Experience

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  Oliver James

  • United Kingdom
  • Staffing and Recruiting
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Head of Tech & Change - SG & MY

    • Jun 2022 - Present

  • Head of Contracts (OJ Consulting) - SG & MY

    • Oct 2020 - Present

    We introduce talented people to great organisations so that both may grow and benefitfrom each other's experiences, helping to fulfil their potential.We understand that each client's mix of people, culture, and objectives is unique,so our approach and solutions are flexible and adapted to each person, team, company,and situation.Although your relationship with OJ is with your local consultant(s), their network,relationships, and knowledge of diverse local candidate pools are backed by those oftheir local permanent, contract, and temp team colleagues.When working with international markets, we can access the market maps andrelationships of the global OJ collective, giving you access to the best-suited talentin the market (not just the best talent available at that time).As such, you can come to expect a consistently high level of service and delivery, placingup to C-suite talent in permanent and contract positions, as well as project-basedconsultancy and temp solutions worldwide from our 12 global locations.

  • Head of Contracts - Hong Kong

    • Apr 2018 - Dec 2020

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  iKas International

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

  • Managing Consultant - Contracts Team Lead

    • Dec 2017 - Mar 2018

    Lead for the Contracts Team in Hong Kong - covering Technology, Operations, Change & Transformation and Legal & Compliance

  • Principal Consultant

    • Oct 2016 - Nov 2017

    Operational Lead for Contracts Team in Hong Kong since June 2017

  • Senior Consultant

    • Dec 2015 - Sep 2016

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  REED

  • Technology Consultant

    • Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

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  Dow Jones

  • Hong Kong

  • Regional Manager, Academic & Corporate Partnership

    • Jan 2014 - Sep 2014
    • Hong Kong

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  Kelly Services

  • Hong Kong

  • Consultant

    • Jun 2012 - Dec 2013
    • Hong Kong

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  Greythorn

  • Hong Kong

  • Technology Recruitment Consultant

    • Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
    • Hong Kong

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  Robert Walters

  • Recruitment Consultant IT - Financial Services

    • Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

    Consulting IT hiring managers on contract recruitment needs and resourcesSourcing for skilled and specialized middle to senior level contracting professionals from across the globeInterviewing and screening potential job seekersDriving new business development activities within Financial services

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  Pearson Asia Pacific

  • Publishers Representative

    • Jul 2008 - Jan 2010

    Handled university accounts (NUS), including pricing, discounts and promotional offers.Opened new markets, identified and closed new businesses.Drove revenue growth from existing accounts.Conducted sales forecasting meetings, create annual business plans and developed partner strategies for the company's products.

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  Synergy Direct Pte Ltd

  • Assistant Sales Manager

    • Aug 2005 - May 2008

    Lead and managed sales teams of various sizes as the team leader. Also assisted the managing director arrange work schedule, interview and train many job applicants for the company.Achieve targets set by the company. Direct sales development of StarHub services and products to consumers and advertised high-end broadband, telephony, VOIP, wireless and GSM services.