Yulia Blinova 余莉

Conducting market, trend, product and competitor research on various topics for clients across the globe. Performing business development, project management and country expansion activities including marketplace engagement and management. Sales and product management on various platforms like Amazon, Tmall, Yandex.Market and other. Direct sourcing from manufacturers worldwide. Involvement in every step of sourcing process from initial supplier research to logistics processes. OEM and ODM projects included.

Market research, project management, localization strategy, marketing strategy development and execution. Cross cooperation with numerous departments. Successful organizational set up as well as direct business development on the spot (Russia). Partners, government organizations and social development. Increased brand recognition. P&L responsibilities, level C reporting. Develop annual business development strategies/plans. Build consensus among various stakeholders. Recruited and managed a team.

Participating in the budget and target preparation; analyzing variances; proposing corrective actions. Identifying potential local partners and other standard tasks of a business development function. Monitor and research new channels, competitors and products that can represent an opportunity for the company. Manage and oversee all marketing, social media and PR channels/initiatives (i.e. Yandex, Google.ru, VK.com, Odnoklassniki.ru.

Main responsibilities would include market evaluation, sourcing, price adjustment, quality control, logistic, product development and sales. QC at all stages of production and before shipment. Tracking the movement of prices in the market, contract negotiation, terms and conditions of supply chain, transport and customs issues. Attendance of exhibits, to establish new sales channels and acquire potential customers. Responsible for leadership, positive teamwork and profitable results of 7 subordinates.

Company main products include footwear, bags and accessories. My responsibilities included searching for new suppliers, forming and placing orders, communication and negotiation with the factories, managing contracts and specifications. Daily control of the production processes as well as shipments.

Working with Chinese factories and foreign companies in N. America and Russia on various ranges of products, such as electrical appliances, car speakers and LED speakers. Developing new suppliers, establishing quality control processes, order placement and supervision, drafting contracts and specifications, handling logistics.

To direct, control and organize all staff, within my direct span of control, ensuring customer requirements are satisfied. To assume overall responsibility for the running of the bar. To implement, control and review all procedures relating to stock control, cash handling, purchasing.

I provided corporate business English training to more than 150 Chinese employees in the hotel, to insure the level of basic and business English was in accordance to the standard of the hotel.

As an English Teacher in a very well developed school I was presented an opportunity to teach students of all ages. Courses included all levels, starting from basic English up to Business English. My responsibilities included development of the teaching plan and materials, teaching, organization of educational and entertainment events.

•Cross-reference of products •Coordination of the supply chain •Logistics management