Hello there! Welcome to my LinkedIn!From 2008 till 2019, I lived in China, but am now currently based in Belgium, Liège. My husband is Chinese and I am originally from Belgium. Together, we founded the company Alando Global. What do we do? We first helped Chinese factories who didn't have their own brand yet, but were producing for other big brands (ODM and OEM) to create their own brand. Now, we know how Chinese factories work and we are designing our own brands.We design the brand, trademark it all over the world and sell consumer goods on e-commerce platforms and in brick-and-mortar supermarket chains.We have currently one warehouse in Belgium, but will expand and open more warehouses in Europe and other continents.My fluency in 5 languages: Dutch, English, French, German and Chinese has allowed me to connect more closely to customers and I commit to constantly deliver high quality customer service.My previous experienceI was a Tai Chi and Life Coach who has done many workshops in China and helped countless people who no longer wanted to waste time and money on things that didn't work.I was regularly featured in newspapers, magazines (mainly in China) and TV programs on my life and work in China and I helped many clients.I am currently living in Asia and Europe to expand our business and we are always looking for great opportunities and partners to collaborate with.My main specialties are:Social Media★Networking★Sourcing★Coaching★Public Speaking★Import/Export★Language Skills★E-Commerce★AdvertisingBusiness inquiries: kdl@alando.global"Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience." Paulo Coelho
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Ceo And FounderNovalis ConsultingHerentals, Be
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Ceo And FounderAvava Global Jan 2024 - PresentHerentals, Flemish Region, Belgium
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Ceo And FounderAlando Global 2017 - PresentLiège, Walloon Region, Belgium►Alando Global, founded by my husband and I, brings people and goods together between China and Europe using e-commerce platforms at first, later brick-and-mortar chains. We have opened our first warehouse in Liège, Belgium.► We created a few brands for Chinese factories and help them sell. We handle the branding, QC, customer service, sales, etc. We already created 2 brands: Phaewo and Clymen. ► Our mission is to bring Chinese factories and Western consumers together to create a global network and to give the best quality for the best price. Key Responsibilities▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬➊ Organize everything in the warehouse, from managing the staff to helping clients with their orders and other demands.➋ Negotiating new contracts with partners and clients.➌ Advertise on Social Media➍ Lead our team of employees and train them to become great in their job➎ Follow up on customer service in different languages★ Working language: English, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Dutch and Italian★ -
English TeacherOmeida Chinese Academy Nov 2013 - Mar 2015YangshuoI teach business English to Chinese adults. I can use my professional experience to teach them more about how business is done in Western countries. The school will make a book based on my lessons to give to students as a handout and as a reference for future business lessons. -
General ManagerWine Distributor Sep 2013 - Aug 2014YangshuoI distribute imported wine in Yangshuo. I organised a wine event in Yangshuo in september 2013 where the bosses of local businesses could taste the wine. It was a success and started the word-of-mouth in Yangshuo.
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General ManagerSweet Heaven Cafe Jan 2011 - Dec 2013YangshuoI opened a Belgian chocolate shop and coffee shop in Yangshuo, a touristic town in the middle of the Karst mountains in Guangxi province, China. I was the manager and employed 1 or 2 girls (depending on high or low season). I trained my staff, did the inventory and the accountancy. During busy times, I was working in the shop myself. I made a business plan and studied the chocolate business in China. I learned a lot about doing business in China, especially in a small town. I learned how to work more independently in a foreign country and how to deal with cultural and language differences.I gained a lot of professional knowledge from it. I gained a lot of professional knowledge from it.
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English TeacherOral English College Aug 2010 - Jun 2012YangshuoI was teaching English to Chinese adults, even when I had my shop, I kept on teaching for a few hours every day. I learned a lot about Chinese culture and customs from my students and many are still my friends.
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Save And Invest AdvisorKbc Bank & Verzekering May 2006 - Dec 2008I had a clients portfolio, which I was responsible for. I helped them with their investments, gave the necessary advice and assistance. I learned how to listen to the clients' needs and sell the best products according to those needs. I also learned how to think quickly and have an immediate solution for every problem the clients had. I had to achieve my sales figure every month and report to the General manager. I followed up on the economic news and called people when their investments would change according to the economic climate. -
Bank TellerBnp Paribas Fortis Factor Nv/Sa Jan 2003 - May 2006I had a clients portfolio, which I was responsible for. I helped them with their investments and insurances. I gave them the necessary advice and assistance. I was often at the front desk, dealing with all general bank issues. I learned how to be a team player and how to solve problems immediately. I had to sell all kinds of bank products: from bank cards to insurances and investments. I learned to listen to clients and give them products according to their needs. -
Financial AccountantFrost Invest Nv Jan 2001 - Jan 2003Drongen, BelgiumI was responsible for the financial follow-up of 50 O'Cool shops. I made a new follow-up system, where it was easier to see if all the shops did their financial obligations. If shops had some financial difficulties or there was something wrong with the customers' payment, I gave them advice and solved the problems. I also helped with the customers and suppliers bookkeeping. In this job I learned how to act quick and how to come up with a solution for financial problems as soon as possible. I learned how to work meticulously and efficiently.
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Kathy De Leye Education Details
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Open Universiteit HeerlenPhilosophy, History And Literature -
Mercator Hogeschool GentEconomics, Accountancy And Languages
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Kathy De Leye attended Open Universiteit Heerlen, Mercator Hogeschool Gent.
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