Gracie Thanvarat Kay

San Francisco

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PROFILE

MBA graduated with a multi-disciplinary background across business, sales and marketing, consulting, strategic planning, hiring, and managing brand.

Ten years of professional experience within entrepreneur, business marketing development, and property management.

Industry background includes real estate, retails, hospitality, fashion, import-exprot, foods & beverages, and entrepreneurship. In recent role, set up and operated a boutique community mall in downtown.

Expertised in brand and retails management. Experienced working collaboratively in an international environment, having worked with teams in Asia and Europe on global projects.

Relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Training

Business Consulting ? Analytical Thinking ? Business Development ? Project Management ? ? Commercial & Residential management ? Communication skills ? Retails management ? Strategic Planning ? Public Relations ? Hospitality management

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

August 2014

Specialization in International business and marketing

HULT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

(ARTHUR D. LITTLE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT) -CA, MA, NYC

World's most famous international business school.

Top 10 FT ranking for international business and experience.

? Completing entire degree abroad, studying in San Francisco, Boston, and New York.

? Been a consultant for Net Impact Non-profit organization in San Francisco, CA.

? Actively working on a market growth project (business development & consultant) for Natura Cosmetic

Co.,Ltd., the biggest cosmetic company in Brazil.

Graduate Diploma, General Management- Specialize in Sales and Marketing

May 2002

ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY ?Bangkok, Thailand

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

i ) ASSET ONE CONSULTANT AND MANAGEMENT ? Bangkok, Thailand

2007 - 2013

Private Real Estate company investing and developing lands, properties & assets.

Assistant Strategic Director.

Responsible for planning and implementing growth strategy.

? Identified attractive property acquisition targets.

? Collaborated with business partners to analyze and make decision on investments, to maximize ROI and

ROA. Developed the overall business strategies.

? Managed assets and investments.

? Co-found and managed a Boutique LifeStyle Mall in the heart of Bangkok.

? Contacted the Carl?s Jr HQ in US, finally its first flagship store in Thailand has been launched here.

ii) MODE FASHION IMPORT-EXPORT CO.,LTD ?Bangkok, Thailand

2005 - 2007

Import Fashion products (apparels, shoes, and bags) from Europe and Asia

Business Development Executive.

Reached company?s expansion target of 100 branches in 2007.

? Developed overall business strategies.

? Predicted fashion market trends of upcoming season.

? Directed promotions and public relation campaigns.

? Coordinated with foreign suppliers.

? Forecasted sales. Established sales targets..

? Created brand awareness through systematic communication, and news updated to the market.

iii) SERIYA GROUP ?Bangkok, Thailand 2003-2005

Multi-business Private Company in hospitality, foods & beverages, and retail market

Business Development and Consultant, expertise in Retail market

? Set up, operated, and developed the wellness spa and the spa academy.

? Operated and developed the coffee house and restaurant.

? Increased customer satisfaction, sales, and internal operations.

? Been a spokeperson for the company.

? Responsible for public and social media, advertising and promotion campaign.

iv) CB RICHARD ELLIS (THAILAND) ?Bangkok, Thailand

2002-2003

The world's largest commercial real estate services firm serving owners, investors and occupiers.

Senior Consultant.

Worked in the field of property and living consultant throughout the process, from the sourcing of property that most suit the customer?s needs, through to the planning and design stages upon moving in properly.

v) AUTO HAUS BAVARIA (THAILAND) -Bangkok, Thailand 2002

BMW -Financial District Authorized Dealer

Customer Relationship Account Executive.

-Awarded for top sales in BMW Motor Show Event. -Responsible for VIP exclusive customer. Co - ordinated with the teams from other dealers.

-Trained the intern staffs in sales and event information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages:

Fluent English and Thai.

Beginner Mandarin and Japanese.

Scholarships:

Scholarship for Master of Business Administration at Hult International Business School.

Certificates:

International Property Expert, Risk Management for Executives, Executive Real Estate Management, Financial Analysis for Executives, Wellness Detox Program, Spa Operations and Management, Body Wellness and Balance, Thai Dessert for Business, King Prachatipok Instutute of Thailand -National Young Political Leadership year 2

Technologies:

Mac/PC platforms, MS Office Suite

Status:

Authorized to work in the United States since October 2014

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