Greg Sinclair
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Update: Contact form is broken, trying to fix it. Please use greginchina AT gmail DOT com in the meantime.An energetic, enthusiastic and highly dynamic professional with genuine business acumen, a broad range of commercial, operational, sales and marketing skills together with a proven track record networking at senior level, developing businesses and achieving corporate goals in challenging fast-paced international environments
A passionate, customer focused, results-orientated communicator with first-class interpersonal skills and a proven track record building relations with clients at all levels and leading/motivating teams to exceed expectations
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Professional experience
Operations Director & Co-owner
China One Call Ltd - Hong Kong & Kunming - China(Permanent contract - Since October 2006)
- Director of a call centre & translation sector business with offices and representatives in China, London and Los Angeles
- Successfully set up the mainland China WOFE from scratch, leading strategic direction & corporate development
- Recruited and successfully trained, managed and motivated a team of 15 staff to consistently surpass targets
- Gained a reputation as a creative, versatile and highly resourceful critical thinker with first-class analytical skills
- Spearheaded corporate development, building new marketing channels via highly successful trade fair campaigns
- Led on marketing & internet/e-commerce strategy to dramatically boost web ranking via SEO & social networking
- Secured a deal with the British Athletics Commission to boost market awareness/sales during the 2008 Olympics
- Company authority on marketing planning/trends, business analytics and financial operations/reporting
Director of International Business
Sinotech Group - Beijing - China(Freelancer - March 2011 - September 2011)
- Proved an accomplished presenter, successfully promoting a range of products and services, driving sales
- Networked at senior level to successfully build relations and profitable partnerships with clients internationally
- Project-managed successful search marketing and social media monitoring projects.
- Proved highly versatile across a range of marketing, business development, sales, operations, PR
& IT functions
China Technology Brief writer
RedTech Advisors (China) Ltd. - Beijing - China(Freelancer - July 2010 - April 2011)
- Translating & writing briefs of Chinese Tech articles
Programme Support Officer
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - London - United Kingdom(Permanent contract - March 2004 - September 2005)
- Proved highly versatile across a range of administrative, support and recruitment functions
- Commended for impeccable community participation team support on a major neighbourhood renewal program
- Focal point for key administrative, membership and communication issues, presenting to teams and the NCF
- Consistently ensured impeccable reporting, documentation and office management, 100% to best practices
Travel Consultant
China Holidays - London - United Kingdom(Permanent contract - September 2002 - September 2003)
- Travel consultant for a leading British tour operator
- Gained a reputation as a customer focused communicator with the ability to connect across all ages/cultures
- Personally created and successfully promoted specialist tours including martial arts, cuisine and calligraphy
- Successfully orchestrated communications with company teams, ground agents and clients/stakeholders
- Achieved rapid progression due to outstanding levels of performance, industry, client satisfaction and results
Education
Modern Chinese Studies
University of Leeds (September 1998 - September 1998)
- BA Modern Chinese Studies (University of Leeds) Upper 2nd Class
Courses:
Chinese language, Chinese history (classical & modern), Chinese politics, Chinese literature, Chinese media, Chinese computing, Web design, Computer graphics.
Achievements:
Achieved Department’s highest mark of the year for an undergraduate dissertation.
Selected as group leader for Leeds students in Beijing 1999-2000.
Managed the East Asian Research Society’s website.
Modern Chinese Studies (Year Abroad from Leeds University)
Capital Normal University (September 1999 - September 1999)
- Chinese Language
Interests
Music
- Singing (choral, close harmony)
- Piano
- Concerts
Travel
- China
- International Travel
- Sustainable Travel
Technology
- China Technology
- Social Media
Skills
Skills & Achievements to Date
- Strong business, sales and marketing skills
- Strong Call Center Operations management skills
- Extensive networking and presentation skills
- Proven training, managerial and motivation skills
- Excellent IT skills including MS Excel & PowerPoint
- Highly numerate with reporting//financial expertise
- First-class interpersonal & communications skills
- Professional level in English and Mandarin
- Enthusiastic and passionate team player
- High level of initiative & self-motivation
- Confidence to take on challenging roles
- Proven ability to connect across all levels/cultures
- Strategic, creative and critical thinker
- Ability to identify and capitalise on opportunities
- Professionalism and integrity at all times
