An expert international business professional, tested and skilled in the fast paced international business arena. A veteran of new market entry and start-ups, international production and operations, and international selling and business.
Extensive international food and ingredients international market development knowledge in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and South America. I know and have worked with many major Companies including: SPC Korea, (Paris Croissant, Paris Baguette, Dunkin Korea) the CJ Group (Tous Les Jours), COSTCO Korea, Shilla Bakery, Shanny Corp, Samlip, E-Mart Ito Yokado (7-11 Japan), Wal-Mart Japan, and many others.
World-wide I have worked with: the Jubilant Group in India (Domino's India), 7-11, Dunkin Dubai, Dunkin Qatar, Croissant de France (China), Dunkin Philippines, Dunkin Indonesia, Kerry Ingredients Thailand, Kerry Ingredients Australia, CSM (Holland), Puratos (Belgium) and Dawn Foods Europe.
Most recently, I was the Manager for International Operations Asia at Dunkin Brands (Dunkin Donuts).
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
International Sales & Management ▪ International Food and Ingredient Products and Markets ▪ Bakery ▪
▪ Capital Equipment Sales ▪ Strategic Planning ▪ International Franchise Development ▪ Key Account Management ▪ Industrial Manufacturing ▪ Quality Assurance ▪ Sales Team Mentoring and Management ▪ Multicultural Literacy ▪ Product Localization ▪ Emerging Markets ▪ Product Research and Development
INTERNATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Australia, Chile, China, Columbia, England, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand and the UAE