With over 20 years of experience at Avid, I have worked across field marketing, customer care, and pre-sales. Despite being the sole member of the audio department, I successfully led the entire audio business for 8 years, working closely with key customers and partners. I am dedicated to meeting the needs of clients in broadcasting, live sound, and film/post/OTT/music production. I regularly deliver the latest audio technology, industry trends, and technical expertise to partners and customers via webinars. I am ready to take on new challenges and technologies, actively engaging with the responsibilities given to me. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and believe in continuous learning to provide the best solutions for customers and partners.

Yong-il Cho

With over 20 years of experience at Avid, I have worked across field marketing, customer care, and pre-sales. Despite being the sole member of the audio department, I successfully led the entire audio business for 8 years, working closely with key customers and partners. I am dedicated to meeting the needs of clients in broadcasting, live sound, and film/post/OTT/music production. I regularly deliver the latest audio technology, industry trends, and technical expertise to partners and customers via webinars. I am ready to take on new challenges and technologies, actively engaging with the responsibilities given to me. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and believe in continuous learning to provide the best solutions for customers and partners.

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With over 20 years of experience at Avid, I have worked across field marketing, customer care, and pre-sales. Despite being the sole member of the audio department, I successfully led the entire audio business for 8 years, working closely with key customers and partners. I am dedicated to meeting the needs of clients in broadcasting, live sound, and film/post/OTT/music production. I regularly deliver the latest audio technology, industry trends, and technical expertise to partners and customers via webinars.

I am ready to take on new challenges and technologies, actively engaging with the responsibilities given to me. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and believe in continuous learning to provide the best solutions for customers and partners.

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Language

English
Advanced
Korean
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Technical Pre-Sales Solution Engineer at Avid Technology & MNM Hospitality Co. Ltd. (EOR)
June 1, 2024 - June 28, 2024
Contractor role providing professional system consulting, solution demonstrations, partner and customer training across Korea and APAC region. Support technical issues related to configuration and operation for film/OTT mixers and live sound, ensuring smooth communication between Avid and key customers. Demonstrated solutions at international tradeshows and conducted webinars. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams and video colleagues to deliver integrated Avid video and audio solutions.
Audio Solution Specialist at Avid Technology & MNM Hospitality Co. Ltd. (EOR)
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2024
Provided consulting on professional audio systems, demonstrated solutions, organized events and seminars, and conducted trainings for partners and customers in Korea and APAC. Supported technical issue resolution for complex configurations and escalations in film/OTT mixing and live sound. Presented at international conferences and webinars, collaborating with multiple internal teams and partners to ensure comprehensive and up-to-date technology delivery.
Customer Success Audio Specialist at Avid Technology & MNM Hospitality Co. Ltd. (EOR)
November 1, 2011 - September 1, 2012
Handled troubleshooting cases with a CRM-based approach, collaborated with partners for swift SW/HW problem-solving and RMA processes. Conducted regular partner training sessions to enhance skills and professionalism among stakeholders.
Digidesign & Avid Field Marketing Specialist at Avid Technology & MNM Hospitality Co. Ltd. (EOR)
August 1, 2004 - November 1, 2011
Developed localized go-to-market strategies and initiatives including tradeshows, seminars, product launches, channel marketing, localization, advertisements, customer stories, social media, and PR activities for video and audio products. Worked closely with APAC marketing director to optimize budget plans and establish yearly and quarterly initiatives.

Education

Master's Degree at Sangmyung Univ. Graduate School
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Bachelor's Degree at Kwangwoon Univ.
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 2000

Qualifications

Dolby Atmos Professional
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Pro Tools ACSR 400
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality