Employee Spotlight: Getting to Know Nadia Hung, Quickfeat COO

NAME: Nadia Hung

TITLE: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

YEARS AT QUICKFEAT: 21 years

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Overseeing daily operations and merchandising and the work of executives
  • Designing and implementing business strategies, plans and procedures
  • Lead merchandising team to encourage maximum performance, dedication and product knowledge
  • Responsible for evaluating new vendors
  • To make product innovation and development with designers and merchandisers
  • Manage relationships with buyers, vendors and supplier as well as negotiate product pricing
  • Travel overseas to visit clients and promote the company
  • Prepare order summaries for the CEO

 

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE (COMPANY, TITLE, DUTIES):

McCall Knitters Limited – Merchandising Manager

  • Daily communication with customers, factories and suppliers
  • Negotiate prices with vendors and suppliers
  • Follow up with the production line to ensure product meets quality level and is shipped on time
  • Responsible for sourcing materials, sample development and costing
  • Work closely with technician for product development

 

EDUCATION: High School

PERSONAL INTERESTS (OUTSIDE WORK): Traveling, shopping, watching TV

FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING FOR QUICKFEAT:

Top management gives me the freedom to manage the company. They also treat all the staff like family members, so we all have a very good relationship.

THINGS YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF ABOUT QUICKFEAT:

  • Staff retention: Most of the staff (about 2/3) has worked for Quickfeat for 10+ years.
  • Strong customer service: All accounts, no matter how big or small, get the best service.