Diana

Procurement Assistant/Supply Chain Generalist

Guangzhou Multi-Industry sourcing & Online platforms • Freelance

Mar 2009 - Present • 17 yrs 2 mos

Expanded sourcing beyond jewelry to apparel, textiles, accessories, and other consumer goods using Guangzhou's network of OEM factories and wholesale markets. · Specialized in online supply chains on 1688, Taobao, and other B2B/B2C platforms—supplier search, price negotiation, sample coordination, and quality control. · Helped international buyers navigate both offline (factories/markets) and online (e-commerce platforms) channels, ensuring reliable procurement across diverse product categories. · Provided end-to-end support: from product research and supplier verification to pre‑shipment inspection and logistics coordination.

Jewelry Sourcing Specialist/ Supply Chain Consultant

Guangzhou Liwan Jewelry Market • Freelance

Feb 2006 - Aug 2008 • 2 yrs 6 mos

Brought Myanmar jade, rubies, and gemstones to Liwan Market, expanding into all gemstone categories (precious & semi-precious), custom setting, and precious metal jewelry (gold, silver, platinum). · Developed deep expertise in Liwan's complete supply chain: rough stone sourcing, cutting, polishing, custom镶嵌, plating, and finishing. · Connected international buyers from Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia with verified local suppliers, facilitating smooth transactions and quality assurance. · Provided end-to-end sourcing services: supplier identification, price negotiation, material inspection, production coordination, and logistics. · Helped global clients navigate Liwan's complex market, build transparent supply chains, and source authentic gemstones and finished jewelry at competitive prices. · This experience gave me a 360-degree view of the jewelry trade—from Myanmar mines to global buyers—which I now bring to clients seeking reliable, efficient sourcing in Guangzhou.

Co-Founder/ Jewelry Buyer

Jingling Jewelry Market (self-owned Boutique • Freelance

Dec 2004 - Feb 2006 • 1 yr 2 mos

· Co-owned and operated a small jewelry boutique in Yunnan's Jinxing Jewelry Market, specializing in jadeite, 18K gold-set rubies, and emeralds. · Responsible for sourcing and purchasing rough and finished stones directly from local and regional suppliers. · Managed supplier relationships, negotiated pricing, and ensured authenticity and quality of all gemstones and finished pieces. · Conducted in-house gemstone identification and grading using portable testing tools. · Developed custom 18K gold镶嵌 pieces in collaboration with local workshops, overseeing quality control from design to finished product. · Built a loyal local customer base through expertise, transparency, and personalized service. · This hands-on experience gave me deep insight into retail customer preferences, gemstone sourcing, and the importance of reliable supply chains—expertise I now bring to my sourcing clients.