CK's Education & Career

University of Washington

CK graduated from the University of Washington in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering.

Future Shop

University of Washington

CK worked as a computer Sales Associate, Floor Manager, Sales Trainer, and the top Store Recruiter in the region.

Boeing Company

University of Washington

Genie Industries

As an Industrial Engineer, CK was one of less than 1% of employees to become Lean Certified by Shingijutsu.

Genie Industries

D.C. Dept. of Corrections

Genie Industries

CK worked as both a Manufacturing Engineer and the first Asian Production Supervisor in the company's history.

D.C. Dept. of Corrections

CK was selected "Best in the Business" for solving a problem that plagued the agency for over 20 years.

EXIM Bank of America

D.C. Dept. of Corrections

CK worked as Information Technology Project Manager, managing a staff of 18, two blocks from the White House.

Liberty Estates

AACC Workforce Solutions

CK founded Liberty Estates, a real estate investment firm. For 10 years, he invested and managed MD properties.

AACC Workforce Solutions

CK worked as a consultant and instructor for Anne Arundel Community College Center for Workforce Solutions.

National Security Agency

AACC Workforce Solutions

National Security Agency

CK worked as a consultant and instructor, teaching 20 NSA employees the concepts of efficiency and quality.

Ft. Meade Military Base

Johns Hopkins University

National Security Agency

CK instructed 18 office administrators on leadership and management concepts as a consultant.

CK Education Group

Johns Hopkins University

CK founded CK Education Group in 2010. He works full time as a working owner, teaching each student 1 to 1.

Johns Hopkins University

CK graduated from the Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business with an MBA in 2010.

(Just cuz he wanted to)

CK's Career Awards & Recognitions

Boeing Company

D.C. Government

Boeing Company

Certificate of achievement for Charles Kim from Boeing in 1997

Certificate of Achievement, 1997

Boeing Company

D.C. Government

Boeing Company

Lean Certification for Charles Kim from Boeing in 1999

Kaizen Leader Certification, 1999

D.C. Government

D.C. Dept. of Corrections

Outstanding Performance Certificate for Charles Kim by DC Mayor in 2002

Outstanding Performance, 2002

D.C. Dept. of Corrections

Corrections Today Magazine

D.C. Dept. of Corrections

Customer Service Award, 2003

D.C. Mayor's Office

Corrections Today Magazine

Charles Kim with DC Mayor Anthony Williams

Mayor Anthony Williams, 2002

Corrections Today Magazine

"Best in the Business", 2005