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Noelle Coak

Noelle Coak

COO
Tokyo

Summary

Results-driven Chief Operating Officer drives performance improvements and leads strategic initiatives. Skilled manager of cross-departmental activities with adaptive communication of organizational objectives. Develops and executes innovative strategies for stimulating growth and service quality.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Chief Operating Officer

Regus Japan
Tokyo
02.2023 - Current
  • Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision for0ver 175 locations.
  • Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline, and delineate necessary functions.
  • Developed quarterly business plans to evaluate cost projections.
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
  • Evaluated product or service by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
  • Represented organization at external meetings and events to promote and build relationships with key stakeholders.

Managing Director Japan and Taiwan

Regus Japan
Tokyo
10.2019 - 02.2023
  • Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.

Vice President Operations APAC

IWG
01.2017 - 10.2019
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

Country Manager, Korea Taiwan and Thailand

IWG
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Gathered information on competitor activities and market trends to enhance strategic decision-making and growth of each market.
  • Secured and opened new locations by providing accurate sales forecasts and managing daily sales consistently
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Implemented new sales and operations strategies to elevate brand awareness and increase market share in existing markets.

Chief Operating Officer

Regus Japan
04.2014 - 03.2017
  • Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline, and delineate necessary functions.
  • Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision for 90+ locations.
  • Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
  • Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
  • Monitored and analyzed industry trends to identify opportunities for organizational growth and competitiveness.
  • Developed and implemented recommendations for service improvement.
  • Managed crisis response to minimize potential negative impacts on company.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to stakeholders.
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
  • Developed quarterly business plans to evaluate cost projections.

Regional Director of Sales and Operations

Regus Japan
04.2005 - 04.2014
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
  • Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sales And Marketing Education

University of North Carolina , Wilmington NC
09.1987 - 04.1991

Skills

Contract Negotiation

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Timeline

Chief Operating Officer - Regus Japan
02.2023 - Current
Managing Director Japan and Taiwan - Regus Japan
10.2019 - 02.2023
Country Manager, Korea Taiwan and Thailand - IWG
03.2017 - 03.2019
Vice President Operations APAC - IWG
01.2017 - 10.2019
Chief Operating Officer - Regus Japan
04.2014 - 03.2017
Regional Director of Sales and Operations - Regus Japan
04.2005 - 04.2014
University of North Carolina - Bachelor of Science, Sales And Marketing Education
09.1987 - 04.1991
Noelle CoakCOO