Paul Matsumoto
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Versatile and analytical business manager with a recent Google Data Analytics Professional Certification. Experienced in process optimization, inventory control, and team management. Demonstrates a strong foundation in data manipulation, statistical analysis, visualization, and reporting. Proven track record of leveraging data-driven strategies to enhance operational efficiency, manage high-value inventories, and maximize product value.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wholesale and Recycling Account Manager
ThriftBooks
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed a comprehensive dashboard for recycling metrics using PostgreSQL and Mode Analytics, determined to be useful enough to be shared with 100% of company directors and managers
- Expanded and optimized the company’s network of recyclers through persistent lead follow-ups and effective negotiation, resulting in a 20% recycling revenue increase
- Created new wholesale categories through an advanced SQL-based process, leading to a 25% increase in wholesale orders quarter-over-quarter
- Reduced the contamination rate of the most popular wholesale products by over 75% using metadata analysis and filtration.
Wholesale and Vintage Process Manager
ThriftBooks
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Optimized processes and provided actionable reporting by conducting comprehensive data analysis, driving 15% year-over-year growth in a $5M business line
- Provided SQL-based data aggregation and KPI reporting for C-suite executives, giving stakeholders a clear and accurate view of the Vintage and Wholesale business lines
- Drove 20% quarter-over-quarter growth in the Vintage business through metric-based auditing and hands-on training
- Provided visibility to key performance metrics by creating scheduled reports for Vintage leads and management
Collectibles Acquisitions and Placement Specialist
ThriftBooks
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Audited the company's inventory of high-value collectible books, using a combination of market analysis, metadata optimization, and subject matter expertise, resulting in a 60% sell-through rate for this segment within two quarters
- Queried internal databases, joining data from multiple tables, by learning PostgreSQL, expanding the metrics available to evaluate employees by over 100%
- Created reports with extensive visualizations for key stakeholders, including the CEO and VPs, using
- Mode Analytics, resulting in continued investment in and expansion of the Collectibles business line
- Assisted with hiring and training for the Collectible line of business, with two hires becoming top performing long-term employees
Lead Collectible Book Receiver
ThriftBooks
08.2015 - 06.2021
- Evaluated 500-5,000 books per day using subject matter expertise and internal sales data, contributing to a diverse and valuable Collectibles inventory
- Created 200 collectible book listings per week, using proprietary software, a camera, and a light box, spearheading a new industry standard for collectible/vintage book sales
- Managed a team of 4-7, focusing on the collection, evaluation, cataloging, and listing of non-ISBN books, achieving over 400% sales growth in this area
- Implemented an effective collection process for non-ISBN books in a semi-automated production warehouse environment, ensuring a 75 - 85% success rate in achieving production quotas
Book Buyer/Manager
Smith Family Bookstore
07.2002 - 06.2015
- Bought books over-the-counter for sale in Smith Family Bookstore and online, using expansive subject/genre knowledge to populate the second-largest bookstore in Oregon with a diverse and attractive inventory
- Evaluated, researched, restored, and priced books, ensuring quality control and consistency
- Managed textbook inventory, including wholesale textbook accounts, databases, and monthly LTL freight shipments, maximizing textbook profitability
- Managed daily schedules and duties of 3-6 bookstore clerks, maintaining an efficient retail business
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Oregon
Eugene, ORSkills
- Advanced SQL (PostgreSQL, T-SQL, MySQL)
- Relational Databases
- Mode Analytics
- Power BI
- R
- Python
- Microsoft SQL Server
- SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
- Microsoft Excel
- Tableau
- Report Building
- Automated Reporting
- Integrated Reporting
- Data Visualization
- Data
- Validation
- Predictive Analytics
- Metadata management
- Cataloging
- Auditing
- Team
- Management
- Client Relationships
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Solutions
- Performance
- Enhancement
- Troubleshooting
- Facilitating
- Revenue Generation
- Team
- Management
- Client Relationships
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Solutions
- Performance
- Enhancement
- Troubleshooting
- Facilitating
- Revenue Generation
- Team
- Management
- Client Relationships
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Solutions
- Performance
- Enhancement
- Troubleshooting
- Facilitating
- Revenue Generation
Certification
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
Advanced SQL for Data Scientists
Career Essentials in Data Analysis
Power BI Top Skills
Python Foundations
Excel Essential Training
Timeline
Wholesale and Recycling Account Manager
ThriftBooks
08.2023 - 12.2023
Wholesale and Vintage Process Manager
ThriftBooks
12.2022 - 08.2023
Collectibles Acquisitions and Placement Specialist
ThriftBooks
07.2021 - 12.2022
Lead Collectible Book Receiver
ThriftBooks
08.2015 - 06.2021
Book Buyer/Manager
Smith Family Bookstore
07.2002 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Oregon
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