Juyoung Ahn
Strategic Business Specialist
Seoul
Summary
Strategic Business Specialist with a Master’s degree and a proven track record in data-driven growth.
Expert at translating market intelligence into high-impact results, including securing a $215K agreement and driving a 10x increase in digital engagement.
Recognized for standardizing operational models to enhance efficiency and scalability within global business environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Associate, Development Planning Part
Hotel Lotte
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Standardized development workflows by introducing stage-gated processes and evaluation criteria, increasing project execution efficiency and ensuring cross-regional scalability.
- Leveraged deep client insights to develop trilingual (KOR/ENG/JPN) sales materials, supporting 120+ partner engagements and strengthening market presence within 12 months.
- Drove a $215K technical service agreement by conducting data-driven market analysis for Indiana, identifying high-potential white space opportunities.
- Accelerated the closing of HMA deals for L7 Hanoi and L7 Chicago by aligning client needs with tailored business proposals and strategic value propositions.
- Spearheaded cross-functional coordination for U.S. franchise entity setup, driving stakeholder alignment and navigating regulatory approvals to enable a successful asset sale.
- Developed a high-precision feasibility model incorporating operational and staffing benchmarks, reducing report turnaround time by 40% while improving decision-making accuracy.
Marketing Intern
Centurion Group of TTR Sothebys International Realty
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Achieved record-setting winter sales performance by pivoting digital marketing strategies during a U.S. housing market downturn caused by federal interest rate hikes.
- Optimized social media engagement by diagnosing underperforming content and redesigning video structures, resulting in a 10x increase in average views per reel.
- Streamlined client communication and sales efficiency by developing standardized Buyer & Seller Handbooks, ensuring consistent brand messaging across the team.
Marketing Intern
Becoming Marketing Company
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Optimized audience targeting and keyword strategies based on content engagement analysis, resulting in a 30% increase in target views and a 7% uplift in CTR.
- Scaled influencer marketing operations by producing and managing 50+ monthly content pieces for health and baby product categories while maintaining strict brand consistency.
- Built a structured brand ambassador program, streamlining recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure sustainable reach across Instagram and blog platforms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication (Advertising & Media Entertainment)
Sogang University
Seoul, South Korea08-2023
Skills
Certifications: SQLD & ADSP
Advanced MS Excel: Standardized business feasibility models by auditing outsourced financial structures; leveraged CORREL analysis between operational metrics(OCC, ADR, Revenue) and labor costs to unify evaluation benchmarks
Data-Driven Tools: Skilled in Python (EDA) and Prompt Engineering (API integration/LLMs) for rapid business prototyping
Additional Information
- Software: Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and MS Office.
- Key Strengths: Expert in translating complex data into executive-level strategic reports and high-engagement visual content.
Timeline
Associate, Development Planning Part
Hotel Lotte
06.2023 - 06.2025
Marketing Intern
Centurion Group of TTR Sothebys International Realty
10.2022 - 01.2023
Marketing Intern
Becoming Marketing Company
08.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communication (Advertising & Media Entertainment)
Sogang University