Christopher Lee Email & Phone Number

Hawaii, United States

Honolulu, Hi

Honolulu, Hawaii

• Manage all areas of operation to include finance, human resources, sales and marketing and real estate acquisitions.• Lead a diverse team of employees through the development of programs and effective processes that delivers results.• Work efficiently while under pressure to ensure projects are delivered on schedule.• Development of programs and tracking modules that find operational efficiencies and productive work force.• Implementation of technological resources to stay up-to-date and ahead of competition.• Negotiate strategic partnerships to enhance brand awareness and value through economies of scale.• Conduct due diligence and acquisition strategies of golf courses and private clubs.Board of Directors, Vice President, Pacific Links Hawaii Foundation• Co-Founded the Pacific Links Hawaii Foundation 501(c)3 2012.• Engage in community/public relations and communications.• Established critical path towards establishing a non-profit organization.

Tokyo, Japan

• Operate 6 Food & Beverage Outlets totaling $22 million in annual revenue• Michelin Star rated restaurants include Gordon Ramsay at Conrad Tokyo and ChinaBlue• Work with Chefs to produce high quality and innovative menus that comply with brandimage• Development of food and beverage programs to build market awareness and increaserevenues and department profitability• Responsible for evaluating department financials, service, sales & marketing, andsupportive team environment• Review banquets and catering contracts and worked with Sales teams to maximizebusiness opportunities and department profitability• International experience with regards to recruitment, business practices, andcommunications• Development of sales and marketing initiatives to increase market share, awareness, andopportunities• Service and performance evaluation and mentorship of managers to enhance team andcustomer expectations• Establishment of a sales culture training program to drive revenues and profits

Seattle

• Department Head of 4 Food & Beverage Outlets and banquets and catering• Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss statement analysis, payroll, and cost control• Established and maintain relationships with local and out-of-state winemakers and distributors• Created exclusive wine label for W Seattle including cost/term negotiation• Developed margin and product selection strategy to maintain brand image• Manage 7 direct reports with a staff of 60+ employees• Established models to track and improve productivity on a daily basis• Develop associates to improve performance and reach company goals through mentorship programs• Restaurant received recognition for Top 10 Restaurants 2006 and Best Bars 2007

High School

Bachelor'S Degree