-International business professional with over fifteen years of experience in international fields: leading classes, nonprofit projects, start-ups and companies in development, marketing, and strategic planning. -Experience in industries as diverse as consumer goods, heavy equipment, internet, fashion, industrial products, as well as international education, universities. -BA from the University of Arkansas -MA from University of Arkansas -MA from Dalian University of Foreign Languages, China -Supply Chain Management Certificate, Washington University in St Louis -Six Sigma Black Belt -APICS CPIM (Test 1)

S&OP Project Manager Asia @ S&OP Project Manager-Asia Responsibilities: Support the implementation of Leggett's S&OP process and the Oracle Demantra system across our Asian operations. Plan project team resource requirements, monitor progress and manage activities to deliver objectives on time within budget. Coach business partners on the effective application of new business practices. Develop educational materials and deliver training in support of the S&OP initiative and other business improvement processes. Developing the methodologies, procedures, work instructions, and tools for the engineering, sales and operations personnel to use in the S&OP process Develop, track, and monitor key measures for the S&OP project team. Lead businesses in synchronizing supply chain and materials management processes, driven by S&OP. From March 2014 to Present (1 year 10 months) Executive Manager @ -Established The Chirco Group to provide both products and services to customers inside and outside of China. -Led an international team to procure, package, ship and stock our products in locations inside of China. -Worked as a China consultant in Malaysia, China, Ireland, Australia, US and Korea for multinational companies and organizations. From 2012 to March 2014 (2 years) The Chirco GroupInternational Student Advisor/China Recruiter @ -Served as a Designated School Official for Department of Homeland Security -Partially responsible for ensuring university and international student compliance with immigration regulations. -Helped to develop more effective office systems and initiated multiple high-tech projects in order to streamline processes and better serve our students and community. -Implemented “mobile advising,” managed and implemented a paperless filing system for entire office. -Regional expert in foreign student immigration regulations and worked as resource and speaker for area universities, fortune 500 and 1000 companies, Arkansas Bar Association, high schools and other university departments. -Implemented the university’s China recruiting strategy, established relationships with Chinese universities, recruiters, high schools and alumni bringing in an increase in Chinese student population and establishing lasting relationships that have brought immediate and sustained increases of revenue. -Member of NAFSA Association of International Educators, 2005-2008, 2012 -Member in EAIE, 2012 -Attendee IEAA, 2012 From 2005 to 2008 (3 years) English Teacher @ Taught English to multiple age groups. Gained insight into Chinese education system, Chinese culture and language, and experience in international education and public speaking. -Taught spoken English at top middle school in Haicheng, and medical English at nursing school in Anshan city. From 2004 to 2005 (1 year) English Teacher @ -Organized weekly public “English Corners.” -Developed lasting relationships with students, tutored 2 nationally televised CCTV English competition contestants to first place and forth place respectively. From 2002 to 2003 (1 year)

Supply Chain Management Certificate, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management @ Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School From 2015 to 2015 Master's degree, Linguistics @ Dalian University of Foreign Languages From 2011 to 2014 Master's degree, Political Science @ University of Arkansas at Fayetteville From 2005 to 2007 Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations and Affairs @ University of Arkansas at Fayetteville From 1999 to 2004 Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School Nicholas Cogan is skilled in: Public Speaking, Management, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Chinese, Recruiting, Mandarin Chinese, HSK level 8, Internet Linguistics Research, Survey Research, Translation, Chinese to English, Research, Career Counseling and Life Management Consulting, International Recruiting, Basic Spanish, F-1, J-1 Student Immigration Advising