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Senior Executive Manager with extensive experience in business development, sales and marketing, product development and brand management, merchandising, sourcing, purchasing, production,  customer service and development as well as quality management and social/ethical development.
An energetic, enthusiastic, open and motivated individual that strives for the highest levels of excellence at all times. Consistently exhibits exceptional leadership qualities combined with superior versatility and adaptability within varying working environments, cultures and situations. 
Solid managerial experience with the capability to manage multiple tasks within a pressured environment and excellent ability to not only manage but to motivate and work with and through others to achieve targets and goals. 
I would like to find a company I can commit and grow with and be a dynamic addition to.  The job description sounds like this company would be a perfect fit and one I could really be an asset to.

As General Manager for different locations, assess situations and opportunities for improvement.  Work with and motivate staff to achieve company goals, profit and development by creating and maintaining a great, high quality, clean, safe and efficient work place with customer satisfaction and retention as the chief focus.  Manage and assume responsibility for all daily tasks that pertain to keeping a restaurant thriving and growing in sales and revenue; Cost Accounting, Forecasting and Inventory, recruiting, training, scheduling, audits, determining and implementing improvements, coaching, counseling, appraising, ordering, buying, etc.

•	As sales director for Asia Pacific was part of the Executive management team to set targets, plans, strategies as well as manage budget P/L for the total business 
•	Responsible for market expansion,  business and people development, improving margins, reducing overhead, infrastructure, systems, procedure and process improvement
•	Took business from a manufacturing driven business to a sales driven business with an exponential growth of USD$2 million to USD$10 million 
•	Set group and individual targets as well as clear objectives to secure projects, worked with RFI &RFP
•	Took the business from a reactionary young business to a stable business with steady growth, strengthened and grew the business with our key, loyal customers and developed new, stable projects with a clear focus and strategy to continue to the next targets and goals
•	Distributor and Trader management and development to assure and grow saturation in all territories, key markets and industries
•	Manage the marketing side of the business to support the sales and growth of the business, provide tools, websites and support for the distributors, individual customers and sales force.  
•	Formulated companies strategy for further development and market penetration in all AP territories
•	Trade shows, market analysis, key growth market and trend studies and analysis to understand the business and competition better as well as to give further direction and focus

Regional Sales and Marketing Director-Asia Pacific

•	Managed multiple technical teams with total responsibility for product development, production quality assurance and providing alignment with China and established global working methodologies
•	Coordinated buying strategies and supplier matrix’s to ensure capacity, quality and buying efficiency
•	Matrix responsible for technicians in product development and quality with a business mind, focus and drive
•	Set up and led Quality Agenda, Strategies, as well as Competence development in the material areas, set plans and developed working methods to secure short and long term goals
•	Established strategy and priorities to convert Global and Category Business Plans into action plans to be implemented at the team and supplier levels
•	Conducted supplier evaluations and strategic vendor meetings to improve Quality Systems, work flows, working methods, and productivity
•	Implemented and lead quality improvement projects using Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to strengthen, drive and motivate suppliers and teams with cost improvement goals
•	Sourced new suppliers and provided strategic development planning

Technical & Quality Manager (China)

Responsible for business development including complete product life cycle from concept all the way through to customer delivery and satisfation. Managed product design, material sourcing & purchasing (i.e., food items, glass, ceramic, wood, textile, candles, natural fiber, stainless steel, plastics, aluminum, paper, small electronics, outdoor/sporting items, cosmetics, beauty and health products, etc.) production costs, processing, quality control and customer pricing. Integral part of the coordination and planning of production teams.  
•	Researched and performed trend analysis for FMCG offer; styles, colors, concepts, story boards, etc.
•	Responsible for maintaining Quality Assurance at all times, with attention and adaptability to each materials unique specifications and requirements 
•	Design and development of products and product ranges as concept lines for direct sales
•	Designed and developed company’s private label programs, dramatically increasing market share while boosting sales and profit
•	Distinctive development of categories and lines for specialized retailers and/or individual customers
•	Acted as buying partner to certain retailers and customers, being closer to the source, with the purpose of better market and geographical considerations 
•	Sourcing and buying off the shelf, ready-made products for commercial or country specific markets
•	Development and Completion of special commercial designs, as well as offering private label concepts, off the shelf products at reduced costs, including private, high-end and specific related ranges
•	Responsibility for business development, sales transactions and business contracts
•	Responsible to formulate strategic and long-term marketing plans for business maximization and achieving targets and goals 
Business and Sourcing Unit Manager/Key Account Manager					     
•	Worked closely with Retailers Brand/Range developers to design, manufacture and/or buy products according to established design criteria
•	Developed cost structure and sales prices, cost comparison strategies, RFP Processes and competitions within supplier base (including possible new suppliers) to cut cost and develop long-term strategic business partnerships. 
•	Attended Trade fairs and business meetings with the responsibility to source potential new suppliers, discover new potential customer markets, and gain new sales and business opportunities thereby increasing buying power in local markets
•	Responsible for overseeing and ensuring smooth transactional processes including initial enquiry, orders, quotations, shipping and payments
•	Responsible for sourcing and purchasing teams, new material and supplier sourcing, material arrival, purchase price of components and parts, etc.	
•	Responsible for vendor negotiations, bids and contract management

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Christia Lowdermilk: General Manager in Olympia, WA

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