Experience

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  Skool4kidz Pte Ltd from Crestar Education Group

  • Senior Operations Manager

    • May 2017 - Present

    Skool4kidz is one of the latest schools developed by the Crestar Education Group in 2014 to meet growing need for early childhood education in Singapore. Crestar Education Group is a leading provider of preschool education, childcare services, children enrichment courses and adult education programmes in the region. It has a network of more than 120 centres across Singapore, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Bangladesh, serving over 20,000 students.For early childhood education the Group offers its services through two established brands, namely Kinderland and ELFA. It markets and manages two other joint venture brands, NurtureStars and Skool4Kidz, that were launched in recent years. Its enrichment (Crestar Learning Centre) offering includes dance, speech and drama, language, music, art, abacus, maths and Chinese language tuition.It's Adult Education Programmes cover early childhood education up to degree level, hospitality and tourism management up to advance diploma level, and Chinese and English language proficiency under the Group’s training arm KLC International Institute. Skool4kidz is one of the five anchor operators appointed by the Singapore government's Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) to operate Preschools and Childcare Centres througout Singapore. It brings together years of expertise from both local and foreign early childhood experts as well as successful management and operations of household name preschool centres. It currently has 8 centres in Housing Development Board (HDB) Estates and is building our first stand alone and largest centre in north Singapore. Working closely with ECDA, we will be be building another 8 more centres by 2018.My job includes the overall operations management of all Skool4kidz Childcare and Preschool Centres in Singapore.

  • Operations Manager

    • Dec 2015 - Apr 2017

    Skool4kidz is one of the latest schools developed by the Crestar Education Group in 2014 to meet growing need for early childhood education in Singapore. Crestar Education Group is a leading provider of preschool education, childcare services, children enrichment courses and adult education programmes in the region. It has a network of more than 120 centres across Singapore, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Bangladesh, serving over 20,000 students.For early childhood education the Group offers its services through two established brands, namely Kinderland and ELFA. It markets and manages two other joint venture brands, NurtureStars and Skool4Kidz, that were launched in recent years. Its enrichment (Crestar Learning Centre) offering includes dance, speech and drama, language, music, art, abacus, maths and Chinese language tuition.It's Adult Education Programmes cover early childhood education up to degree level, hospitality and tourism management up to advance diploma level, and Chinese and English language proficiency under the Group’s training arm KLC International Institute. Skool4kidz is one of the five anchor operators appointed by the Singapore government's Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) to operate Preschools and Childcare Centres througout Singapore. It brings together years of expertise from both local and foreign early childhood experts as well as successful management and operations of household name preschool centres. It currently has 8 centres in Housing Development Board (HDB) Estates and is building our first stand alone and largest centre in north Singapore. Working closely with ECDA, we will be be building another 8 more centres by 2018.My job includes the overall operations management of Operations & Methods Department, Property & Maintenance Department and Quality Assurance & Service Standards Department of Skool4kidz Preschool and Childcare Centres in Singapore.

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  Rotary International District 3310, Singapore

  • Rotary Club of Queenstown, Singapore. District 3310

  • Past District Governor

    • Aug 1998 - Present
    • Rotary Club of Queenstown, Singapore. District 3310

    D3410 District Trainer - 2014-2015ROSNF 2015-16 Chairman-elect & 2014-15 Board MemberHonorary Adviser to the Board of Rotarians On Social Networks Fellowship (ROSNF) - 2013-2014Vice Chair of Rotarians On Social Networks Fellowship (ROSNF) - 2012-13Board Member of Rotarians On Social Networks Fellowship (ROSNF) - 2010-2013Charter Member of Rotarians On Social Networks Fellowship (ROSNF) - 2010D3400 District Grant Subcommittee Chair - 2010-12D3400 District Trainer - 2008-12District Governor - 2007-08

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  ROSNF (Rotarians On Social Networks Fellowship

  • 2015-16 Chairman

    • Jul 2014 - Jun 2016

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  Singapore Chamber of Commerce Indonesia

  • Jakarta

  • Founding Member & Council Member

    • May 2006 - Jan 2015
    • Jakarta

    The Singapore Camber of Commerce Indonesia, (SingCham) is a non profit membership fee-based organization. SingCham was officially inaugurated on 18 May 2006 in Jakarta by Indonesian Minister of Trade H.E. Mari Pangestu and then-Singapore Ambassador to Indonesia H.E. Edward Lee. SingCham aims to promote co-operation among business people in both countries through various networking activities, events and dissemination of useful information for its members. As the only Indonesia-wide business chamber representing the Singaporean business community in Indonesia and with the Singapore Ambassador to Indonesia as its Patron, SingCham is in a unique position to play the liaison role between the Singaporean business community and the Singapore Government and between the Singaporean business community and the Indonesian Government.

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  Singapore Association in Indonesia

  • President

    • 1998 - Jan 2015

    President - 2010-2014President - 2004-06General Secretary - 1998-2001 & 2003-04The Singapore Association in Indonesia (SAI) is a non-profit social and community organization formed in 1991 with the aim of creating awareness and opportunities for Singaporeans working in Indonesia to get together through activities, promote friendship and the spirit of enterprise. The honorary patron of SAI is the Singapore Ambassador to Indonesia, currently the Singapore Ambassador to Indonesia is His Excellency Mr. Anil Kumar N. T. Nayar.Membership is opened to all men, women and children who are Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents. SAI strives to foster stronger bonds among Singaporeans in Indonesia to promote an amicable and positive Singapore image to our host, Indonesia and to the other nationalities that we co-exist with here. SAI regularly organises social, sports, recreational, social & business talks, gatherings and networking activities for the benefit of members. All activities are held in English, Contact: [email protected].

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  Republic Education Group (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

  • No. 3/5 Teck Lim Road Singapore 088383 | www.republicgroup.com.sg

  • Adviser to the Board of Directors

    • Oct 2013 - Nov 2014
    • No. 3/5 Teck Lim Road Singapore 088383 | www.republicgroup.com.sg

    Republic Education Group (REG) is a consortium of four private education companies headquartered in Singapore, including Auston Institute Limited, CSM Academy International Group Pte Ltd, First Media Pte Ltd and SDH Corporation Pte Ltd.REG believe in meeting the vocational education and training needs of the Asia Pacific region with the Singapore standard of education. Our expertise in engineering, business, computing, healthcare, design, entrepreneurship and hospitality empowers students to achieve career success in a fast-evolving, challenging world.Beyond Singapore, our key players boast notable presence in various parts of the region – Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, India and Mauritius. Their different focuses complement each other to reinforce REG’s expertise in engineering, business, computing, healthcare, design, entrepreneurship and hospitality. In September 2013, REG made our first foray into the Indonesia market and is looking for partners and franchisees to establish polytechnics in Indonesia adopting the Singapore curriculum to build up human resources capabilities in the service industry.Looking ahead, REG is committed to delivering the highest standard of education in our areas of specialisation, transforming aspiring students across the region into industry-ready professionals.

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  First Media Design School

  • Singapore and Indonesia

  • Member of Board of Governors

    • 2011 - Nov 2014
    • Singapore and Indonesia

    First industry-led design school in Indonesia. Offering Graphic Design, Multimedia Design and Fashion Marketing at Advanced Diploma and Degree level. FMDS keeps education at the forefront. Nurturing Tomorrow's Designpreneurs.First Media Design School (FMDS) is a design institution from Singapore and a registered school with CPE of Singapore (Council for Private Education). FMDS is a subsidiary of the First Media (FM) Group of Companies, which is also Singapore largest design communication group with more than 20 design studios in Singapore and the regional markets.

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  PT KCB Convex

  • Jakarta, Bali & SIngapore

  • Director & Founding Partner

    • 1997 - 2014
    • Jakarta, Bali & SIngapore

    Professional Conference & Exhibition Organizers. We plan, organize and manage Trade Missions, Corporate Meetings, Trade & Corporate Conferences, Exhibitions, Incentive programs, Trade & Corporate Events.KCB Convex was formed in 2008 through a merger of Hexa Kreasi Asia and KCB Travels & Tours. It operates through its offices in Jakarta and Bali.

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  Provaliant Jayandra Arthamas PT.

  • Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia

  • Managing Partner

    • May 2012 - Jul 2013
    • Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia

    An Omni-channel Relationship Marketing & Management company providing clients consultancy and services from Relationship Marketing Strategy through Customer Experience Management to an entire Loyalty, Reward and/or CRM program.Clients include: Fonterra, LG and Unilever.

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  Balmater Consulting Company

  • Wisma Nugra Santana, #1206, 12th Floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 7-8, Jakarta

  • Associate Partner

    • Jan 2009 - Jul 2013
    • Wisma Nugra Santana, #1206, 12th Floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 7-8, Jakarta

    Business Advisory Services & Competency/Skills Training

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  IAFP Global (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

  • 10 Anson#18-23 International Plaza, Singapore 079903 Phone: +65- 62218635 Fax: +

  • Director

    • Jan 2010 - Feb 2013
    • 10 Anson#18-23 International Plaza, Singapore 079903 Phone: +65- 62218635 Fax: +

    Wealth & Financial Planning Education & Training and IT Application Developer registered in Singapore.

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  Ewaysindo Makmur PT. and Linksindo Makmur PT.

  • Business & Strategy Development Director

    • 2007 - 2012

    Customer Relationship Marketing and Management companies specializing in:- Relationship Marketing Programs- Customer Loyalty & Reward Programs- Channel & Retail Incentive Programs - Data management & Analytics- Contact Center Facility- Digital and Social Network Communication & ManagementClients include: Sony Ericsson, CIMB NIAGA Bank, Nutricia, Frisian Flagg, Wyeth, Nestle, Lee Cooper, Yahoo,

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  Hexa Kreasi Asia

  • Jakarta, Indonesia

  • Founding Partner

    • 1997 - 2008
    • Jakarta, Indonesia

    Founded Hexa Kreasi Asia with my wife, Grace Kusnadi-Goh in 1997. Hexa Kreasi Asia was a Professional Meeting, Incentive, Conference & Exhibition Organizers. We plan, organize and manage Trade Missions, Corporate Meetings, Trade & Corporate Conferences, Exhibitions, Incentive programs, Trade & Corporate Events. Shows organized and managed by us included - EduFair, HKTDC Trade Fairs, Qualification Asia, Personal Care Ingredients Conference & Exhibition, Indonesia Banking Restructuring Agency (IBRA) series of Open House Exhibitions & Auctions, Autodesk Corporate Events, Hewlett Packard Corporate Events, PERTAMINA corporate events, Designers Association Singapore Events, Singapore Trade Development Board Trade Missions, and China Council For The Promotion Of International Trade (CCPIT) Trade Missions and Exhibitions among others.In 2008, Hexa Kreasi Asia merged with KCB Travels & Tours to form KCB Convex.

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  atomz creative

  • President Director

    • 2004 - 2007

    A Design and Branding Agency focused on developing insightful communications strategies that work for clients and crafting creative ideas that are both fresh and message driven

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  Hollitech

  • Managing Partner

    • 2003 - 2006

    A Software Development company that produces solutions for Financial, Apparel & Garment and Retail Industries in Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Singapore, Hong Kong and Indonesia.

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  Novo ISO Consultants

  • President Director

    • 1999 - 2003

    Guz headed this ISO Consultancy that is a subsidiary of quasi-government Productivity Standards Board of Singapore providing effective ISO consultancy service, quality management services and ISO certification consultancy service to hundreds of clients pursuing ISO Certification in Indonesia.Based on comprehensive analysis of existing system set-up, Guz and his team of consultants and trainers not only prepare the blueprint for compliance but also implement them in a phased manner to achieve the same. Services provided include the following ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, SA 8000, ISO 22000 and HACCP

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  TOEIC English Proficiency Testing Services

  • President Director

    • 1998 - 2003

    Guz was the president of the company representing TOEIC English Proficiency Testing Services in Indonesia. During his tenure TOEIC was introduced and administered to the vocational schools under the Indonesia Ministry for Education besides the long list of corporate clients using TOEIC to assess the English language proficiency in recruitment, placement and career promotion of non-native speaking employees.The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) is an English language test designed specifically to measure the everyday English skills of people working in an international environment. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) developed the TOEIC test to measure achievement in using English in a business setting.Guz was instrumental in helping ETS expand and establish TOEIC Testing Services in Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines during his tenure.

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  Pico International Indonesia

  • President Director

    • 1986 - 1997

    Guz was the CEO of Pico International Indonesia, a member of the Pico International Group of companies, from 1989-1997. Pico is one of the world's leading experiential marketing service providers. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver Total Brand Activation for many of the Fortune 500 companies, government bodies and non-government organisations. With a proven track record of 40 years in exhibition industry, Pico has earned an unparalleled reputation for transforming creative concepts into living, breathing realities. Paramount to our success lies in our insistence and persistence in servicing our clients and partners with Creativity, Knowledge and Reliability.Pico provide total solutions on experiential marketing as well as satisfy individual needs on specialised areas. Core businesses include: • Design and fabrication of exhibition stands • General contracting and technical services for trade show organisers • Event hall and facility management • Events, conferences and show management • Supply and installation of overlays for venues • Permanent exhibits for museums and themed environments • Interior fit-out • Advertising signagePico employs some 2,400 professional staff in its sales offices and production facilities in 34 cities worldwideOur dedication and commitment to the best in innovation, design, creativity and service excellence are accredited by ISO9001 certification in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Shanghai, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.Pico Far East Holdings Limited has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1992 (HKSE Stock Code: 752). Its associate company, Pico (Thailand) Public Company Limited has also been listed on MAI of Thailand since 2004 (Stock Code: PICO).

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  AudioVisual Workshop

  • Executive Producer

    • 1982 - 1986

    Audio Visual Workshop is a production house that produces albums for Warner Elektra Atlantic Records for various Singapore and Malaysia recording artistes. Our facilities include a sound recording studio, film & video production studio, digital video post production suites etc. Guz also performed professionally as broadcaster, show host, master of ceremony and voice-over talent. Guz not only produced numerous Radio, TV and Film Commercials, Documentaries, Corporate Profiles and Videos, he had also written and recorded a few songs for the Warner Elektra Atlantic Records albums. Besides his work in the studios, Guz also produced, directed and managed live staging of product launches, corporate/trade meetings, conventions, corporate/industry recognition award shows, music concerts, and theatrical performances,

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  Audiotek, Cue Sound & Vision & Mediatech UK Ltd

  • Independent Producer

    • 1978 - 1982

    Guz was as an independent producer for 3 major production studios in the United Kingdom and Singapore. He produced and directed hundreds of Radio, TV and Film Commercials, Documentaries, Corporate Profiles and Videos. Guz also produced, directed and managed live staging of product launches, corporate/trade meetings, conventions, corporate/industry recognition award shows, music concerts, and theatrical performances. Guz is also a professional broadcaster, show host, master of ceremony and voice-over talent.In the course of his work Guz travelled extensively across Europe and Asia to produce, direct and stage commercial and corporate shows and live events.

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  Inspection & Marketing Services

  • Non-Destructive Testing Inspector & Industrial Radiographer

    • 1976 - 1979

    After completing an internship program with Houston, USA based Inspection and Marketing Services, Guz was engaged as Industrial Radiographer and Non-Destructive Testing Engineer and practiced in the oil and gas fields of Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia before he was assigned greater responsibility as an Non-Destructive Testing Inspector.