Michael Stancliff
Temple City
Summary
Experienced sales professional with a successful history of driving sales, building networks, and streamlining sales pipelines. The missing piece for U.S. businesses looking to grow relationships with Chinese and Mandarin-speaking clientele.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Sales and Cultural Business Consultant
Self Employed Services
Temple City
06.2025 - Current
- Advising a multi-city immersive entertainment company on pricing and negotiations in its first Chinese deal.
- Guiding a 35-year movie industry veteran as they learn to collaborate with Chinese productions.
- Prepare experienced Western Bilingual actor on specialized Mandarin when hosting events.
Outreach and Engagement Specialist
Study in China Alum. Ass.
Temple City
06.2024 - Current
- Outreach to find potential attendees per event for bi-annual cultural immersion trips to China
- Bilingually hosted 100+ Chinese events since 2022, creating a huge Chinese network.
- Translate and negotiate deals for the U.S. Influencers at the 9th Annual China South Asia Product Expo in Yunnan, China.
BizDev Manager
BOSi Art Studios
06.2023 - 09.2025
- Open entirely new country’s market by closing two key Korean corporations
- Travel 20% of time, building out a calendar for weeklong industry exhibitions
- Bring more new business in first year than any current team member previously with zero connections
Sales Manager
Piggyship
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Added an additional $800k+ in ARR within first year of work with zero industry connections
- Minimum 80 calls a week and 10+ stops a day, independently managing schedule
- Manage communication between U.S. clientele and an almost completely Chinese speaking team
- Directly advise company leader on business development, client relations, and company structure
Account Executive
WABI
San Gabriel Valley
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Cold open and follow up in 15-20 liquor stores daily in English, Chinese, and sometimes Spanish.
- Coordinate with Latin American support team and leadership at weekly meetings to smash KPIs
- Complete the full cycle of the sales pipeline, identifying leads, conducting in-person meetings, and closing on the spot.
Digital Marketing
99 Ranch Market
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Created targeted ads for specific products geared to increase sales
- Front man and host of new YouTube Channel series “Ranch Recipes” and at new store openings
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Drama
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA03.2017
Semester Abroad - Mandarin Chinese
National Taiwan University
Taipei, Taiwan01.2014
Skills
- Business and conversational Mandarin
- Limited Spanish proficiency
- Toast POS and WeChat
- CRM software expertise
- Mailchimp marketing
- Understanding of Chinese business culture
- Team leadership identification
- Growth acceleration strategies
Special Skills
Toast POS, Wechat, ZOHO CRM, Hubspot CRM, Mailchimp, Understanding of Chinese Business Culture, Identifying team leaders and growth accelerators
Languages
Mandarin
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Independent Sales and Cultural Business Consultant
Self Employed Services
06.2025 - Current
Outreach and Engagement Specialist
Study in China Alum. Ass.
06.2024 - Current
BizDev Manager
BOSi Art Studios
06.2023 - 09.2025
Sales Manager
Piggyship
01.2023 - 09.2023
Account Executive
WABI
03.2022 - 12.2022
Digital Marketing
99 Ranch Market
08.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Drama
University of California, Irvine
Semester Abroad - Mandarin Chinese
National Taiwan University