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246 Second Street, Ste A, San Francisco, Ca 94105

Founded San Francisco-based premium pet accessories company that focuses on designing and making lifestyle and eco-friendly pet bedding, toys, outdoor gear, and other accessories. Products selling in over 4,000+ retailers in N. America, and rapidly expanding sales to over 50 countries in five continents. Led P.L.A.Y.’s vision to be a mission-driven impact business. Selected as “Best of the World” B Corp in two categories - Governance and Change Maker, and also awarded as one of Impact… Show more Founded San Francisco-based premium pet accessories company that focuses on designing and making lifestyle and eco-friendly pet bedding, toys, outdoor gear, and other accessories. Products selling in over 4,000+ retailers in N. America, and rapidly expanding sales to over 50 countries in five continents. Led P.L.A.Y.’s vision to be a mission-driven impact business. Selected as “Best of the World” B Corp in two categories - Governance and Change Maker, and also awarded as one of Impact 100 businesses in 2019 and 2021.Established the Warm Bellies initiative to give back to shelters around the country and also partnership with International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to donate part of P.L.A.Y.'s sales proceeds to animal protection and wildlife preservation.Received Pet Age's "Forty Under 40" 2014 - an award to honor 40 of the most accomplished young leaders in the Pet Manufacturing or Servicing Industry. Recipients are recognized for their "commitment to business growth, professional excellence and community service". Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Greater Chicago Area

Managed sub-workstreams for global supply chain optimization and footprint configuration project for one of world's largest toy design and manufacturing companies. Directed client team in a major heavy equipment manufacturer in executing and tracking cost-reduction projects in scrap metal category and led RFI initiatives for over 100 suppliers. Collaborated with CEO and executives in a global express package delivery company. Developed analyses and modeled $4.4Bn in domestic and… Show more Managed sub-workstreams for global supply chain optimization and footprint configuration project for one of world's largest toy design and manufacturing companies. Directed client team in a major heavy equipment manufacturer in executing and tracking cost-reduction projects in scrap metal category and led RFI initiatives for over 100 suppliers. Collaborated with CEO and executives in a global express package delivery company. Developed analyses and modeled $4.4Bn in domestic and international services. Guided company's major strategic decision on restructuring and market exit options. Show less

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Co-led material management project and created robust kitting container management system that supported the 737 Airplane Program using lean, Six Sigma, and advanced simulation programDeveloped five-tiered plan to reduce parts inventory by 50%, generating cash flow improvement of $38MM and annual savings of over $10MM

Modeled and analyzed historical sales response in sales force planning project for a major medical company. Guided company to grow sales force size by 13% to capture potential market upside of $6MM

M.S.E. & B.S.E, Industrial And Operations Engineering

Activities and Societies: University of Michigan Engineering Council Engineering Global Leadership (EGL) Tauber Manufacturing Institute.

Finance Diploma, Corporate Finance, Management Accounting, Investment Strategy, Portfolio Management

Business Administration, Management And Operations

Activities and Societies: TMI

Gce O Level, English, Chinese, Mathematics, A. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography

Activities and Societies: Prefectorial Board Track and Field Team - National Schools' Team Captain Cross Country Team - National Schools'.

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