Ling Chiu Email & Phone Number

Chicago

-Worked with many Fortune 500 and leading US companies’ sourcing team in Automobile, Consumer Electronics, Industrial Supplies, Machinery, Medical Equipments, Packaging, and Hardware industries. Successfully identified and evaluated suppliers to achieve targets, total savings, specific product development requirements and to maximize effectiveness to deliver optimum results. The average spending per sourcing project was around 5 to 50 Million and some up to 100 Million. Managed multiple sourcing projects annually. -Led Taiwanese Government Procurement Sourcing Program in the midwest with outstanding achievements. -Managed vendor sourcing, purchasing, contracting, budgeting, payment and supplying of the vessels.-Successful business development projects in finding and connecting Taiwanese suppliers to US buyers. -Assisted global companies to establish IPO offices in Taiwan -Led Chicago TAITRA office to achieve 23% year-over-year increase. performance–a 2nd highest performance among other 63 overseas TAITRA offices -Explored business opportunities for Taiwanese companies through US market trends and trading data analysis. -Organized Taiwan Pavilion in world-leading international trade shows, such as:International Manufacturing Technology Show,Pack Expo,FABTECH,The International Housewares Show,Dealer Expo,BIO,Kitchen & Bath Industry Show,National restaurant association Show. -Managed 9 international trade shows, gained targeted visitors and hosted customized sourcing events to reach the best productivity results. -Promoted Taiwan trade by soliciting potential US business partners from all Industries, served as a liaison by providing matching service and arranging customized sourcing events. -Oversaw project management teams by assisting when necessary including hiring and training new employees. -Developed relationships with suppliers by performing preliminary research, communicating with reps and verifying product availability for procurement.

Hong Kong

-Presented new advertising opportunities to existing or new targeted clients in Taiwan.-Coordinated the new business for donor/gift promotions.-Responsible for expanding business opportunities with IT, Banking & Finance, Luxuries, Government Sectors, Airlines and Hotels clients in Taiwan.

Hong Kong And Taiwan

-Responsible for the circulation and distribution of the Businessweek magazine in Taiwan. Implemented the effective strategy to work with distribution companies, major retailers and brand partners together with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth, effective product distribution that optimizing both targeted revenue and profit-growing opportunities.-Led the development of sales and marketing across customer segments and channels to drive compelling customer experiences and deeper brand engagement.-Organized the company first newsstand promotion in Taiwan and successfully increased brand awareness and sales during the campaign.-Oversaw retention & collection strategies designed to achieve rate base, revenue, and profit margin. Increased subscription annual revenue by 15%-20% on average.-Managed agents and distributors–established shared goals and expectations to improve performance-Coordinated new business as well as renewal donor/gift promotions.-Expanded business opportunities to IT, Banking & Finance, international trade shows (Computex), hotels and airlines.-Worked in a team with multicultural backgrounds.

Bachelor'S Degree, Arts

Activities and Societies: Merit scholarship recipient

Bachelor'S Degree, Arts

Activities and Societies: Leader of Activity in the Student Association, 2002 Chairperson of the Supervisory Committee in the Student.