Clifford Li
Winnipeg,Canada
Summary
Over 15 years of experience in Hospitality, Customer Support, Business development Management, Sales Management Advisor, Account Manager, Investment Promotion & facilitation, Accounts Payable & Chinese Linguistics. Extensive Knowledge of Domain skills and proficiencies, good management & organizational skills, technologically sound, specialized in linguistic support and delivery. Proven skills in communication in English (IELTS CLB7), Chinese (Mandarin) and Hindi. High level performer in the fields of business management, personable, team player, adaptable and flexible, quick to learn, focus on delivery. Demonstrated ability to adherence to Professional Ethics and Business and Corporate Protocol. Graduate of Bachelor of Business Administration Computer skills include: - MS Office, CRM tools, Sales connect, PeopleSoft.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Vice President as Investment Promotion and Facilitation
Guidance Bureau, Government of India (states of Tamil Nadu)
India, India
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Investment Promotion / facilitation by generating new leads (FDI and Local market) specifically for Automobile sectors to invest in Tamil Nadu
- Country desk for China/ Taiwan to support for all the sectors
- Respond to investor queries and provide required information like land-related, single-window clearance, policy related, and grievance
- Coordination with stakeholders for site visit, MOU events, Inter Department Committee meeting and other various activities
- Networking with consulate, trade bodies, Invest India and other associations for lead generation
- Ensure all files are maintained in proper order and have been signed/checked with various authorities on a regular basis
- Interact with existing investors in the state from time-to-time manner
- Engage in external engagement activities like organizing and participating webinars/seminar for the Auto sector.
E-Tailer Account Manager and Business development
Currencies Direct
Mumbai, India
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Lead generation and identification of prospects within China market
- Manages and directs an e-commerce client by phone /emails for FX trading and to achieve profit goals
- Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers, staying up to date on current market news, and knowledge sharing with the clients
- Working closely with the compliance and adherence to existing terms of trade
- Co-ordinate with UK Dealing desk/ China desk, back-office and other relevant business unit.
Sales Management Advisor
IBM
Delhi, India
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Plan and execute the strategy of the Sales Execution CoE
- Acting as a focal point to provide advisory services on the current business situation
- Business analysis, Decision support, and working within various reporting systems for enhanced sales execution
- Stakeholder engagement and handling of escalations.
Accounts Payable
Société Générale
Bangalore, India
04.2011 - 03.2013
- Accounts Payable and Chinese Linguistics
- Staff expense claims audits & clearing of cash breaks
- Processing vendor’s invoices and timely payment to vendors
- Preparations of bank reconciliation statements, & Vendor Creation.
Employment / Education verification researcher
Aditya Birla Minacs
Mumbai, India
06.2010 - 03.2011
- International Verification Research
- Communication with countries such as China, Taiwan, Australia and SE Asian countries
- Focus was on Education and Employment Verification Background Checks
- Maintenance and monitoring of people database from Chinese to English.
Bartender/ Bar Manager
Champagne Lounge bar, Pig & Whistle (British pub)
Taipei, Taiwan
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Served bar and restaurant patrons ordered drinks, including beer, wine, liquors, and mixed beverages
- Kept the bar area safe, clean, and well-stocked throughout each working shift
- Performed daily inventory audits and weekly product and supply orders.
Cook
Pizza Hotline
Winnipeg, Canada
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
Bartender / Server
Cordova
Winnipeg, Canada
- Greeting Customer and taking food and drink orders
- Mixing and serving alcoholic beverages
- Delivering order to customers promptly and checking on their satisfaction
- Processing payment and addressing customer concerns or complaints if any
- Keeping the bar, tables and serving areas clean and organized.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Chinese Culture University
01.2008
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Associate Vice President as Investment Promotion and Facilitation
Guidance Bureau, Government of India (states of Tamil Nadu)
01.2020 - 06.2022
E-Tailer Account Manager and Business development
Currencies Direct
09.2017 - 02.2019
Sales Management Advisor
IBM
01.2014 - 08.2017
Accounts Payable
Société Générale
04.2011 - 03.2013
Employment / Education verification researcher
Aditya Birla Minacs
06.2010 - 03.2011
Bartender/ Bar Manager
Champagne Lounge bar, Pig & Whistle (British pub)
01.2003 - 01.2008
Cook
Pizza Hotline
Bartender / Server
Cordova
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Chinese Culture University
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