Baltimore Sandy

Product Research & Sourcing Specialist

Self Employed • Freelance

Dec 2024 - Present • 1 yr 5 mos

Specialized in identifying high-margin, low-competition winning products for dropshipping and Amazon FBA sellers. Focused heavily on the European and French markets. Core responsibilities: • Conducted deep-dive product research using Google Trends, social media sentiment analysis, Amazon Best Sellers, and competitor store tracking • Sourced reliable suppliers and dropshipping agents from France, Germany, Spain, China, and the US • Evaluated products for profit margins (targeting 35%+), shipping feasibility, and market saturation • Built a private database of 200+ verified suppliers with EU warehouse capabilities • Negotiated MOQs, sample orders, and custom packaging with manufacturers on Alibaba and 1688 Key results: → Delivered 50+ product research reports with an average client satisfaction rate of 4.9/5 → Helped 3 clients launch successfully in the French market with EU-based suppliers → Identified a trending home-gadget niche that generated $8K profit in 60 days for a repeat client Tools: Helium 10, Jungle Scout, AutoDS, Sell The Trend, AliExpress Dropshipping Center, Google Keyword Planner, Facebook Ads Library, TikTok Creative Center.

E-Commerce Virtual Assistant

Contractor • Freelance

Mar 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 2 mos

Managed end-to-end operations for multiple Shopify and Amazon FBA dropshipping stores. Responsibilities included: • Product research and listing optimization using Helium 10, Jungle Scout, and manual trend analysis • Store management via DSers, AutoDS, Zendrop, and Importify for automated order fulfillment • Supplier communication and relationship management with manufacturers across Asia, Europe, and the US • Inventory monitoring, pricing strategy adjustments, and competitor analysis • Customer service support and dispute resolution for Walmart Marketplace and eBay accounts Achievements: → Scaled a client's Shopify store from $0 to $15K monthly revenue within 4 months through winning product research → Reduced supplier response times by 40% by establishing direct agent relationships → Maintained 98% order fulfillment accuracy across 500+ monthly orders Proficient in: Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, Walmart Seller Center, DSers, AutoDS, Zendrop, Importify, Helium 10, Jungle Scout, Google Trends, AliExpress, Alibaba, and 1688.

ppp Store Manager

Self Employed • Part-time

Dec 2024 - Dec 2025 • 1 yr

Managed daily operations for a private-label dropshipping brand selling in the EU and US markets. • Oversaw product selection, store design, and marketing funnel optimization • Coordinated with a team of 2 VAs for order processing and customer support • Implemented AutoDS and DSers automation, reducing manual workload by 60% • Managed ad spend tracking and ROI analysis for Facebook and TikTok campaigns • Handled supplier onboarding, quality control checks, and shipping logistics Results: → Grew store revenue from $2K to $12K monthly within 6 months → Achieved 25% repeat customer rate through reliable EU supplier partnerships → Reduced refund rate from 8% to 2% by switching to vetted agents with faster shipping