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| Mr. Scott Reid, Ms. Sheri Yasue, Mr. Colin Walker at the 2009 Champagne Ball |
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| Presidents Choice, Hagiwara Award 2009 |
Returning to Edmonton at start
of 2015.
Shortly after receiving the
Bachelor of Commerce in 1999, I moved to Japan. Some of my results in 15 years
in Japan…
- Built a consulting business assisting various domestic companies incl. Toyota, Panasonic, & Mitsubishi
- After 3 months of part time employment, offered and accepted a position in the Presidents office; annual sales: $300 million USD
- Built an event series averaging from 50-350 attendees, year 1; 900+ attendees, year 2; 1200+ attendees
- Planned and grew the social events of the Japan Canada Society, from 2 events to 25 events and from 130 annual attendees to over 850 attendees in two years
- Conceived of, launched and delivered the Canada Means Business series, from 1 event to 4 seasonal events, 10 attendees to over 250 attendees in two years. 250% growth; 2008-2009
- Used company products + my own tracking system to prove their efficiency, in 3 months; lost 25lbs in body weight, reduced Body Fat by 38%, and finally stopped smoking
- Instituted several company wide improvement projects, i.e. time logs, improving company wide time management
- Sourced, marketed and retailed Japanese art online and auctions, initial investment of $2000, consolidated final collection valued over $35,000
- Self-taught myself multiple software applications and all relevant social media applications to obtain a professional understanding of inbound marketing including: twitter, facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, blogspot, wordpress, and hootsuite, plus Microsoft Office, Adobe Video authoring CS4, Photoshop CS4
In Japan, you are forced to be
independent and flexible, so I created my own success. Accomplishments are
satisfying but what is important is the ability to create new business and
constantly build on success.
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A facebook fan
page to promote business and social news between Edmonton, Alberta and Canada
as well as Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
Kakemono Arts – Hand painted art from Japan and China:
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A facebook fan
page to promote business and social news between Edmonton, Alberta and Canada
as well as Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
Online
Social Engagement
Facebook
Twitter
Personal Account: RockyJapan
Blogs
Northern Lights - Rising Sun
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Seeking an optimized business and
personal life and a cross-cultural exploration of life in Japan and Canada.
September 2008~
TJCS Canada Means Business
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A place to promote the activities and
key players involved in the business committee of the Tokai Japan Canada
Society. December 2012~
Colin Walker Personal Profile
Colin Walker G+ Link
LinkedIn
Colin Walker LinkedIn Profile
Import
Export Canada – Group Owner (2010~)
Import
Export Japan – Group Owner (2010~)
Import
Export USA – Group Owner (2009~)
Proven Areas of Strength – Strengths Finder
Management
● Organizer
– Efficiently manage people and resources
● Focus
- Persistent planning, stay on target
● Discipline
– Utilize Japanese kaizen methodology
to optimize results
● Positive
– Enthusiastic & energetic personality
● Responsible
– Ethical commitment to my work
● Activator
- Instinctive impulse to move forward decisively
● Coach
- Excelled at coaching executives, engineers, and doctors
● Japan
Market Expert - Professional understanding of the Japanese marketplace, both
motivations of the consumer and the traditions of the workplace
Skills
Online Content
Production & Management, Project and Event Planning; Small & Large Events,
Market Reporting, International Trade including Product Introduction, Sample
Testing and Rollout, International & Domestic Marketing, Cross Cultural
Administration & Communication Skills, Global Best Practices, Finance,
Committee and Team Based Management, Negotiation Training
Language Skills: Japanese Intermediate Proficiency
Personal Summary
A creative thinker and disciplined manager who consistently
seeks new challenges and who is not afraid to work outside his comfort
zone. A motivated team player that has
extensive experience in creating, managing and delivering on multiple projects
and events. Utilizing constant
improvement best practices i.e. kaizen
methodology learned through 15 years in Japan and an outgoing personality
has made Mr. Walker a highly adaptable and experienced asset.
Objective
Now looking for a new and challenging managerial position in
Edmonton as early as January 2015, one which will make best use of my existing
skills and experience and also further my personal and professional development
WORK EXPERIENCE
True Japan Spirits - Owner
Nagoya, 2001
- Present
Trade Consultant & Coach -
Corporate, Hospital and Government
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Deliver seminars on communication and
social skills to small and large groups
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Hold private consultations with
institutional and corporate Directors for communications consulting
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Manage lead generation, marketing,
brand & website development for Japanese companies
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Assist with trade show preparation,
meeting preparation, cross cultural training
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Contracted Corporate Clients: Toyota,
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Panasonic, Denso, Japan Foundry Services,
Lanchester Management
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Institutional Clients: Daido Hospital,
Iwata Hospital, Chubu Rousai Hospital, City of Nagoya
International Sales
- True Japan Spirits (USA Sake Project, 2010-2011)
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Sourced and prepared eight Sake and
Shochu breweries for export to the USA
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Held formal meetings and negotiations
between Japanese breweries and American importer
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Prepared to launch new exporting
business in conjunction with American and German partners
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Visited and built relationships with
several regional producers of hand crafted sake and spirits
Kakemono Arts – Owner Nagoya, 2011 - Present
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Created new business entity to purchase
local art and antique items
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Art procurement and detailing artist
information
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Selling art to global customers via
e-commerce
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Designed and built company website and
all social media channels
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Utilize social media marketing to
penetrate international audience
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Blog about Japanese culture, business
and history to international audience through videos and social media channels
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Manage all aspects of creating and
managing an export business including marketing, procurement, cataloging,
online sales, shipping and customer service
Oak Lawn Marketing – Shop Japan Nagoya, 2006 - 2009
Assistant to Chairman, CEO & COO
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Coached International Best Practices to
Directors and Senior Managers,
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Team Leader; Global Best Practices
Division
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Assisted the President and Chief
operating Officer with all Executive level corporate planning plus Annual
General Meeting preparation
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Managed the Asia Committee of the
Electronic Retailing Association
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Acted as liaison to American Chamber of
Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) for President and Central Japan Chairman
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Managed communications for
international suppliers doing business with Japan
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Planned, managed and oversaw all
scheduling of President and Chief Operating Office
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Coordinated negotiations, and meetings
with overseas suppliers
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Planned and participated in Executive
Meetings
ALTIA Central Nagoya,
2001 – 2007
Nagoya City Teacher Manager – Senior ALT
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Conducted communications seminars to
elicit English fluency in junior high schools
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Taught Japanese teachers of English
international best practices at teaching English as a Second Language
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Managed 10 teachers and advised
teachers on adjusting to life in Japan
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Created semester curricula, and summer
school programs for teachers
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Created ‘Guide to living in Nagoya’
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Taught students about
Edmonton/Alberta/Canada culture and family life
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Instructed teachers on best practices
of teaching English as Second Language
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Team taught with over 150 Japanese
teachers (almost zero English skills)
Chuo Publishing Matsuyama,
1999 -2001
Area Manager - Ehime Prefecture
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Solo-Teaching English to over 1000
children (2-15 years old)
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Promoted to Area Manager two months
after hire
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Managed teachers from various countries
across Ehime Prefecture
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Proposed teaching, sales and
administrative improvement ideas in monthly leadership meetings
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Balanced needs of independent contracted
teachers with management objectives
Parks Canada - Bar U
Ranch National Historic Site Calgary,
1995 -1997
Volunteer Coordinator
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Promoted the site at local trade shows
including the Calgary Stampede
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Coordinated events and volunteer work
between the Bar U NHS and the Friends of the Bar U Ranch Association
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Checked, cleaned & Inventoried over
1000 artifacts at Curatorial services
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Worked on database of artifacts for
Parks Canada curatorial services MS Access
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Created trade show, on site and museum
programming for visitors
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Created and managed the logistics plan
for Grand Opening ceremony
Education
University of Calgary Calgary,
1994-1999
Studied; Bachelor of Commerce
Major: Tourism & Hospitality Management - Co-operative
Education
Minor: Psychology
Coursework: Finance, Accounting, Operations Management, and
Economics
Volunteer Activities
2004 Founding Member
2005 Membership Committee Vice Chair
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Worked on membership drive and event
planning
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EXPO 2005 event planning and delivery
2006 – 2007 Social Committee Chairman
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Took society from 2 events/ 130 annual
attendees to 25 events and over 850 attendees from 2005 to 2007
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Initiated TGIF at corporate member’s
location; average 30 attendees
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Initiated Camp Canada trip; 2006: 50
attendees, 2007: 75 attendees
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Coordinated Cherry Blossom party,
Canada Day BBQ event with Ambassador, Champagne Ball
2008 – 2010 Business Committee Chairman
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Took committee from 1 lunch 10
attendees event to 4 annual events and over 250 attendees
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Created Canada Means Business event series
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Hosted Canada Consul and Senior Trade
Commissioner at events
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Hosted senior Toyota executives at
Canada Means Business Event
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Hosted a meet n greet with over 75
attendees introducing companies
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Created and hosted ‘A Breakfast Round
Table’ with Mr. David Emerson fmr. CEO Canadian Western Bank with Canada
Consul, Executive Advisor to Toyota
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Coordinated with American Chamber of
Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) to co-host events share marketing and promotion of
each others events
2012 – 2013 Business Committee Advisor
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Created the New Years event January 16,
2013, planned and expected 50 attendees, final attendee list was over 100
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Created blog and Google+ page for TJCS
Business Committee
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