Mike(沙弘彬)-MBA- | China - U.S Business Professional

Current

• Director of AsiaPac Operations at Acclaro Inc

Past

• Director (BD) / Flexible PM at Seioglobal
• International Business Consultant Head (国际商务部总监) at Millettech Inc (Shanghai)
• Finance Systems Exec / BPO Manager | Nasdaq: MICC（财政分析员/财务报告/信息系统管理） at Millicom International Cellular

• Marketing & Account Leader | NASDAQ:APAC (团队领导 / 客户服务 ) at APAC Customer Services
• Supplimentary Instructor / Volunteering (大学志愿者 ) at Waverly Southeast Elementary School
• Marketing & IT Manager (网管/ 市场 & 数据库管理实习 在) at Self-Help
• Computer Specialist & Support at Information Technology Services at ITS Wartburg
• General Managment (总经理) at Koko-Z Internet Cafe (Self-employed)
• IT Service Delivery Engineer (Partime) at Red Dot Distribution

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Education

• National University of Ireland, Galway
• Wartburg College

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Mike(沙弘彬)-MBA- | China - U.S Business Professional’s Summary

"知识无界限，智慧才是首要的" Knowledge is limitless, wisdom is what matters.

• 7 years of international work (U.S+ China), and has an MBA in international business.
• A Chinese PR residing in Shanghai with extensive global/ multi-cultural exposure /travels and residence background.
• Open to a Shanghai-based role

Profile:
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Chinese Name: 沙弘彬
Residence: Chicago•Dar-es-salaam•Singapore• Shanghai
Languages (excl Native English):Mandarin(basic)•Shanghainese(learning)•Swahili (advanced)

Michael has gained business experience by working for startups, as an entrepreneur, for small companies, NASDAQ listed PLCs, and for large multinationals. Recently he has worked directly and closely with clients, vendors, executives of public corporations and government related organizations in China. Michael has crafted business plans, RFPs, technical documents, marketing plans, and company operations manuals. He has lead teams, designed, and implemented company communications systems, databases, working in IT and International trade organizations.
He also has experience in sourcing products in China based on clients' specifications, price, and delivery requirements. Developing prototypes of new products in China based on clients' designs, establishing mass production capability in China for clients' new products, and helping clients establish / optimize their China supply chains. Being brought up internationally and currently involved in a stable cross-cultural marriage have formed a solid base for appropriate cultural sensitivity resulting is his ability to communicate, coach and lead in a wide range of cultural environments.

Acclaro Inc:
Coca-cola, Citi Financial, Accenture, Disney, are just some of the clients that depend on Acclaro Inc as their strategic provider of marketing resource for corporate activities. Based in the U.S and with locations overseas, we are able to assist your clients' domestically in the U.S and internationally. •www.acclaroinc.com•

Mike(沙弘彬)-MBA- | China - U.S Business Professional’s Specialties:

- Information Technology
- Product Sourcing
- Leadership and Business Development.
- Relationship Management (MNCs, Government, Chambers & Industry Associations in China)
- Marketing and Sales Management

Mike(沙弘彬)-MBA- | China - U.S Business Professional’s Experience

• Director of AsiaPac Operations

  Acclaro Inc

  (Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

  April 2009 — Present (8 months)

  Management of IT and product sourcing related projects / teams to facilitate U.S-China business operations for the U.S firm.
  
  Company Summary:
  Coca-cola, Citi Financial, Accenture, Disney, are just some of the clients that depend on Acclaro Inc as their strategic provider of marketing resource for corporate activities.
  
  Formed in 2003, the company has continued to grow and expand into a wold-wide provider of marketing services. Headquartered in the U.S, with locations in Chicago, Atlanta, and an overseas office in Hong Kong we are able to assist your clients' domestically in the U.S and internationally.
  
  What we do / Specialties:
  Identity and Branding, Print Design, Marketing Campaigns, Trade Show Collateral, Package Design, Illustration, PowerPoint Support, Web Site Design, Desktop and Web Applications, Web Site Programming, Flash Programming, .Net, html, php Programming, Database Programming, Email Campaigns, Marketing Campaign Design, Trade Show Support, International Marketing, Marketing Product Sourcing in China.
  
  Visit www.acclaroinc.com for more information.

• Director (BD) / Flexible PM

  Seioglobal

  (Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

  October 2007 — April 2009 (1 year 7 months)

  Director (BD) Strategy and business development for Seioglobal - MNC China's 6th (Top10) I.T outsourcing firm with 1800+ in headcount and CMMi3 certified in 2005.
  
  Was a key decision making department head focusing on our strategic international operations (U.S, and European markets). Sadly my contract was abruptly terminated due to the board's sudden switch in plans.
  
  I worked with clients / partners specific to Global 2000 and MNC companies such as IBM, MICROSOFT, FUJITSU, SONY, OBC, and others. Coordinate / Manage / work cross departments reporting to the CEO.
  
  
  INVOLVED PROCESSES:
  Recruiting, Team Leadership, IT Consulting (Advisory) * Brand Development * Client Segmentation * Networking * Client Acquisition * Strategy
  Implementation * MOU Formation * RFP Responses * SLA & MSA Contract Negotiations * Mis-communication
  Management * ‘Crisis’ Management * CMMi3 Process Understanding * System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) * Budgeting
  
  TARGET CLIENTS:
  Global SMEs, MNCs, and local Government enterprises with IT functions irrespective of Industry.
  Size of Typical Deals Engaged: At minimum USD $200,0000 over a period of at least 2-3 years.
  
  FUNCTIONS:
  Consulting prospective clients on IT needs pertaining to critical offshoring and outsourcing of their IT and busi-
  ness processes. Working as part of a team and independently to identify prospective clients, setup meetings, present business proposals, negotiate, sign contract documents,
  and integrate clients with our delivery team to deliver our services. Practicing 'guanxi' by maintaining longstanding connections. Presenting strategic cases to the senior board meetings. Decision making and leadership role in screening human resources for projects and interviewing new employees to my team. Knowledge transfer, mentoring, and western culture infusion in a local setting. Traveling to offshore locations, ODCs, attending government seminars, high profile IT confrences....

• International Business Consultant Head (国际商务部总监)

  Millettech Inc (Shanghai)

  (Information Technology and Services industry)

  August 2007 — October 2007 (3 months)

  Worked with the president to deliver powerful solutions/strategies to clients and manage international operations, specifically the organization's offshore services in U.S and Europe markets.
  
  Recommendation:
  Jason Zhang - President
  CEO: Millettech Ltd : Shanghai.
  
  
  ###CHINESE TRANSLATION###
  国际商务部总监:-Milletech.Ltd-中国上海公司
  业余时间作为该公司的咨询顾问,开发海外客户, 撰写需求报告, 进行项目分析, 市场需求分析,客户管理等. 与许多国外客户建立了良好的商务关系.

• Finance Systems Exec / BPO Manager | Nasdaq: MICC（财政分析员/财务报告/信息系统管理）

  Millicom International Cellular

  (Public Company; MICC; Telecommunications industry)

  December 2005 — August 2006 (9 months)

  Lead a matrix-style finance team doing Financial Systems IT to Sales integration and Reporting in this Corp telecom giant with operations in Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. Engaged in Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) procedures and reported to the CFO. Managed Financial Systems BPO to outsourced Asian vendor (Accounting / Sales System) Even through academic opportunities and company direction prompted my exit, I excelled + induced creativity, Flexibility, Re-Designed Work Systems, Created team MIS system Enhanced SOPs, KPIs and Value Chain resulting in Efficiency & Revenue Increase. * Website: www.millicom.com -277 Million subscribers world-wide.
  
  Recommendation: Ghose Pratap - CFO
  CFO: Millicom International.
  
  ###CHINESE TRANSLATION###
  财政分析员/财务报告/信息系统管理 (2005年12月-2006年8月)- Millicom International -MNC (NASAQ:MICC)
  一家瑞典的新兴电信企业, 全职领导团队向CFO进行财务报告,SOX程序. 即使因为其他的学习机会离开了公司,但是得到了公司在创新,灵活,工作设计,制作MIS增强SOPs, KPIs及价值链引起财政发展的工作上的强烈肯定. Website: www.millicom.com -277 Million subscribers world-wide.

• Marketing & Account Leader | NASDAQ:APAC (团队领导 / 客户服务 )

  APAC Customer Services

  (Public Company; APAC; Outsourcing/Offshoring industry)

  December 2003 — June 2006 (2 years 7 months)

  Company Profile:
  • 9000 employees | Website: www.apaccustomerservices.com
  • U.S Consulting MNC (CRM / BPO) with AT&T, Harrahs, and Singapore’s StarHub as clients.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  Reporting to the Branch GM and leading 6 subordinates. Responsible for leading a team of 6 call center agents in a highly aggressive / fast paced environment. Daily, monthly, and yearly Market Research Reports to branch GM. Handling and managed client’s complaints / Crisis Moments as agent and lead the marketing department.
  
  Achievements:
  Started the position as a call center agent, promoted to marketing team leader, and successfully finished the contract. Hit all KPIs under my assigned client AT&T (BellSouth). Acquired an average of 8 clients daily. Number 1 Weekly Stats Achiever and multiple work awards.

• Supplimentary Instructor / Volunteering (大学志愿者 )

  Waverly Southeast Elementary School

  (Education Management industry)

  January 2003 — January 2004 (1 year 1 month)

  Teaching / Volunteering : Waverly Southeast Elementary School in Iowa U.S.A (Jan03-Jan04)
  
  ###CHINESE TRANSLATION###
  大学志愿者 : Waverly Southeast Elementary School in Iowa U.S.A

• Marketing & IT Manager (网管/ 市场 & 数据库管理实习 在)

  Self-Help

  (Non-Profit; Financial Services industry)

  December 2000 — November 2003 (3 years )

  Company Profile:
  • 10 employees | Website: www.selfhelpinternational.org
  • U.S NGO that raises financial aid to farmers in developing nations (S. America, Asia, Africa).
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  Reporting to the CEO. Manager overseeing marketing and information management (IT). Developing creative campaigns according to the assigned theme. Organizing new fund raising events and creation of Power Point presentations. Designing graphic images, newsletter creation, and database management. Web-master (html coding, maintenance, and content upgrading). Business development via searching for clients (donors) to obtain more capital.
  
  Achievements:
  Started this position as a 6 month Intern to full-time manager and hit my growth potential within the firm. Increased donor funding of NGO activities by 10% compared with before I got hired. Tremendously increased company image via events and presented in Colleges, Schools, and business dinners. Doubled the number of new Fund Raisers organized and improved the company’s presentation material and IT.
  
  
  Recomendation:
  Fredrick Merry - CEO
  Self-Help International –Waverly USA

• Computer Specialist & Support at Information Technology Services

  ITS Wartburg

  (Information Technology and Services industry)

  February 2000 — May 2002 (2 years 4 months)

  Computer Specialist & Support at Information Technology Services – Wartburg College USA (Feb00- May02) PART-TIME.
  
  ###CHINESE TRANSLATION###
  电脑技术支持 在 Information Technology Services – Wartburg College USA (Feb00- May02)

• General Managment (总经理)

  Koko-Z Internet Cafe (Self-employed)

  (Self-Employed; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  November 1998 — November 2000 (2 years 1 month)

  Pioneered & managed Family business – Internet Café & Services for 2 years
  I opened, closed, managed, supervised, managed suppliers and clients.
  
  ###CHINESE TRANSLATION###
  领导家族企业 – 经营网络服务和产品2年

• IT Service Delivery Engineer (Partime)

  Red Dot Distribution

  (Information Technology and Services industry)

  November 1996 — November 1998 (2 years 1 month)

  Worked at a distributor for MICROSOFT, HP, APC, D-Link, and EPSON machines while in high school as my par-time job. Computer assembly, systems customization, hardware and software maintenance, computer repairs. Off-site IT systems diagnostics at client's locations throughout the city.

Mike(沙弘彬)-MBA- | China - U.S Business Professional’s Education

• National University of Ireland, Galway

  MBA (Masters) , Business Management (International Business/MIS/Finance/Change Management/Business Strategy/BMIT...) , 2006 — 2007

  Activities and Societies:

  Class Head.
  Team Head.
  Solid "A" Transcript

• Wartburg College

  Double BA (International Business & Managment Information Systems , Business, Information Systems, Law, Marketing, E-commerce, Accounting, Finance.... , 2000 — 2004

  Activities and Societies:

  Member of the Business Department
  Member of the International Club
  I.T Department Consultant

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• My BLOG (A MUST READ)

Mike(沙弘彬)-MBA- | China - U.S Business Professional’s Interests:

Gadgets (I.T), Macs, Politics, News, Movies, Working Out, Golf, Outdoor Track, Traveling.

Mike(沙弘彬)-MBA- | China - U.S Business Professional’s Groups:

Member of the Academy of International Business-Southwest U.S.A

•    IT/Software Development Outsourcing and Offshoring
•    Global Worker
•    China Business
•    China Trade Group
•    Connected Shanghai
•    Outsourcing & Offshoring
•    The International Outsourcing Forum
•    Offshoring & Outsourcing U.S Market
•    The International Institute for Outsource Management
•    China Going Global — Building Chinese Global Brands
•    Seioglobal Employees
•    World & Shanghai [世界与上海]
•    Expats Working in China (在中国工作的外国人)

Mike(沙弘彬)-MBA- | China - U.S Business Professional’s Honors:

Personal:
► MBA Class Honors @ Nat. University Ireland Dublin (2007)
► #1 Team Stats at NASDAQ firm: APAC Inc - U.S.A (2005)
► Iowa State 2004 Quality Work Life Research Team Contributor – U.S.A
►Graduated with Prestigious Academic College Four Year Scholarship
►Graduated with Highest rank in State from #1 High School

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