Gretchen Hockett

Dynamic and passionate global sales and customer relations professional well-versed in communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and negotiating successful solutions. Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Bringing over 25 years of experience meeting team and individual goals and objectives in culturally diverse environments.

• Successfully established and sold own business in a foreign country (Hanoi, Vietnam).
• Created highly effective new business model that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
• Exceeded sales goals by 50% in 1 year.
• Drove 50% improvement in profits through aggressive networking sales strategies.
• Negotiated with vendors, saving the company 30% annually in supplies and overhead.
• Successfully maintained diverse career path in 4 different countries.

Co-Founder / President (2023- Present)- International Women In Nichada (IWIN) - Nonthaburi, Thailand

Creating a community which offers social connections, helpful information, outings, events and cultural exploration.

Board Member (3 yrs)- Guangzhou Women's International Club (GWIC) - Guangzhou, China

Membership Coordinator / Community Liaison

Encouraged new member sign-ups by selling club benefits. Maintained, updated and distributed member directory. Welcomed newcomers to the community with morning coffees and information packets. Ensuring new members felt welcome and educated on the ins and outs of living in Guangzhou. Organized and coordinated EFF Day for 300+ members/family annually.

Consultant (1.5 yrs) - Castle Hill Luxury Homes - Guangzhou, China

Hired to increase profits and productivity. Initiated and led all operations in the total revamp of the "Western" restaurant. Created new menu, trained cooks and staff. Educated and trained staff on better customer service practices. Redesigned dining room, sourced new equipment, supplies and food. Successfully managed business operations through end of contract.

Board Member (3 yrs) - Jakarta International School Booster Club - Jakarta, Indonesia

Store Manager - Managed Middle/High School Store. Maintained proper inventory levels, ensured stocking, implemented purchasing plans and maintained contact with suppliers to ensure maximum efficiency in meeting sales goals. Managed all controllable costs with a view to maintaining profitability. Seeked ways to better promote the store, the product line and service within the store. Trained parent volunteers on register. Coordinated Athletic Dept. banquets and other school events. Designed and built seasonal props.

Board Member (1yr) - International Ladies in Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Events Coordinator - Planned and executed 4 annual events. Sourced and built relationships with vendors and venues. Planned event details including seating, dining and guests. Maintained Budget. Marketing and sale of event tickets.