Experience

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  Hong kong trade development council

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Marketing officer
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  Johnson stokes & master

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Legal trainee
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  Esprit

  Feb 2008 - Aug 2014

  Manager - group internal audit (various titles)

  - Led and managed an international team of internal auditors and professional accounting firm auditors in conducting a full spectrum of reviews for Esprit, covering multiple countries- Achieved successful collaboration with business colleagues and provided practical solutions to drive improvements for the organisation, while ensuring integrity and compliance with regulations- Championed effective organisational change management - Conducted group-wide high-level risk assessments, business operational audits across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels, functional audits across corporate strategy, architecture, marketing, sourcing, human resources, merchandising management, financial management, lease management, inventory management, logistics and warehousing management, IT vendor and project management, regulatory compliance, and fraud assessments- Assisted in the maintenance of global transfer pricing model, protection of intellectual property, and various M&A initiatives- Writer of the first comprehensive sustainability report for Esprit, demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility Show less

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  Ezee systems limited

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2015

  Co founder

  At Ezee Systems Limited, I co-founded and bootstrapped the development and sales cycle of EzeeCube, an award-winning wireless device for automatically syncing and sorting videos and photos from mobile phones. My expertise in innovation and crowdfunding helped us execute one of the most successful crowdfunding campaigns in Asia at the time, making it a CES Asia 2016 Innovation Awards Honoree.- Drafted, negotiated, and reviewed legal documents for the company- Developed and executed successful crowdfunding and PR campaigns with minimal advertising expenses- Acted as a bridge between the Chief Technology Officer and vendors in China, ensuring seamless operations and successful product development Show less

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  Hong kong news-expo

  May 2015 - Nov 2021

  Head of operations

  > Directed agile project management, IT vendor oversight, and implementation, including budgeting, project planning, and facility renovation of the only journalism exhibition centre in the world> Achieved a remarkable surge in social media engagement of over 1000% and boosted annual visitor attendance to 50,000 within a year> Successfully negotiated funding from government and stakeholders> Conducted meticulous reviews of legal documents and intellectual property concerns, and established standardized operating procedures for corporate governance and frontline staff Show less

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  Mettaa games limited

  Nov 2021 - Oct 2022

  Co-founder

  > Online advocate for child-friendly metaverse, promoting digital safety for children> Conceptualized, developed, and launched a functional MVP app on Apple Store and Android Play Store incorporating Augmented Reality, Blockchain, NFT creations & market place> Created compelling fundraising materials, including fund-raising deck and data room, contributing to successful investment acquisition> Secured capital from seed investors through effective solicitation strategies> Crafted diverse legal contracts, including founder’s agreements, investor agreements, and distribution agreements> Designed tailored curricula for Mathematics, English, mindfulness and growth mindset for 5-7-year-olds> Coordinated and managed an international team of 5 alongside the Founder Show less

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  Interasia business services pte ltd (singapore)

  Nov 2022 - now

  Senior legal consultant

  > Structuring and negotiating commercial deals, including mergers, acquisitions, due diligence, loans and listing across diverse regions for corporate and individual clients> Assisting in the establishment of trusts, including the drafting of trust deeds and its administration> Advising on intricate matters such as intellectual property, labor relations, share options and data privacy> Crafting and revising diverse legal documents, from contracts to board minutes and comprehensive company handbooks> Conducting comprehensive legal research and creating insightful research reports> Managing client interactions and negotiations with auditors and tax advisors> Efficiently handling multifaceted corporate secretarial matters Show less