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David Takeda

Encino

Summary

Dynamic consultant with a proven track record in all aspects of business cycles., excelling in strategic planning and market analysis. Adept at crisis management and social media marketing, I have successfully developed niche markets and resolved complex issues, driving growth and innovation in competitive industries. Passionate about fostering vendor relations and enhancing brand visibility.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

COO

Miss Jo Ann Inc/Premier Collective Knitwear
North Hollywood
05.2006 - Current
  • Responsible for supervising all aspects of the company including administrative, financing, manufacturing, sales and marketing for a knit manufacturing firm that has been in existence for over 30 years.
  • Involved also with R & D and helped create a niche market for the company in an extremely competitive environment.

Consultant

Form & Space/Samjin Industries, LLC
Encino
01.1992 - Current
  • An independent consultant assisting fledgling startups to established companies such as Samsung Inc. with tasks including but not limited to crisis management, social media marketing, telecommunication and telephony ventures, gaming, automotive and service related endeavors.
  • Strategizing, sourcing and market analysis of a variety of business ventures including law firms specializing in securities fraud, import/export and manufacturing.

COO

Organic Blue, Inc.
Burbank
01.2007 - 03.2011
  • Responsible in converting the US business model of South Korea's largest Frozen Yogurt Chain from a turnkey Franchise Business to a Frozen Yogurt Wholesale Supply business.
  • Handled trademark issues, revise marketing strategy and was able to settle ongoing litigation that the parent company was experiencing.

President

Denim of Virtue
Los Angeles
07.2005 - 05.2006
  • Developed the business plan, market analysis of an emerging denim line that is currently backed by one the largest denim contractor in the United States.
  • Involved in all aspects of the business including but not limited to the following: design development from concept to final product, brand development, key employment hires.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05.1989

Skills

  • Management
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Vendor Relations
  • Market research
  • Analytical thinking
  • Strategic planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Negotiation skills
  • Photography
  • Videography

Home

(818) 915-1746

Personal Information

Hobbies: Photography, Videography, Food, Music

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

COO

Organic Blue, Inc.
01.2007 - 03.2011

COO

Miss Jo Ann Inc/Premier Collective Knitwear
05.2006 - Current

President

Denim of Virtue
07.2005 - 05.2006

Consultant

Form & Space/Samjin Industries, LLC
01.1992 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Southern California
David Takeda