Executive Coodinator

• Sep 2022 - Present

Travel Blogger

• Apr 2017 - Present

Continue to blog about my travels locally and internationally: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WhereDoestheWorldBringMeNext/ Instagram - wheredoestheworldbringmenext Opened to any collaboration opportunities - Wheredoestheworldbringmenext@gmail.com Travel Experience to-date: - 68 countries / special regions - Antarctica (13 days expedition crossing the Circle) - Caving in Hang En Cave, Vietnam (3rd largest cave in the world) - Trans-Siberian Railway (longest railway in the world) - Campervaning for 30 days (Perth to Darwin, Australia) - Aurora Watching in Yellowknife, Canada - Camino Frances (the French Way) - walking 118km in 4 days from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela, Spain Favourite Places: Easter Island, Chile | Kotor, Montenegro | Paracas, Chile | Gjogv, Faroe Islands | Esfahan, Iran | Granada, Spain Current Bucket List: Georgia, Norway, Ukraine, Belarus, Poland Show less

International Travel Consultant

• Jun 2018 - Apr 2019

Offered a seamless, one stop travel-service solution to clients in a fast-changing environment: - Provided professional customer service to clients, including walk-in, telephone, and email - Worked closely with clients to understand their preferences, to create and advise on customized travel package options - Personalized services to ensure clients had an excellent travel experience from planning, to preparing and travelling - Quick turnaround for clients under tight deadlines - Relevant Systems used: Amadeus, Clientmajic Show less

Full Time Traveller

• Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

Travelled to all Seven Continents in 325 days - Oceania: Australia - Asia: Japan, Tibet - North America: Canada, Mexico, Belize - South America: Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil - Europe: Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, Ireland, Northern Ireland - Africa: Morocco - Antarctica Travelled to all Seven Continents in 325 days - Oceania: Australia - Asia: Japan, Tibet - North America: Canada, Mexico, Belize - South America: Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil - Europe: Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, Ireland, Northern Ireland - Africa: Morocco - Antarctica

VP, Talent Development Program Manager

• Apr 2014 - Jul 2017

Investing Bank & Asset Management Talent Development Program Manager, Asia Pacific - Managed execution of team deliverable - Conducted Training Needs Analysis with Senior Management - Designed, planned and evaluated programs - Facilitated face-to-face programs as well as virtual sessions across Asia - Responsible for annual program budget and actual costs reconciliation - Streamlined processes and procedures to enhance overall team efficiency - Frequent vendor evaluation and management - Ongoing communication with global counterparts Show less

Full-Time Travel Book Writer

• Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

Dedicated to writing up a book about my Trans-Siberian Railway journey experience (Chinese) Note: Not published due to high cost in publishing Dedicated to writing up a book about my Trans-Siberian Railway journey experience (Chinese) Note: Not published due to high cost in publishing

Executive, Talent and Leadership

• Mar 2013 - Dec 2013

Talent Management and Leadership Development Programs Manager - Co-designed programs deliverables with external vendors - Liaised with speakers from senior management and executive committee population - Acted as on-site contact point on logistics requirements for external venues across Asia Development Centers Facilitator - Delivery of Development Centers in Local Business Units within Asia - Conducted pre-assessment training for assessors - Acted as certified assessor and facilitator during assessment - Liaised with Human Resources professionals remotely and provide on-site support (Malaysia, Singapore, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Taiwan, Cambodia) - Monitored and updated Development Centers content and curriculum Show less

Associate, Learning & Development

• Jan 2010 - Feb 2013

Intern, Analyst and Associate Training Programs - Asia Program manager lead for Operations and Sales & Trading programs - Asia Program support for Investment Banking, Global Capital Markets, and Investment Management programs o Managed Induction Training Coordinator team deliverables o Conducted Training Needs Analysis across Asia o Developed Content Management Portal using SharePoint o Designed program and liaised with internal subject matter expert and external vendor on training deliverables o Managed program budget and actual costs reconciliation o Consolidated feedback evaluation and communicated high-level feedback with speakers and stakeholders o Recorded and delivered training assessment resultsFirmwide Orientation Program Manager- Planned and managed program logistics for lateral hires- Worked with Head of Human Resources to ensure materials content is up-to-date and collaborated with regional counterparts to ensure regional alignment- Provided Asia-wide metrics regularly to regional team- Management of premiums and resourcesOther projects: - Implemented training support initiatives with Sitefinity o Online Language Training Portal for Asia o Online Tuition Reimbursement Portal for Asia - Processed invoices and manage department accrual - Created guidance documents for various processes to improve team efficiency and effectiveness Show less

Administrative Assistant, Learning & Development

• Feb 2008 - Dec 2009

- Managed calendar and schedule meetings for Asia Pacific Head of Learning & Development - Organized team audio calls and video conferencing meetings across multiple time zones- Coordinated travel plans and prepared expense claim submissions- Arranged logistics prior to training session, including catering, program materials, stationery, presentation, audio-visual equipment, attendance, visitor pass - Administered office scanning, photocopying and filing documents for the team - Assisted on office move Show less

Executive Assistant To Chief Operations Officer

• Jan 2007 - Feb 2008

- Performed secretarial duties in assisting C.O.O. - Handled travel arrangements, organize company outings and site visits - Monitored Company’s daily sales flow - Conducted as a communication mean between C.O.O. and other employees - Performed secretarial duties in assisting C.O.O. - Handled travel arrangements, organize company outings and site visits - Monitored Company’s daily sales flow - Conducted as a communication mean between C.O.O. and other employees