Sales, consultant, retail, branding, franchise

MICHAEL RHEE

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SUMMARY

Versatile leader with a proven track record brings over twenty years of increasing responsibility in Fortune 100 arena. Professional experiences include: Strategic Marketing, Consumer Services, Food & Beverage, Travel & Leisure, and International NGO Partnerships, segments leading to the development and growth of those divisions. Recognized for a success-driven work ethic, consummate team player, and consistently high achievement where outstanding results are valued; a quick study, and eager to take on new challenges. Specialties: Strengths are in servant leadership, strategic planning, branding, business development, innovative thinking, competitive analysis, and project management. Skill set in managing budgets, achieving results, building teams, increasing profitability, and creating a positive working environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ethnos Asia Ministries - Director of Partnership Development November 2014 – Present Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen partnerships in the US, serving Christians in access restricted nations in Asia. Share the vision of Ethnos Asia Ministries to help meet the physical and material needs of persecuted Christians worldwide

• Conduct national and regional leadership programs in collaboration with national and local churches, and other Christian organizations

• Organize prayer and mission conferences and initiate church-based community development programs

• Support core Ethnos ministries - Church Empowerment Program, Project A.S.I.A (Assistance and Services in

Action), Provision of Bibles and Other Christian Literature, and the Deborah Project. Key Accomplishments

• Led a US based team to Laos to work with key NGO partners

• Managed and executed the Ministry Bible School student profile interview project

• Supported the indigenous tribes in the region with prayer, finances, and community-building

• Educate Laotian local churches on best practices and training

GSP Marketing - Regional Manager April 2012 – September 2014 Responsibilities

• Led a team of two market managers and seven account managers for a national print and advertising firm

• Provided leadership and coaching while building confidence with the client base in the Western US Region

• Oversaw executive relationships with two national chains and four regional organizations

• Developed and managed budgets and forecasts to achieve targeted revenues and profits

• Created and prospected new business development opportunities

• Performed strategic business reviews with clients and new markets Key Accomplishments

• 2012 Exceeded revenue targets by 14.2% year over year

• 2012 Surpassed profit targets at 41%

• 2013 Exceeded revenue targets by 13.7% year over year

• 2013 Contribution to overhead increased to 47.4%

• 2014 Managed the largest region personnel and revenue Starbucks Coffee Company November 1997 – April 2012 Regional Sales Manager – Foodservice Division, Western United States 5/07 – 4/12 Responsibilities

• Led a team of five area managers and national customers covering 22 states managing over $40M of revenue at profit contribution rate of 45%

• Provided coaching, direction, and leadership support to team members in order to achieve employee, business and customer results

• Managed two strategic national accounts

• Oversaw executive relationships of 21 distributors and 1200 operators

• Developed budgets and forecasts to achieve targeted profits and sales goals Key Accomplishments

• Q3 & Q4 2010 Outstanding Sales Partner

• 2010 Exceeded operating plan by 2%

• 2008 Implemented the first Foodservice field sales job share program

• Surpassed sales and profit targets in 2007 at 19% and 25% year over year growth District Manager – Franchising Division Southern California & Hawaii Region 9/02 – 5/07 Responsibilities

• Developed key relationships with national franchised partners (CPG) Safeway, Albertsons, and (Travel

& Leisure) HMS Host

• Achieved $35M dollar portfolio by strategizing and executing initiatives with team members

• Developed business reviews with senior management to engage commitment of targets

• Strategized business development for the Hawaii Market

• Built cross functional relationships with the Joint Venture partner and supply chain implementation Key Accomplishments

• 2007 Spirit of Starbucks Award

• 2004 District Manager of the Year

• Highest volume area in the country from FY02-06 including a $27M account, HMS Host LAX

• Certified Licensed Stores District Manager Mentor Field Consultant – Business Alliances, Southern California & Hawaii 11/97 – 9/02 Responsibilities

• Overall consultant for sales and operations developing franchising and Foodservice ventures

• Built and enhanced working relationship with Joint Venture (Coffee Partners Hawaii)

• Managed 27 Million dollars of revenue including account growth, retention, and customer service Key Accomplishments

• Opened two new business ventures for Hawaii: Sodexo and Marriott International.

• Surpassed bonus sales and operations targets by 32% in Q3, 26% in Q2, and 11% Q1 FY02

• Led the first Starbucks community based charity - Make Your Mark Volunteer Program

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science, Major: Economics; Minor: Statistics Professional Development

Coaching for Greater Effectiveness, Dale Carnegie Sales Course, Customer-Oriented Selling, Foundational Selling, and Gaining Commitment Workshop

Community Service 1736 Family Crisis Center – Youth Development Specialist

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