David Sakata

David Sakata

General Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sports and Media

  • Education

    • University of Louisville

      2004 - 2007
      Bachelor of Science Business Administration
    • University of Louisville

      2012 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Communication and Media Studies
  • Experience

    • Restuarante La Jarana

      Oct 2006 - Aug 2022
      General Manager

      General Manager since 2006. • Increased business in the competitive restaurant industry in Panama by 7% for the last 2 years with the application of marketing strategies and innovation on our menu.• General Management of a Family Business• 15 years of operation and profitability in a highly competitive market.• Achievement of mid-term goals through marketing and pricing strategy. • Stock and inventory management. • Leading groups of up to 20 people of diverse backgrounds. • Establishing the company as an industry leader, and first reference in Peruvian Cuisine. Show less

    • TD Sports we make it possible

      Jan 2013 - Apr 2023
      Co Founder
    • Quality Leadership University - University of Louisville Panama

      Jan 2015 - now
      Professor

      • Sports Communication Professor• Average class of 20 students. • Course focused on teaching the impact of sports in our daily lives• Supporting best practices in communication and broadcasting• High use of technology and new platforms during the course

    • Medcom Panama

      Mar 2023 - now

      Deportes TV Premium está compuesto por COS, Únicos y Franquicias Deportivas. • Lead anchor and journalist of the daily show "Play Sports"• Color commentary and analyst• Responsible of budgeting, planning and logistics of international coverage• Network's correspondent for Rusia 2018 World Cup• Served as Production Assistant for shows like: "Unicos" and "Todos Pa' Rusia" • Participated in media tour for show promotions Seguimiento y búsqueda de Franquicias Deportivas

      • Jefe De Deportes TV Premium

        Sept 2024 - now
      • TV Host

        Jun 2012 - now
      • Jefe de Franquicias Deportivas

        Jan 2024 - Oct 2024
      • Coordinador de Franquicias Deportivas

        Mar 2023 - Feb 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • College Education Fundamentals Certification / Diplomado en Fundamentos de Educacion Universitaria

      Quality Leadership University - University of Louisville Panama
      Oct 2018
    • Digital Marketing Certification / Diplomado en Marketing Digital

      Quality Leadership University - University of Louisville Panama
      Oct 2016
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to David Sakata
      Best Sports Commentator Nominee Premios Victoria 2017
    • Awarded to David Sakata
      Recipient of "Digital Journalism LPF Award" 2015 CELAP Jun 2015 Inaugural award, given to the best online coverage to the Panamanian Futbol League