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CEO and Founder
Novalis ConsultingCEO and Founder
Jan. 2024Herentals, Flemish Region, BelgiumBusiness Consulting.
CEO and Founder
Alando GlobalCEO and Founder
Jan. 2017Liège, Walloon Region, Belgium►Alando Global, founded by my husband and I, brings people and goods together between China and Europe using e-commerce platforms at first, later brick-and-mortar chains. We have opened our first warehouse in Liège, Belgium. ► We created a few brands for Chinese factories and help them sell. We handle the branding, QC, customer service, sales, etc. We already created 2 brands: Phaewo and Clymen. ► Our mission is to bring Chinese factories and Western consumers together to create a global network and to give the best quality for the best price. Key Responsibilities ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ➊ Organize everything in the warehouse, from managing the staff to helping clients with their orders and other demands. ➋ Negotiating new contracts with partners and clients. ➌ Advertise on Social Media ➍ Lead our team of employees and train them to become great in their job ➎ Follow up on customer service in different languages ★ Working language: English, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Dutch and Italian★
English teacher
Omeida Chinese AcademyEnglish teacher
Nov. 2013 - Mar. 2015YangshuoI teach business English to Chinese adults. I can use my professional experience to teach them more about how business is done in Western countries. The school will make a book based on my lessons to give to students as a handout and as a reference for future business lessons.
General Manager
Wine distributorGeneral Manager
Sep. 2013 - Aug. 2014YangshuoI distribute imported wine in Yangshuo. I organised a wine event in Yangshuo in september 2013 where the bosses of local businesses could taste the wine. It was a success and started the word-of-mouth in Yangshuo.
General Manager
Sweet Heaven CafeGeneral Manager
Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2013YangshuoI opened a Belgian chocolate shop and coffee shop in Yangshuo, a touristic town in the middle of the Karst mountains in Guangxi province, China. I was the manager and employed 1 or 2 girls (depending on high or low season). I trained my staff, did the inventory and the accountancy. During busy times, I was working in the shop myself. I made a business plan and studied the chocolate business in China. I learned a lot about doing business in China, especially in a small town. I learned how to work more independently in a foreign country and how to deal with cultural and language differences.I gained a lot of professional knowledge from it. I gained a lot of professional knowledge from it.
English teacher
Oral English collegeEnglish teacher
Aug. 2010 - Jun. 2012YangshuoI was teaching English to Chinese adults, even when I had my shop, I kept on teaching for a few hours every day. I learned a lot about Chinese culture and customs from my students and many are still my friends.
Save and Invest advisor
KBC Bank & VerzekeringSave and Invest advisor
May. 2006 - Dec. 2008I had a clients portfolio, which I was responsible for. I helped them with their investments, gave the necessary advice and assistance. I learned how to listen to the clients' needs and sell the best products according to those needs. I also learned how to think quickly and have an immediate solution for every problem the clients had. I had to achieve my sales figure every month and report to the General manager. I followed up on the economic news and called people when their investments would change according to the economic climate.
bank teller
BNP Paribas Fortis Factor NV/SAbank teller
Jan. 2003 - May. 2006I had a clients portfolio, which I was responsible for. I helped them with their investments and insurances. I gave them the necessary advice and assistance. I was often at the front desk, dealing with all general bank issues. I learned how to be a team player and how to solve problems immediately. I had to sell all kinds of bank products: from bank cards to insurances and investments. I learned to listen to clients and give them products according to their needs.
Financial Accountant
Frost Invest nvFinancial Accountant
Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2003Drongen, BelgiumI was responsible for the financial follow-up of 50 O'Cool shops. I made a new follow-up system, where it was easier to see if all the shops did their financial obligations. If shops had some financial difficulties or there was something wrong with the customers' payment, I gave them advice and solved the problems. I also helped with the customers and suppliers bookkeeping. In this job I learned how to act quick and how to come up with a solution for financial problems as soon as possible. I learned how to work meticulously and efficiently.
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