
Cathy Kim
Associate
Chicago
After earning her BFA from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville, Cathy made the move to Chicago and quickly immersed herself in the city’s vibrant hospitality scene, working with renowned restaurant groups like Lettuce Entertain You and the Boka Restaurant Group. Over the course of 15 years, Cathy developed a broad skill set as an Office Manager, Project Manager, and Executive Assistant, consistently supporting high-energy environments and executive teams while navigating the demands of daily operations. Now, as the Executive Assistant to the CEO of Prosperity Partners, Cathy brings a unique blend of efficiency, flexibility, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to exceptional service that elevates the entire team.
EXPERTISE: Scheduling, Project Management, Customer Service
- Favorite Thing About My Job: The snacks! Keep me well fed, and I’ll always be happy.
- Favorite Vacation you’ve taken: Seoul, Korea. Loved going to the place where it all began #motherland
- What is your go-to Karaoke song? Tequila by The Champs
- Favorite way to celebrate your birthday: Delicious food and wine with friends, followed by an early 2000’s dance party!
- Favorite work outing you’ve been on: The after, after parties …
- Desert Island Book: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F&*k by Mark Manson
- What is your side gig/passion project/hobby? Gardening
- What would the title of your autobiography be? “What a long, strange trip it’s been”
- I have an irrational fear of: falling through a sidewalk grate.
- Favorite concert you’ve attended: In 2000, when I saw Phish at the Big Cypress Festival in Florida.
- Favorite workout or sport to play: Ultimate Frisbee (when my knees were good) and Pickleball