Renato Wakim

About Renato Wakim

Essential:In the workplace I pursue trust, integrity, character, work ethic, social intelligence, engagement, leadership, determination, perseverance and dedication to fulfilling commitments.Talent:Practical and clear-sighted, I am a self-starter which nurtures a customer-centered and team/collaborative service-oriented mind-set. Critical thinker and self-motivated, I work hard and succeed by cultivating a performance and results-driven management style.Skills:Consciously connected, I seek knowledge sharing by using good communication and building bridges between people and organizations;A dedicated listener and equally an observer, I am detail oriented, genuinely empathetic and work towards mutual understanding/support;Naturally inquisitive, I focus on leveraging knowledge and turning it into action; Strategically mind-set and Intellectually engaged, I thrive when I get involved on the front end of projects/initiatives;With a great sense of responsibility, I am fully accountable for successful or challenging projects and always determined to getting things done. Experience:Global/International Sales/Marketing: Dynamic career envisioning, creating, implementing, and managing extensive marketing/direct sales strategies in global markets. Cross-Cultural Management. Industries: Chemicals, Architectural Materials, Textiles and Design, Foreign Trade, Contract Furniture, Retail, Aviation and Information Management Systems.Specialties: Customized/Specialty Solutions, Workplace Change Consulting, Interiors Project Budgeting, Space Planning/Design, Project Management, Product and Business Development. Production & Graphic Arts Color and B&W Systems, Managed Print Services, Digital Document Management, Workflow Solutions, Managed IT Services.

Experience

1. Founder & Principal

   Mountainbridge Synergy, Llc

   Dec 2025 — Present · Bellingham, WA, US

   MountainBridge Synergy LLC is a consulting and advisory firm that helps leaders and organizations move from complexity to clarity by aligning strategy, stakeholders, and execution. Its work is globally oriented and not geographically circumscribed, while we dedicate a particular focus on the United States and Brazil, where most of the firm’s experience and exposure are rooted. MountainBridge Synergy supports cross-border and cross-sector initiatives at key inflection points—such as new markets, partnerships, or organizational shifts—working as a thought partner to translate insight into story-driven positioning, actionable roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.What We DoStrategic advisory: Clarifying direction, positioning, and priorities so organizations can make confident decisions and act decisively.Cross-border and cross-cultural projects: Supporting initiatives that span regions, languages, and perspectives, building bridges where it matters most.Story-driven strategy: Crafting clear, credible narratives that align internal stakeholders and open doors with partners, clients, and investors.How We WorkCollaborative by design: Working closely with clients as thought partners, not just vendors.Insight to action: Translating analysis into practical roadmaps, milestones, and implementation support.Bridge-building mindset: Connecting people, ideas, and opportunities to create outcomes no single side could achieve alone.Who We ServeFounders and executives navigating growth, pivots, or international steps.Organizations needing sharper positioning and alignment around a new phase of their journey.Teams looking for a trusted partner to connect strategy, communication, and execution.If you and your firm are at a strategic crossroads—or see a bridge you know you need to build—let’s connect and explore how MountainBridge Synergy, LLC can support your next chapter.

Education

• Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie

  Bachelor, Economics

  1977 — 1982

• University of California, Berkeley

  Extra Curriculum, Semester in Political Science & Organizational Behavior

  1980 — 1980

• Thunderbird School of Global Management

  Advanced Sudies, Winter Program in International Business Management

  1994 — 1994

• ESPM

  Post-Bachelor, Marketing & Advertising

  1988 — 1990

• Champlain College

  Master, Business Administration

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Consulting
• Business
• Business Development
• Marketing
• Sales
• Sales Operations
• Contract Negotiation
• Furniture
• Interior Design
• Furnishings
• Marketing Strategy
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Project Management
• Direct Sales
• Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Strategic Partnerships
• Space Planning
• Retail
• New Business Development
• Strategic Selling
• Selling
• B2b
• Sales Process
• Move Management
• International Business
• Interior Architecture
• Budgets
• Sales Presentations
• Entrepreneurship
• Account Management
• Cold Calling
• Sales Management
• Strategic Planning
• Team Building
• Customer Service
• Key Account Management
• Strategy
• Business Planning