ELLIOT MICHAEL CHAN

3305 Gray Dolphin Drive ? Las Vegas, NV 89117 ? C: 702. 580.2277 ? H:702. 638
.2288? ec1032d30@westpost.net
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Organizational Viability | Corporate Systems | Financial Stewardship
H
igh-powered executive with a results-charged career in the startup, growth, and
profitable leadership, analysis, and development of business and cultures of rap
id change Offer high-caliber leadership qualifications, acute marketing instinct
s, experience-backed judgment, and excellent timing. Expert at identifying oppo
rtunities or creating them from a seed concept. Breadth of experience spans oper
ations and financial management, creating portfolio and competitive positioning
strategies to eliminate risk of profit margin viability. Strong cross-cultural r
elations with knowledge of the business and market climate in China.
? Strategic Vision & Mission ? Cross Cultural Communications? Business Opportuni
ty Assessment? Performance Metrics & Analysis? International Brand Management
? Consensus Building/Change Agent? Budgeting & Expenditure Plans
? Team Development & Leadership
* Built an International School from the ground-up; led site selection and build
out; seized a 5-year lease for $1; generated 300% growth in enrollment in 24 mo
nths. Heightened awareness via market-specific messaging.
* Turned around a 10,000 member-organization; architected and implemented an agg
ressive internal change through profit center reengineering, market alignment, l
abor management, and operational adjustments.
* Reengineered company processes during ramp-up phase of Sear Rogers acquisition
, an international K-12; achieved a 50%-75% lift in annual enrollment; reshaped
school*s competitive positioning and reputation via an integrated marketing and
communications strategy.
* Grew from startup, an international management training center in China and La
s Vegas, Nevada; provided turn-key leadership and strategic guidance, business p
lanning, market research, and deal structuring.
* Leveraged an internationally certified curriculum to drive optimal business r
esults, including customer segmentation, product positioning, messaging, demand
creation, acquisition, and retention.
* Gained significant market share for the Royden House International School, one
of Hong Kong*s oldest International Schools by aligning people, processes, and
technology; implemented standardized operating systems, revamped curriculums, fi
nancial, and human resources processes, resulting in peak enrollment.
* Executed review of cost-center analysis for actual vs. budgeted expenses of al
l ventures; boosted revenues through financial budgeting processes and provided
*operational insight* into restructuring activities.

Headway Academy: Founder and CEO2006-PresentShanghai United International Schoo

l: Principal2005-2006Funful Education Group: CEO1991-2005Manufacturing Industry
: IT Operations ManagementPositions Held Prior to 1991Banking Industry: Computer
Systems ConsultantGreat Western Bank and Prudential Ins. Corp.: Systems and Pr
ogrammer Analyst
General Studies: Cal-Northridge and UNLV
International Baccalaureate Organization: Certificate in Business
Villanova University: Master Project Management Certificate Program
Languages: Fluent in English, Cantonese, Shangainese and Putonghua (Mandarin)

About Me: http://www.jobfox.com/people/elliotmichael.chan