Experience

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  Pets at Fung Residence, specialty pet-care busi...

  • Singapore

  • Founder

    • Nov 2018 - Present
    • Singapore

    An entrepreneur role to satisfy my childhood passion project, where I continued developing a huge range of transferable skills, including client management, business development, strategic marketing, entrepreneurship, budget management, and business operations management. I begin the business fro...

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  Nut Busters

  • Singapore
  • Food and Beverage Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Business Partner

    • Apr 2020 - Oct 2021
    • Singapore

    Created a local Plant-based food start-up, and developed cashew nut butter with all-natural, premium, and organic ingredients. Identified a growing food trend of plant-based food in Singapore. Targeted audiences who seek a healthy lifestyle, and vegan food alternatives. * Providing consistency in...

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  Even8ion Training & Management

  • Singapore

  • Director - Events Specialist, Consultant & Travel Program Curator

    • Oct 2013 - Mar 2018
    • Singapore

    Events Specialist/ Consultant/ Travel Program Curator ------------------------------------------------------------------------ • Managed training projects on-site with clients, building trusting relationships. • Provided consultancy and events services as needed. • Led destination marketing projects

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  Surreal Destinations

  • Singapore

  • Travel Director

    • Feb 2016 - Mar 2017
    • Singapore

    Consultant- Project Basis • Created a new department focused on Luxe & Lifestyle Outbound travel. • Developed unique concepts & built brand awareness as part of the strategic marketing plan. • Responsible for all public relations, social media platforms, marketing efforts, and sponsorship...

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  Murdoch University

  • Australia
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Adjunct Lecturer

    • Apr 2013 - Apr 2016
    • Singapore

    • Educating and mentoring undergraduates whilst facilitating a positive environment. • Imparting the importance of Events studies and events policy, combining real-world and theoretical knowledge. • Tailored teaching methods and support to help students reach their short and long-term goals.

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  William Angliss Institute

  • Australia
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Adjunct Industry Trainer

    • Feb 2012 - Dec 2014
    • Singapore

    • Developing training materials and teaching various modules on and off-site. • Contributing to workshops and corporate training in Singapore and overseas. • Assisted Business Development and Strategic Marketing plans for the institution on a project basis.

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  The J. Willard And Alice S. Marriott Foundation

  • United States
  • Philanthropic Fundraising Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Academic Advisor

    • Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
    • Singapore

    Link: http://www.chei.org China Hospitality Education Initiative (CHEI) is a project funded and initiated by The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation. The aim is to enhance the hospitality education of the Chinese hospitality leaders of next-generation, equipping them for rewarding careers...

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  University Of Nevada, Las Vegas - Singapore Campus

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Adjunct Lecturer

    • 2010 - 2011
    • Singapore
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  The Ritz-carlton Hotel Company, L.l.c.

  • United States
  • Hospitality
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Associate Director of Catering and Conference Services

    • 2006 - 2009
    • Bahrain

    A 5-Star globally recognized international hotel chain. 245 Rooms + 23 Villas. Banquet Capacity: 107,805 sq. ft. – 10 function rooms, 2 ballrooms, and 3 outdoor venues. • Overall P&L responsibility for the department. • Recruited, directed, and developed a senior team including Director of Co...

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  Monetary Authority Of Singapore (mas)

  • Singapore
  • Banking
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Events Officer

    • Jan 2006 - Sep 2006
    • Singapore

    Appointed to organize and ensure the successful hosting of the 2006 Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund & World Bank Group (IMF & WB) annual meetings. • Ensured the requirements of each of the joint groups were met. • Liaised with external committees to manage logistics ...

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  Pan Pacific Hotels Group

  • Singapore
  • Hospitality
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Assistant Director of Conference Services

    • Jan 2004 - Oct 2005
    • Singapore

    A 5-Star international business hotel chain. 775 Rooms. Banquet Capacity: 31,969 sq. ft. – 20 function rooms, 2 ballrooms, and 1 outdoor venue. • Recruited, trained, and managed a team of 10. • Responsible for improving existing team performance through coaching and guidance. • Monitored goal ach...

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  Peace Resort

  • Hospitality
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Resort Manager

    • Sep 2002 - Dec 2003
    • Koh Samui, Thailand

    A backpack resort, refurbished to a 3-star property, 101 suites. Joined pre-opening, responsible for setting up the property, recruiting team members, and leading efforts to source appropriate travel partners to partner with the resort and drive revenue. • Managed a 55-person team. • Full P&L...

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  Shangri-la Group

  • Hong Kong
  • Hospitality
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Meeting Services Manager, Sales & Marketing

    • Jun 2000 - Aug 2002
    • Singapore

    5-star hotel, 750 rooms, 60,000 sq. foot events capacity. • Responsible for all logistics and post-event follow-up. • Coached and trained new associates and coordinators. • Assigned to handle key guests including Ministries, Associations, Government, and MICE.

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  Shangri-la Group

  • Hong Kong
  • Hospitality
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Assistant Banquet Manager

    • 1995 - 1998
    • Singapore

    • Managed 100+ person team of full and part-time staff. • Managed staffing rotas and budgets to maintain low labor costs whilst delivering a high-quality service. • Managed events including visits of the Singapore & Japanese Prime Ministers.