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Yoon Seok (Raymond) Son

Hacienda Heights,CA

Summary

Accomplished, creative and analytical professional with 5 + years of comprehensive experience as a Business Development Specialist on international client relations and E-commerce Streetwear store freelancer - previously developed complex client business engagements. Enthusiastic and trusted specialist with a passion to create effective communications to attract and engage clients to manage great business projects. Grasps technical workflows with ability to interpret in an understandable manner and track record of maintaining positive relationships with partners. Credited with combining complex assignments and improving processes to increase proficient in projects. Proficient in researching market trends, implementing client's financial analysis, and ensure to assist clients with programs that are related to legal government subsidies and incentives. Foster and develop effective business policies and procedures for clients and secure business proposals with great bilingual communication skills. Lastly, strong work ethic and commitment for compliance with professional codes, laws, and regulations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Coordinator

Knobbe Martens
Irvine, CA
02.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with internal teams to identify and secure new business opportunities.
  • Established effective working relationships with internal teams including marketing, operations, finance and legal departments.
  • Identified, evaluated, and pursued new business opportunities to expand corporate reach.
  • Created presentations for prospective clients that showcased company capabilities and expertise.
  • Implemented promotional activities such as print advertising campaigns, email campaigns, direct mailings.
  • Provided support during proposal development process including researching target companies and clients.
  • Represented the organization at various conferences or exhibitions to promote products and services.
  • Assisted in developing strategic alliances with external organizations to build brand awareness.
  • Managed budgeting processes related to business development initiatives.
  • Provided assistance to prospective clients to encourage high level of customer service.

Business Development Specialist

KOTRA
Los Angeles, United States
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Help preparing and training to different Korean clients with plan of action in the U.S
  • Market
  • Oversee 5 + mid-size companies from South Korea to promote their business operation exercises to reach their goals in the California area
  • Coordinate marketable strategy, research tax reduction programs related with exporting, work with cross-functional group to decide methodologies for clients
  • Interpret (Korean to English) during business engagements and contribute better oral communications
  • Assisted business project called "K-MOVE"
  • Focused to allocate resources for college students and working visa applicants from South Korea to enter the U.S
  • Job market to foster their career experiences
  • Organized Grant Program WORLDJOB (federal grant program for South Korean overseas workers) applicants- Allocated for a government grants and job securities
  • Develop consultation program for clients to expand their businesses from entitled South Korean government subsidies
  • CES Las Vegas 2022 "KOREA PAVILION" - Managed scheduling of business meetings, led operation management of promotional goods and contributed on expense/budget analysis
  • Cooperated with team members at the Korea Pavilion floor to assist clients for consultation among U.S
  • Partners.

Business Operations Specialist

YES CAP, INC
Los Angeles, CA
06.2016 - 01.2021
  • Developed and implemented business process optimization strategies to improve operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed current business processes and identified areas for improvement.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to track stock levels and minimize costs.
  • Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
  • Led cross-functional teams in problem-solving activities related to process improvements or new product launches.

Freelance

SOUL INTENT
Los Angeles, United States
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Organized revenue, sales, business financial accounts and product operations
  • Researched streetwear trend market and conducted design ideas with the team members
  • Ensure to record researched data on Google Analytics and maintained to fulfill daily sales needs
  • Ensure accurate order receipts and supported customer services
  • Oversaw and managed daily order process and production lines.

Education

Asian American Studies B.A. -

University of California, Los Angeles
06.2020

Skills

  • Fluent in English and Korean
  • Google Analytics
  • MS Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Developed campaign and brand messaging strategies for social media
  • Ability manage and assist business programs under analysis
  • Skilled in managing agendas, client engagements, and fulfill client requirements
  • Strong time management with high precision in delivery in a fast-paced environment
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and team spirit to work with multiple team members
  • Marketing support
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Project Management
  • Market Research

Leadership Experience

Global Leaders Association [UCLA], Los Angeles, United States, President, Korean Student Organization, 02/2019, 05/2020, Oversaw twenty Korean student members and hosted internal conferences/events to support students with resumes, career goals, and leadership programs., Proposed and managed social networking events and volunteering events, Developed connections between organization leaders and students. Fostered students to acquire opportunities to expand their networks with organizations located in Los Angeles., Involved in Asian American Cultural Studies/Laws Research event and assisted our members to earn chance for internships and other opportunities.

Languages

Korean
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Business Development Coordinator

Knobbe Martens
02.2023 - Current

Business Development Specialist

KOTRA
01.2020 - 01.2023

Freelance

SOUL INTENT
01.2018 - 02.2020

Business Operations Specialist

YES CAP, INC
06.2016 - 01.2021

Asian American Studies B.A. -

University of California, Los Angeles
Yoon Seok (Raymond) Son