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Tao consulting provides more than strategic consulting and or market development for China. We provide SMART (Strategic Marketing Accurate Research Timely) report studies to our clients such as Kodak

San Francisco Bay Area

A $40 million annual sales company specializing in 3 areas: Kodak distribution for Consumer, Pro Imaging solution Providers and Online Imaging Services. I was appointed to the key role due to my extensive business relationships in the Photo industry and ability to engage with C-level foreign executives from international corporations (i.e., Kodak, HP, Noritsu, Fujifilm, Konica, DNP and Sony).Oversee and manage operations of the Business Development Department in accordance with sales targets and long term goals. Develop and initiate new business models that generate new revenue.Develop strategic alliances both inside and outside of the Digital Info Imaging industries such as Sony Consumer Electronics and Harbin Pharmaceuticals Retail Chains.Align product and services with Chinese internet search sites and portals (i.e. Sohu, Sina, etc.)Spearhead new product development and planning (i.e. Photo Snapbook Photo Albums, Digital Memory Book, Index Albums).

Coordinate Emarketing and Ecommerce on Amazon

Silverwire (HP Snapfish) was formed in 2003 as a merger of FotoWire, ShareAPhoto and Silverlab to supply Internet sharing and printing software services to retail customers. The company addressed the digital imaging needs of business customers by providing products such as: photo kiosks, web photo albums, wireless imaging solutions, MMS storage and printing, Internet digital print ordering software, photo CD viewing software and digital workflow solutions for industrial photo labs. Focused on the two leading online photo printing markets, the United Kingdom and France.Align product and services with Photo retailers SnappySnap, Klick, Photoservice, and OEM Konica France.

World Class Italian manufacturer of advanced imaging equipment. GPE srl. is the creator of the revolutionary D-carrier, a full service solutions kit that allows traditional equipment to make digital prints. Introduced patented technology to the Asia Pacific region with a resounding success, specifically in China.Garnished a 40% market share within 18 months via tradeshows in major and minor cities through Asia.Formulated and executed advertising campaign in Industry publications.

Developed and executed a product market plan that implemented 25,000 photo kiosks and 300 mini-labs; specifically designed and manufactured by KIS Ltd. for the Photo-Me group. Kiosks were installed in over 100 countries worldwide at various sites (i.e., railway stations, airports, department stores, supermarkets, etc.)Developed strategic distributorship with large OEM vendors and local governments.Prospected local distributors for Photo-me products.Signed $8 million contract with Kodak for 500 units to be installed across the Asia Pacific region.

Worldwide telecommunication provider of voice and data services. Headquartered in Washington D.C. Managed 20 key accounts such as Japan Telecom, Telecom Malaysia, Checkpoint Software, Siebel Inc., Knight Ridder Publications and Asahi Shimbun.Increased regional sales from $25 million to $55 million within 16 months.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), International Business/Trade/Commerce

B.S, Managerial Economics & Agriculture

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