Amelie Kang
Seattle,WA
Summary
Visionary business leader with a proven track record of scaling company to $12M in annual revenue through innovative leadership and strategic team building. Expert in nurturing robust relationships with investors and clients, and adept at driving brand growth with creative marketing strategies.
Experienced in identifying and developing talent; working with cross functional teams with efficiency and harmony; nurturing relationships with stakeholders; managing quota-achieving teams with clear KPI, delivering outstanding customer service and products, fostering a winning culture and driving meaningful growth to exceed revenue and profit goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & CEO
MáLà Project
02.2014 - Current
- Founded the first Sichuan Dry Pot focused restaurant brand in New York. Grew company from 1 to 4 locations with 80 employees, generating $12M in annual revenue with 18% profit margin.
- Built a management team 100% identified from within the company, provided weekly coaching and mentorship, and remained 100% retention rate in the leadership team to date.
- Secured $1.6M in funding. Managed relationships with 12 investors and 150 vendors. Served 250k customers annually, as well as corporate clients including American Express, Blackstone, United Nations and more.
- Successfully guided the company through COVID restaurant closing period, skillfully managed employee morale even during company downsizing, implemented a series of security measures for staff and customers, and orchestrated reopening with excitement and grace.
- Developed alternative revenue streams including introducing a line of CPG products to remain connected to customers, continue to build brand and ensure financial health during COVID. The strategy gained a 30% revenue growth in 2022.
- Regularly invited to interviews, podcasts, case studies to share insights on Business Strategy, Leadership, Team Building, Entrepreneurship. Represented the company as the spokesperson and built ongoing relationships with press including New York Times, New Yorker, Bloomberg.
Founder & CEO
Amelie Kang Coaching and Consulting
02.2019 - Current
- Provided consulting and mentorship to clients seeking advice in areas including hospitality and restaurant management, team building, leadership, executive presence, business development, career coaching, entrepreneurship, female in business.
- Developed strong client trust and relations, helped clients to implement game changing business processes and technologies to increase revenue and develop strategies.
Co-Founder
Everyone Yoga
06.2023 - Current
- #1 Community based yoga studio in Ridgewood, Queens. Grew membership base to 500 members in one year. Lead new CRM implementation to further grow revenue and customer engagement.
- Successfully led the company through a partner buyout process with outstanding conflict solving skills, and resulted in a 30% revenue growth month over month.
Co-Founder & CEO
Only Love Strangers
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Founded and built a 4,000 square foot jazz lounge. Built marketing and sales processes and serviced corporate clients, musicians, brands on a weekly basis
- Secured $2.6M in funding and management relationships with 20 investors, 50 employees.
- Guided the company through a financial hardship. Exemplified solution based leadership and forward thinking philosophy. Retained 100% of the management team and successfully maintained the industry leader image with public and media.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY01.2014
Skills
- Team Building: Unique eye to identify and develop talents Specialized in creating environment for individuals to shine through their best areas while working collectively as a team to achieve company goals
- Relationship Cultivation and Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, customers, vendors, suppliers and clients Operate business with a community-based mindset to create a healthy ecosystem for optimal success
- Leadership: Provide clear direction and reliable support to team Inspire data based creativity with action plans to maximize efficiency and solve problems Identify natural leaders within teams and provide coaching and mentorship
- Marketing, Sales, and Brand Building: Develop outside-of-the-box marketing strategies to build unique brand positions Identify marketing channels in cost efficient yet effective ways Create customized, scenario-based sales cycles and strategies to achieve maximized close rate
- Entrepreneurship: Practice and encourage teams on solution-based forward thinking Utilize data and technology to maximize efficiency and productivity
Accomplishments
- Forbes 30Under30
- Eater Young Gun
- Eater New Guard
Languages
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Timeline
Co-Founder
Everyone Yoga
06.2023 - Current
Co-Founder & CEO
Only Love Strangers
04.2022 - 08.2024
Founder & CEO
Amelie Kang Coaching and Consulting
02.2019 - Current
Founder & CEO
MáLà Project
02.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management
The Culinary Institute of America