Діана

DIANA KALININA
Senior International Trade & FEA Expert | China Operations Specialist
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine (Open to Remote / Relocation / Frequent Business Trips to China)
Phone: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | Email: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | Age: 40 (Born in 1986)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Result-oriented Senior FEA Expert and Independent Business Consultant with over 13 years of
experience in international trade and supply chain management with China. Specialized in
contract execution, international payment operations to China, commercial negotiations, on-site
quality control (QC), pre-shipment inspections, and freight management (LCL, FCL containers,
and Air freight). Representing client interests as an independent expert directly in China,
ensuring strict compliance with technical specifications, contract terms, and shipment
schedules.

CORE COMPETENCIES
● On-Site Quality Control & Inspection: Pre-production, in-line, and final pre-shipment
inspections (PSI) to guarantee zero-defect delivery.
● Commercial & Technical Negotiations: Direct negotiations with Chinese manufacturers
on pricing, MOQs, payment terms, and contract conditions.
● Shipment & Freight Oversight (LCL, FCL, Air): Managing ocean container shipping
(FCL), less-than-container loads (LCL), and air freight from China, including container
loading supervision and cargo tracking.
● Turnkey FEA & Financial Operations: Organizing international payments to China,
currency controls, international commercial contracts, and legal dispute management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Smart Import (Independent FEA & China Logistics Expertise) | 2019 — Present
Independent China Operations & Quality Control Expert / FEA Consultant
● Business Trips & Direct Negotiations: Travel to China for face-to-face negotiations with
manufacturers, contract signing, and trade fair representation.
● Quality & Loading Control: Perform on-site quality assurance, sample verification,
pre-shipment inspections, and container loading supervision in China.
● Logistics & Payments to China: Manage international financial settlements/payments to
China, contract preparation, and oversee sea freight (FCL/LCL) and air transport
shipments from China.
● Corporate Client Support: Manage turnkey import and shipment operations for corporate
clients and major institutions.

Founder / Owner | LLC "Asia Inteltrans Solutions" | 2013 — 2019
● Managed international wholesale operations, supplier contracts, and cross-border
logistics networks across Asia.

FEA Manager | Euroformat | 2012 — 2013

● Managed procurement of elevator components, supervised technical specifications,
drawings, and product certifications.
● Conducted technical negotiations with manufacturers to enforce strict quality standards.

FEA Manager | Ukr-China Communication | 2011 — 2012
● Provided turnkey support for clients entering the Chinese import market.
● Conducted commercial negotiations, customs clearance setup, and delivery
management.

Assistant to Director for Strategic Development | Sushi House Ukraine | 2011 — 2013
● Managed procurement, vendor claim resolution, inventory control, and strategic partner
negotiations.

Legal Assistant | "Liniya Prava" Law Firm | 2008 — 2009
● Prepared legal documentation, provided advocacy support, and reviewed international
commercial contracts.

EDUCATION
Master of Laws (LLM) | 2002 — 2008 | Kyiv, Ukraine

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
● Languages: English (Professional Business Communication), Ukrainian (Native),
Russian (Native).
● Travel Readiness: Full readiness for frequent and extended business trips to China.
● Driving License: Category B (10+ years of active driving experience).