Manager Supply Chain

Objective: Seeking a Product Manager position .

Education

MBA, The Paul Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine

2006

BS, Chemical Engineering, University of California, Irvine

2002

Work Experience

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY March 2008 -

present

Brand Manager, Brand Marketing and Product Management

Assistant Brand Manager, Brand Marketing and Product Management

. Drive and expand a $90MM North American TV on DVD business through

comprehensive, strategic, and robust marketing and media programs which

include online, print, public relations and promotional partnership

. Manage product profit/loss portfolio with data from Finance, Nielsen's

reporting system and Retail accounts to understand ROI and validate

effectiveness of marketing campaigns for top TV franchises: LOST, Grey's

Anatomy, Desperate Housewives

. Analyze competitive pricing, product sku, release dates and alternate

viewing platforms such as iTunes, Tivo and online streaming to

understand consumer viewing and purchasing behavior

. Evaluate consumer research and apply key learning to develop and execute

focused marketing campaigns to maximize revenue by meeting unmet consumer

needs

. Manage cross functional teams including Global Product Management, Global

Creative Services, Creative Marketing, Operations, Finance, Public

Relations, Synergy, Print Services and ABC to ensure on time deliverables

. Create and present North American business plans and Webex presentations

to Sales, Finance, Retail Marketing and Senior Management

. The TV on DVD category consists of key franchises from the ABC, ABC

Family, ESPN and Marvel studios

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY April 2007 - March

2008

Operations Analyst, Supply Chain Management

. Proactively managed the replication process for Blu-Ray and DVD, while

supporting promotional efforts and Brand specific Sell-Through Demos in

conjunction with WDSHE Brand marketing for North American products

. Initiated, managed, and published all Operations DVD and other format

release schedules utilizing software-based project management system;

informed Global counterpart and Technicolor facilities

. Examined and improved supply chain process through in depth analysis of

current process flow, identified bottlenecks, and initiated changes to

increase efficiency

. Managed Touchstone/Miramax, Disney Animation, non-Disney Live Action, and

Disney Channel features

Nutrilite - Division of Amway November 2002 - September 2006

Scientist, Product Development

Associate Scientist, Product Development

. Supported largest product launch in company history by designing and

formulating unique and improved nutritional supplements technically and

nutritionally sound to meet defined market needs and objectives

. Worked closely with supply chain in locating, evaluating, and

reformulating European formulas with non-genetically modified raw

material to comply with European GMO Directives

. Lead engineer in Lean and Six Sigma manufacturing efforts, carrying out

structured analyses of core manufacturing processes and improvement

metrics in support of "Just in Time Batching," while ensuring sufficient

production for growing domestic and international markets

. Managed projects involving team of 22 to 26 associated in various

departments

Volunteer / non-Profit Experience

Fundraiser: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ( Lou Gherig's Disease) (50

hours) July - October 2008

. Proactively established fundraising activities that generated over

$62,000 in community and corporate contributions to increase awareness of

ALS

o Set up exclusive luncheon and sold seats along with raffle tickets,

solicited contributions from corporations such as The Walt Disney

Company, and elicited community involvement from the Los Angeles

Parks and Recreations Center through Alpine Recreations Center's

annual Halloween Carnival by selling raffle tickets and increasing

awareness of ALS

LOS ANGELES EAST WIND FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH

Program Director, Academic and Professional Mentoring Program

July 2006- present

. Founder of the Career Development Program (10 hours a week)

o Develop mock interview, leadership and resume workshops hosted by a

variety of industry leaders to provide networking opportunities and

improve key skills among inner city youths

o Host informational workshops to attract and partner with potential

corporate and community sponsors, parents, volunteers and students

o Continuously seek public and private grant funding opportunities

LOS ANGELES EAST WIND FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH

Board of Directors (15 hours per month)

September 2002 - present

o Identify funding opportunities and proactively assist in the grant

writing process

o Expand beyond traditional clientele and increase visibility through

performances with high profile community leaders such as the mayor

of Los Angeles

o Revise organization's focus to core values like culture, family

and friendship while promoting distinguishable attributes such as

annual ski and camping trips, annual scholarship programs, and free

membership

HONORS AND AWARDS

. Fundraising effort for ALS patient exceeded expectation by 248%, 2008

. Monetary contribution: Target - $25,000; Total - $62,000

. Raffle ticket sales: Target - 2500 tickets; Total - 4500 tickets

. Gift contribution exceeded $4000 in retail value

. Selected for the VoluntEARS Community Fund Award applied to the East Wind

Career Development Program. Award presented by The Walt Disney Company,

2008

. Received plaque of appreciation for service with the Los Angeles East

Wind Foundation for Youth, 2007

. Presented with Excellence Award for service to the Amway Corporation that

demonstrated leadership and ingenuity. This award is Amway's equivalent

to the Employee of the Year Award, 2004

HOBBY / EXTRACIRCULLAR ACTIVITIES

. Resident dj with Limelight entertainment

. Performed at various nightclubs across southern California

including Sharks Club (Costa Mesa), V20 (Long Beach), Club Avec

(Huntington Beach), and Kress (Hollywood).

. Lion dance and martial arts instructor for the Los Angeles East Wind

Foundation for Youth

. Playing classical guitar and ukulele

. Sports: golf, tennis, basketball, running, gym, and snowboarding

. Entertainment: movies, television shows, and theater productions

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