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Orlando, Fl, Us

Orlando, Florida, United States

Growth Hacker. Market Researcher. Client Navigator.

United States

United States

Spearheaded and launched a new meme-driven quick service noodle brand, “I LOVE NOODS,” managing all cross-functional teams including branding, supply chain, restaurant operations, and marketing. Projected to open 6 locations in 2024.- Founded “I LOVE NOODS”: Directed the 0-to-1 brand creation of a meme-driven, Gen Z-focused noodle restaurant chain. Projected to open 6 locations in 2024: three operational and two under construction.- Directed the Branding Design and Visual System Creation: Successfully established a strong brand presence, appealing to the target demographic, significantly increasing foot traffic and boosting brand recognition by 50%.- Optimized Investment and Managed the Construction of All Locations: Evaluated and selected strategic locations across 5 states, saving the company approximately $500,000 in construction costs.- Orchestrated the Opening of 9 New Restaurants: Contributed to the successful launch of “I LOVE NOODS,” "Tsaocaa," and "TOPPOT" restaurants, with both brands becoming top market performers.- Restructured the Staff Management System in a Group of 200+ Restaurants: Implemented the Discord staff management system in over 10 locations, doubling communication efficiency.

United States

- All-Time Degen: Actively traded a diverse range of digital assets including meme coins, shit coins, NFTs, and DeFi projects on platforms like Ethereum and Solana.Engaged in high-frequency trading, speculative investments, and participated in various decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.Developed expertise in market trends, asset valuation, and risk management within the cryptocurrency space.- Core Member, PB Team at AWSB (Asian Crypto Organization): Contributed as a core team member in AWSB, one of the largest Asian crypto organizations with over 20,000 members.Collaborated with founders, whales, and key industry players in strategic discussions and decision-making processes.Involved in community building, event organization, and facilitating communication among high-profile members.- Community Lead and Business Development Manager: Led community engagement and growth strategies for multiple blockchain projects.Managed business development initiatives, establishing partnerships, and expanding the project's reach within the Web3 ecosystem.Facilitated communication between developers, investors, and the broader crypto community to ensure project alignment and support.

Led the successful development and management of multiple restaurant businesses, achieving significant revenue growth, team efficiency, and high returns on investment through strategic market research, brand differentiation, and effective negotiation.- Started and Built 6 Successful Restaurant Businesses: Led all remodeling efforts, with each business generating annual revenues between $1.5 million and $2.5 million.- Managed a Team of 50 Employees Simultaneously and Over 300 in Total: Increased team efficiency by 30% through effective training programs and performance management.- Developed and implemented distinct brand strategies for each restaurant: Ensured each restaurant offered unique cuisines, resulting in each business generating 75% to 200% more revenue than competitors.- Conducted Comprehensive Market Research Across the East Coast: Evaluated over 50 businesses annually, maintaining strong relationships within the restaurant industry.- Closed 6 High-Value Deals with an Average ROI of 250%: Negotiated the sales of businesses with over 20 buyers per business, successfully flipping each within 1-2 years, maximizing profitability and efficiency.

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

- Supported a capstone project for the AGCO Corporation. - Instrumental in renewing service rates by researching competitors, conducting online surveys, and gathering marketing insights to increase profitability. - Led research and financial analysis activities for targeting consumer behavior and purchasing preferences to assist the company with improving their telemetry services. - Monitored the project life cycle without exceeding budget and time constraints with a proven history of project managing multiple initiatives,- Leveraged strategic partnerships with local dealers to promote telemetry service improvements and optimization of new business opportunities.

Bloomington, Indiana Area

-Proctored exams, instructed curriculum-based lesson, and fostered a sense of teamwork among students.- Being a TA effectively led and enhanced my project management skills for coordinating public engagements with more than 250 students. - Leveraged my knowledge of advanced analytical tools including functions, pivot table, and excel macros to measure students' understanding of class materials and overall course effectiveness.

Bloomington, Indiana Area

- Collaborated closely with creative teams to identify and curate images for annual member portraits. - Cultivated vendor relationships to minimize operating expenses and championed interactive work sessions across eight Universities to train students with an interest in photography. - Maximized value and generated consistent levels of quality service, leading to creation of the 2nd largest Chinese student organization.

Beijing City, China

- Researched and translated marketing and data insights collected in financial reports from English to Chinese. - Designed bi-weekly reports, presented cost and benefit analysis, variances, and market trends to senior managers. - Fully engaged with cross-functional teams, employed complex queries in SQL, and gathered datasets to assess current financial position in the banking industry. - Exercised my research and analytical skills to overcome challenges with data integrity and collection.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Technology Management

Activities and Societies: Illinois Consulting Academy, Judo ClubSTEM

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Public Administration

Major: Public Finance Minor: Studio Art