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Hi, I’m Alla Elizaveta Garside. I’m a multilingual sales and education entrepreneur who blends cross-cultural communication with growth strategies to help businesses enter new markets. I studied Chinese Studies at Durham University and am fluent in English, Russian, Mandarin, German, and French, with Indonesian at an intermediate level. I enjoy building online learning communities and turning ideas into revenue.
Right now I’m splitting time between China-based sourcing, GTM work for Disciple, and running Sinosphere, an online language school that grew to 39k followers. Highlights include closing a $20k deal in two weeks, generating $200k gross revenue from two courses, and leading a team of 10 across China while affiliates like ChinoEasy and DU Chinese drive growth. I’m passionate about cross-cultural collaboration, education, and helping brands connect with new markets.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
German
Fluent
French
Fluent
Indonesian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Sales closer at Private Markets Group
May 1, 2025 - PresentGenerated and closed warm leads with upfront payments for entry passes to Private Markets networking forums; maintained a high close rate through a pre-qualifying funnel with discovery calls; contributed to an average monthly recurring revenue of 7,500 USD, with 10% from cross-selling and upselling. Acted as the Private Markets panel moderator, hosting discussions between UHNWs
Founder at Online Language School Sinosphere
May 1, 2023 - PresentFounded an online language school, growing the platform from 0 to 29.3K followers in one year; arranged affiliate deals with ChinoEasy and DU Chinese with 15% and 25% commissions respectively; scripted adverts for SuperChinese and Esthe Clinic reaching tens of thousands of users; marketed and sold 500+ course places, generating USD 110,000 gross revenue; built and led a team of 10 across China.
Independent contractor at Thoughtleadr LLC
April 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025Generated storytelling copy for serial entrepreneurs and startup founders on LinkedIn and X, delivering high-impressions threads (7M and 10M on top-performing posts); secured 500+ warm leads for a client’s screen time app Roots by reframing offers to fit client goals.
Intern at Associated Maritime Investment Ship Brokerage
October 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025In a team of 3 we brokered 2 successful deals for AMIC with a commission of 12 thousand USD each despite highly volatile market conditions; acted as cultural and linguistic intermediary for a European client unfamiliar with the Taiwanese market and connected AMIC with this new European client for whom AMIC brokered a successful deal; independently processed a high volume of shipping documents in Chinese and acquired a wide range of Chinese shipping terms.
Intern at Sino-Russian Investment Firm Caderus Capital
September 1, 2021 - September 18, 2025Under mentorship I structured a personal investment portfolio for 2 Russian clients which enabled their access to 2 A-shares; independently drafted the August market report for 65 subscribed investors and translated all financial statistics from Russian to Chinese and vice versa; solved social media presence issues by disseminating advertisements not only in Russian but also in Chinese and English, resulting in a 15% SEO statistics increase and opening a new account on Weibo for targeted advertisements.
Self-employed Sourcing Agent at Self-employed
October 1, 2025 - PresentPart-time Sourcing Agent helping European businesses vet factories, manage payments, and ensure safe delivery from China. Achieved a 20,000 USD deal by sourcing official distributors of Belimo HVAC actuators within 2 weeks and delivering goods to a client in Warsaw within 4 weeks.
GTM Executive at Disciple
October 1, 2025 - PresentClosed 8 warm leads and generated/closed 5 cold leads for Disciple’s community app. Generated average monthly recurring revenue of 12,500 USD, targeting enterprise clients; helped build a Training Providers vertical and positioned the company as a strategic consultant in this niche.
Founder at Sinosphere
May 1, 2023 - PresentFounded an online language school, growing an audience from 0 to 39K followers in 1.5 years. Negotiated affiliate deals with ChinoEasy and DU Chinese for commissions; scripted adverts reaching 15K–28K users; marketed and sold 500+ places on two Chinese courses, generating USD 200,000 gross revenue; built and led a team of 10 across China.
Self-employed sourcing agent at Self-employed (China)
October 1, 2025 - PresentOn a part-time basis I assist European businesses in vetting factories, coordinating payment transfers, and ensuring safe delivery of goods from China. Notable achievement includes helping a client source official distributors of Belimo HVAC actuators, closing a 20K USD deal with a factory in 2 weeks and delivering goods to Warsaw within 4 weeks.
GTM Executive for Disciple at Disciple
October 1, 2025 - PresentClosed 8 warm leads and generated/closed 5 cold leads for Disciple’s community app offering. Generated average MRR of 12,500 USD, focusing on enterprise solutions to larger clients like London Business School and ACi. Leveraged experience from running a Chinese language school to help Disciple build a Training Providers vertical and position itself as a strategic consultant for businesses in this niche.
Self-employed sourcing agent at Private / Sourcing Operations
October 1, 2025 - PresentOn a part-time basis I assist European businesses in vetting factories, coordinating payment transfers, and ensuring safe delivery of goods from China.
Education
BA at Durham University
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023A Levels at Peter Symonds College
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019BA in Chinese Studies (With Year Abroad) at Durham University
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023A Levels at Peter Symonds College
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019BA in Chinese Studies (With Year Abroad) at Durham University
September 1, 2019 - July 31, 2023A Levels at Peter Symonds College
September 1, 2017 - July 31, 2019BA in Chinese Studies (With Year Abroad) at Durham University
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023A Levels at Peter Symonds College
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019Qualifications
Industry Experience
Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics, Retail
Generated a thread on X for a client which hit 7 million impressions within 24 hours, 12.65% of which clicked on my client’s website link
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