Insun Lee
Project Manager
Zurich,ZH
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager skilled at transforming ideas into reality with adaptability and strong communication. As the only foreign employee in the past department, quickly gained trust by exceeding KPIs and building solid connections. Thriving in diverse environments, consistently delivering impactful, sustainable solutions through cross-functional leadership and operational optimization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
20
20
Project Engaged
4
4
Language
3
3
Certification
Skills
- Execution
- Project Management
- Automation
- Process Optimization
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Visualization
- Data Analysis
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Programming: Python, R, PowerShell
- Cloud & Virtualization: Azure, VMware
- Enterprise Tools: MS 365 (including OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint)
- Project & Productivity: MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Project, Planner, Power BI
Education
Master of Arts - Management And Economics & Marketing
University of Zurich
Zurich 03.2022 - Current
No Degree - Business Administration
Boston University
Boston 08.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Management And Economics
Aomori Public University
04.2013 - 03.2017
Work History
Self-Exploration & Skill Building
Self-employeed
Pyeongtaek, South Korea
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Strategic Growth: Built leadership, adaptability, and cross-cultural skills through targeted training and online courses, enhancing readiness for global roles.
- Tutoring
Project Manager/IT Infrastructure System Engineer
Ricoh Japan Corp.
Tokyo, Japan
04.2017 - 05.2020
Legacy System Modernization for a Retail (+4% cost saving, 0% outage) | 04.2018 – 08.2018
- Strategic Value: Delivered project 2 weeks ahead, achieving a 4% cost reduction and zero outages on a CHF 208K budget, yielding a positive ROI.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborated with C-level stakeholders, aligning KPIs with strategic objectives to improve transparency.
- Efficiency Focus: Enhanced operational performance by modernizing IT infrastructure, ensuring sustained reliability and resource optimization.
Cross-Border IT Integration for Medical sector (10% Efficiency Gain) | 05.2019 – 08.2019
- Global Perspective: Achieved seamless integration of 5K accounts across U.S.-Japan platforms with 0% outage, leading 5 teams across 2 countries.
- Resource Optimization: Improved efficiency by 10%, strategically managing resources to reduce waste and strengthen financial outcomes.
- Intercultural Collaboration: Utilized bilingual communication to strengthen cross-functional alignment and ensure cohesive project execution.
Cloud Migration for Finance Company (+25% performance) | 11.2019 – 01.2020
- Digital Transformation: Boosted cloud performance by 25%, accelerating the finance company’s digital agility.
- Operational Excellence: Streamlined email migration, reducing operational expenses and enhancing global IT infrastructure.
- Proactive Issue Resolution: Met KPIs through rapid response to issues, ensuring robust infrastructure and minimizing financial risk.
Certification
CERTIFICATION
- Networking & Microsoft: CCNA, MCP, MCP 70-740, MS-100
- In Progress: CAPM, Google Analytics
- LinkedIn Learning: Jira, DevOps, ITIL
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Korean
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Japanese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)
Volunteer
Co-Founder the Association of Korean Professional Women in Japan (KWM) | 04.2017 –05.2020
- Led career development programs, improving professional growth for 50+ participants.
- Organized workshops, managing timelines and resources to address global challenges.
- Facilitated networking and established partnerships across diverse industries.
- Coordinated stakeholders to ensure successful event and initiative delivery.
Co-Founder of the International Exchange Association at Aomori Public University | 04.2013 – 03.2017
Promoted global awareness in a culturally isolated area
- Increased student engagement by holding diverse cultural events at a university where 92% of students lacked passports.
- Led language learning initiatives and organized volunteer interpreters for city festivals, enhancing student skills and community support.
- Built annual community events, connecting students and local foreign residents.
- Secured city and university support for sponsored exchange trips to South Korea.
Interests
Swimming
Fitness
Traveling
Reading
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteHybridImportant To Me
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