KAPS News, July 21st

Welcome to the July 21st, 2009 edition of the KAPS Newsletter.

In this issue:
*South Bay Kappy Hour
*Introducing KAPS LA!
*Partner Event: Tina Seelig: What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20
*Seoul Train Documentary Screening
*Job Posting: Marketing/Corporate Strategy Consultant
*BAKAs call for volunteers

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SOUTH BAY KAPPY HOUR

For those of you living or working in the South Bay, Peninsula and or parts of the Easy Bay - this announcement is for you! KAPS is proud to announce a very special South Bay Kappy Hour!

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. And this time we're doing it in the South Bay.

Where: Cascal's Restaurant (400 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041)
When: Thursday, July 23rd at 7:30 pm

Live in San Francisco and want some carpool buddies to drive to the South Bay? Email Jean at jean@kaps.org if you're interested.

Interested in seeing pictures from past Kappy Hours? Please visit http://www.kaps.org/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=3748

Want to become a member and pick up your t-shirt at Kappy Hour? Join or renew online at www.kaps.org/membership09

We have some very exciting upcoming events, so make sure you don't miss out!

INTRODUCING KAPS LA!

We would like to officially announce the commencement of KAPS Los Angeles to all KAPS members in the Bay Area. KAPS LA is based in Los Angeles with members spanning from all over Southern California. July 1st marked our First Official Launch Meeting at the Ramada Hotel in Koreatown. It was a huge success with over 30 future KAPS LA members in attendance with an openness and willingness to learn, meet new people and share their ideas.

We are currently working on recruiting enthusiastic and talented people in the Southern California area who are looking to contribute to our organization and make a difference in the community. Through hard work, communication and persistence we hope to one day duplicate the success that KAPS has had over the last decade.

We would like to extend a 'HUGE THANK YOU' to Andrew Ko, Jean Park and all the other great KAPS members in the Bay Area for their continued guidance and support throughout this process. None of this would have been possible without their help.

Please continue to support us by signing up for the KAPS LA groups page on Facebook. If you know of any bright-minded, enthusiastic individuals who are living in Southern California and would be interested in joining our organization please have them send an email to kaps.losangeles@gmail.com

TINA SEELIG: WHAT I WISH I KNEW WHEN I WAS 20

A Crash Course on Making Your Place in the World

Members and Friends of the Commonwealth Club Science & Technology Member-Led Forum:

Please join us Tuesday (7/21/09) for one of our July programs. Dr. Tina Seelig, Executive Director of Stanford Technology Ventures Program, will share stories of successful entrepreneurs. Special thanks to Brandon Allgood, Vice Chair, who is chairing the program. If you would like to volunteer for this program,, please email to me@brandonallgood.net. Jointly with Business & Leadership MLF.

Links:
http://stvp.stanford.ed
http://stvp.stanford.ed
http://stvp.stanford.ed

Registration: https://tickets.commonwealthclub.org/open.asp?show=1246.

Sci-Tech MLF Planning Committee
The Commonwealth Club of California
http://www.commonwealthclub.org/

SEOUL TRAIN DOCUMENTARY SCREENING

With its riveting footage of a secretive "underground railroad," SEOUL TRAIN is the gripping documentary exposé into the life and death of North Koreans as they try to escape their homeland and China. SEOUL TRAIN also delves into the complex geopolitics behind this growing and potentially explosive humanitarian crisis. By combining vérité footage, personal stories and interviews with experts and government officials, SEOUL TRAIN depicts the flouting of international laws by major countries, the inaction and bureaucracy of the United Nations, and the heroics of activists that put themselves in harm's way to save the refugees.

When: Saturday, July 25 at 5:00 - 7:30pm
Where: Lifehouse Covenant Church, 700 4th Ave, San Francisco, CA
For more information about the screening: http://www.facebook.com/s.php?init=q&q=seoul%20train&ref=ts#/event.php?eid=127746844851&ref=share or contact Melissa Kim at melissakim80@gmail.com
More info about the movie: www.seoultrain.com

JOB POSTING: MARKETING/ CORPORATE STRATEGY CONSULTANT

Requirement: Bilingual Korean/English MBA
(Position based in Sedona, AZ; domestic and international travel required)

Rare opportunity to work directly with a successful and well known global business leader. The CEO you will report to is world renowned for his work, and now seeks an exceptionally bright, savvy, and hard working marketing and strategy whiz to join his small team and quickly move into a leadership position. Few opportunities of this caliber exist, and the right candidate will have an unlimited future in this CEO’s global organization. A substantial portion of the workload will be conducted in written or spoken Korean. Fluent Korean and English Mandatory.

Initial core competencies required of the successful candidate will be providing superior financial analysis to the CEO on the global economy as well as the CEO’s portfolio of businesses around the world. Strategic Planning experience will be very valued, as the CEO’s worldwide business interests are expanding on an aggressive timetable. Government relations/and or political experience will be helpful, as the successful candidate will be communicating directly with global business and governmental leaders on behalf of the CEO. Domestic and international travel as the “right-hand” for the CEO will be required, and may be extensive at times.

This challenging opportunity will allow a hard-working and exceptionally astute MBA with an incredible opportunity to learn from a global leader. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide substantial input and critical leadership to a strong and expanding global business network. Must have first-in-class written and verbal communication skills, get along well with others, and have a flexible results-driven approach to work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Member of small CEO staff, providing expert guidance and recommendations in the areas of global Strategic Planning, Business Operations, and Business Development:
Assist the CEO in evaluating existing global business unit strategic plans against established business targets, and develop and implement change management recommendations;
Act as the CEO’s Communication Ambassador with global business and governmental leaders;
Review global budget structure against business plans, and act as change agent to develop and deliver resource management plan; and
Provide leadership, direction and management for global marketing activities with emphasis on market impact, brand utilization, effective product management, customer and market research, clear communications, and organizational leadership.

Education and Experience:
MBA (marketing and corporate strategy concentration preferred);
2 to 5 years of experience in similar or comparable role in global company;
Strategic Planning, Marketing, and Management experience in a global business setting is preferred. Excellent management and organizational skills required;
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as polished people skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people from around the globe;
Willing and able to travel with the CEO both domestically and internationally while concurrently managing substantial workload as well as several direct reports;
Strong computer skills, such as mastery of all MS Office tools (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, etc.); and
Exceptional marketing and corporate strategy expertise and background.

BR Consulting, Inc. is an educational innovation and management consulting company that shares powerful brain-focused educational business with companies and organizations around the world. BR Consulting believes that the future of humanity depends on using the brain well. Our vision is to promote global health, happiness, and peace, through brain education. To realize our vision, we develop brain educational business, manage trainer instruction, and provide management consulting for brain educational client companies worldwide. (www.BRConsultingGlobal.com)

Interested applicants should immediately email their resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: BR Consulting, Inc.

Email: hr@brconsultingglobal.com

BAKAS WINE TASTING EVENT - CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

BAKAs (Bay Area Korean Americans) is proud to present the 6th annual wine tasting event hosted by KAPS, KABA, KACC-SF, KIN, and KASE! The event is one Friday, September 18th at 6:30pm at Fort Mason in San Francisco.

BAKAs is a virtual community of 1st and 2nd generation Korean American (KA) organizations committed to bringing visibility and awareness to the diverse number of KA organizations in the Bay Area.

When: Friday, September 18th at 6:30 pm
Where: Golden Gate Room at Fort Mason (same venue as last year) in San Francisco
We are looking for several volunteers to assist us over the next few months as we put together everything required to make this the best BAKAs yet. We need help in the areas of:

Securing wine donations
Securing corporate sponsorships and raffle items
Organizing logistics and venue-related items
Overseeing event marketing
Handling food reservations
Other pre-event and day-of event duties

If you are interested in helping out in any way, please contact KAPS vice-president Andrew Ko at andrew@kaps.org

Thanks and make sure you mark down your calendars now for BAKAs 2009!

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