Ju Whan Kim
Hotel Asset Manager
New York,NY
Summary
Accomplished General Manager at Lotte Hotels & Resorts, adept in operations management and team leadership. Spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced client relationships and financial performance, achieving consistent revenue growth. Excelled in fostering high-performing teams, ensuring professional development and increased retention through strategic planning and effective communication.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
CEO
Lotte Usa Holdings
08.2023 - Current
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decisionmaking.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
General Manager
Lotte Hotels & Resorts
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Managing hotel as a General Manager
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
Deputy General Manager
Lotte Hotel Moscow
04.2012 - 02.2018
- Focusing on hotel revenue increase in Rooms, F&B and others in operations
- Maximizing guest satisfactions
- Developed and executed annual business plans, resulting in consistent revenue growth.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on meeting key milestones.
- Participated in planning process to achieve corporate objectives.
- Fostered and promoted cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and effectiveness.
Director
Lotte Hotels & Resorts
01.1998 - 04.2012
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Education
MBA - Management Information Systems
Korea University
Seoul, Korea 05.2001 -
Skills
Operations management
Timeline
CEO
Lotte Usa Holdings
08.2023 - Current
General Manager
Lotte Hotels & Resorts
02.2020 - 08.2023
Deputy General Manager
Lotte Hotel Moscow
04.2012 - 02.2018
MBA - Management Information Systems
Korea University
05.2001 -
Director
Lotte Hotels & Resorts
01.1998 - 04.2012
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