Project
Manager.

CNBSolutions · Zhuhai, China

• Project manager and client liaison for key US and international accounts — the main point of contact throughout the full product lifecycle, from initial concept, sourcing, and supplier selection through production coordination, quality oversight, and final delivery.
• Bridge Western clients and China-based operations — translating requirements to internal engineering teams and coordinating directly with factories to troubleshoot production issues, resolve quality disputes, conduct factory audits, and keep projects on track and on spec.
• Manage end-to-end manufacturing projects across consumer goods and wellness categories — sourcing, evaluating, and developing supplier networks across China, with supplier visits, factory audits, and production reviews nationwide, plus oversight of QC activities, production milestones, and cross-border logistics.
• Created Factory Checker ↗ — a new internal company service I came up with in early 2026 and built from the ground up, which I now run solely end-to-end. It turns our existing team's capabilities into a standalone offering: factory audits, legitimacy checks, and pre-shipment quality inspections, with the team fulfilling each order I bring in.
• Lead internal ecommerce launches end-to-end — including the Silent Valor bulletproof backpack line and Magu Technology — covering supplier selection, sampling, production, brand development, product photography, catalogue design, and go-to-market.
• Manage company websites, digital marketing, and inbound leads across multiple brands — converting organic traffic into qualified project and sales opportunities.
• Built and run the @danieljamesmallen YouTube channel — 70+ videos on China manufacturing that drive inbound B2B leads and industry credibility.

Iceblock · Paris, France · Remote

• Six-month remote contract as Iceblock’s sole marketing specialist, helping reposition the Paris-based company and establish a consistent digital presence through weekly organic content, campaign planning, and paid advertising.
• Wrote the original English article, “Technological Innovations in Cryptocurrency ETFs and Fund Tokenization,” which was later translated into French and published on Investing.com, one of the world’s largest financial markets platforms. Read the published article ↗.
• Scripted, produced, and edited a promotional video from stock footage, then supported six months of weekly publishing to grow the company’s reach and strengthen its new market positioning. Watch the video ↗

CNBSolutions · Zhuhai, China

• Started at CNBSolutions — a China-based product development and sourcing company — working on the ground in Zhuhai from day one, building foundational knowledge of Chinese manufacturing and international B2B operations.
• Led internal marketing projects across the brand portfolio — website development, graphic design, video production, and client presentation materials.
• Developed a practical grounding in sourcing processes, factory coordination, and cross-cultural business communication between Western clients and China-based operations.
• Built the operational foundation that led directly to the step up into a project management role within the same company.