Sophia Park, Lssbb, Pmp, Csm
About Sophia Park, Lssbb, Pmp, Csm
Sophia Park is an Associate Director of Supply Chain at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2024. She holds a BA in Journalism and Chinese Literature from Ewha Womans University and an MS in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University, along with multiple certifications in project management and process improvement.
Work at Kite Pharma
Sophia Park currently serves as the Associate Director of Supply Chain at Kite Pharma, a role she has held since 2024. Located in Santa Monica, California, she previously worked at Kite Pharma as the Senior Manager of Business Strategy and Operations from 2023 to 2024. In her current position, she leverages her expertise in supply chain management to enhance operational efficiency and support the company's objectives in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Education and Expertise
Sophia Park earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a double major in Journalism and Chinese Literature from Ewha Womans University, studying from 2007 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University in 2013. Her academic background complements her professional certifications, which include Lean, Black Belt, Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), highlighting her strong foundation in project management and process improvement.
Professional Background
Sophia Park has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in operational excellence and supply chain management. She worked at Molex as a Global Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from 2015 to 2016 and later held the position of Operational Excellence Leader at Phillips-Medisize from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Continuous Improvement Leader at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics from 2020 to 2022. Her roles have involved cross-functional project management, enhancing collaboration across departments.
Certifications and Skills
Sophia Park holds several certifications that underscore her expertise in project management and process improvement methodologies. Her certifications include Lean, Black Belt, PMP, and CSM. She possesses skills in business process design and process improvement, which contribute to key performance indicator (KPI) improvement and business growth. Her strong communication skills facilitate effective team leadership and stakeholder engagement.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role, Sophia Park gained valuable experience in various marketing and operational roles. She worked as a Marketing Intern at KOTRA and CDW in 2013. She then transitioned to Molex as a Digital Marketing Specialist from 2014 to 2015. Her experience in these positions laid the groundwork for her later roles in operational excellence and supply chain management.