Raymond W. Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

As a Business Development Manager, I was the main point of communication for Chinese vendors, overseeing product manufacturing, international logistics, import declarations, and component sourcing to ensure smooth and efficient operations. I managed multiple products from development to retail by liaising with international stakeholders. I designed luxury packaging with customer-actuated activation, implementing cost-effective design strategies that reduced weight and costs by 25% across all product lines. Additionally, I established communication SOPs with international partners using unified project management software, reducing man hours by 20% over six months.I conducted international vendor visits and quality control inspections with team members, coordinating paperwork and travel logistics and using my language and cultural skills to ensure efficient and compliant operations. As the subject matter expert and translator for local business culture, I facilitated seamless interactions between the US-based team and local Chinese partners during onsite visits.My key achievements include implementing efficient strategies targeting freight and logistics as well as merchandise and marketing material, resulting in cost reductions of 35% in the first year and cutting merchandise and marketing material costs by 60%. I diversified vendors by implementing best practices such as a bidding system, trial manufacturing, and efficiency refinement, reducing the cost of the main product by more than 10%. Furthermore, I achieved a 30% reduction in travel costs within six months.

Mankato, Minnesota, United States

During my tenure as the Managing Director at Ambient Dynamics, I established and led a startup through the challenges of launching a new business during the pandemic, successfully bringing it into operation. I guided the initial product from concept to final prototype by collaborating with R&D and manufacturing partners, delivering the product 8 months early despite the COVID-19 pandemic. I oversaw contractors and freelancers across various product segments, including packaging design, marketing strategies, and Shopify store development, managing multiple time zones and cultures.I maintained strong relationships with international partners by monitoring manufacturing, logistics, and distribution teams, ensuring seamless operations across global supply chains. I directed budget management and cost-effective resource allocation efforts, consistently coming in over 10% under the projected quarterly budget.Moreover, I captained multiple OEM equipment manufacturers for Ambient Dynamics, taking the product from initial brand idea and design to market 6 months ahead of schedule and 12% under budget. Additionally, I personally secured the first international distributor within one week of exiting stealth mode, demonstrating my ability to drive business growth and establish critical partnerships swiftly.

Shanghai, China

I served as the Group Operations Director from 2017 to 2021. I led the startup's administrative and operational activities, establishing a solid foundation. I sourced essential technical equipment and implemented quality control for work uniforms and toolkits. I streamlined logistics, workforce deployment, travel arrangements, and equipment management, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. I managed the annual budget, negotiated with vendors to maintain financial health, and sustained robust partnerships with global brands and event stakeholders. Additionally, I conducted performance reviews and provided development opportunities, driving continuous improvement.Additionally, I expanded the workforce from 2 employees to 12 full-time staff and 10 contractors. I recruited vital leadership positions and secured contract hotels in six focus cities, resulting in 20% savings in accommodation costs. I also implemented a reimbursement policy, reducing processing time by 25%, and introduced project management software, cutting man-hours costs by 80%