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I am a strategic and results-driven Senior Business Development & Operations Director with over 20 years of international experience across Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and Poland. I specialize in launching new business units, driving exponential revenue growth (up to 300%), and building high-performing multicultural teams in Tourism, F&B, and Pharmaceutical sectors. Currently based in Warsaw, I aim to leverage global operational expertise to expand the European market presence, forge strategic partnerships, and deliver ROI through market analysis, partnerships, and operational excellence.…I am a strategic and results-driven Senior Business Development & Operations Director with over 20 years of international experience across Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and Poland. I specialize in launching new business units, driving exponential revenue growth (up to 300%), and building high-performing multicultural teams in Tourism, F&B, and Pharmaceutical sectors. Currently based in Warsaw, I aim to leverage global operational expertise to expand the European market presence, forge strategic partnerships, and deliver ROI through market analysis, partnerships, and operational excellence.

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I am a strategic and results-driven Senior Business Development & Operations Director with over 20 years of international experience across Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and Poland. I specialize in launching new business units, driving exponential revenue growth (up to 300%), and building high-performing multicultural teams in Tourism, F&B, and Pharmaceutical sectors. Currently based in Warsaw, I aim to leverage global operational expertise to expand the European market presence, forge strategic partnerships, and deliver ROI through market analysis, partnerships, and operational excellence.…I am a strategic and results-driven Senior Business Development & Operations Director with over 20 years of international experience across Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and Poland. I specialize in launching new business units, driving exponential revenue growth (up to 300%), and building high-performing multicultural teams in Tourism, F&B, and Pharmaceutical sectors. Currently based in Warsaw, I aim to leverage global operational expertise to expand the European market presence, forge strategic partnerships, and deliver ROI through market analysis, partnerships, and operational excellence.

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I am a strategic and results-driven Senior Business Development & Operations Director with over 20 years of international experience across Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and Poland. I specialize in launching new business units, driving exponential revenue growth (up to 300%), and building high-performing multicultural teams in Tourism, F&B, and Pharmaceutical sectors.

Currently based in Warsaw, I aim to leverage global operational expertise to expand the European market presence, forge strategic partnerships, and deliver ROI through market analysis, partnerships, and operational excellence.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Korean

Fluent

English

Fluent

Thai

Fluent

Polish

Beginner

Work Experience

Overseas Marketing Sales Director at Focus Travel Group

July 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026

New Venture Launch: Established 'Focus Marine,' a luxury yacht company; designed all tour programs and schedules. Exponential Growth: Increased visitor numbers by 300% within the first month by capturing the Korean market, followed by successful penetration into Russian, Chinese, and Vietnamese markets. Market Expansion: Scaled operations to Phu Quoc Island after 16 months of sustained growth in Nha Trang. Global Communication: Directed all operations and reporting in English within a multinational environment.

Overseas Sales Director at Gwang an Leisure Sports Center (Bluewing Co., Ltd.)

June 1, 2019 - December 1, 2024

International Branch Management: Launched the Nha Trang (Vietnam) branch, secured MOUs with major hotels and resorts, and localized training for Vietnamese employees. F&B Concept Development: Planned and operated 'Isle de Bleu' Café & Pub; managed menu engineering and staff training, turning it into a premier local destination. Crisis Adaptation: Conducted strategic market research in Da Nang and managed business shifts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business Owner / General Manager at Entrepreneurial Ventures (F&B)

December 1, 2018 - February 1, 2021

Bangkok Restaurant (Korea): Achieved rapid profitability during the pandemic through targeted viral marketing and authentic supply chain management (Thai imports). Young MI BBQ & Suki (Thailand): Managed a 300-seat large-scale restaurant in Pattaya; led a team of 25+ Thai and Cambodian staff, conducting all operations in Thai.

Tour Designer & Senior Guide at HANATOUR Thailand

March 1, 2010 - November 1, 2018

Performance Excellence: Awarded 'Best Guide Award' at one of Korea's top travel corporations. Leadership: Specialized in training professional guides and designing premium tour packages for the Bangkok/Pattaya region.

Sales & Marketing Manager at Jin Yang Pharmaceutical / ILDONG Pharmaceutical

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

Market Leadership: Drove 'Goat Milk Powder' to #1 market share in Korea within 6 months. Sales Turnaround: Achieved 130% growth in new business partners and outperformed competitors by 300% in the hyperlipidemia drug market.

Assistant Manager, Promotional Marketing at Life cord Co., Ltd.

May 1, 2003 - December 1, 2004

Rapid Promotion: Promoted to Assistant Manager within 1 year after increasing new hospital clients by 200% during the probationary period.