Cynthia N Allen

Associate Founder

China Go Source • Fulltime

Dec 2022 - Present • 3 yrs 10 mos

As a Shenzhen-based buying office, we help global businesses build reliable China supply chains. We focus on custom lifestyle products, branded packaging, hardware and small assemblies, and OEM/ODM projects where design and finish matter. My role is the front end: supplier verification, quote comparison, sampling and QC checkpoints, while keeping the factory price and our service fee on separate lines. I also advise on product feasibility, market quality standards, and risk reduction before deposits are paid. Served clients across North America, Europe, South America and the Middle East.

Network Expert

GLG • Freelance

Dec 2025 - Apr 2026 • 4 mos

Provided consultant-level digital transformation advice through GLG's expert network, focused on real-world business scenarios. Sessions covered how to map Chinese supply chains, verify suppliers, and reduce execution risk. This complements our buying-office work with independent, buyer-side judgment.

Digital Marketing Director

华侨城北方投资有限公司 • Fulltime

Sep 2018 - Dec 2022 • 4 yrs 3 mos

Led enterprise digital-transformation and industrial-internet programmes for one of China's largest state-owned culture and tourism groups. Collaborated with Accenture on scenic-area pilot projects, coordinating deployment, cross-department resources and 280+ product iterations. Managed supply-chain integration for IP merchandise, online mall and OTA channels, and ran a C2B service model. Built the cross-functional integration and supplier-coordination skills that I apply to sourcing today.