At Recharge, LA the mentors will not only address general questions of negotiating a salary
and/or navigating and understanding basic practices of a work environment but also offer clarity in
your life and career. Regardless of what professional stage you are in, our mentors who all come from
dynamic professional fields, will listen and converse with you.

Mingle, confide, and recharge with our mentors.

2017 Recharge LA Mentor Group

Min Chulinkedin

추민정

Senior Motion Graphics Designer @StyleHaul

Media/Entertainment


미국 글로벌 음악 채널 MTV 에서 아트 디렉터로 근무. 현재 YouTube 패션 & 뷰티 채널 StyleHaul 에서 방송 그래픽 디자인 담당

Min Chu (추민정), is currently employed at StyleHaul Inc., the #1 leading global network YouTube channel focus on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. During her formative years, she transitioned her focus from Landscape Architecture to Multimedia Design in Computer Arts to further cultivate her passion for visual arts and motion graphics.
A former Art Director at MTV Networks, Min Chu has worked on actualizing not only show graphics, on-air promos, but also a fully integrated art direction for MTV’s seasonal channel ID and corporate stationary design. Currently, as a Senior Motion Graphics Designer at StyleHaul, her areas of expertise have broadened. Min is not only producing Original Series's show graphics but also working with the marketing & sales team, to build up StyleHaul’s brand.

Brian Kimlinkedin

김범연

Digital Marketing Manager @O'Gara Group

Sales/Marketing


최고급 라스베가스 Wynn 호텔에서 e-커머스 쪽으로 경험을 쌓고,현재 O'Gara 에서 고급 승용차 사업에서 디지털 마케팅 담당.

Born in Korea, raised in Hong Kong, and currently residing in Los Angeles, Brian Kim always had a keen discernment and appreciation for luxurious consumer goods. His multi-cultural background fostered his early training in commerce. Knowledgeable in three languages, he attained his MBA at Loyola Marymount University. Prior to his current job, he was employed at Wynn Las Vegas, developing and executing digital brand marketing and e-commerce strategies for all 5-star Wynn and Encore properties.
As the Digital Marketing Manager at O’Gara Group, Brian oversees digital marketing & analytics for high end luxury brands, such as Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, Koenigsegg, Maserati, Rolls-Royce, and Ducati. He currently resides in Los Angeles and is a huge basketball fan.

Jeewon Kimlinkedin

김지원

Lead Compositor @Ingenuity Studios Inc.

Digital Art


샌프란시스코 Art University 에서 애니메이션 및 영상 효과 전공. 헐리우드 탑 비주얼 이펙트 스튜디오인 Ingenuity Studio 에서 'Get Out' 등 다수 유명 영화 제작 참여. 주로 영화 CG 와 편집 작업을 주도하는 비주얼 컴포지터로 활동 중

Jeewon Kim’s most recent and notable work can be seen in the 2017 American horror film, Get Out, which has grossed over $230 million worldwide and high accolades.
With a BFA in Animation and Visual Effects from Academy of Art University, she began her career as a compositor in Studio 400A, working on feature films such as Chuck Hank & The San Diego Twins, Mad God, and more. Currently at Ingenuity Studios, she is expanding her portfolio as a compositor and lending her skills set in not only movies but television shows and music videos.

Jinho Janglinkedin

장진호

3D Character Artist/CEO @Balchagi, Inc

IT/Technology


지난 10년간 미국에서 영화와 게임분야에서 리드 아티스트로써 활동. 실시간 온라인 CG 교육/컨텐츠 비즈니스 Balchagi 현 CEO

On a day to day basis, Jinho Jang seamlessly uses his knowledge of fine arts to make life out of a simple black box. From a 2D concept, a seemingly moving and breathing animation is created through his creativity.
Currently, he has also diversified his interests and created his own company, BALCHAGI, a live online educational channel. Moreover, computer graphic artists with interests can gather together to contribute in this burgeoning online Korean community.

Bora Kimlinkedin

김보라

QC Analyst II @Agensys (affiliate of Astellas Pharma)

Medicine/Health


UCLA 생물학 전공. 현재 유명 제약회사 아스텔라스에서 품질분석가로 활동 중. 임상검사를 거쳐 제약제품 품질의 유지, 향상을 검사하는 일을 담당

As a Quality and Control Analyst, Bora Kim performs various assays in a cGMP environment, ranging from simple chemistry (USP-NF Raw Material Testing, FT-IR, pH, Osmolality, and etc.) to complicated assays such as HPLC, icIEF, qPCR and ELISA.
As a biology-and-chemistry-enthusiast, she is open to any learning opportunity in her field and loves working in an environment where scientists and other analysts engage, research, and troubleshoot. As an open and passionate learner, she enjoys her day to day work life at the lab and hopes to inspire fellow students who are interested in a similar industry.

Ray Welinkedin

위종훈

Fund Analyst @Crescent Capital Group

Business/Finance


미국 유명 컨설팅 회사 E&Y 에서 세금&재무 자문으로 활동 후 현재 크레센트 캐피탈 그룹에서 스카웃 제의를 받고 펀드 애널리스트로 활동 예정

Ray We has recently received an offer to serve as a Fund Analyst at Crescent Capital Group, an asset management firm specializing in alternative investment strategies that include funds that invest in senior bank loans, high-yield debt, mezzanine debt and distressed debt securities.  
Prior to joining the Crescent Capital Group, Ray We served as a Tax Senior at Ernst and Young LLP where he was involved in providing tax compliance and advisory services for clients in the areas of hedge funds and private equity.

Kevin Kimlinkedin

김형진

Game Developer/ FX Artist @Respawn Entertainment

Digital Art


미국 유명 게임 회사 리스폰 엔터테인먼트 게임회사에서 차기 스타워즈 게임 FX 담당

Kevin Kim is currently employed at Respawn Entertainment, a video game development studio founded by former members who created Call of Duty franchise.
Currently he is in charge of creating visual effects for New StarWars game.
Game FX Artist is one who creates visual effect assets for games such as Explosions, Water, Fire, Dust and etc.

Peter Jeonglinkedin

정재욱

Aeronautical Engineer @Northrop Grumman Corporation

Engineering


UCLA 항공엔지니어링 학부 및 SDSU 석사 전공. 현재 미국 최고 항공 방위산업체 Northrop Grumman 스페셜리스트로써 엔지니어링 및 생산분야 담당

Born in Columbia, Missouri, Peter spent his early life in Korea before pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering at UCLA. He earned his Master’s in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at SDSU.
Having a wide array of academic + research positions, Peter is currently a CFD specialist at Northrop Grumman, a global aerospace and defense technology company, named the fifth-largest defense contractor in the world . As a CFD specialist, Peter is involved in a multitude of tasks such as providing engineering support, manufacturing/testing to ensure quality.

Jenna Kim

김지은

Head of Accessories Buyer @Papaya Clothing

Fashion & Merchandise


10년이상 리테일 쥬얼리 경력. 부산출생으로 대학교 졸업 후 미국으로 건너와 인턴생활부터 시작하여 현재 Top 10 리테일 체인 파파야에서 헤드 악세서리 바이어로 활동. 중국 상해 등 다양한 해외 무역 경험 보유

Born and raised in Pusan, South Korea, Jenna immigrated to California to begin her career in fashion. From her humble beginnings as an intern at Papaya, her hard work and perseverance has paid off.
Jenna is currently the Head Accessories Buyer. Her typical day consists of discovering trends and buying/developing jewelry, hats, scarves, etc. that exudes Papaya’s aesthetics. When not in the office, she is often traveling the world to bring consumers the latest fashion trends.

Nathan Baeklinkedin

백남국

Sr Android Developer @CoStar Group

IT/Technology


한국에서 대학 졸업 후 중앙일보 디지털 부서 조인스의 해외 주재원으로 미국으로 오게 되어 유명 부동산 그룹 Apartments.com 등을 소유한 CoStar 메인 개발자로 현재 활동 중

Born and raised in South Korea, Nathan graduated from Kyungpook National University and worked as a web developer at Joins.com, one of biggest digital publishers in Korea. He later moved to Los Angeles as an assigned expat to set up the US branch for Joins. His hard work and passion led him to join CoStart Group, one of the biggest realtor group in America.
Nathan is currently the Sr Android developer for CoStar Groups’s division, Apartments.com

Paul Jay Kim

김재경

Senior Dental Student @UCLA School of Dentistry

Medicine/Health (Dental)


UCLA 치대 대학원 마지막 학과 과정을 밟고 있으며 졸업 후 바로 라이센스 수여, 의사 활동 예정. 현재 치과 수련의(레지턴트) 주치의로 활동중.

Paul J. Kim’s interest in the field of dentistry began while shadowing a dental practitioner, who would always build a close relationship with his patients. The warm and respectful relationship between the patients and the dentist seemed to be a unique characteristic of dentistry , which appealed to Paul. Similar to the dentists Paul observed, he pursued dental school to serve patients to the best of his abilities.
As a senior dental student at UCLA School of Dentistry, Paul is the primary care provider for patients who visit for dental needs. Under the supervision of experienced doctors, he is responsible for the providing the best possible care, whether it be scheduling their appointments or answering questions. Paul’s daily duties as a dentist in training is to formulate comprehensive treatment plans, direct restorations (fillings), root canals, extractions, and more. Every single day is a new learning experience, which he is always thankful for and takes full advantage of.

Ben Yimlinkedin

임성빈

Audit Associate @Ernst & Young

Business/Finance


여러 스타트업에서 경험 후 미국 유명 컨설팅 회사 E&Y 에서 Warner Bros. 등 대기업 및 개인고객 감사 담당

While attending college, Ben worked as an accounting assistant at Emory University’s School of Medicine. After receiving his BBA in Accounting and Strategy from Emory Goizueta Business School, Ben gained further accounting experience at various startup companies, which gradually transitioned him to his current position at EY.
Currently, Ben Yim is a current audit associate at Ernst & Young, a “Big Four” accounting and consulting firm. He audits financial statement and internal control of public and private clients such as Warner Bros. and Beachbody.