• Global Manufacturing,  Product Development, Sourcing, and  Operations experience within the Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry.  

• Effective communications to build rapport with stakeholders while managing important aspects of relationship for trust. 

• Successful execution of Fast-Cycle  New Product Development with Customized Relational Database Management Systems.

• Safety Compliance and Quality Assurance Protocol enforcement within Multi-Tier Global Supply Chain Contract Manufacturers of major Brand Licenses, Quick-Service Restaurants, Major Retail Brands and Big Box Stores consumer products.

• Translate technical documents and diagrams in local languages to fail-safe training comprehension for factory managers and staff.

• Proven record of successful execution to meet supply chain challenges of Factory closures,  Unauthorized Subcontracting,   
  

​           Intellectual Property (IP) Theft, Counterfeiting, Labor Code of Conduct Enforcement and Third Party Services Fraud.

• Hands-on executive-level employee whose responsibilities cut across functions to ensure that initiatives are implemented by using solid business analysis, digital tools, common sense and international cultural know-how to move ideas to action.

• Team building and intercultural communication skills used to set expectations for uncompromising integrity.  

• Southeast Asia sourcing and manufacturing experience since 1994.

• 30 years toy manufacturing experience with laser-like  focus on product safety and brand reputation protection. 
  

• Multi-Tier Global Supply Chain Contract Manufacturer Quality Assurance experience since 1994.                     Learn more.

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                                                                                       US - China Trade Facts  per USTR.gov

• ​U.S. goods imports from China totaled $434.7 billion in 2020, down 3.6% ($16.0 billion) from 2019, and up 19% from 2010.                                              
  
• U.S  imports from China are up 325% from 2001 (pre-WTO accession).                                                                                                                                         
  
• U.S. imports from China account for 18.6% of overall U.S. imports in 2020.
  

• The top import categories (2-digit HS) in 2020 were:  -electrical machinery ($111 billion),
  

                                                                                                         -machinery ($97 billion),                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              -toys and sports equipment ($26 billion),  

                                                                                                       -furniture and bedding ($23 billion),                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           -misc. textile articles ($21 billion).       

                                                                                           US Federal Reserve Dual Mandate  per federalreserve.gov

​​Mandated Safety Standard  Enforcement (TBT) = Fair,Balanced Trade  + US Jobs in Quality, Safety, Compliance. for  Maximum Employment + Stable Prices

​                                                              "Competitionshould not be for a share of market-but to expand the market."    W. Edwards Deming