James Hu

Hi, I'm James Hu, observer of life and business adventurist thriving in the vortex.

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James Hu is an avid reader, information contributor and a developer of ideas. He is an explorer of life seeking new thought forms from around the world.      

Founder at www.8castlesmarketing.com

November 2010 - May 2011

8 Castles focuses on mobile web development, SEO, and online reputation management for local businesses: · 8 Castles, focuses on mobile web development and SEO/SEM for local businesses. · Current Client List include: Travelodge Hotel · Certified Inbound Marketing professional by www.Hubspot.com · Earned 67% conversion rates - next phase of marketing on the Web · Built 2,267+ real estate membership blog site · Ranked client websites on the 1st page of Google, Bing, and Yahoo · Generated 34,000 unique visitors - organic traffic using content strategy and high-level backlinking · Built Social Media Communities for Business Growth – Facebook, Twitter, Groupon, and Youtube · Converted 21% conversion leads on Calls-to-Action and Landing Pages · Nurtured 20,000 client database with 47% opening rate email marketing campaigns · Improved ROI 38% using analytics and SEO/SEM measurement theory

Assistant Development Director at Apollo Real Estate Advisors

2002 - 2007

• Performed various functions for real estate development projects totaling $720 million • The Sunset Millennium, 107,000 sqft. of retail, 2 hotels (W and Marriott), and 190 condominium units • The Beverly Connection, 350,000 sqft. retail, 2 residential towers including 62-units luxury condominium and 177-unit senior assisted-living facility • The Summit on Sixth, 11-story 181,000 sqft. office conversion into 82 condominium units with 2 floors of retail • Managed development functions including entitlements, design, and project management • Managed tenant coordination: 19 Entertainment (American Idol), H&M, 944 magazine, Verizon Wireless, Stone Canyon Pictures, and Equinox Fitness

Monetary Control Manager at Network Management Group

2001 - 2003

Evaluated and executed monetary control functions for the largest casino gaming consulting firm in California. Managed daily cash reconciliation in excess of $2M for Commerce Casino, Hollywood Park, Normandie, Bicycle Club, Crystal Park, & Hustler Casino.

Co-Founder at Funk Theory Production

1998 - 2000

• Hosted Sony’s Playstation launch of “Sonic the Hedgehog” • Promoted musical events hosting 5000+ guests • Managed 12,000 sqft Oakland downtown nightclub - Club ARC • Managed San Francisco techno cafe • Managed www.ftp.com featured daily webcasts • Collaborated with Mayor Jerry Brown’s 10,000k initiative for Oakland’s night life

Development Analyst, Asset Strategy Group at Nakamura Realty, Inc

1998 - 2000

Provided strategic and analytic support for residential and corporate real estate transactions. Developed financial pro formas and feasibility studies. Evaluated acquisition of 212-unit apartment portfolio. Evaluated leases for office/industrial space worldwide.

Founder at World Page

1997 - 1998

• Managed retail cellular and paging operation • Contracted with local businesses for cross promotions • Accrued 1,600 paging and cellular clients within 8 months • Sold assets to South Bell Mobility

University of California, Berkeley

BA

Marketing, entrepreneurship, system development, real estate development, stem cell research, hbot, internet marketing, kombucha tea, product development, investing, vitamins, nutrition, health sciences, yoga, meditation, hotel hopping, new music, new restaurants, and connecting people.