Luminous

Founder | CEO

Qualtry

Chief Executive Officer

Director of Supply Chain

SourceFix

Founder

Made-in-China.com

Director of Product Sourcing

Global Sourcing Manager

Viatek Consumer Products Group

China Sourcing Manager

Multiple Companies

-Oversaw operations of all international clientele 
-Trained all new employees 
-Closed out contracts totaling over $500,000
-Consulted international clients how to build an online business in the United States through eCommerce, specifically focusing on Amazon, Ebay, and Etsy
-Hosted public webinars on 4 topics: Amazon Private Label Products, Etsy/Handmade, Retail Arbitrage, International Sourcing

Ecommerce Consultant

Learning Systems

-Helped clients choose suitable products for their e-commerce businesses
-Helped clients efficiently manage their marketing campaigns
-Worked within a team to build a supplier directory

Product Niche Specialist

SP Foundation

Care Specialist

Nu Skin Enterprises

-Spoke directly to distributors about their products and business
-Took calls for the entire Chinese market (Cantonese and Mandarin speakers)
-Translated product support calls, sold and introduced new products to distributors

Cantonese/Mandarin Sales Representative

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

• Taught Mainland Chinese people desiring to learn about Christianity
• Provided weekly community service
• Served as a missionary leader in charge of 20+ missionaries
• Organized missionary activities and trainings

Volunteer Representative

Founder | CEO at Luminous | Changing Software for Ecommerce

Passionate about all things supply chain, e-commerce, and operations. Helping companies transform their operations through better supply chain data. 

A bit about me: I started my first e-commerce company when I was 23. Back then, it was selling baby gates and barn door hardware across a couple Etsy shops and on Amazon. While continuing to grow my e-commerce business on the side I got a job as a sourcing manager at a distribution company to learn more about high level supply chain with major retailers (HSN, QVC, Walmart, etc.). 

Years later, after helping countless DTC brand optimize their supply chain through running Made-in-China's sourcing division, I noticed major issues in the way e-commerce companies used software in operations. I built and sold an RFQ management system that helped DTC brands optimize their purchasing.  Then, I moved on and became a CEO of a DTC brand at 28. My experience running Qualtry showed even more the gap in the market of software solutions in e-commerce that address the entire supply chain.

Luminous is helping e-commerce companies gain visibility in their data from source to sell. If you're not happy with your software (inventory management, purchasing, RFQ, WMS) then talk to me.

Jared Ward

MGD Solutions

We Bring Your Product Ideas to Life

At MGD Solutions, we are passionate about turning your product concepts into reality. As a leading product manufacturing company, we specialize in providing end-to-end solutions for businesses looking to bring innovative and high-quality products to market. With our expertise, state-of-the-art facilities, and commitment to excellence, we are your trusted partner in the manufacturing journey.

Design - Inhouse full design services with quick turnaround:
Our team of experienced designers and engineers will collaborate with you to transform your ideas into tangible product designs. From concept sketches to detailed 3D models, we ensure that every aspect of your product is meticulously crafted for functionality and aesthetics.

Develop - Realtime collaboration with our full international team. We understand the importance of refining and perfecting your product before mass production. Our rapid prototyping capabilities allow us to create functional prototypes quickly, enabling you to test and validate your product's performance, functionality, and user experience.

Deliver - Reliable factory to warehouse freight services.
With years of experience in import logistics, we have the knowledge and expertise to navigate the complexities of international trade. We strive to help you optimize costs without compromising on quality. Through our network of trusted partners and efficient supply chain management, we identify cost-saving opportunities and pass on the benefits to you.

Visit mgdinc.com to learn more about the products and services we offer.

www.mgdinc.com
info@mgdinc.com
516-277-0250

President

MGD Brands, Inc.

For over 80 years, MGD Brands has been a global leader in the Fashion Accessories industry. With a corporate culture focused on constant improvement, we continue to excel while so many of our competitors have come and gone.

Chief Operations Officer

Making Chinese Manufacturing and Shipping Less Complicated for American Businesses | President at MGD Solutions

Manufacturing in China is scary.

Without relationships and a presence on the factory floor, the barrier to success is more than just communication:
Agents are taking a cut
You have to wire funds upfront
Shipping is a complicated nightmare that can take months

None of that has to be true.

My grandparents Murray and Goldie Damast (MGD) started the family manufacturing business just shy of 100 years ago. I became the first “IT Department” at 12. 

Today, MGD Solutions helps companies of all sizes from design to delivery:
- Pay nothing upfront
- Pay by credit card when the bill is due
- Get shipments from the factory floor to your warehouse door in as few as 14 days

Business owners, merchandise managers, and entrepreneurs interact with our NY-based team while our team on the ground in our Yiwu, Qingdao and Guangzhou factories make sure your products are manufactured within the standards and timeline you expect. 

But you should know — manufacturing is only half the battle. 

We land multiple containers in the Port of Los Angeles every week. 

And our ocean freight consolidation service means products are delivered: 
- For up to 30% less
- In as few as 10 days
- With customs clearance and freight segregation included

I joined my dad in the office during a school holiday in 1994. 
I’ve seen a lot since then, and here’s what I know:

Manufacturing in China doesn’t have to be scary.  
Shipping doesn’t have to be complicated.

Let’s talk. DM me.

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