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Dan Kaessmodel

Dan Kaessmodel

Summary

Results-driven Senior Business Developer & Operations Leader with 15+ years of experience in cross-border growth, fundraising, and strategic scaling. Proven track record of securing $25M+ in investments, optimizing operations for startups/franchises, and leading high-performing teams. Experienced in cross boarder business expansion, consultative selling, and compliance.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

Independent
01.2024 - Current
  • Guide clients through operational challenges, enhancing efficiency and compliance
  • Facilitate China-US business operations, securing necessary licenses and meeting regulations
  • Support clients in establishing US entities, ensuring seamless Amazon compliance
  • Resolve cross-border operational issues, achieving measurable improvements in client processes

Operations Director

Lu's Wok and Franchise, Inc.
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Led start-up formation to franchise Lu's Wok, achieving business expansion goals
  • Integrated MarketMan software, enhancing inventory management and reducing food waste
  • Trained management, boosting operational efficiency and accuracy in restaurant processes
  • Collaborated with chef to standardize recipes, preparing for franchise training manual
  • Drafted a comprehensive 3-year business plan to secure investor interest and funding, emphasis on building a scalable business model that is tailored for franchise
  • Spearheaded operational improvements at Lu's Wok, introducing new technologies to boost efficiency
  • Developed creative solutions to address franchise challenges

Managing Director

Ferrante & Partners, Inc.
07.2015 - 08.2022
  • Led consulting firm, boosting revenue by 25% annually and expanding team from 4 to 20 members
  • Guided a U.S. VR gaming accessory company through crowdfunding, coordinating US-China audit teams
  • EUCCC Southwest Chamber contributor on Position Paper, advocating for policy reforms to improve business conditions for international companies, providing stakeholder advocacy, policy analysis and member engagement supports
  • Mentored in Lean-in China, fostering career growth in Women in Business program
  • Created marketing strategies and recruited staff, enhancing team capabilities
  • Developed training programs for international interns, enriching cultural exchange

Managing Director

Ferrante Law Firm
08.2010 - 06.2015
  • Directed early development of Sino-American JV in Chengdu, later known as Ferrante & Partners Ltd
  • Conducted comprehensive market analysis across key cities in China, informing strategic decisions
  • Led real estate operations, optimizing commercial rentals and property management
  • Managed attorney performance metrics, streamlining billable hours reporting
  • Spearheaded recruitment initiatives, collaborating with in-house teams and external agencies to attract top talent and strengthen the firm's workforce
  • Optimized financial operations by managing key accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely transactions and maintaining robust financial health

Exclusive Representative/China Market (Seasonal)

Rivera Holdings, A EB-5 Development Company
02.2012 - 12.2014
  • Successfully raised more than 25 million dollars in EB-5 funding
  • Represented Florida based real estate developer in two (2) EB-5 based fundraising projects to seek investors in China
  • Spearheaded EB-5 fundraising projects, securing over $25 million for Florida real estate developments
  • Toured Tier-1 cities in China(Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Hangzhou) with developers to meet with local agents, one-on-one meetings with potential investors to explain complex EB-5 structure to meet both immigration and business requirements, effectively communicating EB-5 structure to diverse stakeholders

Office Manager

Ferrante Law Firm
07.2007 - 08.2010

Legal Assistant

Ferrante Law Firm
05.2004 - 07.2007

Education

Bachelor's - Fashion Merchandising Management

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, USA
05.2004

Skills

  • Project Management: Jira
  • QSR inventory management: Market Man
  • Office Productivity: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft 365 Online
  • Time and Billing Software: Timeslips
  • Accounting Software: QuickBooks (Desktop and Cloud)
  • Issue resolution
  • Project leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational development
  • Client relationships
  • Team leadership & development
  • Problem-solving

Languages

English (near-native)
Chinese (native)
German (A2 Certificate)

Professional Activities

  • SEP 2019 Training / Intensive Workshop on Intercultural Management for the entire managerial staff of the Dutch diplomatic mission in Asia.
  • Nov 2018 Contributor of EUCCC Southwest Position Paper 2018/2019
  • 2018-2021 Speaker/ Empowering Women(Non-for-profit)at Lean-in China
  • Mentor - Career Development Program at Woman in Business

Timeline

Consultant

Independent
01.2024 - Current

Operations Director

Lu's Wok and Franchise, Inc.
09.2022 - 12.2023

Managing Director

Ferrante & Partners, Inc.
07.2015 - 08.2022

Exclusive Representative/China Market (Seasonal)

Rivera Holdings, A EB-5 Development Company
02.2012 - 12.2014

Managing Director

Ferrante Law Firm
08.2010 - 06.2015

Office Manager

Ferrante Law Firm
07.2007 - 08.2010

Legal Assistant

Ferrante Law Firm
05.2004 - 07.2007

Bachelor's - Fashion Merchandising Management

Fashion Institute of Technology

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