BrandUp Korea
A Bit About Me
Hello! My name is Kizzy Kuhn, and I am an international marketing consultant with a passion for helping Korean brands reach global audiences. With years of experience in publishing, overseas sales, influencer management, and content creation, I specialize in bridging cultural and market gaps to ensure success for my clients.
My career journey has been shaped by projects alongside industry-leading companies such as Olive Young, the Seoul Tourism Organization, and Laneige. Leveraging data-driven strategies and innovative marketing tools, I empower brands to expand their reach and create meaningful connections with customers worldwide.
Originally from Carpinteria, California, I currently live in South Korea, where I’ve immersed myself in the culture and market dynamics. My entrepreneurial spirit led me to establish BrandUp Korea, a consultancy dedicated to providing tailored solutions for Korean businesses aiming to grow abroad.
Outside of work, I enjoy exploring the intersection of digital creativity and marketing trends, and I love spending time with my dog. As a forward-thinker with a global perspective, I’m excited to partner with businesses ready to make their mark on the international stage.
Let’s work together to bring your brand to the world!
Professional Experience
2018
2021
2021 - 2023
2023
2023 - 202
November 2024
On The Grill 온더그릴
Began my master's degree in International Commerce at Korea University, and began working at On The Grill Korean BBQ as both a server and a social media manager. On The Grill became the top-ranked restaurant in Seoul for 2018.
After completing my master's program, I got a job at Cocone Seoul where I prepared a game called Hello Sweet Days for its North American launch. Using guerilla marketing tactics, we reached 20,000 daily active users within 1 month of the game's launch. I received the award of 'Rookie of the Year' after just 3 months of employment.
Cocone Seoul 코코네 서울: 영어권 담당자
KoreabyMe 코리아 바이미: Editor in Cheif 편집장
KoreabyMe was a news outlet focused on the expat and immigrant community in South Korea, as well as a social media marketing company. People of all backgrounds were given a platform to share their experiences and give advice to others within the community in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese. As editor-in-cheif, I oversaw all operations of the news outlet; including managing 30 freelance writers and 5 translators on a monthly basis, assigning stories, issuing payroll, as well as editing and publishing articles.
Picky 피키 : Office Manager HR
During a visa transition, I worked at online K- beauty community, Picky's headquarters. During my time there, I assisted with Giveaway operations, office management, and various projects to help improve the work environment.
BeautynetKorea 뷰티넷 코리아: International Marketing Manager
As the sole marketer of the company, I managed all marketing operations for BeautynetKorea (Online shopping mall), Eyenlip (affordable K-beauty brand), and FabYou (skincare brand). Across the brands' social media channels, we gained more than 100,000 followers under my direction.
Founding of BrandUp Korea