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Shawn Benedict (growing SecondSwap)

Shawn Benedict (growing SecondSwap)

Front End Web Developer Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Marketing Lead @ SecondSwap︱Sales and Marketing at Niche Lube Products Sdn. Bhd

  • Education

    • Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan USJ 12

      2010 - 2014
      High School Sub-Sciences (Information and Communication Technology) 4As

      Activities and Societies: Futsal and Football, Kadet Remaja Sekolah (KRS) During the course of my studies in high school, I have been fortunate to have been exposed to a learning environment where I can meet people from different walks of life. This, coupled with excellent teachers, have made my high school more enjoyable. I did fairly well in my studies and achieved 7As for the Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR) examination and 4As for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. I was also involved in the annual marching competition for my uniformed body, which was… Show more During the course of my studies in high school, I have been fortunate to have been exposed to a learning environment where I can meet people from different walks of life. This, coupled with excellent teachers, have made my high school more enjoyable. I did fairly well in my studies and achieved 7As for the Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR) examination and 4As for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. I was also involved in the annual marching competition for my uniformed body, which was Kadet Remaja Sekolah (KRS). Show less

    • Taylor's University

      2015 - 2016
      Foundation in Computing Computing and IT 3.73

      Activities and Societies: Taylor's University Agents of Tech - Normal Member Taylor's University Futsal and Football Club - Normal Member During the course of my studies at Taylor's University, I have been fortunate to have been under the guidance of lecturers who had always tirelessly motivated and taught me about the concepts that I had a hard time understanding. I have also been fortunate to have been involved in the numerous extracurricular activities in Taylor's University which have been a wonderful learning opportunity for me. I achieved a C.G.P.A. of 3.73 for the Foundation in Computing programme.

    • Taylor's University

      2016 - 2019
      Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) Computer Science 3.14

      Activities and Societies: Taylor's University Model United Nations Club - Officer of Member's Development, Taylor's University Community Service Initiative (C.S.I.) - Assistant Director of Marketing and External Relations, Taylor's University Agents of Tech - Normal Member, Taylor's University Futsal/Football Club - Normal Member, Taylor's University Christian Fellowship - Normal Member Taylor's University is one of the most renowned private universities in Malaysia having been established in 1969. Over the years, Taylor's University have grown to be one of the leading universities in terms of education quality and student learning experience. Currently studying here, I have been provided with many opportunities to improve myself as well as expand my network. I will greatly cherish the wonderful memories created and the experiences gained throughout my learning journey in… Show more Taylor's University is one of the most renowned private universities in Malaysia having been established in 1969. Over the years, Taylor's University have grown to be one of the leading universities in terms of education quality and student learning experience. Currently studying here, I have been provided with many opportunities to improve myself as well as expand my network. I will greatly cherish the wonderful memories created and the experiences gained throughout my learning journey in Taylor's University. Show less

  • Experience

    • Dropee.com

      Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
      Front End Web Developer Intern

      At Dropee.com, I am responsible for developing and maintaining functional stable web applications to meet the company’s and business customer's needs. Most of the time, we were required to work in a team to produce and deliver modern web solutions that are up to par to what our customers are seeking, thus improving my teamwork skills.In a nutshell, we were involved in the front end development of the product where we had to analyze and solve problems that we had faced or had identified in the product and ensured that it uphold the standards that the company has set.Through this internship, I was able to be part of a company that were developing products and solutions that would benefit the customers. I also had lots of fun learning not only about what I had to do, which was front-end web development, but also to learn more about the business side of the company, especially the B2B (Business-to-Business) marketplace, which only served to enrich my internship learning journey. The experiences gained will indeed be useful for when embark on my entrepreneurship journey.Here at Dropee, I was able to:---> Propose ideas to improve the product and implement them after approval--> Design new web pages and improve the look and feel of current web pages--> Assist other departments in their tasks, leading to a more wholesome learning experience Show less

    • OkDork

      Jun 2019 - Feb 2020
      Marketing Associate

      Responsible for editing videos and graphics as well as writing the content & copy for Noah Kagan's personal brand

    • Sumo Group (Sumo.com / AppSumo.com)

      Jun 2019 - Feb 2020
      Marketing Associate

      Responsible for writing/editing articles that were SEO-friendly, writing copy and posting them on Sumo.com's distribution platforms (email, FB, LinkedIn, Twitter), and collecting the analytics for further evaluation

    • Ascend Digital Pte Ltd

      May 2020 - Apr 2021
      Copywriter

      Responsible for writing copy ranging from email sequences, landing pages, FB & YT video ad scripts, FB ads.Besides that, I had the opportunity to work closely with the founder and agency clients by participating in the ad angles brainstorming process. A highlight of my time at Ascend was being able to help generate in particular TWO (2) of their clients (fields being real estate & financial advisor respectively) at least USD 1M revenue through their funnels. With their clients based in Singapore, I had to write copy that was enticing but still adhered to regulations which were a much-needed experience moving forward Show less

    • Pinjam Labs

      Nov 2022 - Dec 2023
      Co-Founder and Head of Marketing and Community

      Responsible for marketing and community efforts at Pinjam, a decentralized blockchain application aiming to make idle capital work harder for lenders

    • Niche Lube Products Sdn. Bhd.

      May 2024 - now
      Sales and Marketing

      Responsible for further expanding sales and marketing efforts within the Niche Lube Products brand which includes the formation of a predictable sales leads systems and brand-building initiatives on various social media platforms, primarily LinkedInBesides that, I am responsible for the digitization efforts of various systems and processes within the company, increasing overall productivity and further future-proofing the Niche Lube Products brand

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Google Online Professionals

      Google Web Academy
      Dec 2016

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Shawn Benedict (growing SecondSwap)
      Top 5 Teams for NASA Space Apps Challenge Kuala Lumpur 2017 "Ideathon" Category NASA Space Apps KL Apr 2017 Participated in the NASA Space Apps Challenge Kuala Lumpur 2017 "Ideathon" Category with 4 other classmates and managed to reach the Top 5 out of 150+ teams.
    • Awarded to Shawn Benedict (growing SecondSwap)
      Dean's List Letter of Commendation (Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) (Semester 2)) Dr. David Asirvatham Jan 2017 Dean's List Letter of Commendation is awarded to students who have obtained a GPA of 3.50 and above for a particular semester. Obtained GPA 3.62.
    • Awarded to Shawn Benedict (growing SecondSwap)
      Top 10 Teams for Alliance Bank Eco-Biz Dream Project Alliance Bank Dec 2016 Participated in the Alliance Bank Eco-Biz Dream Project with 3 other classmates and managed to reach the top 10 out of 200+ participants.
    • Awarded to Shawn Benedict (growing SecondSwap)
      Tertiary Merit Scholarship Taylor's University Mar 2016 A scholarship awarded to university students who have achieved high scores in their respective pre-university courses.
    • Awarded to Shawn Benedict (growing SecondSwap)
      Dean's List Letter of Commendation (Foundation in Computing Semester 2) Professor Dr. Hiew Pang Leang Feb 2016 Dean's List Letter of Commendation is awarded to students who have obtained a GPA of 3.50 and above for a particular semester. Obtained GPA 3.72.
    • Awarded to Shawn Benedict (growing SecondSwap)
      Dean's List Letter of Commendation (Foundation in Computing Semester 1) Professor Dr. Hiew Pang Leang Sep 2015 Dean's List Letter of Commendation is awarded to students who have obtained a GPA of 3.50 and above for a particular semester. Obtained GPA 3.73.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Impact Day 2016 Volunteer

      Issued by Deloitte Malaysia on Aug 2016
      Deloitte MalaysiaAssociated with Shawn Benedict (growing SecondSwap)

    • Teacher Volunteer for First Project HERO Volunteer Workshop

      Issued by Project HERO on Sept 2016
      Project HEROAssociated with Shawn Benedict (growing SecondSwap)

    • Participant of C.S.I. Volunteers Grace Campaign

      Issued by Grace Community Services on Nov 2016
      Grace Community ServicesAssociated with Shawn Benedict (growing SecondSwap)

    • Volunteer Assistant Teacher

      Issued by NLCC Community Church on Jan 2016
      NLCC Community ChurchAssociated with Shawn Benedict (growing SecondSwap)