Experience

Imajize

• United States
• Photography
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Nov 2022 - Present



SpinShot Inc.

• United States
• Photography
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Nippon Pillar Corporation of America

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Oct 2022



MB7 Consulting

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Business Consultant

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2021

  Imajize / Spinshot The Best 360 Product Viewer for Business • Researched competitors and created business plan • Brand Positioning • Identify target customers Crosby Square and Sturlini Footwear • Consulted on global distribution, brand marketing, digital marketing, merchandising, and business strategy development • Identified and partnered with US manufactures for Crosby Square relaunch • Used SEO techniques to increase organic traffic 275% as well as domain popularity by 263% • Sturlini Italy : Oversaw strategic business planning and served as primary domestic and international liaison for Italian brand. Developed business model to expand Sturlini product line into the North American market; participated in Pitti Uomo and MICAM Milan trade shows to strengthen the nascent relationship between Sturlini and Pinnacle Brand Group. OMS is a fully integrated and modular ERP system that keeps track of all business needs. • Coordinated with CEO to develop sales strategies for presentation materials, demos, and trade shows • Assisted sales through cold calls, web-based presentations, and traveling to visit potential customers. • Expanded knowledge base on and deepened experience in warehouse management, inventory management, e-commerce integration, EDI, as well as accounting. Show less



Marubeni Corporation

• Japan
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• International Business Developer/Sales Manager

  • Mar 2006 - Sep 2017

  * Primary manager for P&L, brand marketing, global strategy, social media, sales, product development, footwear design, inventory management, and warehouse operations. * Launched Men's and Women's brand Novesta (Slovakia) into US/Canadian markets * Launched IFME children's shoes (Japan) into US Market * Grew Tsukihoshi (Japan) children's footwear brand from 0 to over 500 accounts in US/Canada/EU * Generated revenue of $750k with Nordstrom and $500k with Amazon * Launched Shoes Like Pottery (Japan) Men's and Women's shoes in US/Canada/EU * Served as liaison for MoonStar Footwear Company utilizing knowledge of Japanese language and business culture to communicate with Japan on current US/Canada/EU market scenarios Show less



Wilson Sporting Goods Co.

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Markets Sales Associate Tennis/Golf

  • 1999 - 2006

  * Cultivated and managed Evian acct generating sales of over $500K * Grew annual business with Ralph Lauren account to over $300K per year. * Collaborated with major account and MLB team to win approval for World Series golf ball promo * Instrumental in developing over 5000 contracts with Tennis Teaching Professionals worldwide to promote grassroots strategy for influencing potential buyers. Worked with USPTA. * Cultivated and managed Evian acct generating sales of over $500K * Grew annual business with Ralph Lauren account to over $300K per year. * Collaborated with major account and MLB team to win approval for World Series golf ball promo * Instrumental in developing over 5000 contracts with Tennis Teaching Professionals worldwide to promote grassroots strategy for influencing potential buyers. Worked with USPTA.



International Academy of Youth, Sapporo, Japan

• Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

• Instructor

  • 1996 - 1999

  Taught English to five classes, with up to 30 students each. Researched and selected textbook, developed curriculum and created a new teacher orientation program Taught English to five classes, with up to 30 students each. Researched and selected textbook, developed curriculum and created a new teacher orientation program



St. Benedict's High School, Muroran, Japan

• Muroran, Japan

• Instructor

  • 1995 - 1996

  Taught English to high school students, emphasizing speaking and writing skills. Organized and conducted competitions and special events while coaching basketball. Taught English to high school students, emphasizing speaking and writing skills. Organized and conducted competitions and special events while coaching basketball.