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San Diego, California, United States

As the Principal, I lead the strategic allocation and oversight of investments in real estate and solar projects for a healthy financial performance and ROI. I also coordinate with stakeholders to analyze market trends, assess risk factors, and enable data-driven investment decisions in line with business objectives. In addition, I manage a team of professionals that implements real estate and solar projects. To monitor project performance, I also deploy performance-tracking mechanisms for pinpointing areas for improvement and risk mitigation.• Recognized and capitalized on new opportunities in real estate and solar industries to boost portfolio expansion and diversification based on market trends.• Undertook in-depth due diligence on potential investments, assessing financial feasibility, regulatory adherence, and sustainability factors.• Kept meticulous records of investment decisions, financial transactions, and project results to uphold transparency and accountability.

Greater San Diego Area / China

As a Board Member, I provide strategic direction and consult the board for long-term success and organizational growth. Besides this, I review financial reports, budgets, and key performance indicators for optimal transparency, accountability, and sustainability. I also attend board meetings and contribute to decision-making to drive innovation, promote diversity, and uplift corporate governance.• Liaised with stakeholders, shareholders, and the executive team to maximize transparency, accountability, and stakeholder value.• Connected with industry professionals, thought leaders and key influencers to remain updated on market trends, best practices, and upcoming opportunities.• Played a paramount role in executive leadership recruitment, assessment, and succession planning, facilitating the company's continuity, diversity, and prosperity.

Shanghai, China

As the founder of Tradesparq.com, I built the world's largest B2B trade data provider from ground zero, beginning with a two-person team and scaling to a staff of 160 employees. Apart from this, I strategically negotiated and completed a major merger/acquisition deal. I also conceptualized and executed the strategy in sales, product development, investment, and marketing. In addition, I led a direct sales team producing $3M in annual sales, as well as oversaw an online SaaS subscription conversion generating $300K in yearly sales. I also developed a SaaS product from scratch, including wireframes, UI design, and functionality. Plus, I managed P&L responsibilities and strengthened lasting investor relationships.• Employed diverse investment vehicles and procedures to secure $2M in seed funding.• Addressed early obstacles in content and user base expansion, elevating the platform to become the leading global trade database with 900M distinct records.• Managed SEO, SEM, and innovative user acquisition initiatives, achieving indexing for over 10M pages on Google and drawing in hundreds of thousands of unique monthly visitors.

Xi'An, Shaanxi, China

As the General Manager, I prepared the pricing model and business forecasts for the new online advertising service, managing profit & loss. I coordinated sales operations with over $3M in annual revenue within the first year, starting from scratch. I also established a new office within 6 months, handling location, renovation, entity registration, and vendor negotiations. Additionally, I headed a direct sales team of 130 salespeople and 160 employees in two locations, expanding Xi’an operations from 2 to 360 employees in 5 months.• Attained a 300% increase in revenue for the business division in under six months.• Efficiently managed an annual budget of $1.7M.• Conducted competitor analysis and oversaw special projects to monitor market changes.

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

As the General Manager, I directed a team of 35 sales representatives specialized in China market, generating $1.6M annual revenue. I also led a team of 200 individuals creating B2B advertising content for online and print platforms. During this tenure, I also orchestrated $100K tradeshowprojects with custom booth design and seminars. Along with this, I managed a division with offices in five locations across Greater China. Furthermore, I administered China-focused executive training programs with 5,000+ attendees.• Pioneered a network of third-party vendors in India for outsourced editing, overseeing the daily management of 2500 content pieces.• Directed the development, promotion, and training of clients on a CRM web application, resulting in a 400% surge in traffic. Managed creative and marketing support for over 6,000 clients.• Managed an annual budget of $7M and led all HR operations at upper divisional levels, including recruitment and termination processes.

Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan

As the Manager, I headed a team of 28+ members creating online and print B2B ads. I also handled a $600K annual budget with account, creative, and marketing services for 1,300+ Taiwan clients.• Minimized production lead time by 35% and maximized production volume by 50% without substantial cost escalation.• Cultivated new revenue streams by strategically marketing services to clients across the nation.• Seamlessly managed bilingual Mandarin and English staff members.

Fremont, California, United States

As the Product Marketing Manager, I formulated a global marketing strategy for CD/MP3/WMA applications of the CS7410. I demonstrated products and secured design wins from GVC, Amax, and Starlite. I also performed research and produced ROI/financial, Tear-Down/BOM, and competitor analyses. Plus, I governed cost-down initiatives, inventory, assembly, samples, and operations for the product. Managing partnerships with third-party HW and SW solution providers was also a key part of my role. Moreover, I conducted interviews with Asian media for the product’s promotion and launch.• Spearheaded high-revenue accounts and negotiations over $1M.• Augmented sales revenue from $0 to $2M for managed chipsets.• Demonstrated products for eminent customers and brands including Philips, Thomson, and Sonic Blue.Additional Experience: Excelled in multiple former positions at different organizations.

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• Thesis: International Entrepreneurship • Concentration in East Asian Studies • Mandarin Chinese Language Certificate Relevant Coursework.

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