Chief Operating Officer

• Jan 2023 - Present

- Work with the Governing Board and CEO to fulfill the organization’s mission.- Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.- Responsible for overseeing the administration, operations, programmes, and strategic plan of the organization. - Other key duties include Finances, Budgets, Human Resources, Legal, Contract Negotiations, Procurement, Communications, Marketing, Strategy, and Public Relations.- Total grant managed-to-date: ~$108million; Project grant pending approval: ~$30million Show less

Managing Director

• Dec 2021 - Present

Responsible for overseeing the administration, operations, programmes and strategic plan of Singapore-HUJ Alliance for Research and Enterprise (SHARE). Other key duties include Finances, Budgets, Human Resources, Legal, Communications, Marketing, Strategy and Public Relations.

Head of Operations

• Sep 2020 - Dec 2021

• Head of curriculum planning and management for the school. To work with the school management team on the strategic planning of the organization to fulfill the organization’s mission. • Responsible for planning, and operation of the annual budget and the statutory annual financial audit. • Project head for multiple events and programs. Involved in strategic work processes, change management, and streamlining, resulting in stable student enrolment. • Responsible for the recruitment and retention of competent, qualified staff. • Oversee periodic and day-to-day management of staff including performance reviews and assessments. • Reporting officer for 5 teachers (immediate) and 67 teachers (second-tier). • Head of Operations for School Safety, Emergency Preparedness, and Readiness. Show less

Managing Director

• Jun 2018 - May 2020

- Responsible for the full cycle of business development. Expanded brand, business through strategic partnerships and developed an overall growth strategy for food and beverage program. Experienced in driving retail business in consumer-packaged, F&B sector. - Successfully acquired B2C and B2B revenue streams and outsourced island-wide distributions channels. - Analyzed key market trends and developed strategies to capitalize on identifiable trends. Engaged internal stakeholders in product innovation via market analysis. - Procured raw materials and machinery from overseas and local markets. Knowledgeable in AVA, Singapore Custom’s policies, rules and regulations. - Well versed in Intellectual Property and Copyright infringement laws. - Successful hiring and training of full-time and part-time staff members. Trained staff in product knowledge, sales and customer service. Knowledgeable in Ministry of Manpower (MOM)’s hiring policies. - Highly proficient in Social Media Marketing. Generated leads using social media, email marketing, Google adwords and search-engine optimization. Achieved Top 3 in search engine results. - Sound expertise in finance and budgetary operations. Managed cash flow optimally by applying for and attaining numerous business grant from government agencies such as Enterprise Singapore and WSG. Show less

Director of Operations

• Dec 2019 - Feb 2020

- Developed strategic plans to promote division’s core values and manage the professionalism of the staff. - Led the division’s succession planning, capability development and employee engagement. - Mentored and led middle managers to drive the overall growth of business and operations. - Drove opportunities to improve market visibility and presence of the organization. - Directed the development and review of operation policies, procedures and strategic plans to improve relationships with management of Capitaland Malls, Fraser Property Singapore, ESR Reit and Accor Group. - Developed the emergency and crisis management response plans, processes and procedures. Show less

W3 Cluster Schools Head

• Jan 2017 - Mar 2018

- Head of curriculum planning and management for cluster school activities.- Appointed PESTA (Singapore) Champion by Cluster Superintendent to lead west cluster schools in new collaborative initiatives. - Strategic alliance with PESTA and school leaders to enhance school's PE programme.

Head Of Department and School Management

• Jan 2015 - Mar 2018

- Head of curriculum planning and management for school activities.- Project head for multiple school events, programs and camps. Involved in strategic work processes, change management and streamlining, resulting in higher student enrolment and improved school ranking.- Reporting officer for 6 teachers (immediate) and 56 teachers (second-tier). Mentored 3 beginning teachers who achieved outstanding results and positive appraisals from the senior management of the school. - Conducted in-house and external training for teachers that yielded positive results for student outcomes within 2 years in PE (improvement in KPI by 15%), CCA (improvement in students’ grades by 20%) and Student Leadership Development (30% increase in student leaders’ enrollment).- Appointed PESTA (Singapore) Champion by Cluster Superintendent to lead west cluster schools in new collaborative initiatives. Show less

Covering Head of Department

• Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

- Acting Head of Department managing department's operations, staffing, finance, resource planning and lesson delivery.

Teacher

• Jul 2012 - Jul 2014

Trainee Teacher

• Jan 2010 - Jun 2012

Commando

• Jan 2001 - May 2003

- Platoon Best Trainee - Detachment Leader - Company Point Man - Staff‐aid Commander - Member of championship winning teams of Mindef Inter-formation Football, Athletics and Cross-country - Platoon Best Trainee - Detachment Leader - Company Point Man - Staff‐aid Commander - Member of championship winning teams of Mindef Inter-formation Football, Athletics and Cross-country