Greg Chako
http://www.gregchako.com, email:
204-17 Arai-cho Hodogaya-ku
Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, Japan 2400053
home phone/fax: 045-382-3525, mobile phone: 080-5174-8758

Work History:

1994-present - Managing Director, Chako Productions Pte Ltd,
business registration #199406526Z incorporated in Singapore 13/09/1994

Starting from nothing, I grew the company in a short time from a one man operation into a company doing over a million dollars of annual turnover, employing more than 20 at a time, and was reporting personally to the Regional MD's and General Managers of Singapores' top hotels. My company provides arts and entertainment consultancy for upmarket private clubs, businesses, hotels, restaurants, and individuals in Asia. We are active in the business of music recording and publishing, music promotion and the organization of concert series programs, studio and equipment rental, music instruction, and specializing in arranging the entertainment for 4 & 5 star hotels. As MD, I am personally responsible for all aspects of business including sales, marketing, management, and instruction.
Most recent employer references are: Alp Ozkan and Lee Kanbur, The Westin Shanghai. Many more such references avble upon request.

1992-1994 - (same as above, only operating as a sole-proprietorship registered with the Hong Kong Gov't.) References/resume upon request.

1987-1992 - Associate with Kaplon-Belo Associates, 24-16 Queens Plaza South, Suite 40824-16, Long Island City, Queens, New York 11101. Reporting to Partner Dick Kaplon.

With no experience I managed to get a job with one of the top brokers in New York, as a Licensed New York State Real Estate Salesman. I focused on Brooklyn industrial and commercial real estate. I topped the historical company sales record for earnings in my first year, and became the real estate salesperson of the year in 1987, followed by higher annual sales records in 1988 and '89. Clients and deals included relocation of businesses to Brooklyn, overseas investors, small businesses, corporate and banking real estate divisions, artistic and cultural organizations, and liason with government authorities like the Brooklyn Borough Presidents Office.
Other notable activities during this period were: 1988 President's Club Sales Seminar, New York. Brooklyn Community Board 1 voting member as of 1990, appointed by the Brooklyn Borough President. Member of the Parks and Recreation Committee. Steering Committee member and organizer of the local Block Association.
References: Dick Kaplon (no email, but can find it in time if required), Hector Batista (former personal assistant to the Borough President).

1982-1987 - Chako Productions, Sole Proprietor/President/Performance Artist
Developed and organized various jazz concert series in Amherst, Massachusetts and Cincinnati, Ohio through local business and arts/educational organizations joint ventures. Handled all press relations and publicity involving several leading jazz performers from New York as well as local artists. Performance series include "Jazz at the Jeff" (Amherst College afffiliate, the Lord Jeffrey Inn), Doc's Place (new jazz club in Cincinnati), among others. Performed in these series, as well as with groups in the Boston area, Western Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut and the greater Cincinnati area. Initiated and organized the Pioneer Vally Jazz Society, Massachusetts. Participated in the University of Massachusetts "Jazz in July" series as performer and instructor
1979 - '85 - Performance Artist and Professional Chef.

Performed in various groups on Long Island and in the Upstate New York area. Affiliated with the Guitar Workshop in Roslyn, Long Island from 1980 -'81 as an instructor, public relations assistant and administrator. Also embarked on advanced jazz studies course from 1983 - '84.
Supported musical career as professional chef in leading Long Island and New England restaurants. Top positions include The Chalet in Roslyn (assistant to the Chef, Ohashi, who formerly worked for the Premier of Japan) and The Lord Jeffrey Inn in Amherst, MA (poissonier for a leading European Chef, Hugh Loughlin).

Additional Resumes/press clippings/letters available upon request

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