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David Ji Darm Kim

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Singapore

Summary

My name is David Kim Ji Darm. I was born in Seoul, South Korea but spent most of my days in Singapore. I have experience in many fields of work like customer service and admin since 2016 after graduating from Bukit Panjang Govt High School. Through many job experiences and serving the army, I have developed a strong sense of patience and diligence. I like to get things done without pushing them aside for later. I believe that diligence is a key factor to get the work done correctly. Since I was in secondary school, I was very interested in film and media studies which allowed me to pursue my university studies in New Zealand after my National Service. I am very eager to learn new things and I believe that exposing myself to a new environment will trigger my sense of enthusiasm in developing new skills

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Assistant Recruitment Manager

Initia Group Pte Ltd
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes mainly in the Beauty, PR Industry
  • Mentored junior recruiters in best practices and strategies for sourcing top talent, contributing to team growth and development.
  • Negotiated competitive salary packages and benefits for new hires, contributing to an improved employer brand image and increased employee satisfaction.
  • Conducted thorough interviews and assessments to identify top talent, ultimately increasing employee retention rates within the company.
  • Identified different channels to source for new talents.
  • Leveraged social media platforms effectively for promoting open positions among targeted audiences, increasing online visibility of job opportunities significantly.

Reason for leaving: What was promised from the company for me to effectively do my job was not given (Example: LinkedIn Recruiter, SmartSourcing Channels)

Talent Sourcing Specialist (Contract)

TikTok
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • In charge of the recruitment processes: Sourcing, Interviewing and Onboarding for the Corporate Services and DataAILab Department in ByteDance/ TikTok.
  • In charge of the recruitment processes: Sourcing, Interviewing and Onboarding for the Corporate Services and DataAILab Department in ByteDance/ TikTok.
  • Created and distributed job postings on job boards, corporate career sites and social media networks to increase reach.
  • Extensive experience in both Non-Tech (Admin, Real Estate, Interior Design, Food Programming, Security, EHS, Global Strategy, Sales) and Tech (Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Solution Architect, Technical Account Manager) Hiring across APAC and EMEA.
  • Supported talent acquisition by sourcing optimum candidates aligned with team cultures and dynamics. (Expert in BOOLEAN Search)
  • Active communication between internal stakeholders to manage their expectations and make sure that the targets are met.
  • Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company.
  • Managed Internal HR processes across APAC and EMEA regions.
  • In charge of the recruitment processes: Sourcing, Interviewing and Onboarding for the Corporate Services and DataAILab Department in ByteDance/ TikTok.


Reason for Leaving: End of Contract

Talent Acquisition Specialist

WEMIX Pte Ltd
07.2022 - 12.2023
  • Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
  • Created and distributed job postings on job boards, corporate career sites and social media networks to increase reach.
  • Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
  • Successfully hired existing employees who are in Admin, Finance, Legal, Business Development, Software Engineering, Public Relations and Executive Management.
  • Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
  • Utilized social media platforms to source potential candidates and build pipeline of qualified talent.
  • Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company.
  • Built relationships with external recruiters and staffing agencies to access quality talent.
  • Proactively took part in networking events such as Token 2049 and other Web3 events acting as a brand ambassador.
  • Took charge of Visa applications for new onboarding/ transferring employees.
  • Created the company's HR manual and Onboarding guide for new employees.


Reason for leaving: Seeking better opportunities

Finance Officer (Contract)

SCAL
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
  • Collaborated with team leaders to define standards, policies and procedures to meet company revenue goals.


Reason for leaving: End of Contract

Mentor/ Tutor

DnA Education
07.2020 - 12.2021
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments (English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities), identify lacking skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
  • Collaborated with teachers, counselors and administrators to foster access to resources and support.
  • Assisted in Visa applications, Housing and school orientations.


Reason for leaving: End of Contract

HR Assistant (Contract)

Micron
01.2019 - 07.2019
  • Documented human resources records and maintained confidentiality of sensitive personal information.
  • Responded to inquiries by answering telephone calls, in-person questions and emails.
  • Updated Human Resources Information System (HRIS) database, maintained data accuracy and assisted with system changes.
  • Maintained office supplies, distributed mail and processed invoices for payment.


Reason for leaving: End of Contract

Education

Bachelor - Media Studies, Film

Victoria University of Wellington

Skills

Social media recruiting

Recruitment planning

Candidate sourcing

Job posting optimization

Recruitment strategies

Applicant tracking systems

Contract negotiation

Onboarding process management

Websites

Personal Information

Visa Status: Singapore Permanent Resident

Timeline

Assistant Recruitment Manager

Initia Group Pte Ltd
01.2025 - 04.2025

Talent Sourcing Specialist (Contract)

TikTok
01.2024 - 12.2024

Talent Acquisition Specialist

WEMIX Pte Ltd
07.2022 - 12.2023

Finance Officer (Contract)

SCAL
03.2022 - 06.2022

Mentor/ Tutor

DnA Education
07.2020 - 12.2021

HR Assistant (Contract)

Micron
01.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor - Media Studies, Film

Victoria University of Wellington
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