Experience

Oak Lawn Marketing International Inc.

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Quality Assurance Manager

  • Dec 2013 - Present

  Greater Chicago Area International Quality Assurance Manager Job Responsibilities: Assures quality products and processes by establishing and enforcing quality standards; testing materials and product and manages product development projects. Quality Assurance Manager Job Duties: Assign quality and reliability standards by studying product and consumer requirements with other members of management and with production operators, technicians, and engineers. Establish raw material standards by studying… Show more International Quality Assurance Manager Job Responsibilities: Assures quality products and processes by establishing and enforcing quality standards; testing materials and product and manages product development projects. Quality Assurance Manager Job Duties: Assign quality and reliability standards by studying product and consumer requirements with other members of management and with production operators, technicians, and engineers. Establish raw material standards by studying manufacturing and engineering requirements; conferring and negotiating with suppliers; devising testing methods and procedures. Create Design Specification and in-process product inspection standards by studying manufacturing methods; devising testing methods and procedures. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Product development Responsibilities: Responsible for overseeing product development initiatives for the organization - Assist with managing the product development process from the concept phase to the post-launch analysis phase. - Involvement in new product concept brainstorming meetings. - Primary liaison with overseas vendors for Product Development from artwork to product specifications, sculpting, and sample approval. Negotiate pricing with oversees vendors. - Set up and manage prototype and other development data and information. - Confirm accuracy of product and packaging samples and seek approvals required. - Guarantees deadlines and monitoring development, lead times and production schedules are met. - Ensures product meets compliance issues.

• Business Development Manager

  • Dec 2013 - Apr 2015

  Greater Chicago Area Responsible for professionally managing the entire sales cycle, right from lead generation through to prospecting, arranging appointments, giving presentations, negotiating and closing. Also in charge of identifying every sales lead and of making the most out of every opportunity to increase revenue and profitability. Duties:  Performing thorough assessments of any current marketing opportunities in Japan.  Visiting prospective clients in their offices, and also attending… Show more Responsible for professionally managing the entire sales cycle, right from lead generation through to prospecting, arranging appointments, giving presentations, negotiating and closing. Also in charge of identifying every sales lead and of making the most out of every opportunity to increase revenue and profitability. Duties:  Performing thorough assessments of any current marketing opportunities in Japan.  Visiting prospective clients in their offices, and also attending trade shows and networking events.  Assess the potential of the Japanese Market and its realistic future opportunities.  Gathering informative, facts and statistics about customer trends and preferences.  In consultation with Directors and higher ups setting targets for sales, pricing and margins.  Monitoring business activity, studying the outcome of projects.  Generating new business through various prospecting, cold calling, face to face meetings and networking.



M.C. Japan Co., Ltd.

• Import Manager

  • Dec 1999 - Oct 2013

  Osaka, Japan Manage all aspects of product sourcing, price negotiation and import of promotional goods to the Japan Market. Organize all details of product specifications prior to production and coordinate with sales staff and manufacturers involved with delivery deadlines, packing details and quality control measures for those products. Once these plans are complete it would usually require a business trip to China. Other relevant skills and accomplishments  Initiated and set up our Hong… Show more Manage all aspects of product sourcing, price negotiation and import of promotional goods to the Japan Market. Organize all details of product specifications prior to production and coordinate with sales staff and manufacturers involved with delivery deadlines, packing details and quality control measures for those products. Once these plans are complete it would usually require a business trip to China. Other relevant skills and accomplishments  Initiated and set up our Hong Kong subsidiary office and held Director’s position during the initial start up phase.  Lead and organized new promotional goods product development projects.  Managed supplier assessment and implemented trade and purchase tactics to improve profitability.  Attended relevant trade fairs in Hong Kong and Guangzhou China.  Arrange logistic provisions in accordance with Japanese copyright and patent laws. Show less