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Ilho Yi

Leisure Engineer. Veteran.

San Diego Metropolitan Area

13+ years of work experience

Kite Pharma
Apr 20232 yrs 3 mosJun 2025

Oceanside, California, United States · Hybrid

Kite Pharma
Jan 20233 mosMar 2023

Oceanside, California, United States · Hybrid

US Navy
Oct 20184 yrs 4 mosJan 2023

USS Tripoli

Led cross functional teams in all construction phases and life cycle for United States Navy newest amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli LHA7, including testing, outfitting, execution of delivery milestones, and provision of personnel requirements. Plans, schedules, and monitor all operational, project, and logistics events. Analyzes effects of projects upon naval aviation mission capabilities to determine most practical and cost efficient method to fulfill strict Naval Aviation Maintenance Requirements. Measure progress against establish deadlines and KPIs using Lean Six Sigma tools. Formulates and recommends corrective actions, contingency plans for risks and constraints.
US Navy
May 20153 yrs 6 mosOct 2018

Greater New England area

Led and managed the recruiting efforts of 7 recruiters, surpassing our contract objective goals by 150% percent. Awarded recruiting station of the month 3x, January, March, November in FY-2018. Responsible for all Officer and Enlisted recruiting in New England, eastern New York, and Europe. Conduct interviews, market targeting, data analysis, customer relationship management, social media recruiting and branding.
US Navy
Mar 20123 yrs 3 mosMay 2015

USS Kearsarge LHD 3 (Norfolk VA)

Led 21 technicians in the operations of inspecting, maintenance, and repairs on 1,324 aviation ground support equipment. Plans, organize, implements, controls maintenance on all assigned support equipment in compliance with policy and directives from NAVAIR. Implements and supervise aviation programs and training. Managed the maintenence program, coordinate between repair teams, generate and correlate repair logs, and order, stores, and inventory materials.

Education

West Texas A&M University College of Business

Master of Business Administration - MBA

West Texas A&M University College of Business

20172 yrs2019
National University

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

National University

20084 yrs2012

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Headline

Leisure Engineer. Veteran.

About

With a proud heritage rooted in the sacrifices of my parents, who emigrated from Korea to the US in pursuit of a brighter future, I was instilled with strong values and a tireless work ethic from a young age. These principles guided me throughout a successful 20-year career in the Navy, where I honed my skills in project and operations management, recruiting, and process improvement. My extensive training and education, including an MBA from West Texas A&M University and certifications as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and PMP, have prepared me to take on new challenges. I am currently embarking on a new chapter as an intern with Kite Pharma through the Skillbridge program, leveraging my military experience to make a positive impact.

Location

San Diego Metropolitan Area

Work experience

Business Analyst at Kite Pharma, Apr 2023 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos, Oceanside, California, United States · Hybrid

Project Manager at Kite Pharma, Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 · 3 mos, Oceanside, California, United States · Hybrid

Project Manager at US Navy, Oct 2018 - Jan 2023 · 4 yrs 4 mos, USS Tripoli, Led cross functional teams in all construction phases and life cycle for United States Navy newest amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli LHA7, including testing, outfitting, execution of delivery milestones, and provision of personnel requirements. Plans, schedules, and monitor all operational, project, and logistics events. Analyzes effects of projects upon naval aviation mission capabilities to determine most practical and cost efficient method to fulfill strict Naval Aviation Maintenance Requirements. Measure progress against establish deadlines and KPIs using Lean Six Sigma tools. Formulates and recommends corrective actions, contingency plans for risks and constraints.

Human Resources Manager at US Navy, May 2015 - Oct 2018 · 3 yrs 6 mos, Greater New England area, Led and managed the recruiting efforts of 7 recruiters, surpassing our contract objective goals by 150% percent. Awarded recruiting station of the month 3x, January, March, November in FY-2018. Responsible for all Officer and Enlisted recruiting in New England, eastern New York, and Europe. Conduct interviews, market targeting, data analysis, customer relationship management, social media recruiting and branding.

Operations Manager at US Navy, Mar 2012 - May 2015 · 3 yrs 3 mos, USS Kearsarge LHD 3 (Norfolk VA), Led 21 technicians in the operations of inspecting, maintenance, and repairs on 1,324 aviation ground support equipment. Plans, organize, implements, controls maintenance on all assigned support equipment in compliance with policy and directives from NAVAIR. Implements and supervise aviation programs and training. Managed the maintenence program, coordinate between repair teams, generate and correlate repair logs, and order, stores, and inventory materials.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, West Texas A&M University College of Business

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General, National University