Keith O. Sanders Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas Area

• JETRO is a government agency that promotes trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world by providing information and resources through a network of offices in 54 countries.
• Identify, and establish relationships with U.S. companies that are seeking trade partners, and looking to establish operations in Japan. Currently managing a portfolio of 30+ companies.
• Assess U.S. businesses’ needs, advise, counsel, and provide market development resources to facilitate technological exchange, export, and foreign direct investment.
• Collaborate with economic development organizations (Office of the Governor, Economic Development & Tourism Division; U.S. Department of Commerce; Greater Houston Partnership; Dallas & Austin Chambers of Commerce, and.
• Research market conditions, international trade shows, potential trade partners, investment subsidies, export opportunities, and other resources. Develop and disseminate information in monthly newsletters, memos, and.
• Coordinate the “J-Bridge” program that encourages operational and financial collaboration between American and Japanese startups. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized the significance of the J-Bridge.

Houston, Texas

• CCC is a non-profit that helps lower-income people achieve the dream of homeownership.
• Engaged by CCC to provide oversight for the rehabilitation and disposition of distressed single-family homes.
• Oversaw the restoration and sale of properties that had been damaged by vandalism. Was the intermediary between CCC, the bank, insurance agent, contractors, neighborhood residents, and the real estate agent.
• Defined the scope of work, selected contractors, obtained permits, secured insurance policies, and executed other tasks related to the restoration.
• Successfully removed urban blight by executing the project, and three families were able to move into renovated homes. Created approximately $225,000 increase in property value.