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 Eliminate long lines and create amazing first impressions, all while saving money on outdated technology.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.

Slalom

Staffed to experience research, experience strategy, content strategy, and service design roles across industries to help customers reach their user-oriented outcomes.

Consultant

Bounteous

Senior Experience Designer

b: proud LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group Founder and Co-Lead

b: you DEI Employee Resource Group Co-Founder and Co-Lead

• Engage in user research to improve or create better user experiences for e-commerce, healthcare, and food & beverage
• Execute wireframe designs while accounting for development and business requirements as well as best practices in user experience
• Collaborate with AEM and Drupal developers to understand platform restrictions and flexibility ahead of design
• Conduct general experience audits and interview research for potential client pitches

Experience Designer

• Conduct and synthesize UX research such as stakeholder interviews, moderated and unmoderated user tests, surveys, comparative reviews
• Use Sketch and Invision to create wireframes and collaborate with User Interface team
• Research, audit, and update user and service flows to enhance user experiences

User Experience Design Intern

LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois

Administrative/Marketing Assistant

Freelance Designer/Developer

Independent Consultant

The Michaels Companies, Inc.

Replenishment Associate/Support Specialist

The Sev Group

Independent Contractor – Design & Communications

Graphic Artist and Web Development Intern

NextME

Design Intern

Experience Research, Strategy, and Design Consultant

Curious. Dedicated. Transformative.

My favorite kind of work has involved the intersection of getting to know people and solving complex problems. I want the tech industry to be more representative of the varied population it serves. 

As an experience designer, content design enthusiast, and end-user advocate, I approach business problems with curiosity, an eagerness to problem solve, and user needs at the forefront. My goal is to understand user problems and implement intuitive, functional designs for clients across industries. That includes advocating for content-first and mobile-first solutions.

Outside of work, I'm passionate about personal finance, pedestrian and bike safety, and finding the best hot chocolate in the continental US. 

Let's chat about how listening, advocating, and understanding can change the world.

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