Business manager, co-founder and a successful start-up executive who has been developing my career in China for the past 15+years, plus starting a sales office in London, UK. for a US portable soccer goal company. Self-motivated, results-oriented, individual with the determination and skill set to ensure targets are met on time and to budget. Have successfully delivered key goals at every role assumed; as the Business Development leader, secured strategic partnerships and direct contacts that led to profitable, win-win relationships. As a General manager, led a team of over 150 people with 3 direct reports and provided continues growth, strategic direction and actively pursue ways to reduce costs and drive efficiencies. Have a rich understanding of conducting business and how to successfully build productive teams and processes in China. Companies that have established overseas sales channels and are looking to, start, expand or strengthen operations in China are the type of companies where my skill set and experience would be a good fit. In particular, companies whose core business is in the manufacturing of Consumer Hard Goods where injection molding, multi-part assemblies, diecasting, gravity casting, blow molding, vacuum forming and consumer packaging is utilized. In addition, if you are looking for a GM with in-depth knowledge and experience building and growing teams, increasing operational and supply chain efficiencies in China, then I hope we can talk further.
Overview Strine, Ltd provides production, sourcing and development of premium promotional and consumer hard/soft goods through strategic partnerships and direct selling in the US and Australia utilizing manufacturing QC best practices. Key Areas of Responsibility My work as a General Manager and previous roles within the organization; business development, operations, and strategy experience has taken Strine, Ltd through startup and growth obstacles, with quick expansion and aggressive market position in the business of product development and manufacturing of Consumer Hard and Soft Goods. Actively manage the business on a day to day basis; mentor and solve problems creatively when they arise which includes visiting vendors and Key accounts. Proactively involved in the HR process to ensure hiring and succession goals are met. Ensure goals (KPI’s) are aligned with current and long term plans and everyone is working toward meeting or exceeding them. Troubleshoot, brainstorm and participate in NPD when needed. Strategic Planning • Western business principles strengthening back office operations • Business planning as GM, optimized cash flow, working capital, P&L and budgeting oversight. Operations & Strategy Leadership • Hold P&L responsibility • Coach and mentor direct reports in finance, operations and engineering. • Actively nurture International strategic partners in Australia and the US. • Manage Strine’s outsourced vendors on an as needed basis • Create and implement the 3-year plan on an annual basis; driving key business goals. • Increased employee morale, transparency and work satisfaction by instilling a culture of mutual respect Among all team members. • Continuation of short- and long-term goals to maintain profitability • Spearheaded the standardized training documentation program. Achievements • Maintain consistent business profitability and growth in line with business goals. • Eliminated underperforming products/customers which drove the bottom line • Expanded the international 3rd party strategic partners program to Include InBev, China • Annual staff retention of 92%. • Product design award at ISPO, Germany for FlipSled. 2017 • Established warehousing and fulfilment services for a key client. • Partnered with We Are Social to handle FlipSled’s social media engagement program. • Optiscan Pty, Ltd, AUS (publicly traded company), vetted and secured key distributors for their miniaturized, hand held, laser microscopy device for use in clinical research. • Stratospheric Industries. Supply Chain and procurement management plus factory set-up for assembly. Factory was set-up and turned over to the client.
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