NextMe

NextMe is a modern virtual waiting room that makes it simple for the service industry to manage their waitlist and serve more guests. Eliminate long lines and create amazing first impressions, all while saving money on outdated technology.

CEO / Co-Founder

Vault Innovation Group

Vault Innovation Group is an agency focused on building and growing mobile and web businesses through innovation.  We pride ourselves in delivering the entire software development cycles from beginning to end.  This includes research/consulting, user experience design, visual design, branding, development, and post launch services.

Business Development Executive

Shatkin Arbor

Shatkin Arbor, Inc., a futures brokerage and clearing company, provides trading tools and professional services to novice traders and hedge funds in the United States. It provides CBOT on-site trading, execution, and support and training services. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. As of August 2008, Shatkin Arbor, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Macquarie Futures USA Inc.

Analyst

I’m the son of a South Korean immigrant and entrepreneur. My single-parent mother taught me the value of hard work and resilience by involving me in her small dry cleaning and salon business, where I learned the ropes behind the cash register.

My entrepreneurial journey began early. Teaming up with my brother James, we launched our first business offering dog walking services to our mom’s customers. What started as a way to help out quickly turned into a thriving venture, serving 50+ clients and helping our mom pay off school tuition.

In college, my passion for entrepreneurship deepened during my internship as an analyst at the Chicago Board of Trade. Working closely with business owners and entrepreneurs, I saw firsthand the challenges and rewards of running a business, which further fueled my drive.

Today, I’m the Co-Founder and CEO of NextMe, a modern virtual waiting room designed to help the service industry, manage their waitlists and retain more guests. Whether it’s a busy restaurant, a packed event, or a delayed doctor's appointment, NextMe makes the waiting experience seamless so businesses can focus on delighting their customers. Since launching, we’ve been featured in Forbes, The Eater, EventMB, Food & Wine Magazine, and the Chicago Tribune for our innovative approach.

I’m also passionate about giving back to the entrepreneurial community. I serve as a mentor at DePaul University’s Coleman Entrepreneurship Center and at The Garage, Northwestern University’s hub for student entrepreneurship and innovation. Empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to dream big and make their mark is something I care deeply about.

John Y.

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Related Midwest

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Marketing Manager

Johnson & Bell, Trial Lawyers

Cultivate cross-selling opportunities with potential clients for senior partners leading to new business and files

Direct attorneys and practice groups on marketing issues and track attorney marketing activities to satisfy client objectives

Execute firm events and seminars with multiple outside vendors and clients to maintain client relationships and awareness of legal trends, updates and trials

Develop and edit attorney RFPS and presentations for client meetings, seminars and events

Create new firm and practice area materials; maintain extensive collection of articles, biographies, attorney speeches, newsletters, practice group descriptions, conference presentations, brochures and other various documents

Identify speaking opportunities and networking events for attorneys to maintain connections with clients and designated practice groups

Procure, produce and distribute quarterly client newsletters, law alerts and business development letters

Manage and edit website content and social media on a daily basis including attorney biographies, firm news, events, publications and news releases to ensure all information is up to date and relevant to clients

Collaborate with 120+ attorneys to collect trial results; prepare report for dissemination to all management and staff

Database management of attorney contacts and clients to ensure each client is updated on firm news and attorneys

Review and track marketing expenses according to department budget and for individual practice groups

Marketing Coordinator

Indiana University Foundation

Fundraised $10,000 for various Indiana University programs such as scholarships for undergraduates

Connected individually with 1,000+ Alumni through personal calls regarding developments on campus

Foundation Advocate

Saint Xavier University

Collaborated with all levels of personnel regarding publicity for University sponsored events

Designed displays for prizes featured in campus events such as the Saint Xavier Golf Outing for Alumni

Aided in daily office tasks using Microsoft Word, Excel and Mail Merge

University Relations Assistant

Marketing Director with over a decade of experience creating and executing strategic marketing campaigns for award-winning real estate developments including luxury rental, for-sale, affordable and mixed-income housing.

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