Sumi Kim
Social Studies graduate from Harvard, currently pursuing MBA at Stanford.
| Headline: | Innocent Bystander |
| Groups: | Berkeley-Stanford CleanTech Conference, CleanTech Circle Forum, Stanford GSB Entrepreneur Club |
| Interested in: | Helping friends, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities |
| Schools: | Harvard University, Stanford University |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | McKinsey & Company |
| Position: | Associate |
| Time period: | December 2006 - November 2008 |
| Description: | • Evaluated strategic options for leading solar cell manufacturer, focusing on increasing access to utility, commercial and residential markets
• Developed McKinsey perspective on solar energy, including technology (crystalline silicon, thin-film, multi-junction concentrated PV, solar thermal), market size, and value-chain dynamics • Designed business strategy for leading enzymes company to enter cellulosic biofuels and biopolymers markets through two large development deals (on the order of ~$100-200 million each) • Led San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices’ Green Committee to find ways to reduce McKinsey’s local carbon footprint and raise awareness about climate change • Planned McKinsey’s West Coast Clean Tech practice’s 2008 Clean Tech Conference • Directed NY Associate Nonprofit Committee, which offered pro bono consulting services to local nonprofits, including the China Institute |
| Employer: | Aspire Public Schools |
| Position: | Manager of Special Projects |
| Time period: | December 2005 - November 2007 |
| Description: | Aspire Public Schools is the largest nonprofit charter school management organization in California.
• Created and implemented $1.2 million Aspire-wide program for academic intervention and after-school services. Increased student participation by 50% to current level of ~1,000 students. Trained and mentored 13 program directors • Led successful effort to obtain California Statewide Benefit Charter, orchestrating a campaign that secured approval by the State Board of Education. Mobilized community support, lobbied key board members, advocated for legislation and policy |
| Employer: | Goldman Sachs |
| Position: | Summer Analyst for Special Situations Investing |
| Time period: | December 2002 - November 2004 |
| Description: | • Evaluated debt and distressed debt investment opportunities based on financial analysis, valuation modeling, market research, and expert interviews
• Focused on energy sector, researched and recommended investments in nuclear energy in both U.S. and European markets |
EDUCATION
| University: | Stanford University |
| Time period: | 2007 - 2010 |
| Degree: | MBA |
| University: | Harvard University |
| Time period: | 1999 - 2004 |
| Degree: | Social Studies, BA |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | • Running: Boston Marathon Finisher (2002, 2004); winner, Moraga Fourth of July Race (2007, 2008) |
| Clubs: | Stanford University: Energy Club, Environmentally Sustainable Business Club, Venture Capital Club, Entrepreneur Club |
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Michael Dawson
Ethics, Politics, & Economics graduate from Yale, currently pursuing MBA at Stanford. CEO and Co-Founder of Quire, Inc.