Hospitality Industry

Founded in 1991, we later purchased the IP and assets of Biotec Foods-Hawaii, Ltd. in 1994. The company moved to Southern California that year. We are leaders in antioxidant enzyme technology.

I founded and was involved in all aspects of site selection, design and construction of a unique Hawaiian themed restaurant development. The planned chain specialized in grilled teriyaki hamburgers and Hawaiian plate lunches. The original site remains open today under new ownership.

I designed and implemented all systems of internal controls, financial reporting, tax accounting, accounting information system design and implementation (Computer Associates.) I designed and implemented a complex commission calculation system to support a large outside sales force. I selected, designed and implemented a complete Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system which supported all the business processes necessary to support a 30 person inside sales force and thousands of retail and professional authorized resellers. I worked directly with outside contractors to develop and implement a successful direct mail marketing department to support the growth of an international dietary supplement business into three distinct markets: Retail health food, chiropractic and natural medicine, and veterinary and companion animal support.

Served as an auditor, tax professional and in management advisory services in San Jose, California Office, and Honolulu, HI.Significant and diverse clients included Silicon Valley Bank, The San Jose Unified School District, Network Equipment Technology, Grace Pacific Corporation, American Hawaii Cruises, and Biotec Foods-Hawaii, Ltd.

Prepared schedules using Lotus 1-2-3 for preparation of monthly general journal entries. Developed cost accounting sub-system using Microsoft Basic programming language. Conducted wafer FAB internal audits. This was a part-time position while finishing by B.S.C.