As the CEO of Robin Lee Innovations, I lead a global network of world-class professionals in technology, business, marketing, law, and academia. My focus is on providing innovative and comprehensive solutions to our clients by leveraging our collective expertise and experience.My role involves overseeing the strategic direction of the company, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, managing our team of professionals, and ensuring that we deliver exceptional results to our clients. I bring extensive experience in entrepreneurship, management, and technology to the table, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry.Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence and a passion for driving innovation. I believe that by staying at the forefront of technology and business trends, we can help our clients achieve their goals and stay ahead of the competition. I am proud to lead a team of professionals who share this vision and who are dedicated to delivering the best possible outcomes for our clients.

The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) is a non-profit, governmental agency of the Republic of Korea committed to promoting international trade and investment. KOTRA Los Angeles (KOTRA LA) is part of KOTRA’s worldwide network of over 100 offices in 70 countries, and KOTRA LA offers a wide variety of initiatives to support U.S. clients.Responsibilities and Achievements:- Served as a contract adviser, negotiator, and interpreter for over twenty startups, multinational corporations, and government organizations.- Recognized for high performance in international product development, marketing, and business development services, specializing in go-to-market strategy and building strategic partnerships globally, including helping connect suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, investors, and marketers.- Received the KOTRA Los Angeles Award of Appreciation for Next Generation Leadership in International Relations & Trade (2010)

- Professional vocalist (Tenor, Baritone), arranger, composer, director/conductor, producer, and disc jockey.- Performed with: Pacific Chorale, Pacific Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Andrea Bocelli, David Foster, Berlin Philharmonic, The Lord of the Rings on Tour, Chamber Chorus (University of California, Berkeley), University Chorus (University of California, Berkeley), Cal Jazz Choir (University of California Choral Ensembles), Artists in Resonance (University of California, Berkeley), and Bay Area Classical Harmony (BACH).- Sang under the direction of the following: Marika Kuzma, Vance George, Nicholas McGegan (Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra), Jane Glover, Matthew Oltman (Chanticleer), Kelly Crandell (Assistant to Meredith Monk), Ian Kirk, John Kendall Bailey, Andrew Chung (BACH), John Alexander (Pacific Chorale), Robert Istad (Pacific Chorale), Carl St. Clair (Pacific Symphony), Gustavo Dudamel (Los Angeles Philharmonic), Steven Mercurio, and David Foster.- Cantor and/or chorister for Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption (San Francisco, CA), Cathedral of Christ the Light (Oakland, CA), Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels (Los Angeles, CA), Saint Dominic’s Catholic Church (San Francisco, CA), Star of the Sea Catholic Church (San Francisco, CA), Traditional Latin Mass Society of San Francisco, and others.- Professional Disc Jockey (DJ) and Master of Ceremonies (MC) for private and corporate events.

Monster has been leading the way with innovations in headphones, speakers, audio cables, HDMI cables, power solutions, mobile apps, mobile accessories, and automotive audio system solutions for over four decades. Head Monster Noel Lee, who is the Founder and CEO, is an entrepreneurial icon in the audio and music industries that has worked with some of the world's finest musicians and professionals.Responsibilities and Achievements:- Reported directly to the CEO regarding corporate strategic plans, revenue and sales growth analysis, global expansion, digital marketing strategy, sales, new product development, market development, business development, strategic partnerships, product development, manufacturing, supply chain, brand development, and investor relations.- Led the business development division for Monster to drive new customers of both current and new marketing channels and sales channels in order to add more customer bases into our customer portfolio. - Worked directly with the CEO and global managing directors to develop and implement policies and objectives to effectively support new business development throughout the organization.- Co-headed the digital strategy team, including research, strategy, and execution of website development, eCommerce strategy, and influencer strategy.- Senior level executive acting as the evangelist responsible for selling Monster Products solutions to targeted corporate customers.

Monster is world renowned for innovating in product categories including Monster Cables, Monster Power, Monster Screen Clean, Monster Mobile Accessories, Monster Headphones, Monster Speakers, and Monster Beats by Dr. Dre. Monster is the largest headphone manufacturer in the world. During the transition after Beats by Dre, I was recruited by Noel Lee (Founder/CEO/Chairman) to be his right hand associate and key adviser.Responsibilities and Achievements:- Assisted CEO and global directing managers in analyzing and directing: P&L, strategic market planning and development, sales forecasting, marketing, pricing, training and personnel development for sales for the international subsidiaries and respective teams (North America, Central America, Asia Pacific, and Europe).- Executed partnership strategy set by C-level in order to manage relationships with international retail partners, technology partners, digital marketing partners, music brand partners, fashion brand partners, automotive brand partners, hospitality partners, influencers, and sports brand organization.- Established plans and strategies to expand the online and brick-and-mortar customer base, developed marketing campaigns, and contributed to the development of training and educational programs for clients and Sales Managers.- Worked directly with the sales team executives to develop business plans covering sales strategies, revenue strategies, and expense controls; helped set up meetings with C-level, director-level, and management-level partners at key organizations; and promoted the Monster’s presence throughout North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe.- Work with C-level management teams on managing global subsidiaries and partners with on-site experience focusing on growth and turnaround in: US, Canada, Europe (UK, France, Germany, Spain, etc.), Asia (China, South Korea), and Latin America (Mexico).

JD Sound is a technology startup based in South Korea and Japan, specializing in digital signal processing (DSP) software and hardware platforms. JD Sound is best known for developing the Monster GO-DJ, the world's first and only truly portable and standalone DJ controller, music production studio, and high resolution music player.Responsibilities and Achievements:- Managed operations of the JD Sound North American Headquarters, including managing P&L, marketing, sales (i.e., North America, Europe), and product development.- Led a cross-functional team to research, negotiate, win the contract, launch, and manage an international licensing and distribution partnership with Monster Products. - Led a cross-functional team of 20 associates from JD Sound and Monster to develop, market and launch the award-winning Monster GO-DJ- Addressed customer needs by communicating music customer needs to the engineering team (e.g. music product functionalities, UI/UX, QA/QC etc.)- Winning team at the 2013 Plug and Play Tech Center Summer EXPO Pitch Competition (Sunnyvale, CA) based on over one hundred investors/judges, making us the first Korean startup and first hardware startup to win the pitch competition.- Quoted by VentureBeat and Silicon Valley Business Journal

My Toner Central is an online distributor of imaging hardware (laser printers, inkjet printers, copy machines, fax machines), imaging supplies (printer parts, maintenance kits, fusers, laser drums, laser toner cartridges, inkjet cartridges, ribbon cartridges, backup tapes, paper), and computer accessories (power supplies, chargers, cables) for end users, businesses, non-profit organizations, and government organizations. Responsibilities and Achievements:- Managed company operations, including P&L management, vendor management, product strategy, inventory, pricing, and sales for key accounts.- Met financial objectives by preparing annual budgets, scheduling and recording expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.- Developed and maintained the eCommerce website with different iterations on various platforms (e.g., proprietary, Volusion, Shopify).- Developed marketing channels and sales channels, specializing in the following channel: businesses (e.g., real estate companies, retail stores), hospitality businesses (e.g., hotels, restaurants, caterers), non-profit organizations (e.g., schools, religious organizations, community organizations), and international government organizations. - Managed product development (e.g., research, sourcing, testing, design) on imaging hardware, including laser toner cartridges, inkjet cartridges, and other ink management systems.- Developed and managed customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, including account management and customer service.- Managed digital marketing strategies (e.g., website development, SEO, social media marketing, email marketing) and offline marketing strategies (e.g., trade shows, promotional events, sponsorship).