Robert Toombs
Vancouver,BC, Canada
Summary
International trade industry professional that has specialized in the export of perishable products to Japan since 1992 (owner /operator since 2000). Well experienced in logistics, customer/vendor relations, fast paced (all hours) work environment. Exported products include fresh produce (fruits/vegetables), live/fresh/frozen seafood, vehicles, canned goods, etc., via air and ocean.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Agroteam Systems Inc.
01.2000 - 10.2023
Founded Agroteam Systems Inc. Jan. 2000. Company's main focus is the export of perishable goods to Japan.
- Products exported include ranged from produce to vehicles
- Up to 400-700mt (C$10mil) exported annually.
- Well versed in all aspects of the export business (sourcing, buying, selling, logistics, supply/market forecasting, documentation, quality control, 24/7 customer care)
Export Manager
Kenwest Enterprises Ltd.
09.1992 - 12.1999
- Expanded export product line (asparagus, crab, stone fruit, grapes, apples, vehicles)
- Expanded business to new markets (Taiwan, Hong Kong)
- Increased sales/profits
Event Production Assistant
Visual K, Inc.
09.1989 - 02.1992
- Assisted in live event planning, direction of NEC's (Nippon Electric Company) exhibit at World Telecom 1991 (Geneva, Switzerland).
English Teacher
Kent Gilbert English Conversation School
09.1988 - 12.1989
- Taught ESL, promoted to assistant manager.
Employee
Cowichan Community Centre
09.1984 - 08.1987
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Toyo University
Tokyo, Japan03.1992
Skills
- MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook
- Google Drive: Docs, Sheets
- Quickbooks: Expense tracking, accounts payable, invoicing, cash flow management
- Adobe Acrobat: Edit/combine documentation packages
- Presentation: PowerPoint
Language
Communicate (phone/email) daily with clients in Japan, in Japanese. 日常日本のお客様と日本語で連絡取れています。連絡先日本語でどうぞ。
Personal
Dedicated father of 3.
Enjoy playing hockey, golf, skiing, fishing, and travelling.
Have coached various youth sports (hockey, baseball, soccer) for 25+ years
Participated in various charity fund raisers
References
Kevin Fitzpatrick
Director of Sales/Operations - LAX
Nippon Express Co. Ltd.
Los Angeles, CA, USA
E: kevin.fitzpatrick@nipponexpress.com
C: 310-801-8640
Gerry DeCicco
Managing Director
Richmond Olympic Oval
Richmond, BC
E: gdecicco@richmondoval.ca
C: 604-346-5866
Mike Jameson
Director of Sales Marketing
Morada Produce Co. Lp
Stockton, CA, USA
E: mjameson@moradaproduce.com
C: 559-974-4049
Jason Knoblauch
Investment Advisor/Equities & Options Trader
Haywood Securities Inc.
Vancouver, BC
C: 604-818-7202
E: jknoblauch@haywood.com
Timeline
President
Agroteam Systems Inc.
01.2000 - 10.2023
Export Manager
Kenwest Enterprises Ltd.
09.1992 - 12.1999
Event Production Assistant
Visual K, Inc.
09.1989 - 02.1992
English Teacher
Kent Gilbert English Conversation School
09.1988 - 12.1989
Employee
Cowichan Community Centre
09.1984 - 08.1987
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Toyo University
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