EDWARD J. POPE USA

336-***-****

High Point, N.C.

China (86-158******** acenh8@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Sourcing Products Quality Control

Vendor Relations

Sales/marketing Operations Management

Product Development

Customer Service Market identification/penetration

Revenue growth strategies

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Skyline Furniture, Shanghai, China

(2013 to Present)

President

Develop new products and locate sources, negotiate cost, work with current

customers in developing new merchandise. Contact new/potential customers

and suppliers. Develop products for Skyline Furniture for U.S. market. Hire

and manage a team of sales people for US leather upholstery and cut/sew

products. In total charge of all products manufactured and shipped to the

U.S. Manage sells, customer service and marketing.

Yi Hau Timber Corporation, Suzhou, China

(2012 to 2013)

VP Overseas Operations

Operations manager for 5 manufacturing plants, four case goods and one

upholstery factory. In charge of quality, production, assist in product

development, sourcing materials, training staff and customer service

issues.

ASIA LEADER INTERNATIONAL, Hong Kong, Dalian, China (1999 to

2012)

President

Locate sources for merchandise produced outside the U.S. with focus mainly

in the Far East. Establish offices, hire locale staff and experienced

quality control inspectors. Assist in the development of new products.

Consultant for retail companies establishing direct container programs.

International sales and marketing development. Negotiate manufacturing and

shipping cost. Develop international sales and marketing teams. Monitor

production for quality and design adherence. Inspect and control packaging,

loading containers and proper documentation. Locate factories, develop

product and set-up direct container programs for retailers. Work with all

type's furniture, home d cor, textiles, leather, bedding/bath, accent

pieces, for home and contract.

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UNIVERSAL FURNITURE CO. LTD., Hong Kong

(1994 to 1999)

Director of Far East Operations

Far East operations manager, based in Hong Kong and Singapore. Worked with

product development, production scheduling, quality control, packaging and

shipping all products manufactured in the Far East. Total management

responsibilities for 29 retail locations and 5 distribution centers. Manage

international Sales.

Developed inventory control program to regulate stock levels, damages,

deliveries and stock balances. Reduced operating cost by 30%. Total

responsibility for day to day operations, maintaining budgets, expenses and

purchases. Manage 29 retail locations, buy and price products not

manufactured by company. In charge of international sales group with sales

exceeding $100m.

ROBINSON'S STORES, Detroit

(1989 to 1994)

VP Stores

Manage and direct the operation of 11 retail stores and 2 distribution

centers with sales of $75m.. Hire and train executives, review and approve

all purchases and expenses. Increased sales from $52m to $75m. Improved

warehouse efficiency and reduced operating cost 40%. Developed sales

training course for stores. Created advertising programs, sales aides and

events.

EDUCATION

PhD, International Business Analysis, Cambridge International University

MBA, International Business Management, Cambridge International University

Seminars:

Tobler- Customer Focused Selling

Freidman- Management, Operations, Sales

American Learning Institute- Interact &

PSS-I,II,III Professional Selling Skills

Currently living in the Far East, willing to travel and live where/when

needed

Contact info:

US Phone: 336-***-****

China Phone: 86-158********

E-mail: acenh8@r.postjobfree.com

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