Kevin Aung
Lansing,United States
Summary
Founder at Zuroka, a regional beverage brand, overseeing foundational business setup, logistics, and retail strategy since June 2025. Focused on regulatory compliance, developing standard operating procedures, and ensuring safety standards across distribution workflows. Successfully collaborated with independent grocery buyers for product placement and account management. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration/Management from Baker College, completed in June 2024. Demonstrates strong expertise in product development, client relations, and regulatory compliance. Experienced in supporting patient care and administrative roles in the healthcare and service industries.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Zuroka
Lansing, MI
06.2025 - Current
- Managed the end-to-end commercial product development, manufacturing supply chain, and regional retail launch of a shelf-stable sparkling green tea brand. Directed multi-stakeholder logistics across external laboratory networks, contract packagers (co-packers), and third-party logistics (3PL) warehousing facilities.
- Key Achievements:
- Strategic Sourcing & Cost Mitigation: Bypassed restrictive supplier networks by cold-sourcing alternative raw material vendors; negotiated contract pricing that reduced specific material costs by up to 66%.
- Supply Chain Optimization: Coordinated cross-state production timelines, synchronized raw material arrivals with co-packers, and structured inventory holding metrics across 3PL networks to protect product launch deadlines.
- Risk Management & QA: Partnered with laboratory formulation engineers to systematically resolve manufacturing Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) constraints under tight deadlines; conducted on-site facility audits to verify production quality.
- Compliance & Technical Data Integrity: Maintained absolute compliance across product lines by auditing and compiling critical regulatory documentation, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and official laboratory shelf-life reports.
- Brand Layout & Design: Leveraged Adobe Illustrator to architect commercial labeling layouts while collaborating with intellectual property counsel to navigate legal trademark registrations.
- B2B Account Management: Executed regional field-marketing initiatives and direct product demonstrations to secure high-value placements within premium independent grocery networks.
Office Administrator
Noka Sushi
Lansing
07.2023 - Current
- Acted as the primary operational liaison, managing B2B relationships between ownership and grocery store partners.
- Oversaw technical software management, ensuring accurate data entry of product specifications.
- Conducted inventory audits to prevent supply chain bottlenecks and maintain stock levels.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by tracking licensing and insurance renewals.
Patient Care Coordinator - Lansing
Peak Performance Physical Therapy, PLC
Lansing, MI
01.2024 - 04.2024
Patient Care Technician
Sparrow Health System
Lansing
08.2020 - 11.2022
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Baker College
06.2024
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Patient Flow
- Patient Care Management
- Ethics and integrity
- Client engagement
Languages
Myanmar
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Founder
Zuroka
06.2025 - Current
Patient Care Coordinator - Lansing
Peak Performance Physical Therapy, PLC
01.2024 - 04.2024
Office Administrator
Noka Sushi
07.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Sparrow Health System
08.2020 - 11.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Baker College