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TONY CLOSE

Mobile: +62-877*-***-**** / • Email: acwkk2@r.postjobfree.com

STRATEGIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION

ü 10 years of success directing Successful Entrepreneurial, Start-ups, and Corporate organizations. ü Achieved profitable revenue and business objectives in rapidly changing environments within quick turnarounds. ü Forward-thinking change catalyst, clearly articulating visions and aligning people to deliver goals and growth. ü Resilient sales & marketing professional, well versed in the details of deal-making and negotiating win-win solutions.

ü Performance-driven manager, empowering, leading and developing culturally diverse teams. ü An astute visionary with an ability to turn challenges into profitable change projects, managing P&L, and opportunity analysis, whilst blending an expert financial perspective with an innate commercial acumen. Entrepreneurship • Project Management • Strategic Planning • Lean Start-ups • Product Innovation • Negotiation Client Relation • Marketing Strategy • e-Commerce • Leadership • Consultancy PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DIRECTOR INNOVATION & STRATEGIC PARTNER, Y Group Asia PTE LTD., Singapore Jan 2016 – Present Spearhead company’s strategy, innovation and operations with full responsibility to identify trends with over $2M budget. Formulate strategic plans, creative concepts, executed marketing programs and company wise strategic alliances to deliver unique assets for digital transformation within the South East Asia region. Cultivate and manage close working relationships with partner ecosystem.

Key Projects & Achievements:

YBeacon - IoT Innovation in SE Asia: www.ydigital.asia

§ Created digital marketing strategy and launched new solutions with alliance partners. Established system integration partnerships between Ydigital Asia, Ygroup Asia, AdMobilize, & Kejora.

§ Formalize profitable digital solutions and campaigns for global clients, handling a $10M project portfolio.

§ Pioneer the launch of SE Asia's first "Real World Analytics" IoT camera within 3 months time. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT

v Innovation & Business Development: Record achievements of transforming a $5K investment into $7M within 5 years, using Blue Ocean Strategy. (Healthcare Sector) v Developed and innovated core products of leading Fitness Chain, drove the company to a high-multiple acquisition, led to 20% increase in revenue (NZ, Health and Fitness). Delivered over $1M annual sales. v Start-ups: Launched a tech company with $2K, acquired 3 years later by a US based investment firm. Established over 5 Start-up companies.

v Sales:: Generated $2M sales within 5 years in a micro, small and medium enterprises. v Growth Hacking – Developed, executed, and automated inbound marketing, email marketing and social media. Boosted over $50K in sales within 3 months. (NZ, Health Care). v Developed Strategic Partnerships internationally and locally which lead to IoT innovation. Established JV within 4 months with major distributor and solutions provider. Assisted in the development of strong go-to-market strategy. Except ional ly Ski l led Entrepreneur and Innovator • Strategic Al l iances • Product Evangel ist _

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§ Introduced robust solutions by providing AB split testing (online testing/offline execution), deep analytical insights, and real-time personalized ad delivery on digital displays, customer service, & traffic analysis. VR Innovation - Marketing Asset & Partner Alliance: www.ydigital.asia

§ Instituted Indonesia’s foremost ‘VR solution’ for real-estate and tourism by developing strategic alliance with 4 global companies. (Project currently under testing phase). FOUNDER & CEO, BUSINESS DEVELOPMMENT, eKast, Global Jan 2013 – Mar 2016 As a creative director and a visionary, executed global business plan to expand sales to new platforms, market instituted software solutions, and IT outsourcing platform. Developed a powerful tool that enabled individuals to access affordable and high-end tech solutions. Company acquired by US based investor in march 2016. Key Projects & Achievements:

Technical Consultant to ‘Resotrative Justice Aotearoa’ (RJA)

§ Envisioned the vision and mission of RJA’s online presence. Overhauled company’s website and reconciled the instruction manual from 40 down to 2 pages. Increased brand awareness through creation of social media channels. Increased social media engagement by over 300% monthly. Business Development & Innovation – Belitung Real Estate

§ Started as a consultant and further appointed as CTO for a real estate start-up, provided directional support in setting up online channels and marketing materials to increase brand recognition. Responsible for market research, inbound marketing and customer service strategies. Empire Estate Media a Digital Media/Marketing Start-up

§ Direct marketing efforts for start-up real estate company; located strategic partners for advertising; designed advertisements geared toward specific market segments for luxury villas valued over $1M.

§ Actively involved in strategy, including pricing strategy, defining digital customer experience, business case development, ROI analysis and AD copy, and inbound marketing. A/B testing resulted in a 12% lift in revenue. JakStem.com, E-commerce development & Sale

§ Established the company’s ecommerce strategy and marketing. Managed online presence, inbound/outbound marketing and email marketing campaigns, ad copy, AB split testing and customer service to maximize revenue and sold 2 months later for small multiple.

CEO & CO-FOUNDER, TekSafe PMA, Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia 2015 - 2016 Directed and developed business, marketing, and logistics strategy for cutting edge nano-technology equipment that water safes electronics. Oversaw hiring, partnerships, go to market strategy, digital marketing, and website development. CEO & FOUNDER, ProSpine (Health Care) Aug 2015 – Dec 2015 Founded new-business strategy for ProSpine, offering reduce friction and increase ease of access for those seeking relief from spinal pain. Developed and implemented the marketing plan, go-to-market strategy, sales development, staff management & delivery of core product to consumers. Achieved breakeven within 1 month and achieved 100K within 6 months. Company forced to close due to political turmoil. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE, Chiropractic Indonesia Apr 2007 – Oct 2015 _

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Closely worked with the Founder/Director Chiropractic Indonesia and noteworthy investors to bring Indonesia's first spinal decompression tables into the health market. Instituted the business development of a revolutionary clinic that comprised of Medical Doctors, Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Medicine. Company closed due to political turmoil. Key Projects & Achievements:

§ Generated new revenue stream by crafting lateral thinking strategies; captured over $6.5M in revenue by introducing ‘decompression therapy’ and its protocols.

§ Developed a multi-disciplinary clinic and lead a team of 10 with little experience. The strategy led to over 120 patients visit per week within the first 7 months.

§ Turnaround revenue increase from $50K to $7M within 5 years. DIRECTOR & LEAD PHYSICAL THERAPIST, You Blue Butterfly Dec 2013 – Apr 2014 Generated NFP that focused on delivering stroke and spinal rehab to the underprivileged residing in the outskirts of Siam Reap, Cambodia. Outperformed by enabling an 80-year-old woman stroke victim & survivor of the Khmer Rouge to walk again after 3 months time.

CO-FOUNDER, Wellbeing Ios App 2008 - 2012

Devised a Wellbeing iOS App, the first motivational feedback application for iOS, allowing users to monitor pain, wellbeing, and motivation. Was featured in positive psychology keynote lecture in California but failed to gain traction and was closed in 2012.

GLOBAL SOURCING INTERN, MRLS Limited Mar 2008 – Jun 2010 SENIOR LECTURER, Messey University 2007 - 2009

BUINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, Bodyworks Gym Jan 2006 – Apr 2008 EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES / VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Molecular Biology - Indiana University, Purdue University Fort Wayne (2003) Bachelor's degree, Biology, General - Ivy Tech Community College, Northeast (1999) Doctor of Physical Medicine - Chronic Pain Management, Spinal Rehabilitation - Palmer College of Chiropractic Inbound Certified – HubSpot

Email Marketing Certified – HubSpot

Blue Ocean Strategy Certified

Scrum Methodology Certified

References Available upon Request

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