Bryan Takeda Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Monrovia, Ca

Affinity Associates works with businesses and organizations, large and small to develop ideas into a strategic plan to achieve their goals. Projects might include establishing a new business, developing a marketing and sales plan or introductions to potential clients and vendors, We are also engaged in strengthening and promoting international relations through meaningful programs and exchanges for businesses, students and cultural organizations. Our programs provide participants with the essence of our cultures while establishing personal relationships and discovering interesting and exciting opportunities. I am also the founder and CEO of Hikari Japanese Academy, a Japanese language and cultural education organization which serves youth and adults.

Monrovia, Ca

With studios in Monrovia, CA and Washington, DC, Creatively is a custom products company that designs and personalizes unique promotional products, special gifts, signage, printed materials and apparel for special events, meetings, employee recognition and special personal occasions. The company also distributes unique Japanese festival wear. Design . Create . Inspire

Los Angeles, Ca

As Program Director for the U.S.-Japan Council, I was responsible for several key programs, including the annual Japanese American Leadership Delegation Program, the annual Consuls General - Japanese American Leaders Meetings and the USJC Emerging Leaders Program. Also responsible for directing the USJC Earthquake Relief Fund as well as overseeing USJC membership activities.

Marion, Oh

Responsible for the direct sales of accounting, distribution and manufacturing software applications to major Fortune 1000 clients in the Western United States. 2000 Rookie of the Year award for outstanding sales achievement.

Indianapolis, In

Responsible for direct sales of manufacturing accounting software applications to small to mid-sized manufacturers in the Southern California region. 112% quota achievement for 1998.

Los Angeles, Ca

Provided management consulting, computer system selection, implementation and support services of software applications to manufacturing and distribution clients. Worked closely with clients and vendors to assure the successful implementation and ongoing use of selected applications. Managed a staff of seven consulting professionals.

Los Angeles, Ca

Analyzed and developed accounting system solutions for clients. Gave executive level presentations of financial software applications to Fortune 1000 clients. Assisted in the implementation and support of solutions to clients. Earned Outstanding Achievement Awards for exceptional sales support efforts in 1988, 1989 and 1990.

Los Angeles, Ca

Analyzed, developed, implemented and supported wholesale distribution applications to American and Japanese based companies. Responsible for troubleshooting and system modifications to satisfy client requirements as well as assuring all program development and scheduling deadlines were met on time and within budget. Major clients included U.S. Suzuki Motors, Suzuki Canada, Yamaha Canada, NGK Spark Plugs and Yokohama Tire.

Los Angeles, Ca

Managed client commercial and consumer loan portfolios. Supervised staff of 21 employees, implemented proper audit procedures and administered employee training and development programs. Coordinated business development activities and implemented bank marketing programs for various banking products and services.

B.A., Economics

Education record

Grantsmanship Program