EDUCATION

1994 to 1995: Intermediate ChineseFengchia University, Taichung, Taiwan.

1992 to 1996: BBA International BusinessUniversity of Georgia, Athens, GA.

2000 to 2001: Advanced ChineseNankai University, Tianjin, China.

2008 to 2009: EMBA Strategy & FinanceRutgers University, Shanghai, China.

SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSSTRATEGY

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

BUSINESSDEVELOPMENT

Marathon, half-marathon and obstaclecourse runner. • Coach weekly HighIntensity Interval Training group.

20 years management experience • 300+ Asianand U.S suppliers • At Zebco achieved 6% annualcost reduction despite exchange rate pressure •Improved development lead-times by 50% forSMU product • Hands-on, detail-oriented suppliermanagement and communication • Developinternal / external measures to ensure bilateralaccountability • Developed new process to removesubjectivity from supplier evaluations.

Developed strategy for Zebco’s first China productionfacility • Set up China facility center ahead ofschedule and under budget • Leadership role inacquisition evaluation teams for U.S., Korean, andChinese companies for Zebco • Implementedpeaceful shutdown of European company in Chinaduring potentially explosive labor strike.

Developed Gez Gear http://www.gezgear.com line ofHeat + Ice Compression sleeves, used by the DenverBroncos and NCAA teams • Developed productionsystems for extremely complex fishing reels •Developed private label sleeping bags, tents, andbackpacks for Cabela’s.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Zebco China - Kunshan, China

2001 to 2006: Global Sourcing Director

1997 to 2000: Sourcing Manager

1997: International Sales RepresentativeAdvanced Composite Designs Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

W. C. Bradley leadership awards while at Zebco

Promotions at Zebco in five years from componentsourcing manager to director of Global Sourcing toChina general manager.

LANGUAGES

ENGLISH: Mother tongue.

MANDARIN CHINESEFluent

PLACES I LIVED ANDDONE BUSINESS

triple-element

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+86 13701836021

Athens, GARochester, NYTulsa, OK

Triple Element Ltd - Shanghai, China.

Zebco Corporation - Tulsa, OK.

Tommy Armour Golf - Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

DARBY RANSOM

DarbyRansom

2009 to Present: General Manager

2006 to 2009: General Manager

darbyransom@yahoo.com

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