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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

- Developed and Project Manager of Go to Market process for cross departmental team and manufacturers- Lead of new product development team including research & development, brainstorm and innovation, and systematic evaluation- Key contact for critical global manufacturing partners including industry leader CCELL- Organizing and Presenting internal trainings on new products, new technology and reports on industry trends and forecasts

Thailand

- Head of country operations for Cocobear Thailand, a premium coconut start-up pioneering innovative frozen polished coconuts.- Lead business development, setting up operational structures through different stages and pivots, finding win-win solutions in partnership agreements with subcontractors and suppliers.- Managed R&D projects for next generation products along with methods & machinery for production.- Coordinated company moves including securing assets & inventory and sourcing facilities, establishing country headquarters, and constructing production line & launching production.- Implemented SOPs for production, identified areas of improvement and found process and machinery solutions to improve product quality, output, and work safety- Sourced and audited suppliers for organic raw materials, sustainable packaging materials, and cold chain and export logistic solutions.- Structured company compliance and lead registration processes for local Thai government requirements, USFDA import licences, and USDA organic certifications.- Captained recruitment blitz during country lockdown due to covid, scheduling qualified canditates and interviewing and hiring a team of department managers and QA & production staff- Managed multiple departments organizing workflow processes, reporting structure, and activity record keeping.- Designed systems and record documents for managing traceability for all production, inputs, packaging, transport & storage, and sales.

Thailand

- Led operations for Coco Nuts Ltd., a premium Thai coconut company in the Urmatt Ltd. Group, processing and exporting coconut water and coconut meat products.- Designed and built full production line and flow process for innovative value-added by-product for both own brand and OEM.- Directed outsourced operations, setting and checking standards and auditing suppliers.- Oversaw full supply-chain from raw material sourcing to production, quality control,packaging, marketing, and export sales logistics.- Ensured Organic compliance under multiple export certifications for multiple markets,and food safety regulations including FDA, BRC, GMP HACCP, Vegan, Kosher, andGluten-Free.- Set goals and managed heads of departments in organizing their work-flow processes,reporting, and record keeping.

Thailand

- Led project development in the Urmatt Ltd. group during a transition from 30+ years of wholesale organic rice to launching multiple premium organic products and brands.- Developed the business of processing young Thai coconuts, starting from pilot operation to building a large export processing facility and a community of farmer partners. Project included designing process flows, writing SOPs, and securing ingredients and production line machinery.- Designed and managed Brand development for multiple brands to include Marketing strategy, content execution, and packaging design for over 30 SKUs.- Launched ‘Maprao’ Coconut Water brand and won ‘Best New Natural/ Organic Beverage’ at Natural & Organic Awards Asia 2016.

Thailand

- Research & Development to innovative by-product and value-added products, as well as to test and implement new technologies such as HPP (high pressure processing), ultra-filtration, ultrasonic application, vacuum injection, (PEF) pulsed electric field, ozone treatment, and biodegradable compostable packaging.- Directed organic agricultural management and certifications program with strict compliances for: North America, Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Australia.- Ensured social impact standards and organized audit for Fair Trade certification.- Introduced Supply-chain management with full traceability from Sourcing to Shipping.- Supervised OEM customer account management.

Thailand

- Worked closely with the CEO in all areas of the group of companies, traveling in Thailand and the region and meeting with top industry leaders.- Developed new premium brands including logos, names, assets and values from start-up phase to retail sales including Organic Free-Range Eggs, Gluten-free Chia & Rice Pasta, Rice Snacks, and Rice Supplements.

Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

Building and sustaining lifestyle brand connected to apparel and unique branded events. Successfully organizing and marketing consistently profitably, positively-reviewed, highly attended time endured events in the transient city of Bangkok.

Vancouver, Canada Area

One of three co-founders behind curb, an app for street art - an iOS app for sharing, discovering, and exploring street art around you. Responsibilities included crafting a brand, developing marketing assets including video advertisements, designing app UI and UX, maintaining social channels and engaging audience, coordinating successful events and campaigns, and launching on the App store.

Vancouver, Canada

- Leader of social-media team and head manager of UBC Prospective Undergraduates social media channels.- Aided in strategic marketing planning aimed at domestic and international markets – with special focus on emerging markets.- Part of UBC’s marketing communications team that creates online marketing materials.

Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver, Canada

Achievements consist of nurturing a following on Twitter & Facebook, and strategizing the most engaging ways to promote the conservation of Vancouver heritage and connect with followers and influencers.

University Of Britich Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

Social media coordination on multiple platforms, developing marketing for recruitment of domestic and international students, as well as managing and sustaining online community engagement.

Managed a tour program and hosted over 150 informative tours to educate over 2000 participants on the cutting edge green buildings, technologies, and sustainable initiatives at UBC, while maintaining real-time flexibility with language ability and technical knowledge.

The University Of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

Acting as an ambassador of students at UBC, led campus tours for prospective students and their families.

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Long term volunteer for the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project. Helped interview and write up profiles for families chosen to be gifted houses. Helped lead teams on construction site to plan and prepare layout and foundation to build 82 house neighborhood. Assisted with event organization to help coordinate and lead teams during the build week event with 2000 international volunteers and VIPs.

Assisted in office work and research, Published in business magaizne, Organized Large Events and Tournaments, Assisted and Attended specialized country leaders luncheons

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology And Urban Studies

Activities and Societies: UBC Improv, STAND (Students Taking Action Now: Darfur)

High School

Activities and Societies: VP of Operation Smile charity society, Competitive Oral Interpretation, Competitive Impromptu Speaking, Varsity.