Don Southerton's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Don Southerton's work experiences span many years and continents, including trust farming in South Korea and support for Hyundai Capital America in Orange County, California. As a mentor and consultant, Don has worked with companies in many industries, including technology, the food and beverage industry, and the automotive and retail sectors. He has also worked with senior management in Korea, the United States, and Canada.Don Southerton has a pair of diplomas in instructing and karate, and a degree in business administration from the United States Military Academy at West Point. After serving in the United States Army as a officer and government consultant, he returned to the Academy in 1991 and began working as a Instructor and USMA Karate Team Coach. In 1983, he became a coach with the Army Karate team. From 1986 to 1991, he was also a CEO and Founder at Bridging Culture Worldwide in Golden, Colorado. As a consultant, he has worked with a wide range of clients, including Hyundai, Kia Motors America, Genesis Motor America, and Taco Bell. He is currently a lecturer and course chair at United States Military Academy, West Point, NY.Don Southerton's experience with South Korea has covered a variety of topics, including market entry, corporate culture, and workplace issues. He has also worked with senior management in the South Korea metropolitan area, as well as with Korean businesses in a global environment.Don Southerton has a great understanding of the Korean work place, and is able to provide insights on the expectations and norms of Korean business partners. He is also a great mentor and consultant, and has helped many of his students reach their professional goals.

🎓 Education

Don Southerton's educational background and work readiness background can becribed with a combination of academic excellence, experience, and rough work ethic.M.A., History, with an Asian minor at University of Colorado, Denver, from 2002 to 2003Don Southerton earned his M.A. in History from the University of Colorado at Denver in 2003. Upon completion of his studies, hemediately entered into post-graduate work and began enrichment in Korean language, IR, and culture at the University of California at San Diego. This provided Don with invaluable skills that he could use and Abuse during his professional career in the field of Korean history andulture.B.A., History at University of Colorado Denver, from 2000 to 2002Don Southerton achieved his B.A. from the University of Colorado at Denver in 2002. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, he worked in fields such as political science, international relations, and culture. In his spare time, he also continued to work on his undergraduate degree by studying Korean history, language, and culture.On going post-grad work and enrichment, Korean language, IR, and culture at University of California, San DiegoDon Southerton completed his post-graduate studies at the University of California at San Diego in 2005. There, he completed a course in Korean history and culture which he used to enhance his professional career in the field of Korean history. He is also proficient in the Korean language, and is so competent that he has been able to hold conversations in it with top Korean historians andakers.Post-grad studies, Korean history, language, and culture at University of Southern CaliforniaIn the fall of 2003, Don Southerton transferred to the University of Southern California as an undergraduate student. There, he completed a course in Korean history and culture in order to expand his professional knowledge in the field. Additionally, he majored in Korean language and culture. As a result of his postgraduate studies, Don has acquired valuable experience in the field of Korean history and culture that he can use and abuse in his professional career.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Don Southerton has extensive experience in the field of business and marketing. He has coached the Army Karate team, and has also been a mentor to management and teams in the Korean work place. Don Southerton is also a market entry consultant, and has been working with Hyundai Capital America, Kia Motors America, and Genesis Motor America in various capacities.