Agnes B. Ong
Chief Operating Officer at Global experience- Claim this Profile
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English Professional working proficiency
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Indonesian Native or bilingual proficiency
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Emerging Leader Foundations
LinkedInJul, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Global experience
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Australia
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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2017 - Present
- Oversee daily operation of the company and be responsible for quality control- Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures- Establish policies that promote company culture and vision- Establish sales goals and develop plans to achieve them- Generating new business and maintaining customer retention
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Relationship & Sales Manager (Previously Marketing Executive)
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2007 - Present
- Handling general enquiries such as student accommodation, host family applications, agent enquiries, etc - Building and maintaining relationships with the stakeholders such as agents, colleges, host families and students- Working closely with Managing Director in identifying and developing new business opportunities with agents/colleges via cold calling and sales visits to achieve targets- Working closely with Managing Director and Financial Department in determining product prices- Visiting potential new host families, conducting house inspections, briefing about their roles and duties as well as ensuring all the paperwork is completed- Filing of all necessary clearances with relevant government bodies including NSW Commission for Children and Young People- Dealing with difficult customers and handling customer complaints- Facilitating power point presentation to all external clientele - Responsible for the company's newsletters to be created and distributed monthly (for host families) and bi-monthly (for students)- Proofreading marketing materials to ensure everything is accurate before the distribution process- Monitoring and updating company’s social media such as Facebook - Planning, organising and coordinating company’s events such as Host Morning Tea, Christmas Party, etc- Maintaining and updating in house database
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Owner
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2011 - 2012
- Business set up: logo, website and budgeting - Resourcing jewellery products and liaising with Fashion Designers - Sales and promotions - Attending Fashion Expos - Business set up: logo, website and budgeting - Resourcing jewellery products and liaising with Fashion Designers - Sales and promotions - Attending Fashion Expos
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Make-up Artist
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2008 - 2009
- Make-up for photo shot sessions and bridals - Also a freelancer - Make-up for photo shot sessions and bridals - Also a freelancer
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HerBusiness
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Australia
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Membership Coordinator
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2006 - 2007
- Handling all membership and sales enquiries and following up with relevant information - Processing invoices, renewals and cancellations - Database maintenance through FileMaker and CRM - Preparing and coordinating events such as Westpac seminars - Attending events, being responsible in completing internal reports and making sure the events run smoothly - Being responsible to collect materials used for newsletter (i.e. articles, ads, etc) from the committees and members - Handling all membership and sales enquiries and following up with relevant information - Processing invoices, renewals and cancellations - Database maintenance through FileMaker and CRM - Preparing and coordinating events such as Westpac seminars - Attending events, being responsible in completing internal reports and making sure the events run smoothly - Being responsible to collect materials used for newsletter (i.e. articles, ads, etc) from the committees and members
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Hong Kong Trade Development Council
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Hong Kong
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Receptionist/Telemarketing
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2003 - 2006
- Receptionist duties - Maintaining and updating in house database - Liaising with overseas colleagues in Hong Kong - Training and mentoring new staff member - Minute taking - Looking after the delegates who are going to Hong Kong to attend the trade fairs - Booking venues, catering and other preparations involved to set up seminars or other events - Looking after the booth during Sydney Trade Fair (setting up the booth, providing customer service, etc) - Assisting designers at Mercedes Fashion Week at the backstage
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Telemarketer
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2003 - 2003
- Promoting Books and DVDs to past and potential clients - Promoting St George Seminars to its clients - Conducting various surveys over the phone - Promoting Books and DVDs to past and potential clients - Promoting St George Seminars to its clients - Conducting various surveys over the phone
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Cashier
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2000 - 2002
- Cash Handling - Customer Service - Cash Handling - Customer Service
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Education
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University of New South Wales
Master of Commerce, Tourism, Hospitality Management and Marketing -
University of Wollongong
Bachelor of Commerce, Management and Marketing -
Danebank Anglican Private School
High School