Olivia Gong
Irvine,CA
Summary
Executive growth leader with 15 years' success expanding businesses into global markets, and more importantly, revenue growth. Expert in hiring and training, known for building a loyal team that can deliver results.
Fluent in English and Mandarin, conversational in Japanese. Effective communicator and strategic decision maker.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and President
Aura Gardenia, LLC
03.2020 - Current
- Led a team to build a lead generating marketing funnel and a 3-step sales process, achieving a 60% close rate.
- Created an online coaching course to generate passive income.
- Promoted awareness of healing from trauma through speaking engagements.
- Achieved 100% client satisfaction and high referral rate.
Vice President of Asia Business
Collectors Universe, Inc.
05.2014 - 01.2020
- Grew Asia market to contribute 70% of company revenue by building relationships in China, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong.
- Led teams in Shanghai and Hong Kong, growing from 4 to 45 and 3 to 25 employees respectively.
- Acted as brand ambassador in Chinese media, expanding brand visibility.
- Transitioned company to direct partnerships with Chinese dealers, boosting gross profits by 15%.
- Successfully negotiated a $20M deal with Chinese banking industry.
Manager of Imports and Exports
GYB Bearings, Ltd.
07.2006 - 02.2011
- Led strategic expansion into Eastern Europe and the US, achieving $3M in foreign sales within 4 years.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored international sales and marketing teams.
- Prepared various import, export and supplier forms for customs submittal.
- Designed export strategies to meet project delivery requirements.
- Processed company's import permit and export license processes.
- Consulted with suppliers and agents to arrange proper in-transit permissions to ship to various locations.
Education
MBA - MBA
National University
Los Angeles, CA07.2013
Bachelor of Science - International Trade
Sichuan International Studies University
Chongqing, China07.2004
Skills
- Executive Performance Management
- Contract Negotiation
- International Business
- Market Penetration
- Business Expansion
- Sales Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Strategic Planning
- Brand Ambassador
- Multicultural Leadership
- Team Building
- Strategic Partnerships
Timeline
Founder and President
Aura Gardenia, LLC
03.2020 - Current
Vice President of Asia Business
Collectors Universe, Inc.
05.2014 - 01.2020
Manager of Imports and Exports
GYB Bearings, Ltd.
07.2006 - 02.2011
MBA - MBA
National University
Bachelor of Science - International Trade
Sichuan International Studies University
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