Vice President Of Operations
Tanaka English
Tokyo, Japan
Spearheading the design and launch of an all-new Tokyo enterprise for Tanaka English, I conducted market research to define regional needs, trends, and opportunities, building lasting partnerships with local entities, partnering cross-functionally to ensure alignment with critical licensing and permit requirements. I also leveraged outstanding business acumen to develop strategic business and marketing plans, driving market and consumer awareness through engaging, regionally tailored strategy.~ Recruited and mentored staff in the implementation and execution of strategic business goals to secure a 25% increase to the new-business client base. ~ Cut administrative time and built cross-team communication by aligning customer service and sales teams.Prior experience includes:Manager / Supervisor with Cabell Chevrolet, Houston, TX, where I headed major redevelopments across customer retention, sales, advertising, and employee incentives to salvage the failing business, transforming the struggling car dealership into a high-performance retail operation.~ Restructured sales and customer loyalty programs to raise sales team and client engagement. Promotional Sales Manager with Controlled Systems I (CSI), Miami, FL, captaining sales and promotional developments throughout the US, and serving as the number one requested promotional manager. ~ Developed strategic market sales initiatives and events to drive outstanding successes.~ Raised annual revenues 200%, from $1.2M to $3.5M+ through expert advertising and marketing strategy. Sales Manager with Toyota of Hollywood, Hollywood, FL, where I devised and implemented sales strategies, leading all sales department operations. ~ Defined and drove the achievement of key sales targets and quotas.~ Maintained title of Top Salesman for 13 months, consistently outperforming ~30 colleagues.\Further details available upon request.