Sean Feeney
Honolulu
Summary
Innovative and results-driven professional with a strong background in mobile app development and startup operations. Co-founder of mobile app startups, committed to achieving impactful and socially beneficial goals within the ed-tech and traveltech industries. Passionate about culture, languages, and business, shaping a global perspective and guiding endeavors. Completed studies at the University of Hawai'i, then embarked on a transformative journey in Japan, immersing in the culture, honing language skills, and building lasting connections with people worldwide.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
The App Guys, LLC
07.2023 - Current
- Co-founded The App Guys LLC, an app development house specializing in creating and enhancing mobile applications for clients and internal projects
- Partnered with father, Mark (CTO), to oversee business operations, client relations, and project management
- Successfully developed MVPs for Da'App Hawai'i and AcquiLingua, demonstrating technical expertise and ability to bring app concepts to life
- Engaged in business development activities, including networking and negotiating with potential Techstars and Blue Startups clients to explore opportunities for app development collaborations
- Focused on understanding client needs and translating them into functional and user-friendly mobile applications
Retail Sales Associate
Maleko Coffee & Pastries
01.2023 - Current
- Helped customers complete purchases, fulfilled delivery requests, and made drinks to order.
- Answered questions about the menu and addressed customer concerns.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Cleaned kitchen and shop every night.
- Fixed and maintained digital signs.
- Translated menu into Japanese.
- Set up and installed software for digital kiosk machine.
- Operated machinery and completed bottling for peanut butter, honey, etc.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
Founder and CEO
AcquiLingua
11.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: An innovative mobile app startup dedicated to disrupting language education with cutting-edge AI
- As Co-Founder and CEO of AcquiLingua, I drive the operations and strategic growth of our innovative mobile app startup, dedicated to disrupting language education with cutting-edge AI
- Our mission is to make language acquisition engaging, effective, and accessible to people worldwide by leveraging proven methodologies with technology at scale
- An innovative mobile app startup dedicated to disrupting language education with cutting-edge AI
COO
Da'App Hawai'i
09.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: A company focused on transforming the travel experience in Hawai'i through innovative AI-powered mobile solutions
- At Da'App, I lead operations to transform the travel experience in Hawai'i through innovative AI-powered mobile solutions
- As COO, I drive the strategic vision and execution of our mission to become the premier virtual concierge for visitors and the goto digital advertising platform for local businesses
- A company focused on transforming the travel experience in Hawai'i through innovative AI-powered mobile solutions
Education
Japanese Studies -
Waseda University
Shinjuku, TokyoInternational Business - undefined
Keio University
Minato, TokyoEconomics and Japanese -
University of Hawaii - Manoa
Honolulu, HISkills
- Mobile App Marketing and Sales
- Content Development and Management
- Linguistics and Communication
- Strategic Networking
- Investor relations
- Sales leadership
- Capital fundraising
- Resource allocation
- Operations management
- Effective communication
- Contract negotiation
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Inspirational leadership
Awards
- JASSO Scholarship 2018
- Walk in US, Talk on Japan Pitch Competition Gold Medalist
- NSCS Diploma
- Freeman Asia Scholarship Recipient
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
CEO
The App Guys, LLC
07.2023 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Maleko Coffee & Pastries
01.2023 - Current
Founder and CEO
AcquiLingua
11.2022 - Current
COO
Da'App Hawai'i
09.2022 - Current
International Business - undefined
Keio University
Japanese Studies -
Waseda University
Economics and Japanese -
University of Hawaii - Manoa
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