Yewon Jeong
Beauty Advisor Assistant
Seoul
Summary
Emotionally intuitive hospitality and beauty professional with diverse international experience across luxury service, cross-border e-commerce, and wellness. Recognized for creating calm, personalized client interactions, adapting swiftly to multicultural environments, and supporting team harmony. Pursuing one central purpose: to support human connection and healing through presence, aesthetics, and attentive service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Beauty Advisor Assistant
Chanel
Seoul, Seoul
11.2024 - Current
- Supported international customers in discovering suitable fragrances and skincare with attentive listening and an appreciation for beauty as a form of emotional care.
- Continuously observed how senior colleagues respond to diverse client needs, while cultivating a respectful and refined approach to service.
- Learned to maintain visual and emotional consistency in a luxury retail environment by collaborating closely with team members and staying receptive to feedback.
Hotel Butler
City of Dreams (5-star)
Macau
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Recognized guest preferences from past stays and created thoughtful welcome rituals, earning verbal referrals from returning VIPs.
- Navigated a Mandarin-speaking team environment as the sole Korean butler, building rapport with top-tier Chinese and Hong Kong clients.
- Acknowledged by colleagues for empathetic yet proactive service toward demanding guests, contributing to high guest satisfaction and ranking 2nd in team gratuities.
- Kept a daily reflection journal to fine-tune guest response strategy and deepen emotional connection through observation.
Bartender
Single Malt Whisky Bar
Seoul, Seoul
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Transitioned from corporate work to bartending to cultivate real human connection and emotional sensitivity through direct guest interaction.
- Recommended drinks based on guests’ emotional states and personality types, turning each encounter into an intuitive dialogue.
- Self-educated on spirits and cocktail theory, developing knowledge gradually to better serve and converse with guests of all backgrounds.
E-commerce Merchandiser
One Onother.,Ltd
Soeul, Chungcheongnam-do
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Operated Cuckoo Electronics flagship e-commerce stores for China and Southeast Asia, gaining insights into local preferences and cross-cultural product positioning.
- Experienced the full sales cycle—product selection, material planning, event execution, logistics, and customer service—building end-to-end sales insight.
- Developed a strategic understanding of how offline service differs from online, focusing on real-time emotional connection and experiential engagement.
E-commerce Merchandiser
Taiwanese Beauty Startup
Taipei
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Sourced and distributed Korean cosmetics to the Taiwanese market, learning how Korean beauty trends resonate across Greater China.
- As the first team member of a startup, contributed to building operational systems, demonstrating ownership and adaptability.
- Bridged communication across cultures, developing collaborative fluency and meticulous work habits at a young age.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Language & Literature
Seoul Women’s University
Seoul 03.2011 - 09.2017
Skills
Emotional Intelligence
Cross-Cultural Communication
Hospitality & Beauty
Customer Relationship Building
Observational Insight
Reflective Practice
Accomplishments
1.Freelance Cross-Border Seller – Shopee Taiwan
Jul 2017 – Nov 2017
- Launched a personal Shopee shop during a 6-month stay in Taiwan to explore entrepreneurship beyond conventional part-time work.
- Managed product selection, price strategy, customer service, shipping, and promotional events.
- Grew sales from 0 to 50+ monthly orders within two months by testing various product categories and optimizing listings.
2.Interview Contributor – Korean Standards Association
Apr 2023 – Dec 2023
- Interviewed executives at major Korean companies and published content on the official blog of the Korean Standards Association.
- Contributed articles highlighting award-winning companies in competitiveness and innovation.
- Participating brands included KT M Mobile, LG Hitel Service, POSCO E&C, and Hanil Cement.
3.Meditation Practitioner – Pa Auk Forest Monastery, Myanmar
Feb 2020 – Apr 2020
- Completed an intensive 2-month meditation retreat with 14 hours of daily meditation.
- Developed deep concentration, emotional resilience, self-discipline, and mental endurance.
- Built a long-term mindfulness habit through two years of solo practice prior to the retreat.
Timeline
Beauty Advisor Assistant
Chanel
11.2024 - Current
Hotel Butler
City of Dreams (5-star)
12.2023 - 08.2024
Bartender
Single Malt Whisky Bar
05.2022 - 10.2023
E-commerce Merchandiser
One Onother.,Ltd
05.2020 - 07.2021
E-commerce Merchandiser
Taiwanese Beauty Startup
04.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Language & Literature
Seoul Women’s University
03.2011 - 09.2017
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