Project Manager Management

CLAIRE C. XU

910-***-**** abnimm@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position which incorporates personal experience in project management,

mechanical engineering, international marketing/sales and supply chain management into a team-oriented

environment affording opportunity for growth and advancement.

QUALIFICATIONS

1 Bachelor of Science in Engineering with international business management training.

2 In excess of 15 years’ experience in engineering, international import/export, purchasing, and project

management; primary employment within both U.S.- and China-based multi-national corporations.

3 Native Chinese/Mandarin, fluent in English with limited French and Spanish. Global work and travel

experience. U.S. permanent residency

4 Excellent computer skills, adept at developing custom reports in Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and

MRP/SAP/ERP.

5 Self-motivation, short personal learning curve, diligent team orientation with strong communication and

interpersonal skills.

6 Extensive experience in identification and implementation of diverse supply chain management solutions.

7 Detail orientation and resourcefulness in completion of projects; ability to multitask effectively, appropriately

prioritize project needs, and comply with strict deadlines.

8 Experience in interviewing, hiring, and assembling professional management teams.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2008-2009 DILL AIR CONTROLS (Former Division of Eaton Corp.) (Oxford, North Carolina)

Purchasing Manager

Responsible for worldwide procurement of materials, parts, equipment and engineering services. Processed

purchase/change orders and worked with internal service management groups and departments to address

supplier-related issues in automotive manufacturing environment. Identified and explored key global suppliers

and monitored supplier performance with respect to quality/delivery requirements. Participated in special

projects, expedited processing of critical parts, and updated and maintained records. Successfully achieved cost

reduction and productivity improvement. Developed and managed Chinese suppliers of key commodities.

Developed and implemented inventory control systems, policies and procedures in shared services

environment. Solicited formal and informal bids for requested goods and services. Provided analysis of data

regarding inventory control and trend reports to facilitate future decision-making.

2007-2008 SUNTECH MEDICAL (Raleigh, NC)

Project Manager

Assisted VP of Global Operations in setting up new medical device operations in China. Oversaw interior factory

construction. Worked with legal counsel and environmental consultants as well as local government officials in

registering with Whole Foreign Owned Entity (WFOE), setting up business accounts, recruiting management

teams, and transferring production lines from the US to China.

2005-2007 PIEDMOUNT TRADING INC(Raleigh, NC)

Sales Manager for Asian Market

Responsible for product sourcing, pricing, cost reduction, risk management, and bid strategy development,

including Standardized Bid Package development. Provided purchase orders and all requisite transactional

supporting documentation. Coordinated with global suppliers and logistics and sales teams with respect to all

transactions between North and South America and Asia.

2003-2005 Moved back to the US from Africa and attended to university

2001-2003 CAMERICA GROUP (Africa, Exxon Mobil compounds)

Project Manager

Responsible for marketing research and engineering project negotiations. Co-operated with U.S. Embassy,

Chinese Embassy, and local African government officials to construct hotel and supermarket. Responsible for

sourcing HVAC equipment for new international airport and local government buildings.

Represented Exxon Mobil in local environmental census participation with the University of Arcadia, U.S.

Developed familiarity with oil companies’ offshore drilling and inland operations while living in Exxon Mobil

African compound.

1992-2000 CHINA WORLD TRADE CENTER (CWTC) (Beijing, China)

1 1996-2000 Project Manager – Projects Division, CWTC

Responsible for civil engineering work activities. Assisted with project-specific sub-contractor selection.

Researched sub-contractor references and evaluated bid submissions for compliance with bid requirements.

Worked with design and construction teams during design and planning processes. Reviewed construction

documents, monitored capital budgets, and controlled inventory for construction projects. Represented CWTC

in major capital project meetings with architects, engineers, contractors, and government officials. Major

projects included: 800-m2 ice skating rink in CWTC shopping complex; CWTC’s Phase II project (a 38-story

office building with shopping complex in Beijing’s Central Business Division); and renovation of CWTC Hotel &

International apartment buildings.

2 1992-1996 Marketing Representative/Manager – Exhibition Division, CWTC

Developed exhibition opportunities and organized new projects, including: project negotiation and promotion

(both domestic and international); conference organization and government coordination with departments such

as Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Science, State Consul and Trade Commission, and National Development

and Reform Commission and with import & export companies, shipping companies, and other service providers.

1989-1992 YONG MAO ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS (Beijing, China)

Assistant Engineer

Responsible for HVAC design drawings, calculations, component layout, and equipment selection and sourcing.

Participated in specialized training and received relevant certificates in areas including: energy conservation;

architectural design; Auto-CAD; construction budget estimation; and construction management.

EDUCATION

1985-1989 BEIJING INSTITUTE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (Beijing, China)

Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Major: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1995 XICHENG UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND TECHNOLOGY (Beijing, China)

Major: International Business Administration

Relevant Courses Completed: International Trade; Business Management and Strategy; Marketing

Management; Business Law; Corporate Financial Management

2001 McGill UNIVERSITY, (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)

Diploma in Management Curriculum, Center for Continuing Education

Relevant Courses Completed: Accounting for Management; Marketing Principles and Applications

2003 NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY (Raleigh, NC)

Relevant Courses Completed: Applied Engineering Economy; Supply Chain Management

2006 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA-WIMINGTON (Wilmington, NC)

Relevant Courses Completed: Principles of Financial Management; Database Management; Accounting

Information Systems

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