what's going on in KAPS. We have some very exciting events planned for summer 2009, so make sure you don't miss out!

To see pictures from our last Kappy Hour, please go to http://kaps.org/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=3957.

SF GIANTS GAME – KOREAN HERITAGE NIGHT

Join KAPS for our trip to the 3rd annual Korean Heritage Night with the SF Giants! The Giants will be celebrating Korean culture and community impact at their game against the New York Mets on Thursday, May 14th. There will be very special pregame and in-game entertainment and everyone who attends will get special Korean Heritage seating and a free Korean-themed souvenir!

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased off our website: http://www.kaps.org/node/1141.

To check out pictures from last year’s event, please visit http://kaps.org/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=1595

To reserve your ticket or with any questions, please contact KAPS vice-president Jean Park at jean@kaps.org.

KYOPO PROJECT FUNDRAISER TICKETS

KAPS is proud to announce a special fundraiser for the KYOPO Project being held at Vessel SF (85 Campton Pl, San Francisco 94108 – www.vesselsf.com) on Wednesday, May 6th, 2009, 6-9pm.

Cindy Hwang (CYJO), a photographer from NYC began The KYOPO Project in 2004. She has photographed and interviewed over 220 kyopo (overseas Koreans) who have grown up around the world, mainly from America. Those profiled include Juju Chang, Elaine Kim, Yul Kwon, Bobby Lee, Corey Lee and the Ahn Sisters. The KYOPO Project (www.KYOPOproject.com) aims to explore and encapsulate KYOPO history by creating a photographic and textual book to educate the public. What had initially started as a project on Koreans or Korean Americans became a project that encompassed the world. Cindy will showcase her work at the Smithsonian in DC next Spring, but she would really like to increase awareness and also publish a book of the essays and photographs of the Kyopos she interviewed.

Guest Emcees and Keynote Speakers include: James Sun, NBC’s “The Apprentice” Finalist and CEO of Zoodango.com, Yul Kwon, CBS’ “Survivor: Cook Islands” winner and community leader, and Sue Kwon, reporter, CBS5 Eyewitness News.
Guest Performers include: Bobby Choy (Big Phony) – singer/songwriter, Maggie Kim – singer/songwriter and her band, and Susie Suh- singer/songwriter.

Silent and Live Auction include: Meals with Mayor Jun Choi and Yul Kwon, Autographed original jersey by Hines Ward, Ski Chalet one week vacation at the 5-star, 5-diamond Stein Erickson lodge, HBO DVD sets, etc.

Entrance fee is $100 fully tax-deductible. Check, cash, credit card and company matching donations accepted.

Spread the news and bring your friends to help make a difference and encapsulate KYOPO history. Make sure you join us for this very special night!

Please contact Joy Boatwright (joy_boatwright@ml.com) for more information.

KYOPO PROJECT IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

Be part of Kyopo history by volunteering at the KYOPO Project Fundraiser on May 6th from 6-9pm. KAPS is excited to team up with artist Cindy Hwang and the project's consultants to make this fundraiser the biggest Korean American event of the year!

Are you a professional photographer? Contact Jean at jean@kaps.org to volunteer. Not a photographer but would love to volunteer for this historical event? We'd love to have you on the team! Contact Jean at jean@kaps.org for more information.

BE A PART OF ASCEND LEADERSHIP'S ANNUAL MBA FORUM

MBA. Career & Industry Transition. Innovation. Networking.

Are these all buzz words you’re too familiar with? Are you currently an MBA candidate and worried about the state of the job market? Or are you pondering whether an MBA is right for you?

If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then you are invited to join your peers and guest speakers from both industry and major universities at Ascend’s inaugural MBA Forum at this year’s Inspiring Across Generations conference at the new Intercontinental Hotel in San Francisco on Saturday, June 6th.

This forum will provide an opportunity for you to learn from a few insiders on what to expect and how to maximize your MBA experience. A wide range of perspectives and advice will be provided to you by industry leaders, students, alumni and career advice professionals from world-class local universities. The format will be a short panel discussion followed by an informal roundtable styled discussion led by one of our esteemed speakers.

If you are considering an MBA and want to know some of the important questions you need to ask yourself, this event is for you. For those of you MBA candidates looking for an exit strategy (hint: a job), our goal is to help you successfully navigate your journey.

Please email Aaron Fung at aaron.fung@ascendleadership.org if you are interested in attending. We look forward to seeing you there!

JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT MANAGER AT GLOBALENGLISH IN SEOUL

GlobalEnglish Corporation is the leading provider of on-demand Business English communication learning and support software for the world’s top companies. This is a rare opportunity to work for a global company where you are an integral member of the team and can work with some of the biggest companies in the world and make a difference.

GlobalEnglish could be right for you if you want to

Be empowered to do your job and respected as an employee and an individual.
Work in a truly global environment with clients and colleagues from around the world.
Work for a company on the rise; GlobalEnglish consistently achieves double-digital annual growth.
See results from your efforts; our user surveys show us that people are consistently improving their business
English communication skills and significantly improving their job performance.

The Account Manager (based in Seoul) will be responsible for (1) direct sales to an assigned list of prospective multinational companies in Korea, and (2) improving existing customer relationships as a means to foster creating new business opportunities through customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

Will develop key accounts, with responsibility for many phases of the sales process
Will work under the instruction of GlobalEnglish’s Account Executive based in Seoul.
Will work with high level executives to build strong client relationships
Will maintain customer satisfaction through strong account management and implementation skills
Will work with both a Korea-based and virtual account team where appropriate to serve customer needs
Deliver accurate sales forecasts
Support GlobalEnglish marketing and trade show activities
Support GlobalEnglish global account sales strategies and programs that will positively impact the company’s bookings and revenue
Provide customer feedback to product development
Will work through long sales cycles working with all levels of organizations, specifically, business units, HR and Procurement
Will work in an independent environment with minimal support
Work with clients to create and execute worldwide implementation plans
Develop integrated communication and marketing plans to help launch and promote the service within the client organization
Create and implement user motivation and retention plans
Provide proactive and reactive customer service to ensure the customer is receiving adequate support from the company
Identify and develop opportunities for expanding the client relationship

Qualifications:

At least 5 years experience in business-to-business consultative selling, preferably selling web-based training and development solutions
Demonstrated account/client/territory and project management skills
Proven business development experience with Global 1000 corporations
Excellent English communication skills (written, verbal, presentation, and negotiation)
Experience in Internet technology, online learning, and/or corporate education
Written and verbal fluency in English and Korean required
University degree or equivalent required, MBA a plus

If you are interested in learning more, please contact Joe Minotuli at joe.minutoli@hq.globalenglish.com

INTERESTED IN GETTING MORE INVOLVED IN KAPS?

KAPS is always on the lookout for people interested in getting the most out of their KAPS experience. We are looking for volunteers to plan social events, coordinate community service events, serve as guest speakers, monitor the website, and improve the overall KAPS member experience. We are also looking for contributors to our newsletters and website, in the form of job postings, professional advice, and relevant news.

If you are interested in becoming an officer, contributing to newsletters, or assisting with an event, please contact andrew@kaps.org.

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The Korean American Professional Society (KAPS) is a nonprofit organization that is devoted to the professional and social development of Korean Americans in the San Francisco Bay Area. We provide a forum for networking, community service, and political involvement.

To learn more about KAPS, our members, and our events, or to join the KAPS community, please visit our website at www.kaps.org