Experience

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  Self Employed

  • Singapore

  • Commissioned Agent/Trader

    • Apr 2023 - Present
    • Singapore

    To market/sell VARIOUS products viz. Vietnamese & THAI Rice varieties direct from the Factory/Mills (Long Grain Fragrant - Jasmine/ Hom Mali, White, Glutinous (Black/White), Parboiled (light/dark yellow)-100% & Broken, Red & Brown Rice etc) in various packaging & OEM available. INDONESIAN Thermal/ANTHRACITE/Coking Coal from Kalimantan/ Indonesia with various grade calorific values, Coconut Products like Desiccated Coconut, Coconut Milk etc. from Malaysia & Vietnam

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  Vitafresh Sdn Bhd

  • Singapore

  • Business Consultant, Global Marketing/Export, Trader/Broker

    • Jan 2011 - Jan 2017
    • Singapore

    06/2006 - 07/2007 and Jan 2011 - PresentSpecialization : Marketing/Business Development/Global Marketing Industry : Consumer Products / BEVERAGE - FMCG/RetailWork Description/Job Scope:To market ALL products viz Fruit Juice Concentrate Base, Cordials, COFFEE, TEA etc. globally to countries viz ASEAN Countries (MYANMAR/INDONESIA/SRI LANKA/PHILIPPINES ETC)/Asia Pacific ( Australia), MIDDLE EAST, South Africa, Europe, USA and Canada. OEM/Private Label for Vitafresh products. HACCP and HALAL Certifications/Approvals. Recalled by the CEO Vitafresh Sdn Bhd in 2011 to continue working for them.

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  INSTITUTE OF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT (ITD)

  • Singapore

  • SENIOR LEARNING CONSULTANT (Part-Time)

    • Feb 2010 - Dec 2010
    • Singapore

    Specialization : EDUCATION/TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Industry : Human Resources Management / Consulting/Training Work Description/Job Scope: ITD Mega Guru Signature Programs, Soft Skills Programs, In-House/Executive

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  TEESTA VALLEY EXPORTS LIMITED

  • Singapore

  • GENERAL MANAGER

    • Oct 2008 - Oct 2009
    • Singapore

    Specialization : Marketing/Business Development/Retail Marketing Industry : CONSUMER Products /BEVERAGE-FMCG/Retail/Modern TradeWork Description/Job Scope: In-charge of all aspects of the company in the TEA Business in the region. Assorted teas comprise of Classic Teas, Flavored Black & Green Teas, Organic Teas, Flora & Fruit Teas. Initiated the product launch of the Teas in the region and focus on Market segments like Hotels, Restaurants, Fast Food Chains, Spas, Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Export including House Brand etc. Reason for Leaving : Contract One Year

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  EOURO INTERNATIONAL

  • Singapore

  • GENERAL MANAGER

    • Jul 2007 - Oct 2008
    • Singapore

    Specialization : Marketing/Business Development/Retail MarketingIndustry : CONSUMER Products /BEVERAGE-FMCG/Retail/Modern TradeWork Description/Job Scope:Assorted TEAS (Flavored Black & Green Teas, Flora & Fruit Teas etc). In-charge of Sales & Marketing/Training/ Business Development for the company in the Retail, Hospitality and Food Service sectors in Singapore, export/overseas markets and also Human Resource. Managed 8-9 Retail Outlets in Hypermarkets, Supermarkets and Departmental Stores. Established Distributorship Agreement in Malaysia and was in direct contact with other Asian countries like Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Japan.Reason for Leaving: company in financial difficulties and had to close down

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  PT IRMC & PT LHN, Based in Jakarta, Indonesia

  • Jakarta, Indonesia

  • VICE PRESIDENT DIRECTOR

    • Jul 2002 - Jul 2007
    • Jakarta, Indonesia

    Specialization : Corporate Strategy/Top Management Industry : AUTOMOBILE/ AUTOMOTIVE/Vehicle Work Description/Job Scope Key Accomplishments: Turnaround the organization with year-end positive results since I joined the companies Revamped the organizational structure and set up new systems and procedures Developed staff relationships and teamwork spirit within the Divisions Reduced staff turnover by 10-20% and developed sense of loyalty, dedication etc. of the staff Achieved growth of between 15-20% annually Responsibilities:In-charge of the entire operations of both the companies & Dealer Principal viz. General Management, Sales & Marketing, Business Development, Corporate Fleet Sales, Workshop/Accessories & Spare Parts Operations/ After Sales, P & L/Budgets, Brand Management/Advertising & Promotions, Human Resource, Procurement, Strategic Planning & Control, Body Repair Operations, Customer Relations, Training & Development, Inventory/Stock Control, Logistics/Warehousing ,Liaison with Finance Companies for Car Loans and Insurance Companies for potential customers etc. and with 200 employees under my care.Authorized FORD Dealer and HERTZ RENT-A-CAR (Indonesia)Reason for Leaving: Contract

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  STANSFIELD GROUP/SINGAPORE INSTITUTE of COMMERCE

  • Singapore

  • DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/CENTRE MANAGER

    • Oct 2000 - Jul 2002
    • Singapore

    Specialization : Marketing/Business Development/Operations Industry : EDUCATION Work Description/Job Scope:Oversee & managed the entire operations of the school and Student Hostel with capacity of 500 nos. and agents (Local & Overseas). Marketing/Student Recruitment/Administration & Enrolment/career paths/ continuing education/CE (Overseas Degrees (University of London & Australian Degrees etc)/ Diploma (UK, Australia etc) etc & INHOUSE courses - Executive Programs/ Courses etc), customer services local and foreign students and classroom operations. Involved in Management and Executive Courses for Locals/Foreigners.Reason for Leaving: Headhunted by Indonesian Conglomerate.

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  TEKA KÛCHENTECHNIK- SINGAPORE (THIELMANN TEKA PTE LTD)

  • Singapore

  • DIRECTOR/CEO & Director of KL Subsidiary

    • Oct 1994 - Oct 2000
    • Singapore

    Specialization : Corporate Strategy/Top Management/Retail/Modern Trade Industry : Home & Consumer Gas & Electrical Equipment etc/FMCG/Retail Work Description/Job Scope: Key Accomplishments: New brand TEKA in Singapore, new product launch, started off at an infant stage and reached a sizeable market size. Established subsidiary offices in Malaysia and also Joint Venture in Jakarta Developed new range of products with the factories for local needs and achieved growth of between 15-20% per annum Closed a couple of projects for the company and controlled and managed nearly 80 retailers Closed some deals in Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan etc Global Marketing Achieved growth of between 15-25% annually Responsibilities: German Multi-National Manufacturing Company. HQ in Germany & Spain, factories in Europe, Mexico and PR China, producing Electrical/Gas Home Appliances & S/S Sinks (TEKA), Microwave Ovens, White Goods, Taps/Faucets, Beer Kegs, Commercial Kitchen Equipment, Computers etc. Group Sales Turnover of over DM 1 Billion. In-charge of the entire operations of the company in Singapore, Malaysia & Indonesia (Joint Venture). Dealing with Developers, Architects, Interior Designers, Contractors etc (Condominium/Private Apartment Projects) Dealing with RETAILERS/DISTRIBUTORS (Sanitary Ware/Accessories/Building Suppliers etc), Kitchen Cabinet Makers and Granite Suppliers.Reason for Leaving: Change of Environment

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  ANGLO-SWISS TRADING CO PTE LTD

  • Singapore

  • REGIONAL MARKETING DIRECTOR/HEAD OF DIVISION

    • Jan 1984 - Oct 1994
    • Singapore

    SISTER COMPANY OF BONCAFE INTERNATIONAL, SINGAPORE Specialization : Marketing/Business Development/Procurement/Outsourcing/Regional/Global Industry : Hotel / HOSPITALITYWork Description/Job Scope: Key Accomplishments:Set up our own private label/O.E.M ASTRABON products viz. S/Steel flatware, Porcelain etc. with S.Korean and Indonesian manufacturers and to market these products World-Wide.Involved in Major Turnkey Hotel Projects/PRE-OPENING Hotel Projects (FFNE PROCUREMENT – F&B Outlets, Kitchen areas, Housekeeping, Purchasing etc) namely Swissotel The Stamford, Fairmont Singapore (previously known as Westin Stamford/ Plaza) & Raffles Hotel (Singapore), Aerowisata Group of Hotels - Indonesia, Holiday Inns in S.E.ASIA (West Malaysia, Sabah & Sarawak etc), ACCOR Group Indonesia, Natour Group Indonesia, Sahid Group Indonesia, Shangri-la Group, Brunei, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius etc. Achieved high sales turnover per new hotel project.Good rapport with Singapore Airlines. We were the exclusive agent for Mobelstoffe Langenthal, Switzerland and their main product lines were: Aircraft carpets, Upholstery, Wall Tapestry, Airline Blankets etc. Business with SIA was huge with average annual turnover of around S$ 3-4 Million.Responsibilities: Overall in-charge of the entire division, travelled very extensively in the ASIAN/ASEAN Region, Europe, Mauritius/ Maldives etc. Global Marketing, Procurement/Import/Export/Hotel Projects (Turnkey)Reason for Leaving: Was headhunted by TASA International, Executive Search Consultant, Singapore (a British Company) for the position of CEO/Managing Director with the German Multi-National Company