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Competencies Excellent practical understanding of
China’s economy in general and business practices, trading system, marketing
channels, Chinese laws, regulation and policies relating to commercial and
economic operations and business formation, etc. A close and wide range contacts in
Chinese industry an association in number of sectors. Solid contact with the
Chinese government regulatory agencies at various working levels. Strong hands-on China trade compliance
Experiences. Practical Experience in China Business and
Market Entry Advisory Service and China business development and formation. Excellent written, oral presentation
communication skills in Chinese and English. Personal salesmanship and
networking, negotiation abilities. A team player with problem solving skills,
cross-cultural capabilities. Strong hands-on corporate and administrative
management skills and capabilities. Career Summary July 2008-Current Shanghai Zhaohua Business Development Co., Ltd. Position: Senior China
Business Consultant Dec 2008-Current Addison-Clifton LLC www.addison-clifton.com Position: Senior China
Advisor · Advise foreign
businesses on China trade compliance issues and China investment policies,
corporate income tax, VAT, custom tariff, etc. · Assist foreign
businesses to set up a manufacturing plant in Shanghai from site selection,
workshop lease, business registration application process, local staffing,
etc. · Provide trade compliance
service to foreign clients who are interested in China market. · Provide China
sourcing service · Deal with Chinese
government agencies such as General
Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine ( AQSIQ),
China Ministry of Commerce (CMOF), China Customs. China Entry and Exit
Inspection and Quarantine Bureau. July, 2000- June 2008 Packaging Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) China Office PMMI based in Arlington, VA, U.S.A. is a
trade association for packaging machinery manufacturers with 500 members of
manufacturers of packaging and packaging related machinery in the U.S. and
Canada. Position: Chief
Representative and Director · Participated and
implemented · Managed and
implemented an annual budget of 200,000+ USD for PMIM China Office. · Responsible for
promotion strategy as trade association for PMMI in China. · Liaised with the
various Chinese industry associations in China and different level government
agencies, and end-user market; · Generated trade
leads for PMMI members. And counseled members on their China entry strategy.
And assisted to accomplish 6 million USD sales for PMMI members. · Assisted PMMI
members to develop market entry strategy and recommended · Distributor/agent
for PMMI Members. · Advised PMMI
members of the Chinese laws and regulations in terms of business Formation,
business implementation, and local employee hiring, etc · Worked with local
consulting company to prepare market study report. · Assisted PMMI members
to outsource packaging machinery and components from China. Worked with the
Chinese machinery manufacturers and processors for PMMI members. · Promoted PMMI PACK
EXPO trade show in the U.S and Mexico directly to the potential Chinese
exhibitor and visitors and or through Chinese related industry associations. · Organized three
PMMI trade missions and road shows from in 2002-2005. · Managed PMMI
booths at major China related shows each year. Aug. 1990-June 2000 U.S. Consulate General Shanghai, Commercial Service Position: Senior Commercial Specialist · Promoted the
export of U.S. made products and service to East China. · Assisted U.S.
businesses to gain market assess to China by developing and organizing
marketing strategies, including market research and commercial reporting, and
advised the U.S. businesses of the Chinese laws, taxation policies and
regulations in terms of China business operations. · Coordinated for
and assisted U.S. businesses in resolving trade and investment disputes with
the Chinese public and private entities. And responsible for trade compliance
for U.S. businesses operating in China. · Coordinated with
USDOC Import Administration regarding antidumping issues with the Chinese
government agencies and end-users in China. · Coordinated and
conducted US Department of Commerce trade mission and Chinese outbound
business delegations from budget proposals, event preparation and execution
to end-of-event reporting. · Assisted and advised American Commercial/Economic Officers
on China’s economic and commercial developments for government reporting as
well as for U.S. companies. · Liaised with China’s Various Government Agencies,
Industry trade Associations, and American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. January 1978-July 1990 China International Travel Service, Shanghai Branch Position: Tour Manager
and Senior English Interpreter For North American Tour groups to China. Education
1973-1978 Shanghai
International Studies University Major in English
and Literature and International Relation 1999. 10-11 2-week U.S.-China Standards
in Trade Workshop Building and Construction Sector organized by DOC, NIST
with focus on building and fire codes and standards. 1998. 8-1999. 1996.6 USDOC
Training Regional
Administration and Financial Management Conducted
at U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. 1996. 2 Eximbank's
Financing Policy and Programs Training in FCS Shanghai conducted in FCS
Shanghai. 1995.8
The Commercial Service Sponsored
Administrative Training in U.S. Embassy, Beijing. The training includes
General Administrative Briefing, Budget Procedures for Export Promotion
Activities, Operation and Administration, Fiscal Reporting,
Litigation/Liquidations and collection, Trading Event management System. 1995.3
DOC sponsored Asia Pacific Business
Counseling and Export Assistance Training Course. The course includes U.S.
National Export Strategy and Market Research, Country Commercial Guide,
Market Research Program; Cultural Factors in Marketing, Interviewing
Technique. 1994.5
USDOC Training Overseas Market
Research Workshop Conducted at
U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong 1985
Travel Business Development and Travel
Agency Administration 1980 International
Tourism and Hotel Management Training Associations
Shanghai
Interpreters’ Association Founding
and standing member Translators
Association of China Member Shanghai
Consulting Industry Association Member Shanghai
Association of American Studies Member Awards
Citation by
William Daley, U.S. Commerce Secretary for Excellent Assistance and
Coordination During his visit to Shanghai March 1999. Appreciation
Letter from Consul General Raymond Burghart for extraordinary work on making
President Clinton’s visit to Shanghai a complete success. Superior
Performance Award by James R. Sasser, U.S. Ambassador to China in Nov. 1998. Citation of
Appreciation of outstanding Support and Extraordinary Dedication to
Establishing U.S. Commercial Center in Shanghai in March 1997 by Laura Litz
Pegado, Assistant Secretary and Director General of Foreign Commercial
Service of Commerce Department. Computer Skills
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