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Singapore, Sg

Shinano was established in 2012 and specializes in a development and production of unique, high-quality alcoholic beverages. It serves as the sole importer and distributor for several leading spirits brands worldwide, boasting a vast global sales network.www.shingroupcorp.com

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• Assisted in concept, design and operations development for 5 different F&B venues• Responsible for development of property's Daylife and Nightlife• Built and maintained professional relationships with Contractors, Planners, Suppliers, Vendors, and Partners• Assisted in process of purchasing OS&E, FF&E, and Uniforms• Beverage Program development ​• Development of Training Manuals and Documents• Assisted in creation an infrastructure of Policies, Procedures, SOPs, and Daily Checklists• Assisted in Staff Recruitment, Hiring and Training• Supported Budget and Financial Forecasts development • Negotiated multiple Strategic Partnerships • Highly involved in development of Marketing Plan and Strategy

Miami Beach, Fl, Us

• Lead a process of re-establishing, identifying, and improving existing F&B concepts• Charge of the whole F&B Division with 4 Outlets in addition to Banquets and In-Room Dining• EBITDA Enhancement: Implemented enterprise-level initiatives in pricing, workforce management, and COGS optimization across 4-venue F&B division with sales of over $2M - Assisted in developing Financial Budgets and Monthly Forecasts for F&B division - Achieved multiple financial goals, with a major turn-around of $145,000 YTD for 3 consecutive months - Successfully consolidated Labor Cost, Beverage Department, and Food Cost together with Executive Chef and culinary team• Developed a Marketing and Entertainment Programming for 4-venue F&B division• Directly responsible for 45 team members • Successfully maintained 4-Star Forbes rating

• Direct strategic and tactical responsibility for the S&OP process, Supply Chain Management, Distribution Channels, Financial Operations, Transportation & Warehouse Operations, Import/Export Operations, Marketing Operations, Procurement, Human Resources and Customer Service.• Responsible for the identification and quantification of both upside and downside supply and value chain risk as well as the development, execution and monitoring of risk controls. Working with key suppliers, internal/external partners, and cross-functional teams. • Responsible for brand development and expansion; locating, developing and executing quality solutions for supply chain management segments; constant improvement and growth of sales across different distribution channels; development and execution of marketing, promotional, and social media campaigns; and financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting.

• Responsible for all aspects of inbound and outbound transportation, and global logistics - including strategy, compliance, process improvements, warehousing, carrier selection and relations, and day to day management of the teams supporting these areas.• Lead a sales team to effectively drive initiatives within their teams, meet the sales goals and quotas and cross functionally where appropriate. • Responsible for a Supply Chain Strategy - identified, evaluated and optimized the supply chain by identifying opportunity, distributors and partners, improving processes which can leverage efficiency in support of domestic and global transportation, warehousing and product distribution. • Relationship Management with distributors and partners including product distributors, carriers, equipment brokers and manufacturers, and warehousing.• Developed and executed marketing and promotional campaigns together with our distributors and partners.

• Provided federal regulatory compliance management to ensure that product is imported, transported, and stored in accordance with all applicable federal and local alcoholic beverage and tax laws and regulations.

Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, Hk

• Managed day-to-day operations of two separate Food & Beverage outlets generating nearly five million dollars annually.• Executed and managed all banquet events held in Mandarin Bar for up to 300 guests.• Oversaw staff schedule and payroll.• Responsible of inventory management.• Provided training and support for staff of thirty-five colleagues.• Supervised and maintained venue to ensure FORBES standards of service were consistent.• Driving and increasing business volume through improved sales and customer service strategies.

Beverly Hills, California, Us

One of the leading hospitality groups in the US. Successfully worked in the Nightlife Operations at Hyde Bellagio and SLS Las Vegas, overseeing and monitoring three nightclubs and two day-clubs.

A liquor distributing company bringing fine wines and spirits to the state of Nevada. Established and run the company, reaching over 150 wine, spirits and beer labels and 200 on and off premise accounts.Successfully completed a profitable sale of the business.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Hospitality Administration/Management

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Hospitality Administration/Management