Mi Yong Yoo, originally from Rutherford, New Jersey, was raised in a Korean family that instilled strong work ethic and discipline values in her. She had a natural inclination towards a career in hospitality, particularly hotel management. In 2006, while working as the Guest Service Manager at the Wall Street District Hotel in NYC, she seized the opportunity to join the Mr Chow Restaurant Hospitality team in Beverly Hills, California.
During her time with Mr Chow, Mi Yong played a pivotal role in expanding their presence to various locations, including South Beach, Malibu, Mexico City, and Las Vegas, serving as the Executive Operations Manager. Her responsibilities included overseeing supply, staffing, training, and liaising with real estate brokers for each new venture.
In 2017, after a decade of enriching experiences, Mi Yong decided to return to New Jersey. Her interest in real estate had grown during her time establishing restaurant locations, and she was introduced to Gene Vazquez of Liberty Realty in Hoboken. Specializing in new construction and development, Gene offered an exciting path in real estate. Mi Yong’s dedication and organizational skills quickly propelled the “Gene Team” to the upper echelon of the Hudson and Bergen County real estate markets, earning her the Circle of Excellence award.
Mi Yong still views her career in real estate as a continuation of her original dream in the service industry. While it may differ from managing a hotel or running a restaurant chain, her commitment to providing exceptional customer service remains unwavering, making it the cornerstone of her professional mission.