| Back Jason Robert Carnahan International MBA with proven success in high-tech manufacturing and international consulting, with a working knowledge of Mandarin, currently seeking opportunities to assist companies in sourcing from China, establishing a China presence, increasing the profitability of current international operations, or to explore overseas production possibilities. Work Experience Managing Member, Colere Management Consulting, LLC, Portland, OR 2004-Current • Developed the entire manufacturing consulting branch of Colere, which currently accounts for over $50,000 / month in gross receipts • Responsible for all aspects of customer development from initial contact through contract fulfillment • Ensures that contractual obligations of Chinese firms are met • Responsible for the hiring of all employees in Colere's manufacturing arm • Responsible for all financial aspects of Colere Manufacturing Consulting including pricing models, start-up capital development and contract negotiations Co-owner, Source and Solve, LLC 2008 – Current • Source building materials from factories in China and managed import/quality control of those goods • Develop client base and qualified Source and Solve as a vendor for several multi-million dollar property management companies • Coordinate sub-contractors and worked as project manager on several projects • Manage customer relationships with all levels of client base from maintenance staff to executive level • Manage finances for imports and handled billing of client companies Project Manager, The Orient Group, Beijing, China 2006 – 2007 • Managed all facets of a Subway restaurant franchise in Beijing, China • Negotiated lease agreements for new franchise locations • Oversaw the ordering of equipment for new franchise locations • Launched advertising campaigns for existing franchises • Hired and released staff from existing franchises as necessary • Oversaw quality inspections of existing franchises Consultant / Intern, Pacific Resources International, Beijing, China 2003 – 2004 • Responsible for the development of a manufacturing plan for a factory start-up in Suzhou, China; including software needs assessment, budget development and industrial engineering responsibilities • Developed a product costing model to be used company wide in determining the profitability of sales contracts • Ensured that contractual obligations of Chinese firms were met • Participated in the hiring committee for a factory start-up • Prepared feasibility studies for PRI clients wishing to enter the Chinese market; including return on investment analysis and budget projections LSI Logic, Gresham, OR 2000 - 2003 1. Production Planner • Responsible for working with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality & Corporate Planning groups to manage overall fab capacity while balancing operational, financial and customer delivery goals • Managed customer product through the manufacturing process from creation to shipping • Managed customer commit dates, metrics and device issues • Responsible for managing and executing on multiple demands, leading projects, driving improvements and motivating people outside of my direct control • Approval responsibilities for all engineering experimentation and assignment of product to those experiments • Responsible for influencing and negotiating with engineering to move product and expedite experimentation to maintain customer commits • Required strong analytical, customer service and team skills as well as the ability to manage diverse customer relationships • Required an understanding of manufacturing systems and related customer requirements as well as negotiation, organization and time management skills • Strong spreadsheet (Excel) and database experience (Access) 2. Logistics Specialist • Responsible for movement, storage and tracing of wafers and finished product from receiving through inspection, work-in-process, inventory management, finished product, and shipping • Support various internal and corporate departments while expediting priority material between local and external departments • Verification of out-of-spec material and documentation of specifications Founder, Global Goods LLC, Portland, OR 1999 - 2000 • Founded import export and distribution company • Developed a product line and performed direct sales to retail outlets • Traveled internationally to establish relationships with vendors and obtain samples for future product offerings International Volunteer, Asia Impact, Shanghai, China 1997 - 1999 • Studied Mandarin Chinese at Fudan University in Shanghai, China • Organized a financial support team of friends, family, and business owners • Developed a customer survey strategy and organized the survey launch by both U.S. and Chinese staff • Served as a mentor to Chinese and American staff and participated in collegiate athletics as a player/coach Education Master of International Management August 2003 Portland State University, Portland, OR Emphasis: Asia-Pacific Business/Culture and Chinese Language (Mandarin) 3.87 GPA, Top Student MIM Program representative for the Dean’s Council 2002-2003; Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honorary; high school & elementary school volunteer Honors Bachelor of Science in Business Management June 1997 Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, Emphasis: Business Management, University Honors College 3.86 GPA, Summa Cum Laude Oregon State University Family Business Student of the Year 1997; Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honorary; Mortar Board Honorary; Campus Crusade for Christ Officer; recipient of six academic scholarships; Intramural football & softball; OSU Flight Club Back |