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Gregory Clos

Entrepreneur
Forney,TX

Summary

Results-driven entrepreneur with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.

Work History

Representative Director 代表取締役代表取締役

Tennispro Japan
Nagoya
07.2015 - 06.2021
  • Effectively manage a team of 50 employees.
  • Tennis Agent for Mushika Mao (top 10 worldwide under 14 years old) and Mayo Hibino (WTA 154 Best)
  • Increased company revenue by 40% in 3 years through aggressive new market strategies.
  • Oversaw large-scale staff recruitment and development initiatives to keep workforce skilled and effective.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Initiated aggressive hiring push and training of industry-renowned candidates as department managers to drive organizational improvements.
  • Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
  • Company sold to Karstadt GMBH in June 2021.

Chief Executive Officer

Intertrade Sports LLC
Nagoya, Japan /Arlington, Texas
04.2018 - 07.2021
  • Logistic and E-commerce consultant and 3 PL provider for Divajp.com (number 1 foreign online shoes retailer in Japan)
  • Tennis business adviser for SSU Aeon Japan (E-commerce- Marketing)
  • CEO of Intertradeus.com (online retailer Golf and Tennis products).
  • Directed group of 25 associates handling daily and complex requirements of online sales department.
  • Sold to Ken Miyahara in June 2021.

Professional Tennis Coach

French (2003-2008) Japan (2015-2021)
Worldwide
07.2003 - Current
  • Coach, mentor and manager of Mio and Mao Mushika (ITF junior top 100 worldwide)
  • Manager of Nao Hibino (2016-2018) WTA 154.
  • Tennis coach for the French federation in Strasbourg (France) from 2003 to 2008.
  • Japanese federal tennis coach (2016-2021)
  • Head Coach for Southlake tennis center ( since August 2021)

Consultant

Golf Center Of Arlington
Arlington, Texas
05.2020 - 03.2021
  • Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
  • Integrated technology and business operations to identify targeted solutions to customer issues.
  • Renegotiated outsourcing contracts to save considerable costs.

Business Overseas Director

Green International K.K
Osaka
10.2011 - 04.2015
  • Managed daily operations of trading organization, orchestrating forward-thinking strategies to accomplish profit and expansion goals.
  • Strategically managed resources, milestones and budgets.
  • Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.

Logistic and Customer Service Manager

Tennis Warehouse GMBH
Schutterwald
08.2007 - 08.2011
  • Number one worldwide tennis online retailer based in San Luis Obispo, California and Shutterwald, Germany.
  • Introduced higher standards for customer service and increased efficiency by streamlining operations.
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making processes and generated daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Developed criteria, application instructions, procedural manuals, and contracts for federal and state public transportation programs.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 1500 packages per day.

Guest Speaker

NANZAN University
Nagoya
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Guest speaker in the course of Brenda Onishi "International business", sharing my business thoughts, explaining business concepts, Asian business experiences from foreigners`point of view.

Volunteer

Lions Club International
12.2014 - Current
  • Worldwide https://www.lionsclubs.org/en
  • Raised funds and assisted kids to get access sports in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia
  • Lion of the year award in 2018.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

IFCE University of Commerce - CAL
01.2004 - 01.2007

US Social, Economic, And Foreign Policies -

Harvard University
01.2020 - 01.2021

Flight Dispatcher - Aviation

IFOD
Irving, Texas
05.2020 - Current

Master Tennis Stringer -

Parnell Knot
Spain
05.2020 - Current

Tennis France And Japan Federal Coach Level 1 -

French And Japan Tennis Federation
07.2003 - Current

Skills

Analysis & Evaluation

Client Relationships

Project Management

Team Leadership & Development

Network Development / Operations

Processes and procedures

Training and Development

Organizational turnaround

Financial leadership

Business alliances

Corporate leadership

Operational Oversight

Additional Information

  • Triathlon race finisher
  • Golf Handicap 5
  • Tennis ITF ranking 1400

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