"True success is measured not by numbers, but by relationships and the impact we leave behind."

A JOURNEY OF GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

Building Bridges Between East and West through Quality and Innovation.
My professional path is defined by a relentless pursuit of quality and the bridging of cultural and operational gaps in the global market.
Director of Quality & Compliance | Lifeworks Technology Group

Leading Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, and Global Sourcing & Manufacturing Operations for diverse product categories including Consumer Electronics, Home Fitness, Automotive Accessories, and Sporting Goods — also serving as de facto Production Director overseeing OEM/ODM-based factory operations across 100+ manufacturing partners in China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Philippines.

  • Key Retail Partners: Overseeing compliance for Walmart, Amazon, BJ's, and Costco.
  • Product Scope: Managing testing & certification for Electronics, Automotive Accessories, Fitness & Wellbeing Accessories, and Consumer Products.
  • OEM/ODM Manufacturing & Supplier Quality: Managed OEM and ODM contract manufacturing for consumer electronics brands including Skullcandy, iHome, and Monster — coordinating between Israel-based design teams and Asia-based factory partners to ensure product specifications, quality benchmarks, and delivery requirements were consistently met across 100+ manufacturing partners.
  • Factory QA/QC & CAPA Execution: Built and managed scalable factory inspection programs — including pre-production, in-line, and final inspections — through third-party partners such as UL, SGS, Intertek, and TÜV. Led systematic root-cause trend analysis with China-based quality teams, coordinating targeted CAPA programs to drive sustained supplier process capability improvement.
  • Global Product Certification: Managed product compliance and certification programs across North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East — including FCC, ISED, CE (RED), UKCA, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, RoHS, and REACH — ensuring consumer electronics and connected device products met all applicable regulatory requirements across 20+ brands.
  • NPI & Manufacturing Readiness: Partnered with Product Development during vendor selection, prototyping, pilot builds, and mass production ramp — validating tooling, BOM accuracy, supplier capability, and production scalability to ensure launch readiness across 400+ annual SKUs.
  • Core Responsibilities:
    • Directing end-to-end testing and certification processes.
    • Ensuring strict regulatory compliance across global supply chains.
    • Driving vendor accountability and optimizing operational workflows.
    • Managing production schedules, supplier accountability, and factory QA/QC programs across global manufacturing networks.
Director of Sourcing | Imagine Nation Books & Gifts/Jewelry is Fun

Established and directed China-based operations to streamline production and revolutionize cross-border communication.

  • Operational Strategy: Built factory-direct infrastructures and led international sourcing operations across Asia.
  • Key Achievements:
    • Implemented rigorous quality operations protocols.
    • Achieved measurable improvements in vendor management efficiency.
    • Fostered seamless cross-functional collaboration between global teams.

GLOBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

In the world of international sourcing, language is the most powerful tool for negotiation and clarity.
I possess an exceptional natural ability to acquire languages, which has been instrumental in my career.

I am fluent in Korean, conversational Chinese, and have a basic working knowledge of Spanish. These linguistic skills allow me to bridge cultural gaps effectively, fostering international partnerships built on understanding and trust rather than mere translation.

HOW I LEAD

I am a results-driven professional who values detail-oriented execution and structured processes. My leadership style is characterized by:

  • Open Communication: Promoting transparency, team motivation, and strict alignment with organizational goals.

  • Process Optimization: Building scalable systems to enhance productivity and eliminate inefficiencies.

  • Inclusive Culture: Fostering a positive team environment dedicated to continuous improvement and collective success.

BEYOND THE PROFESSION

True success is measured by the relationships we build and the impact we make along the way.
My life is fueled by a balance of professional ambition and personal passions:

  • Music: My daily source of creativity and emotional grounding.

  • Travel: A means to broaden my worldview and inspire new perspectives.

  • Technology: The fuel for my curiosity and problem-solving mindset.

  • Golf: A 10+ year passion that has shaped my sense of discipline, patience, camaraderie, and continuous improvement — both on and off the course.

  • Human Connection: The heart of a fulfilling life.

I view my professional and personal journey as an open invitation to collaborate with others on new opportunities and shared visions.