Germaine Lye
Co-Founder at Our Barehands- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Mandarin Limited working proficiency
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Burmese Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
International TEFL and TESOL Training
Experience
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Our Barehands
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Singapore
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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2019 - Present
An international collaborative platform that connects small producing communities around the world to the global market. We envision a world where every person and community has the ability to stand on their own two feet. We currently work with 10 communities in 8 countries. Learn more about what we do below. An international collaborative platform that connects small producing communities around the world to the global market. We envision a world where every person and community has the ability to stand on their own two feet. We currently work with 10 communities in 8 countries. Learn more about what we do below.
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Hillside Coffee Yangon
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Yangon
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Co-Founder
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2018 - 2020
We are a group of coffee enthusiasts who chanced upon the hidden beauty and exceptionally tasting specialty coffee found in the highlands of Myanmar. Armed with a passion to showcase the culture of the beautiful people and the legacy of their hard work, Hillside Coffee was born. Apart from our commitment to serving sustainably local grown specialty coffee, we are also passionate about investing and giving opportunities to develop the youth in Myanmar. Every cup of coffee bought at Hillside Coffee goes a long way in enriching the lives of many. Show less
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Essilor Group
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France
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Head, Essilor Vision Foundation (APAC)
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2016 - 2019
Led the corporate foundation of Essilor International; world leader in the eye care sector. Championed the cause of eye care amongst the underserved in the region through multi-stakeholder engagement. Essilor Vision Foundation (Singapore) was awarded for the first time, Champion of Good 2018 by the National Volunteer Philanthropy Centre for being a leader and major contributor in the space of doing good through business. • Accelerated the Foundation's impact from 50,000 to 650,000 beneficiaries during my tenure • Formulated the foundation's strategy in Corporate Philanthropy, Employee Engagement, Partnerships, Programming, Communications • Developed a HR employee engagement policy for Essilor Group employees • Built a strong network of partnerships across governments, corporates, educational institutions, hospitals, non-profit organisations and employees globally to raise awareness of eye care • Managed donor relations for supporters in the eye care cause Show less
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National University of Singapore
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Singapore
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director's Office & Global Opportunities - International Relations Office
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2013 - 2016
Dual role supporting the Director of the International Relations Office and was the South East Asia lead for partnerships and engagement. • Strategic Partnerships & Management: Negotiated partnerships with educational institutions and strategic positioning of NUS through APAC alliances and networks, Supported the university's senior management in decision making • Industry/Institution Partnership Management: Managed APAC programs from ideation to implementation - negotiation of industry/institution partnerships to student placements • Events: Organised university-wide events involving multi-stakeholders; government officials, NUS senior management, students Show less
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Africa South East Asia Chamber of Commerce
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Singapore
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager (Special Projects), Freelance
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Jun 2013 - Jun 2013
Led projects for foreign/local government and non-profit stakeholders Led projects for foreign/local government and non-profit stakeholders
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Enterprise Singapore
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Singapore
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Natural Resources Division
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2012 - 2013
Built and accelerated growth of locally-grown companies in the Oil & Gas sector through internationalisation. • Business Development & Marketing, Facilitation of Business deals, Increase trade and business links between Latin American, African, Middle Eastern, local and foreign companies • Account managed a pool of more than 70 offshore marine oil & gas companies in their internationalization strategies/ growth capacity plans • Organized Business Matching events for local and foreign Oil & Gas companies (Events/Project Management) Show less
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Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore)
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Singapore
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International Trade and Development
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300 - 400 Employee
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Internship, Emerging Markets Division
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Sep 2011 - Feb 2012
Facilitated Government-to-Government links between Singapore and Emerging Markets. • Research on Emerging Markets i.e. Russia, Turkey, African countries • Delegate @ Singapore Business Federation (SBF) East Africa Ministerial-cum-Business Mission to Tanzania, Kenya & Zanzibar (Assisted in staffing Minister of State & management of the Singapore-Africa Business Matching Session; Analysed East African business landscape and opportunities) • Conceptualised and implemented awareness initiatives involving emerging markets, bridging public-linked and private sectors Show less
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Education
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2008 - 2011
University of Sydney
Bachelor's degree, Economics and Social Sciences (Double Majors in Govt and International Relations & Cultural Studies) -
2011 - 2011
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
London School of Economics and Political Science - Peking University Summer School, East Asia Politics -
2010 - 2010
University of Auckland
Political Science and Government
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