Experience

Gateway Search

• Singapore
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Consultant

  • Oct 2023 - Present

• Senior Consultant - Technology

  • Dec 2022 - Oct 2023

  Gateway Search. Gateway to Talent.Gateway Search is about identifying the best talent in the market. A preferred strategic regional search partner for many global clients looking at first-rate qualified professionals, Gateway Search is chosen for its track record of placing talents with precision, speed and success in high retention ratings.Through extensive network, deep relationships across the specializations we recruit, coupled with a flexible yet robust search methodology – We are the gateway to talent.James is a Consultant specializing in the full spectrum of recruitment mid to senior and top management executive search, cross-border recruitment. He comes with a decade of experience stemming from internal recruitment and talent acquisition with experience in the ICT industry as an Enterprise Account Executive for Cloud Services. Show less



Cogs Agency

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recruitment Consultant - APAC

  • Aug 2022 - Sep 2022

  Driven by digital. Powered by people. Cogs exists to help individuals and businesses reach their full potential, connecting transformational talent with global career opportunities. With offices in London, Berlin, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Singapore and Tokyo, we’re trusted partners for digital agencies, design firms and management consultancies, as well as businesses of all sizes, sectors, and stages of digital transformation: from tech-first players to more traditional companies looking to evolve. For clients, this means we can create a global skills supply chain, drawn from a wider talent pool, handpicked to help them face the future with confidence. And for candidates, our diverse client base can open up a whole range of exciting career paths. Show less



Rackspace Technology

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Enterprise Account Executive - South Asia

  • Jul 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Developed and executed strategies to drive Public and Private Cloud and Security business in new and existing markets• Timely and accurate forecasting to build predictable and recurring revenue• Establish and maintain positive business and customer relationships• Enable clients in deploying Cloud technologies via Managed and Professional Services• Engage hyper-scaler partners; Microsoft, AWS and Google in joint strategies for clients

• Lead Sales Development Representative - Malaysia

  • Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

  Responsible for Rackspace's emerging market expansion and business development growth in Malaysia

• Sales Development Representative - APJ

  • May 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Responsible for qualification of in-bound leads and strategic out-bound demand-generation activities in APJ• Work with key partners such as AWS, Microsoft & Google to on-board new logos for the APJ business• Onboarded and guided new teammates to ensure their success in their roleKey Achievements:• Best Performing SDR Q3-Q4 2019• Best Rookie of the Year Winner 2019Leading the customer development space for Rackspace in South Asia, I support the marketing, sales development and sales functions to grow our visibility, customers and revenue. Show less



iShips Mgmt Pte Ltd

• Singapore

• Team Lead, Ship Management

  • Mar 2018 - Apr 2019

  Promoted to Designated Person Ashore (DPA) with direct reporting to senior management: - Crew Management (continuation) - Ship Management: Ensure compliance to industry standards and regulations - Project Management: All projects executed within timeline, and within budget. Responsible for overseeing and executing annual surveys, inspections, end-to-end Mass Flow Meter Installation for vessels, oil terminal vettings and vessel insurance related matters. Achievements: - Secured annual recurring revenue of SGD$300,000 for the company - Achieved cost savings of more than SGD$100,000 per annum after implementing change in work processes. - Spearheaded and attained Document of Compliance (DOC) certification for company - Reduced dry docking duration by 50%, and optimised spend by 25% - Attained SIRE status for company vessels Show less



Innovek Pte Ltd

• Singapore

• Internal Recruiter

  • May 2014 - Feb 2018

  Innovek is a boutique marine bunkering fuel supplier based in Singapore in the maritime industry. I worked with the in-house ship management team to: - Manage company-wide vessel crew / seafarer recruitment and welfare - Ensure compliance to industry standards (MLC, medical, visa, certificates) - Lead coordination of crew members between vessels and rotation planning Innovek is a boutique marine bunkering fuel supplier based in Singapore in the maritime industry. I worked with the in-house ship management team to: - Manage company-wide vessel crew / seafarer recruitment and welfare - Ensure compliance to industry standards (MLC, medical, visa, certificates) - Lead coordination of crew members between vessels and rotation planning



Vodafone

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Sales Representative (Part Time)

  • Apr 2012 - Aug 2013

  Part time work alongside university education Managed sales of mobile phones and mobile broadband packages at a retail outlet. Other responsibilities include managing customer complaints, phone repairs and ensuring the store is in a clean and conducive environment. Promoted to lead weekend shifts in 6 months - surpassed weekly sales targets and achieved KPIs by 150%. • Able to use Siebel Communications system • Predominantly Mandarin/Cantonese speaking environment • Handling of customer complaints and phone repairs Show less



StarHub

• Singapore
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail Sales Executive (Part Time)

  • Oct 2010 - Jan 2011

  Part-time work prior to university admission, post National Service Responsibilities • Managed sales of mobile phones • Advised customers on the different mobile phone, internet and TV features using extensive product knowledge and after understanding their requirements and needs. • Able to use Siebel Communications system - Sold more than 450 mobile phones during 4 months of tenure in Starhub Part-time work prior to university admission, post National Service Responsibilities • Managed sales of mobile phones • Advised customers on the different mobile phone, internet and TV features using extensive product knowledge and after understanding their requirements and needs. • Able to use Siebel Communications system - Sold more than 450 mobile phones during 4 months of tenure in Starhub