THERESA GUO
Brooklyn, NY *1233
Cell: 212-***-****
E: ************@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
VICE PRESIDENT OF SOURCING & PURCHASING
Senior management where my office management and international experience
can be effectively utilized. Particularly a highly responsible position in
an aggressive production, purchasing, sourcing, merchandising or
manufacturing environment that involves international trade.
PROFILE
A "take-charge", production, purchasing & sourcing executive with full
responsibility to the President for managing an international manufacturing
and export business with suppliers through numerous Asian countries.
A very strong sense of responsibility and loyalty towards the company,
management and staff. A highly organized, diligent and effective under-
pressure manager, used to managing all staff department in a consensus
manner.
Effectively computer literate and bi-lingual in English and Chinese
(Mandarin & Taiwanese).
ACHIEVEMENTS & CAREER EXPERIENCE
NeoStem, Inc. - Vice President of International Affairs June 2009 -
Present
* Specializes in Adult Stem Cell Research, Collection & Storage
* Fully in charge of Overseas Operations & Affiliates, coordinating
quarterly board meetings and working closely with CEO on matters related to
company strategies.
Almar Sales Company - VP of Sourcing & Purchasing April 2000-Jan.
2009
* Specializes in Consumer Products, Jewelry, Cosmetics, Bags, Accessories,
etc.
* Fully in charge of Product Development, Production, Sourcing, Purchasing,
Compliance, Quality Control & Overseas Operations
- Established domestic & overseas offices from ground up & there was
zero turn over since the operation started.
- Cost reduction exceeding 15% on goods purchased by going "Factory
Direct".
- Better control & relations with vendors - specialize in fabric (yarn &
dye), plastic (molding & extrusion), metal (casting & molding) &
packaging designs.
- Made recommendations to factories to improve production process and
reduce cost
- Encouraged and helped factories to achieve ISO standards & pass
factory audit.
- Assisted in development of new & innovative products then introducing
to clients.
Theresa Guo
FDI - Vice President, Import Department June 1993-April
2000
* Specialized in Office Furniture
* Fully in charge of Production, Sourcing, Purchasing & Overseas Operations
- Established overseas offices from ground up & turn over was extremely
low.
- Cost reduction exceeding 20% on production process & goods purchased
by going "Factory Direct".
- Better control & relations with vendors - specialize in leather (dye),
plastic (molding & extrusion) and metal (casting & molding).
- Made recommendations to factories to improve production process and
reduce cost
- Encouraged and helped factories to achieve ISO standards & pass
factory audit.
- Assisted in development of new & innovative products then introducing
to clients.
Attained MBA degree June 1990-June 1993
- Attended McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
Standard Exporting Co. - General Manager May 1984-May 1990
* Specialized in household goods
* In Charge of Office Operations, Communicating with Vendors & Client
Services
- pots, pans, cooking utensil, etc.
- household cleaning products, such as brushes, cloth, etc.
EDUCATION
- Master of Business Administration July 1991-June
1993
McMaster University, Canada
- Honor Bachelor of Business Administration June 1988-
June 1991
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Major in marketing, Economics, Accounting, Language
- World Travel - Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Korea, Thailand,
The Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia,
Fiji, China, New Zealand, Canada, U.S.A., France,
Germany, Austria, Italy.
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE/ADDITIONAL COURSES
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Filemaker
Internet, E-mail, Microsoft outlook, PhotoShop
- Accounting, Marketing, and Economics Courses
- Bookkeeping to Trial Balance