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Taken up a challenging role in one of the most delicate and perishable industries - fresh cut flowers. Thanks to my experience with perishable food produce and previous start ups, my efficiency and speed has been an utmost criteria for success. Meaning learning fast, efficient dealing with customer enquiries and issues. Building face to face relations to key clients across China, gaining local market insight and spotting the gaps in the market, has enabled our company to be launched into the… Show more Taken up a challenging role in one of the most delicate and perishable industries - fresh cut flowers. Thanks to my experience with perishable food produce and previous start ups, my efficiency and speed has been an utmost criteria for success. Meaning learning fast, efficient dealing with customer enquiries and issues. Building face to face relations to key clients across China, gaining local market insight and spotting the gaps in the market, has enabled our company to be launched into the China market from day one. Focusing on every detail of the supply chain is vital, as time is running against you. Hence, learning from mistakes and optimizing every aspect of operations, both locally and in the headquarters, is always on the top of our agenda. With a local presence in China, I report to headquarters periodically of market changes, trends and requirements, which enable us to stay ahead of a very fast revolving business. In addition, to formulating localized strategies to acquire more market share, key emphasis of the local set up is placed on building a stronger bond to clients across China. Show less

Fully responsible for the management, execution and control of marketing and distribution strategies in the F&B segment. Strategic planning and business development across company’s product spectrum. The ASEAN exhibition showroom setup at Xijiao International Agriculture Products Exposition and Direct Sale Center, budget planning, inventory control and staff training. Participating at major trade fairs for product and service promotion, whilst sourcing for new products and network… Show more Fully responsible for the management, execution and control of marketing and distribution strategies in the F&B segment. Strategic planning and business development across company’s product spectrum. The ASEAN exhibition showroom setup at Xijiao International Agriculture Products Exposition and Direct Sale Center, budget planning, inventory control and staff training. Participating at major trade fairs for product and service promotion, whilst sourcing for new products and network with industry contacts. Import coordination of samples and products from abroad. Directly involved with the search of local distributors, and strategic partnership agency negotiations. The strategic alliances formed has enabled our products to be shelved in Carrefour, City Super, Isetan, JiuGuang, ParknShop, Tesco, Watsons, Mannings, Alldays, 7Eleven among others.Hold internal and external wine training courses, for product promotion organized food and wine pairing and cookery events. Regularly contact and update to overseas suppliers on product performance, feedback, and strategy evaluation catering for geographical market needs. Responsible for the debut launch of “Neumeister Glühwein”, including designing and translation of marketing materials, online and offline marketing campaigns, co- interviewed by CNN and BTV. Show less

Conducted feasibility study on anaerobic digestion and upgrade technologies for China renewable energy market; communicating to Europe on a regular basis. Led meetings with Environmental authorities, municipal landfill officers, academic experts in city planning, field consultants, corporate lawyers and NGOs.Other projects involved include jatropha plantation, copper mine in Mongolia.

Providing advice on company structures, formations & business wrap up for foreign SMEs. Liaising with foreign investment bureaus and commissions for cooperation and referral. Assisting with sourcing leads from abroad, including ductile iron pipes, prefab homes, copper cathode, iron ore and raw wood logs.

Oversaw all aspects of the company’s operations and financial performance; Lead the planning, implementation and supervision of the company’s goals; General Management and administration of the Company; Developed many skills as well as myself throughout the early stages of my working career; managing staff, problem solving, suppliers’ negotiations, business development, account management, but more importantly this experience increased my business flair.

Making sure that all the key accounts were satisfied with products and services offered; existing client business development, new client acquisition; using my own initiative when dealing with customers’ complains; working closely with accounts ledger to keep up with customers payments.

Investment research carried out were primarily focused on German Mid- and Small-cap shares; participated in research and financial modeling, writing up report analysis and translating studies into English. Attended meetings and conferences, sharing opinions after analyzing company accounts from a variety of sectors.