James Ford

CELTA Certified | Experienced in IT, Project Management, and Digital Transformation | Stock Investor | Gettysburg College

Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam

About

Open to relocate!

Experience

  • Stock Trader at Self-employed
    Apr 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

    ● Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in investment management by skillfully managing a diverse portfolio of over 20 stocks and ETFs on the thinkorswim platform. Employed a meticulous approach to risk management to minimize overall risk and maximize returns. ● Achieved impressive growth in investment portfolio of over 3x during a 5-year period, with a compounded annual growth rate of 24%. ● Established a commitment to ethical investments, with 75% of portfolio holdings focused on companies with strong environmental, social and governance ratings. ● Competently identified and invested in 5+ accomplished companies in the technology sector, resulting in a total return of over 200% in a 3-year period.

  • Sales Associate at the LEGO Group
    Apr 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

    ● Provides exceptional customer service to a high volume of customers (approx. 100 daily) by offering personalized product recommendations and upselling opportunities. ● Processes all sales transactions efficiently and accurately, handling cash, credit cards, and gift cards for purchases, returns, and exchanges. ● Spearheads the organization of LEGO build events to promote new campaigns and drive customer engagement. ● Collaborates effectively with team members to optimize staffing schedules and ensure seamless store operations. ● Maintains accurate inventory levels for store merchandise, ensuring optimal stock availability in both the stockroom and on the sales floor.

  • Marketing Associate at Galaxy International Co., Ltd.
    Jun 2018 - Sep 2018 · 4 mos

    ● Created and produced videos and other forms of media to use as social media advertisement material, increasing engagement by 50% over just 2 months. ● Established and managed social media platforms and maintained email accounts, responding to customer inquiries and order fulfillment. ● Expanded company’s reach and increased sales by proficiently managing B2B and B2C selling accounts across multiple online marketplaces.

  • Sales Associate at L.L.Bean
    Jun 2016 - Jul 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos

    ● Earned over 95% positive feedback from customer surveys by provided outstanding customer service ● Executed transactions through POS system. Mentored team members in POS system, organizing inventory room, labeling products, and unloading merchandise. ● Advised over 100 customers per day on the floor and on register, maintained store image, educated customers about the L.L. Bean brand and latest trends in retail

  • Camp Counselor at Breakwater School
    Jun 2015 - Aug 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos

    In charge of safety, attendance and relations with over 50 children for 2 week sessions. Lead group activities for multiple classes, assisted camp teachers with tasks, and organized camp-wide activities.