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Annie Atrides

@annieatrides

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I research Chinese markets, verify suppliers, and turn sourcing data into practical business decisions.

China

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for work where I can use Chinese-language research, supplier communication, and cross-border business experience to support practical commercial decisions and projects involving China.

I'm currently supporting client projects through freelance China business research, supplier communication, and Russian-Chinese interpreting in Hangzhou. My work includes Chinese-language primary-source research, source verification, commercial feasibility analysis, and concise decision-oriented findings.

Previously, I managed large-scale home and lifestyle procurement at Sima-Land in Yiwu, handling supplier sourcing, quotations, product development, costing, packaging, and negotiations across tens of thousands of SKUs. I work comfortably across Russian, Mandarin Chinese, and English in direct communication with Chinese businesses.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance China Research & Business Support

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Independent

Aug 2026 - Present (1 month)

Provides project-based China business research, supplier communication support, and Russian-Chinese interpreting. Conducts Chinese-language desk and primary-source research, cross-checks information, and synthesizes findings into decision-oriented conclusions.

Desk Research Primary Source Outreach Source verification Supplier Research Feasibility Research Regulatory research Research Synthesis Russian Chinese Interpreting

Purchasing Manager

Sima-Land

Aug 2022 - Jan 2026 (3 years 5 months)

Managed procurement for a home and lifestyle product portfolio, processing replenishment batches and sourcing new products. Negotiated prices and terms with Chinese suppliers and resolved purchasing and production issues.

Procurement Supplier Sourcing Quotation Comparison Product Development Commercial Costing Packaging Cost Calculation Supplier Negotiation Cross Border Communication Excel

E-commerce Sales & Alibaba Store Operations

Sokany

Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 (7 months)

Managed day-to-day operations of the company's Alibaba.com store and communicated with international customers. Handled customer inquiries, sales communication, and follow-up throughout the cross-border sales process.

Alibaba.Com Store Operations Cross Border Sales Client Communication Marketplace Marketing Promotional Activities

Freelance Livestream Host

TikTok US / Douyin

Jun 2021 - Dec 2021 (6 months)

Hosted project-based livestreams for the US TikTok market, presenting jewelry products, and men's skincare livestreams on Douyin. Delivered live product presentations and audience interaction.

Live stream hosting Product Presentations Audience Interaction TikTok Douyin

English Teacher

Field International Kid English

Jun 2018 - Jun 2021 (3 years)

Taught English to Chinese learners across different age and proficiency levels, preparing and adapting lessons to learner needs. Developed experience presenting information clearly across linguistic and cultural contexts.

English Teaching Lesson Planning Cross Cultural Communication