Edward T.

Experience

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  Kedai Kek Emas SDN. BHD

  Dec 2010 - May 2011

  Catering Service/Waiter (Part-time)

  Receive orders from customers, prepare the utilities, foods and beverages required, recruit part-timers to help in servicing the customers, participate in setting up, decorating the venue, serve customers in banquet events, organize delivering route

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  Oomph Pte Ltd

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

  Promoter (Part-time)

  Organizing products on shelves, stock count, be familiar with products and explain to customers, report to company regarding sales, recruit part-timers to help in servicing the customers

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  Leadership Management Singapore Pte Ltd

  Nov 2015 - Mar 2016

  Business Development Executive

  Business Development:-Research thoroughly and actively reach out to potential customers (SMEs) from various industries in Singapore-Understand their organisational and developmental needs, and provide catered solutions -Developing people and leaders in organizations to their fullest potentialMarketing:-Tasked to review and update the company's marketing material such as brochures, visual files, presentation slides etc.-Editing of marketing videos-Working as a team to organize company events for business leaders quarterly-Keep track of client's profile Show less

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  SIM Global Education

  Jul 2016 - Jan 2017

  Executive, Int'l Development Division, iMICE & Executive Programmes

  iMICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) & Executive Programmes:-Involving in developing & managing iMICE & Executive Programmes, and operationalizing partnerships for various countries in Asia Pacific & beyond.Student Immersions:-Involving in developing & managing English Immersion Programmes for students from overseas.-In charge and assist in logistical planning & facilitating student workshops.Country Market Research:-Tasked by Business Development Department to conduct country market research in view of the company's future strategic planning. Show less

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  Singapore (Cambodia) International Academy (SCIA)

  Feb 2017 - now

  Focusing on strategic planning, product & business development and management of new businesses in the area of student enrichment, international learning & adult learning. Aiming to kickstart & introducing change to the market, through building partnerships with like-minded organizations. -Student Enrichment/After School Programmes/Co-Curricular Activities-Winter & Summer Programmes-Overseas Learning Journey/University Visits-Pre-university programmes-Professional Training for working professionals-Conferences/Seminars/WorkshopsPORTFOLIO & ACCOMPLISHMENTSStudent's Enrichment Programmes=AY22/23 - Portfolio for CCA & Enrichment Programmes: USD 345,000 (avg PM 36%)=AY22/23 - Portfolio for Overseas Trip: USD 160,000 (avg PM 15%)=AY23/24 - Portfolio of CCA & Enrichment Programmes: USD 185,000 (avg PM 41%)Professional Training Programmes=FY2022 - Plan & Manage 8 workshops, 6 Masterclass & Conference for over 300 participants with 5 International Trainers=FY2023 - Plan & Manage 13 workshops, 2 Masterclass & Conference for over 800 participants with 7 International Trainers Show less Strategic Planning on Recruitment, Retention & Marketing & Branding-Support Division Head in strategic planning, brainstorm initiatives & new projects for division members to execute; kick start and take charge of initiatives and projects.-Support student recruitment efforts: leading a team to systemize their recruitment activity. Provide directions & ideas for team members to execute project eg. B2B collaborationKickstart new projects & departments:-Kickstart new projects: Online Enrichment Lessons, in planning and leading the team to materialize this project. -Kickstart new department - Parent Engagement, in brainstorming ideas for Parent Onboarding Programme, providing directions for the team. -Kickstart processes for Media & Communication team's production of marketing concepts. Produced 40 videos & online content. Ensuring content matches company's branding & marketing objectives.Communication with Key Stakeholders-Constant engagement with parents in gathering feedback & information for Management & School.-Communicate important decisions from Management to parents, and maintain positive relationships.-In charge of KPI for retention of existing students: Assist Managing Director to organize over 50 1-to-1 Parent Meetings. Communicate new management’s announcement/information to address parent’s concern. -Manage key accounts of over 60 students from 25 families. -Initiate and coordinate Parent-Management Meeting to address critical concerns from parents. Act as mediator & translator (Chinese) during meetings. Coordinate resources & staff management-Coordinate and lead weekly division meetings.-Coordinate resources across departments for cross-operational work.-Manage Student Services, Parent Engagement and Media & Communication team.External Liaison-Meet and support external partners (business, associations, ministries, government agencies) in their activities and be the liaison.-Attend networking events to look for business opportunities Show less -Responsible in leading a small team in student recruitment activities.-Attend networking dinners & external meetings with organization/associations/business chambers to explore business/collaboration opportunities for the company.-Provide weekly & monthly report to the Management on student enrolment numbers.-Assist Head of Student Admission and Recruitment in monitoring the overall division's performance.-Assist in proposing and managing student recruitment policies (Promotion, recruitment incentives etc.) Show less Singapore (Cambodia) International Academy (SCIA) is a member of Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) Group, leading provider of a diverse range of education pathways and professional training in Singapore.Academic:-Reports to Principals & Vice Principals of the school.-Support in curriculum planning, ICT support (software & hardware) and educational research in preparation for the set up of SCIA.-Conduct research on various academic framework and educational programmes; provide summaries and reports to Principals, assisting in academic planning. -Responsible for creating Gantt Chart, tracking and updating work progress timely. -Assist in any ad-hoc tasks assigned by the Principals. Show less

  • Deputy Director Business Development

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Assistant Head, Enrichment and Professional Learning/Business Development

    Oct 2020 - Jul 2024

  • Assistant Head, Admissions and Community Engagement

    Mar 2020 - Oct 2020

  • Deputy Head, Student Admissions and Recruitment

    Jul 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Assistant Head, Community Outreach and Events

    Nov 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Manager, Student Recruitment and Business Support

    Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Manager, School Administration

    Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Associate Manager, Student Admission and Recruitment

    May 2018 - Jul 2018

  • Assistant Manager, Student Recruitment

    Jan 2018 - May 2018

  • Assistant Manager, Outreach and Events Operations

    Nov 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Management Executive, Managing Director Office

    Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Executive (Academic), Project Office (Cambodia)

    Feb 2017 - Dec 2017