FRANK A.

KASALA, MBA
Laguna Woods, CA 92637 * US: 949.206.0230 * JAPAN: + 81 90 6456 7577 or + 81 90
6456 1596 fk5756c2@westpost.net

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP * INTERNATIONAL PAC RIM OPERATIONS

Accomplished, self-directed, well-credentialed, and very successful entrepreneur
ial senior International business leader/consultant with extensive experience in
diverse industries, with specialized focus on the Pacific Rim countries, with i
ts multiple cultures and business environments. Deep knowledge and commanding ex
pertise in developing new territories and marketing channels, and launching new
products. Collaborates strategically and tactically with local authorities to fo
rge mutually-beneficial and productive partnerships to foster growing businesses
, with disciplined oversight for generating sustained revenues, containing costs
, and retaining superior customer satisfaction. Respected for unwavering commitm
ent to excellence and uncompromising integrity.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Account Management/Retention * Project Management * International Procurement Ma

nagement
Manufacturing & Production * Territory Expansion * Contract Negotiations * Capit
al Equipment Sales
Inventory Management * Logistics * Start-Up Operations * Quality Control/Assuran
ce * Vendor Relations Warehousing/Distribution * Cost Reduction * Operations Man
agement * Expense Control * Business Plans Operational Streamlining P&L Manageme
nt * Staff Management & Team Building * Cross-Functional Collaboration Research
& Analysis * Strategic Planning & Organization * Forecasting * Market Research &
Analysis
Purchasing & Sourcing * New Business Development * Sales & Marketing * Team Lead
ership * Team Motivation Talent Acquisition * Presentations * Training & Develop
ment * TQM * JIT
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Japanese (Conversational)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
STRATEGY & ANALYSIS MANAGEMENT
* Designed and implemented significant enterprise strategies successfully produc
ing customer-approved quality projects while exceeding timeline and budget expec
tations.
* With extensive research and analysis, formulated a strategy to exceed all targ
eted electronic and fabrication production rates.
* Conducted industrial research in the PAC Rim for the U.S. Department of Commer
ce on behalf of American companies with operations in that part of the world.
* Generated crucial production cost reductions by leveraging off-shore procureme
nt of components and subassemblies.
OPERATIONS & TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT
* Opened multiple new territories on time and within budget in Japan, Taiwan, Ko
rea, and the Philippines (P.I.).
* Designed and led the construction of the IMPAC University Training Center in P
.I. providing significant value add to the organization.
* Trained more than 50 executive sales personnel in Japan, Taiwan, P.I., Europe,
and the U.S.
* Established a new start-up headquarters in Hong Kong with a fully functioning
staff to support it.
* Led team in the construction of a 12-story technical laboratory for Hughes Aer
ospace in Los Angeles.
* Directed the design and installation of automatic electronic production lines
including automated wave soldering systems.
* Provided comprehensive and daily management of Richco Plastics and Coopers Ind
ustries operations including: P&L, talent acquisition, performance management an
d territory development.
SALES & MARKETING MANAGEMENT
* Justified project/program decisions and direction with executive presentations
of complete data analysis to the Boards of Directors of numerous blue chip firm
s. Subject matter expert for more than 15 different industries worldwide, liaisi
ng extensively at C level across multiple projects and high profile initiatives.
* Achieved record profits for Richco by establishing extensive sales and distrib
ution channels for their injection molded parts.
* Developed and published a "trade directory" containing all Asian technology an
d industrial sources as an aid to foreign buyers.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
EASTERN CONSULTANTS 2004-Present
PAC RIM Consultant
INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTESMS, INC. & ASIA CONTROL SYSTEMS LTD. (IMPAC) 1990-2004
Vice-Chairman, Corporate * Director of Pacific Rim Operations
RICHCO PLASTICS COMPANY 1976-1985
Managing Director-Pacific Rim
HOLLIS ENGINEERING * COOPERS INDUSTRIES 1975-1982
Managing Director-Pacific Rim
EASTERN CONSULTANTS 1965-1992
President
AIR SERVICES HK LTD., HONG KONG 1969-1971
Partner
COMMERCIAL INFORMATION SERVICES LTD., HONG KONG 1965-1972
Owner * Publisher
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, PHILCO DIVISION 1962-1965
Purchasing Director
HUGHES AIRCRAFT, AEROSAPCE DIVISION 1958-1962
Senior Program Administrator
TWIN LOCK CORPORATION 1957-1958
Managing Director
HUGHES AIRCRAFT, AIROSPACE DIVISION 1949-1956
Project Manager * Production Engineer
EDUCATION * PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT * AFFILIATIONS
MBA * International Marketing, California Coast University, Santa Ana, CA
B.S.I.E * Industrial Engineering (Aerospace), California Coast University, Santa
Ana, CA
Additional Training:
* Master Productivity Specialist (MPS), Awarded Wall of Fame
* IBM Executive Training Program, Tokyo
* Japanese Language courses in CA and Tokyo
* USAF, Aviation Cadet Training
* Secret Security Clearance (inactive) with USAF
Member, Association of Productivity Specialists
Member, PAC Rim clubs and associations (various)