Experience

Paul Wright Group

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

• Practice Leader

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Executive Search | C-Level Search | Headhunting | Recruiter | RecruitmentI made the decision to join Paul Wright in mid 2019, becoming a part of the Taipei branch office. Paul Wright's aspirations in the Taiwan market match my own and I hope to use my several years' experience to help them grow into a dominant force here in Taipei. Our ethos of hiring headhunting consultants at the top of their game and allowing them the freedom to flourish really attracted me. I will be mostly focused on hiring mid-to-senior level professionals in commercial roles as well as C-Level management. Paul Wright offers something different to the short-term and quick billing attitude of some other major firms and can act as business partners to companies in the true sense of the word. My major focus area of expertise is marketing, sales, digital, PR, e-commerce and General Management.Please don't hesitate to contact me at:alanmcivor@paulwrightgroup.com+886 984469969



IBAX

• Hong Kong
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  IBAX Network is the latest in Blockchain Technology and cryptocurrency. IBAX provides a stable and reliable channel for the transfer of business data (assets, tokens, certificates, etc.) and interactions with it. IBAX's self-developed blockchain network architecture Weaver (ecoLib management tool) ensures the sustainable expansion of cross-chain operations and real value outputs.According to simulation tests on the early IBAX basic network in an imperfect environment, the average TPS is 3,000+. In our development, we will continuously meet the needs of an increasing amount of businesses.



Crossing 換日線

• Taiwan
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Columnist

  • Jul 2022 - Present

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Various Global Universities

• University Lecturer

  • Jan 2014 - Feb 2022

  I lecture at various Universities in a guest lecturer capacity, mostly for MBA and GMBA programs. I teach practical market advice such as job searching, networking, industry and function specifics, interviewing, CV and LinkedIn profile and job opportunities for expat talent. I have spoken at the following academic institutions:NTU National Taiwan University (2020 - Present)TMU Taipei Medical University (2022)MCU Ming Chuan University (2022)NYCU National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (2022)NSYSU National Sun Yat Sen University (2022)SOAS University of London (2022)National Development Council, Taiwan Government (2021)University of Central Lancashire, UK (2021)Chung Hua University, Hsinchu (2020)NTNU National Taiwan Normal University (2020)The School of Life Taipei (2018)NYU New York University, Shanghai (2015)



Bo Le Associates

• China
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Associate (Consumer Goods Team Lead)

  • Feb 2017 - Aug 2019

  Executive Search | C-Level Search | Headhunting | Recruiter | RecruitmentBó Lè Associates was established in 1996. With 13 wholly owned offices within Asia and 45 offices of our parent company RGF across 26 cities and markets, Bó Lè Associates offers executive search and consulting expertise aligned with international quality.More than 300 experienced consultants with expert knowledge from several different industries, and over 50 support staff from Marketing, Finance, in house Recruitment and Training, IT, Knowledge center and Research center, we can effectively and efficiently identify highly qualified candidates with outstanding skill sets for our clients in no time.



Aurora Jiguang (Band)

• Lead Singer/Songwriter for Aurora Jiguang 極光樂團

  • 2009 - 2018

  I've played music my whole life and have been lucky enough to be part of a band since 2009. Aurora have released 2 albums, "Blacka Rose" in 2011 and "Kinda Fallen" in 2013 and have toured around Taiwan countless times, playing in several large music festivals and events, most notably the fantastic Spring Scream Independent Music Festival in Kenting (9 times and counting!). Here is our Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1cfgM0NVduEm4Bd29vSWfk I've played music my whole life and have been lucky enough to be part of a band since 2009. Aurora have released 2 albums, "Blacka Rose" in 2011 and "Kinda Fallen" in 2013 and have toured around Taiwan countless times, playing in several large music festivals and events, most notably the fantastic Spring Scream Independent Music Festival in Kenting (9 times and counting!). Here is our Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1cfgM0NVduEm4Bd29vSWfk



Robert Walters

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

• Consultant - Sales & Marketing function

  • Mar 2015 - Feb 2017

  Executive Search | C-Level Search | Headhunting | Recruiter | RecruitmentRobert Walters plc is one of the world's leading global specialist recruitment consultancies with 53 offices in 24 different countries. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange and were founded in the UK in 1985.The group specialises in permanent and contract recruitment and count Fortune 500 companies, global investment banks and multinational blue-chip organisations as clients.In Taiwan our experienced team of professionals offer specialist recruitment services in the following sectors: - Sales and Marketing- Luxury- Finance- Banking- Technology- Supply Chain



ZW HR Consulting

• China
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Marketing and Branding Manager and Consultant for Marketing function

  • May 2014 - Mar 2015

  Executive Search | C-Level Search | Headhunting | Recruiter | RecruitmentWorking closely with the Business Development Director and HR Director to expand and promote China's premier executive search firm. As we expand our ten offices we aim to cement our reputation as a professional and trustworthy firm. Working in tandem with our InterSearch partners, we also aim to be the first link multinational corporations have to the market in China, helping to staff senior positions in several key industries for our vast and prestigious client base.I have also began working as a consultant for PR/Marketing & Communications and Government Relations positions. If you are interested in seeking a job in any of these fields or are looking for excellent candidates to join your company please get in touch - www.zwhrconsulting.comMy work within the company is more than simply focusing on our brand, I also aim to provide essential support to all our offices and teams as we work together to build the future of this great organization.

• Business Assistant

  • Nov 2013 - May 2014

  I began at ZW HR as an executive assistant to the General Manager but as time has gone on my list of opportunities and responsibilities has grown significantly. I can proudly and without exaggeration call myself a "generalist". I now take an active role in the company's branding, marketing and social media, working closely with the HR Director and BD Director to plot our future strategy. I also handle a lot of the senior in-house recruitment for the company as well as taking an active role in our business development, especially with our MNC clientele. Throw in weekly staff training and general English language help for my 180 colleagues and then you have an idea of some of the things I have proudly been able to bring to this great company. Oh, I also replace the water cooler when it runs out. ZW HR Consulting is the premier local executive recruitment search firm in China, specializing in staffing Mid to Senior level Executive Positions. Since 1998, ZW HR have grown into one of the biggest headhunting recruitment firms in Asia with nine offices in China (Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Ningbo, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Dalian and Tianjin) and one in Singapore. Our expert HR and industry specialists have completed hundreds of successful search placements within our eight main practice groups (Life Science, IT & T, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Real Estate, Professional Services and General Function). ZW HR are proud to claim that we are the earliest and most successful Chinese recruitment search firm to break into the global market. After joining Intersearch worldwide as the exclusive China representative in 2012, we cemented this place.



FarEasTone Telecom

• Taiwan
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Composer (Project based)

  • 2012 - 2013

  • Headhunted by one of the largest organisations in Taiwan to arrange, conduct and provide advice on a musical project • Conducting several musicians and pieces of music culminating in the delivery of a pivotal performance to several thousand people• Received recognition for contribution to the resounding success of the performance and the way in which it was received by the audience • Headhunted by one of the largest organisations in Taiwan to arrange, conduct and provide advice on a musical project • Conducting several musicians and pieces of music culminating in the delivery of a pivotal performance to several thousand people• Received recognition for contribution to the resounding success of the performance and the way in which it was received by the audience



Kang Chiao International School

• Taiwan
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Teacher

  • 2011 - 2013

  • Teaching students over 40 hours a week, formulating a detailed syllabus and course materials • Working for a prestigious school, recognised for being one of the most renowned and exclusive private schools in Taiwan • Opportunities arose which allowed progression into a senior teacher position in the first year of appointment • Acquired a greater scope of responsibility including the training of co-workers and conducting interviews to appoint suitably qualified and experienced staff • Teaching students over 40 hours a week, formulating a detailed syllabus and course materials • Working for a prestigious school, recognised for being one of the most renowned and exclusive private schools in Taiwan • Opportunities arose which allowed progression into a senior teacher position in the first year of appointment • Acquired a greater scope of responsibility including the training of co-workers and conducting interviews to appoint suitably qualified and experienced staff



V&L International Models

• Actor/Model

  • 2011 - 2013

  I worked as a model and actor in commercials for a varied amount of brands, being awarded the lead role in several commercials that were broadcast throughout Asia.This commercial has over one million hits on Youku and Youtube, it is worth watching for the wigs alone!A Memory to Remember - Kingston (TVC)https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xTRyYdUHtK0http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNjMyNjYyNDIw.html I worked as a model and actor in commercials for a varied amount of brands, being awarded the lead role in several commercials that were broadcast throughout Asia.This commercial has over one million hits on Youku and Youtube, it is worth watching for the wigs alone!A Memory to Remember - Kingston (TVC)https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xTRyYdUHtK0http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNjMyNjYyNDIw.html



HESS International Educational Organization

• Taiwan
• Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Native Speaking Teacher

  • 2009 - 2011

  • Participating in 10 intensive training days prior to the commencement of a teaching position at a cram school in Taichung • Responsible for the provision of teaching support to children between the ages of 5 and 15, building a strong rapport with students and enabling them to fulfil their academic goals • Playing a pivotal role in curriculum development, being allowed full responsibility to teach children based on their needs and abilities • Participating in 10 intensive training days prior to the commencement of a teaching position at a cram school in Taichung • Responsible for the provision of teaching support to children between the ages of 5 and 15, building a strong rapport with students and enabling them to fulfil their academic goals • Playing a pivotal role in curriculum development, being allowed full responsibility to teach children based on their needs and abilities



The Scotsman Hotel Group Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Concierge

  • 2008 - 2009

  • Delivering exceptional standards of customer service to guests visiting the hotel, responding to enquiries and taking part in all aspects of hotel work at Edinburgh's finest five-star boutique hotel • Delivering exceptional standards of customer service to guests visiting the hotel, responding to enquiries and taking part in all aspects of hotel work at Edinburgh's finest five-star boutique hotel



Warner Music Group

• United States
• Musicians
• 700 & Above Employee

• Digital Marketing and Street Promotion

  • 2005 - 2008

  • Delivering comprehensive support to the head of digital marketing and promotions, providing a range of administrative and technical support for the promotion of some of the world’s most renowned musicians• Demonstrating strong networking ability being able to build excellent relationships and acquired the skills to climb up the ladder of a ‘Big Three’ record label. • Delivering comprehensive support to the head of digital marketing and promotions, providing a range of administrative and technical support for the promotion of some of the world’s most renowned musicians• Demonstrating strong networking ability being able to build excellent relationships and acquired the skills to climb up the ladder of a ‘Big Three’ record label.



The Big Issue

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Office Manager

  • 2006 - 2006

  • Managing vendors and coordinating sales for the magazine, successfully securing additional responsibilities within just a month of appointment in recognition of competence and valuable contribution to the organisation • Received personal recognition through the achievement of a 30% increase in sales, compared with the same period of the previous year- Was promoted to management after working in the company for just over two weeks • Managing vendors and coordinating sales for the magazine, successfully securing additional responsibilities within just a month of appointment in recognition of competence and valuable contribution to the organisation • Received personal recognition through the achievement of a 30% increase in sales, compared with the same period of the previous year- Was promoted to management after working in the company for just over two weeks



HUGO BOSS

• Germany
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fashion Assistant

  • 2005 - 2006



French Connection

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail Sales Representative

  • 2005 - 2006