Experience

The Talent Detective

• Singapore
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Detective

  • Apr 2014 - Present

  Singapore The Talent Detective is a boutique executive search firm focusing on the advertising and marketing industry in Singapore. Still talent advisors at heart, The Talent Detective strives to be respected for its work and believes the rest will take care of itself. The Talent Detective’s forte lies in his insights and contacts with good local talent in account management, planning, marketing and digital practitioners; from managerial to director positions. Approach The Talent… Show more The Talent Detective is a boutique executive search firm focusing on the advertising and marketing industry in Singapore. Still talent advisors at heart, The Talent Detective strives to be respected for its work and believes the rest will take care of itself. The Talent Detective’s forte lies in his insights and contacts with good local talent in account management, planning, marketing and digital practitioners; from managerial to director positions. Approach The Talent Detective for: Agency Roles • Management/Head of Department • Account Management • Creative • Planning • Digital - Technology/Social/Content Marketing Roles • Marketing - Product & Communications • Brand Management • Digital - Ecommerce, Engagement, Experience • Corporate Communications Show less



Sherlock HOMES

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate

• Sherlock HOMES

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Singapore Real Estate search for the advertising and marketing community Expanding the Detective brand and search services beyond Career and further into another important aspect - Property. The Talent Detective now brings you Sherlock HOMES. The thinking is that if people trust you with their careers or hires, that trust hopefully should be transferable to other big important decisions in life such as finding their next home or office. Apart from talent, I have a passion for… Show more Real Estate search for the advertising and marketing community Expanding the Detective brand and search services beyond Career and further into another important aspect - Property. The Talent Detective now brings you Sherlock HOMES. The thinking is that if people trust you with their careers or hires, that trust hopefully should be transferable to other big important decisions in life such as finding their next home or office. Apart from talent, I have a passion for property and love to be part of the journey for your life’s critical decisions. I did think of matchmaking as well but I think Tinder is hard to beat at this point. Approach Sherlock HOMES for: COMMERCIAL • “Right sizing” agency offices for the new norm. Shophouses and commercial office spaces RESIDENTIAL • Sale and purchase of private resale condo/landed • Purchase of new condo launches by developers • Market outlook • Advising and simplifying confusing property processes and rulings- stamp duties and taxes, loan and financing, CPF usage, timeframes, decoupling etc In the second active month after extending into Sherlock HOMES, Jimmy has been recognised by ERA Realty as the Top 2nd New Achiever Award for July 2020 out of 7000+ agents. Other accolades include ERA Million Dollar Club Jan 2021 The Talent Detective’s way of working continue to manifest itself at Sherlock HOMES. Show less



Institute of Advertising Singapore

• Executive Council Member

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2020

  Singapore Drive Excellence, Exchange and Education for the Communications Industry.



SMU - Singapore Management University

• Singapore
• Non-profit Organizations

• Advisory Council for Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2016

  Singapore Helping SMU's career office to steer its programmes to improve students' career readiness and employability.



DDB

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Operations & Talent Development

  • Jan 2011 - Mar 2014

  Singapore Reporting to the President & CEO and working with the HR department, responsible for driving the People agenda in the areas of acquisition, orientation, retention, training and top talent development programme. Developed DDBSparks, a Graduate Trainee programme to attract the best and the brightest graduates. DDBUniversity –Developed a 6 weeks programme annually for the past 3 years to dial up agency’s collaborative mindset, practitioner’s skillsets, digital and data proficiency.



Tribal DDB

• Ukraine
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Client Services

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

  Singapore Head of Account Management for Tribal responsible for driving new business development and existing business growth, full accountability for Tribal's P&L performance. Partnered MD/ECD to pursue aggressive growth for Tribal, achieving 19 new business wins out of 21 pitches participated. New business wins include DBS, Uniqlo, Changi Airport Group, ION Orchard, CAAS, Singapore Institute of Management, UniSIM, MCYS, Health Promotion Board Digital AOR, Singapore Airshow Tribal… Show more Head of Account Management for Tribal responsible for driving new business development and existing business growth, full accountability for Tribal's P&L performance. Partnered MD/ECD to pursue aggressive growth for Tribal, achieving 19 new business wins out of 21 pitches participated. New business wins include DBS, Uniqlo, Changi Airport Group, ION Orchard, CAAS, Singapore Institute of Management, UniSIM, MCYS, Health Promotion Board Digital AOR, Singapore Airshow Tribal won Media Digital Agency of the Year 2009. Consolidate and realign operational structure and teaming for several businesses within DDB Group/Tribal to foster tighter integration and single account stewardship.

• Business Director

  • May 2008 - Dec 2008

  Singapore Account Management lead for Tribal, partnering MD/ECD to steer Tribal from start up to growth phase. Managed DBS, Tourism Australia, WingTai and IHG

• Senior Account Director

  • Jan 2007 - May 2008

  Singapore Managed DBS, Health Promotion Board and RSAF as key account lead. Accolades won for clienteles include: HPB EFFIE Gold and Bronze for AIDS and Smoking prevention. RSAF EFFIE Gold and Silver DM of the Year at IAS Hall of Fame Bronze at Asia Marketing Effectiveness Award Advertiser of the Year at IAS Hall of Fame, beating the likes of HSBC, Unilever and Nokia McDonald's EFFIE Bronze for Fantastic campaign

• Associate Account Director

  • May 2005 - Dec 2006

  Singapore Managed RSAF, Carlsberg Beer, McDonald's, Health Promotion Board and New Business Development.

• Account Manager

  • May 2004 - Apr 2005

  Singapore Managed Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Tiger Beer. Help retained RSAF business through pitch process as sole account management personnel.



Mandate Advertising

• Senior Account Executive

  • Apr 2003 - Apr 2004

  Progression after 9 months to continue managing Singapore Army, Tourism Authority of Thailand, DSTA and 7-11

• Account Executive

  • Jul 2002 - Apr 2003

  Singapore First foray into advertising handling Mandate's biggest clienteles:Singapore Army and Ministry of Education. In addition, managed Tourism Authority of Thailand, DSTA and 7-11