Jun Zhang
IT, Sourcing, Sales
Jericho,NY
Summary
Accomplished CTO with a proven track record at GVG HongKong Holdings, adept in leading cross-functional teams and launching innovative products. Skilled in fostering vendor relationships and leveraging Cisco Certified expertise. Demonstrates exceptional strategic planning and problem-solving abilities, contributing to significant market advancements and customer satisfaction.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Consultant
Honda Valley Stream, Long Island, NY
04.2024 - Current
- Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
- Developed long-lasting client relationships by consistently exceeding expectations with exceptional service.
Sales Director, Business Development
VTEC Opto-electronics Technology Co, Ltd
03.2015 - 05.2023
- Improved client retention rates by fostering strong relationships and providing exceptional customer service.
- Established a strong network of industry connections that facilitated mutually beneficial partnership opportunities for sustained growth.
- Streamlined internal processes to boost efficiency, leading to increased productivity within the sales team.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement by regularly assessing team performance metrics, identifying areas for growth, and implementing targeted coaching/training initiatives.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Developed comprehensive sales forecasts based on historical data analysis and future projections to inform optimal resource allocation decisions.
- Negotiated contracts with key clients, securing long-term partnerships and driving consistent revenue growth.
- Mentored junior sales staff members, enhancing their skills and performance for increased success in meeting targets.
- Conducted regular market research analysis to stay current on industry trends and competitor activities for strategic decision-making purposes.
- Championed the use of CRM tools to track customer interactions more effectively, providing valuable insights into sales processes and enabling data-driven decisionmaking.
Sourcing Manager
Home Depot Asia Sourcing Office
10.2007 - 04.2014
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Led contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions, reducing overall expenses.
- Championed change management efforts within the organization related to new procurement processes or systems implementation.
- Conducted supplier audits to evaluate capabilities, assess risks, and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to define business requirements and align sourcing initiatives with organizational goals.
- Developed and executed global sourcing strategies for optimal cost savings and value creation.
- Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Conducted market research to stay informed about industry trends, ensuring competitive advantage in sourcing decisions.
- Coordinated logistics activities, ensuring timely delivery of products from suppliers to distribution centers or customers directly.
- Developed and implemented strategic purchasing procedures and control systems to reduce direct costs and carrying costs.
- Collaborated with strategic partners to develop and manage key performance indicators and quality assurance processes.
Sourcing Manager
Best Buy, China Sourcing Operation
05.2005 - 07.2006
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Conducted supplier audits to evaluate capabilities, assess risks, and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to define business requirements and align sourcing initiatives with organizational goals.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring ethical business practices throughout the supply chain.
- Established long-term supplier relationships, fostering trust and collaboration for continuous improvement.
- Conducted market research to stay informed about industry trends, ensuring competitive advantage in sourcing decisions.
Engineering Manager
GTH HongKong Sourcing Office
05.2003 - 05.2005
- Led cross-functional teams for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
- Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
- Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Managed risk assessments during project planning phases, proactively mitigating potential issues before they arose during execution stages.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging the sharing of ideas, leading to increased creativity and problem-solving capabilities within the team.
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
- Streamlined communication between departments by establishing regular meetings, improving collaboration on complex projects.
- Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
- Performed concurrent design, manufacturing and engineering, reducing time required to bring products to market.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing systems, providing recommendations that resulted in significant cost savings over time.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce errors, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
CTO
GVG HongKong Holdings
02.2002 - 03.2003
- Collaborated with cross-functional intra-company teams to provide mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Provided project leadership in dynamic technology-driven environment with multiple priorities.
- Launched successful new products with extensive research on market trends combined with collaborative input from various departments.
- Embraced macro-level strategic decisions and micro-level implementation.
- Cultivated strong vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms for hardware, software, and support contracts.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential adoption, staying ahead of industry trends to maintain competitive advantage.
- Chaired technology steering committees, fostering cross-functional collaboration and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Supported current and emerging programs through interactions with high-level customers, business partners and external vendors.
- Managed cross-functional teams to successfully deliver complex technology projects on time and within budget.
- Implemented agile methodologies for software development, increasing speed-to-market without sacrificing quality or security standards.
- Briefed executives on technology risks and suggested ways to alleviate concerns.
Field Application Engineer
ESS Technology, ShenZhen Office
02.1998 - 03.2002
- Supported software integration and implemented maintenance enhancements.
- Exhibited strong technical aptitude and application expertise resulting in optimized performance, continuous improvement recommendations and product innovation.
- Traveled to key account locations to train and provide technical direction for successful completion of product launches.
- Communicated technical development stages and provided design support to stakeholders.
- Maintained effective customer relationships and identified future business opportunities to support and strengthen corporation mission.
- Served as a primary point of contact for clients throughout all project phases, fostering long-lasting partnerships built on trust and communication.
- Facilitated smooth installations of company products at client sites through careful planning, coordination, testing.
- Established strong relationships with clients by offering personalized solutions to meet their unique requirements.
- Assisted in the development of marketing materials, showcasing key product features and benefits to prospective clients.
- Updated technical documentation, product specifications, and technical training materials.
- Delivered support training to help customers learn key features of applications.
- Created software applications in test-driven development environment.
Software Developer
MaAnShan Iron&Steel Co, Ltd
07.1993 - 02.1998
- Improved software efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving coding issues.
- Saved time and resources by identifying and fixing bugs before product deployment.
- Enhanced user experience through designing and implementing user-friendly interfaces.
- .Consistently met project milestones while maintaining rigorous quality control standards throughout all stages of the development life cycle.
- .Created comprehensive documentation detailing software functionality for future reference or maintenance purposes.
- .Ensured seamless migrations from legacy systems to modern platforms through meticulous planning, testing, and execution.
- Participated in regular code sprints, contributing to rapid development and iteration of software products.
- Increased code efficiency by implementing rigorous code review practices, which improved overall software performance.
- Optimized database queries for enhanced performance, enabling faster data retrieval and processing.
- Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
- Conducted data modeling, performance and integration testing.
Education
MBA - General Business Administration
FuDan University
ShangHai08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
AnHui University of Technology
AnHui08.1989
Skills
- Cisco Certified : CCNA, CCNP
- Microsoft Certified : MCP, MCSE
- Austin University: Data Analyst
- Honda Auto Sales Training Program
Certification
Microsoft : MCP, MCSE
Cisco: CCNA, CCNP
Austin University: Data Analyst
Honda: Auto Sales training
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Honda Valley Stream, Long Island, NY
04.2024 - Current
Sales Director, Business Development
VTEC Opto-electronics Technology Co, Ltd
03.2015 - 05.2023
Sourcing Manager
Home Depot Asia Sourcing Office
10.2007 - 04.2014
Sourcing Manager
Best Buy, China Sourcing Operation
05.2005 - 07.2006
Engineering Manager
GTH HongKong Sourcing Office
05.2003 - 05.2005
CTO
GVG HongKong Holdings
02.2002 - 03.2003
Field Application Engineer
ESS Technology, ShenZhen Office
02.1998 - 03.2002
Software Developer
MaAnShan Iron&Steel Co, Ltd
07.1993 - 02.1998
Microsoft : MCP, MCSE
Cisco: CCNA, CCNP
Austin University: Data Analyst
Honda: Auto Sales training
MBA - General Business Administration
FuDan University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
AnHui University of Technology
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