Roger Kuo201 Sansome St, #202 | San Francisco, CA 94104 | rogerkuo2@gmail.com | 415-501-0345

Consultant

Objective_________________________________________________________________________

Successful entrepreneur seeking to leverage extensive experience in e-commerce, social commerce, startup business development, entrepreneurial leadership, sales management, marketing and branding strategies, industry networking prowess, product management, and superior analytical skills. Passionate about building relationships that advance organizational and investor value.

Highlights_________________________________________________________________________

● Acquired 3750 clients, closed over 6000 deals, and grossed over $24.8 million in individual item sales all individually achieved over 15 year period at startup company

● Worked with a team of 2-4 employees in closing sales; and grossed over $5 million per year in annual sales over 18 year period in wholesale/retail sales

● Ensured delivery of high-growth revenue results for 20+ years; developed and executed profitable and successful business plans with a creative, visionary approach

● 20 years+ experience in top-level sales, marketing, strategic planning, analysis, networking, and business development

● 15 years+ experience handling all aspects of a startup company (including HR, forecasting, financial modeling, branding/product development, coordinating with bankers/lawyers/accountants)

● Sourced and worked with over 1100 domestic and international vendors; negotiating high-value contracts and ensuring delivery of results and goods

Relevant Experience_________________________________________________________________________

Advisor of several startups; Kick Sim Networks, Livelike VR, Lumbos (2015 - Present)

● Assess and analyze business prospects and branding strategy● improve PR/marketing/launch planning and implementation● Advise startups on Go to Market Strategy● Design and implement deal flow management for startups● Perfect pitches, draft executive summaries, connect founders/investors

Entrepreneur/CEO of The Finest Jewelry - e-commerce startup (2000 - Dec 2014)

● Researched, identified, and developed new opportunities based on market, competitor analysis, and revenue goals

● Prospected and managed over 70 opportunities weekly, from lead to close, making over 25 calls per day. Identified key decision makers building pipeline of potential clients and new business.

● Managed best calling and email practices/techniques to generate client interest and close sales● Consulted with clients, identified their needs, and provided expert advice/analysis/education

through phone/email/customer facing meetings● Utilized CRM software (Salesforce) to manage interactions with current and future clients● Presented solutions for potential/existing clients utilizing superior objection handling & closing

skills● Managed and executed entire purchasing process from decision-making, sourcing, coordination,

to receipt of goods● Controlled entire inventory process, maintaining all inventory levels and determining all pricing

structures and strategies● Devised, implemented, and coordinated implemented all branding strategies, print/online

advertising and marketing opportunities through qualitative analysis and product repositioning

Skills_________________________________________________________________________

● Experience in investment thesis, financial modeling, financial analysis, and deal sourcing● Expert at seeking new marketing channels and trends; analyzing data for best strategies and

success; and accordingly adapting rapidly to constantly changing marketplaces● Expert in Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Product Search, and online marketing tools● Working knowledge of Salesforce and other CRM applications● Easily able to source and target new clients and marketing opportunities; capitalizing by initiating

and implementing best plans to approach and secure new business● Able to demonstrate flexibility and quickly establish rapport with clients● Expert negotiating and closing skills, in person, and over the phone● Able to identify core issues and find best resolutions quickly and efficiently● Enthusiastic about taking on new top-level challenges and succeeding at them● Organized with strong time management skills; and able to multi-task at high level● Balanced, poised, and excels under pressure; emotionally mature and stable● Readily accepts feedback and easily coachable/quick learner● Effectively manages responsibilities, and successfully sets and achieves regular goals● Balances intuition and impeccable business sense; takes and manages risk without hesitation● Strong written and oral communication skills● Team player who fosters good work relationships with a positive mental attitude● Very detail-oriented and desire to proactively assist clients/colleagues who need help at any time● Establishes accountability for self and others and operates ethically● Strong computer knowledge, with extensive experience in Microsoft applications

Education_________________________________________________________________________

● San Francisco State University - B.S. Business Management/International Business (1990-1993)● Stanford University - Entrepreneurship Through the Lens of Venture Capital (2015-present)● Duke University - Entrepreneur Education, Venture Capital (2015-present)