Taesung Kim Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, CA, US

Incubated by Bain & Company in 2000, The Bridgespan Group is a global management consulting firm that collaborates with mission-driven leaders, organizations, philanthropists, and investors. TBG's purpose is to achieve breakthrough results in addressing society's most important challenges and opportunities.

• Led due diligence with strategic screening for a $300M educational buy-side M&A transaction
• Coded surveys on Qualtrics to understand brand perception regarding a go-to-market non-profit client
• Helped create strategic positioning for a post-merger implementation non-profit client by developing financial models and valuation analysis
• Created a DEI programming quarterly calendar with multiple guest speakers and events focused on promoting equity and internal firm accountability

• Synthesized new state and federal legislation into a user-friendly outline complete with an appendix to explain potential implications for a client deliverable
• Collected and analyzed data in Excel and GovHawk to navigate potential implications from legislation regarding educational opportunities
• Drafted initial investment strategy along with grant-making processes towards economic mobility with the synthesization of federal legislation

Boston, Massachusetts

• Lesson planned semester’s schedules to prepare for the SAT/ACT/ ISEE/ STEM/ Language arts/ College Coaching supporting students in one to one tutoring sessions

• Administrative tasks for the director of the Montserrat coalition

• Wrote and published Fixing Broken Mirrors in May 2022 – a memoir and self-help book detailing my experiences with domestic violence and lessons regarding mental health
• Since its publication, sold over 1000 copies on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and multiple independent bookstores

Partnered at Bell Creek Consulting

Boston, Massachusetts

• Lesson planned semester’s schedules for SAT/ACT classes while supporting each of the students understand the material in additional one to one tutoring sessions

• Cultivated and sustained positive working relationships with on campus clubs and students.
• Maintained Top 7 in campaigning in the Northeast region and maintained those numbers by furthering brand loyalty with customers

• Responsible for ghost-writing a publication recording the issues and solutions for racism amidst a US State's Community College Campus Police
• Led and interviewed a 30-student focus group on stories and recommendations regarding campus police racism
• Serving as a liaison to JFF partners including administrators and policy makers to create a more inclusive framework for campus police
• Researched and reported to policy makers of theoretical and historical solutions for anti-racist practices among campus police to ensure effective communication for possible solutions

• Contributed to the creation and execution of brand strategies, including market research, competitor analysis, and consumer insights, resulting in a 15% increase in brand awareness.
• Developed engaging content for various marketing channels, managed social media campaigns, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency, leading to a 20% improvement in audience engagement.
• Conducted thorough market research to identify emerging trends and consumer preferences, providing valuable insights that informed marketing strategies and product development.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Completed rigorous teacher training and a 6-week internship focused on getting high-achieving students from under-resourced schools prepared for college.
• Made lesson plans for one section of 5th-grade science focused on an introduction to atoms, elements, and states of matter
• Worked with an instructional coach to receive and act upon frequent feedback about in-person teaching performance and in online learning tools including Zoom, Google Classroom, and student data tracking
• Acted as an advisor to a group of 9 5th graders and met daily to work on personal growths, organization, and personal & emotional needs
• Worked collaboratively with 6 teachers to organize and lead the staff culture throughout the summer.
• Second summer leadership: a member of the Leadership Team which guided new teaching fellows

• Responsible for analysis, coding, and cross-case analysis of Hyukshin Schools under Dean Stanton Wharton, Professor Dennis Shirley, Professor Deoksoon Kim.

• Appointed as the one Senator for the Montserrat Coalition, the office for students from a low-income background, represented approximately 2500 students on campus
• Collaborating with fellow senators on establishing resolutions

San Francisco Bay Area

• Completed rigorous teacher training and 6-week internship focused on getting high-achieving students from under resourced schools prepared for college.
• Worked closely with a teaching partner to plan lesson plans – though executed separately – for two sections 5th grade math focused on an introduction to decimals and fraction arithmetic.
• Worked with an instructional coach to receive and act upon frequent feedback about teaching performance.
• Acted as an advisor to a group of 5 5th graders and met daily to work on personal growths, organization, and personal & emotional needs
• Worked collaboratively with 6 teachers to organize and lead the staff culture throughout the summer.

Harvard Medical School Affiliate

• Helped implement Judge Baker's version of the Summer Treatment Program for children ages 9 - 13 with ADHD, ODD, and other problems involving learning, related mood, emotional, and behavior.
• Collaborated with other undergraduate and graduate counselors to deliver the treatment components during daily sports-based recreational periods in which children practice and play soccer, kickball, and basketball.
• Assist with daily social skills training sessions, conduct problem-solving discussions as necessary, andassist with the implementation of daily report cards and individualized treatment programs.
• Responsible for recording, tracking, and entering daily records of children’s behavior and response to the treatment.

• Responsible for the transition of groups arriving and departing campus
• Learn and utilize pertinent software which includes StarRez, FileMaker, ScheduleFly and Blogger.
• Assist with the checking in of Guest House and summer group participants.

• Serve as a specialist on an information technology team that provides customer support to over 300 people monthly
• Collaborate with Boston College’s network team to expedite the transitional phase of a campus-wide network security upgrade
• Familiarized with Mac OS X and Windows as well as assisted with computer reimaging and installation of class specific software

• Organized inventory such as books and school gear with accuracy and efficiency to meet demands of consumers
• Managed strategic and attractive placement of merchandise to maximize purchases by marketing to consumers
• Interacted with customers by responding to inquiries regarding their desired materials to expedite experience

Plano, Texas

• Made personalized lesson plans for 12 high school students. Weekly lessons consisted of SAT/ACT prep, but if the students had a question regarding school work or other academic material, lesson plans were adjusted.