Kuniaki Sasaoka
Sao Paulo
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing employees and keeping efficient sales/production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
President
DINAMICA IMPORTADORA E DISTRIBUIDORA LTDA.
Sao Paulo
2021.05 - Current
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Conducted research on emerging trends within industry and capitalized on finds to develop new products, services and strategies.
- Led operational team in creation, roll out and management of new product lines.
Deputy General Manager
MITSUI & CO. (BRASIL) S.A.
Sao Paulo
2017.12 - Current
- Fostered and promoted cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity and effectiveness.
- Reviewed performance results to target and take corrective measures with authorization and escalation.
- Maintained qualified staff and communicated areas of accountability and expected performance.
- Initiate new projects and created new company, specialized for cosmetic business.
Assistant General Manager
MITSUI & CO., LTD
Tokyo
2013.01 - 2017.11
- Established and initiated Beauty Personal Care new project development strategies for Brazilian market.
- Evaluated consumer preferences and behaviors, combined with market trends and historical data, to adjust and enhance campaigns.
- Directed marketing projects through conceptual planning, schedule management and final implementation.
- Generated over $8 mil per year in Japanese beauty personal care sales and distribution in Brazil and biggest business size in Chemical business unit in Mitsui.
Manager
MITSUI & CO., LTD
Tokyo
2010.07 - 2012.12
- Managed projects of small Solar Power Plants in developing countries in Asia.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
Assistant Manager
MITSUI & CO., LTD
Tokyo
2008.04 - 2010.06
- Sales representative of Solar Business division, and sold Japanese Photovoltaic products to all Asian Pacific countries. (Visited and sales controlled 13 countries in Asia)
- Fostered relationships with suppliers and buyers to promote positive working relationships.
Education
No Degree - SUMMER PROGRAM
YALE UNIVERSITY
New Haven USMaster of Science - Environmental Science (Media Contents Research)
University of Tokyo
Tokyo Japan03.2008
Bachelor of Engineering - Environmental Engineering
University of Hokkaido
Hokkaido Japan03.2006
Skills
- Project Development
- Multi-Unit Operations Management
- Strategic Planning and Alignment
- Marketing Strategy Development
Languages
Portuguese
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
President
DINAMICA IMPORTADORA E DISTRIBUIDORA LTDA.
2021.05 - Current
Deputy General Manager
MITSUI & CO. (BRASIL) S.A.
2017.12 - Current
Assistant General Manager
MITSUI & CO., LTD
2013.01 - 2017.11
Manager
MITSUI & CO., LTD
2010.07 - 2012.12
Assistant Manager
MITSUI & CO., LTD
2008.04 - 2010.06
No Degree - SUMMER PROGRAM
YALE UNIVERSITY
Master of Science - Environmental Science (Media Contents Research)
University of Tokyo
Bachelor of Engineering - Environmental Engineering
University of Hokkaido
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