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October 2000—September 2002
<br /> Branch Manager
<br /> Y. Hata & Company, Ltd.
<br /> Managed the foodservice and equipment and supply operation for the Big island
<br /> branch. Responsibilities include the supervision of drivers, warehouse and office staff, and the
<br /> sales team. Managed the budget for payroll,sales, operation expenses, purchasing, inventory
<br /> control, and accounts payable and receivable. During my stay, we increased sales by 15% and,
<br /> cut expenses by 8%while making improvements to the facility, bringing in new equipment, and
<br /> improving technology. Staff changes were also done to build a team dedicated to working
<br /> towards expansion.
<br /> December 1998— October 2000
<br /> Assistant Produce Manager
<br /> Suisan Company, Ltd.
<br /> Managed the produce operations in East Hawaii for the company. Duties included the
<br /> purchasing and selling of local and mainland products, supervision of employees, receiving,
<br /> picking and delivery of produce products, and expansion of the markets. In the first year, we
<br /> increased the business by 80% and in the second year, it was increased by 20%over that first
<br /> year. We not only increased in local sales to restaurants and markets, but we expanded our
<br /> business to exporting produce to Oahu, Kauai, and Canadian distributors. Worked hard to
<br /> develop relationships with farmers, suppliers, vendors, and end users.
<br /> August 1993— December 1998
<br /> Distributor Sales Representative
<br /> Suisan Company, Ltd.
<br /> Worked with customers through menu analysis, portion costing, sampling, broker and
<br /> manufacturer ride-withs, and consultative selling. Customer base consisted of food
<br /> establishments, retail outlets, resorts, schools, health care facilities, and various businesses.
<br /> Additional duties included order taking, order entry, cold calling, daily customer visits,will calls,
<br /> and issuing credits and returns. Served on the company's annual food show committee, and
<br /> increased sales by an average of 7%each year.
<br /> June 1990—August 1993
<br /> Warehouse Receiving and Delivery
<br /> Suisan Company, Ltd.
<br /> Responsibilities included the unloading and receiving of products from containers,
<br /> rotation of inventory, picking and consolidation orders, loading of trucks, delivery of products,
<br /> and picking and staging "will call" orders. Assisted in the delegation and supervision of
<br /> operational responsibilities for the warehouse staff.
<br /> August 1988—June 1990
<br /> Student Director Intramural Activities
<br /> University of Hawai'i Hilo, Athletic Department
<br /> Coordinated intramural activities for the students and staff at UH Hilo, Ran leagues and
<br /> tournaments throughout the school year. Did outreach, officiated, and setup all events.
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