EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• MA International Relations, University of Sussex, UK, 2012
• BA Sociology, University of Buffalo, State University of NY, 2011
• Diploma in Business Management, MDIS, Singapore, 2007
WORK EXPERIENCE
Business Development Executive Royale Consultant Management
• Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings with Clients. I was able to get Coca Cola’s contract with my current company.
• Planning and preparing presentations for internal and external recruitment. (powerpoint)
• Communicating new recruitment strategies to prospective clients
• Overseeing the development of marketing literature
• Drafting reports for potential clients
• Providing management with feedback
• Training staff
• Researching current market trends
• Identifying potential clients via social networking
Junior Operations Executive July 2011-Sept 2011
Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations
• Manage all aspects of operations within organisation; responsible for development, formation and consolidation of local women’s councils through various initiatives
• Support organisation of various events for community; work closely with under privileged children to understand needs and provide aid where necessary
• Liaise and communicate with key internal and external stakeholders to meet organisation objectives; conceptualise, implement and promote programs within non-profit organisation
• Draft progress reports for senior management; communicate project status and outline recommendations for future action
• Actively gather feedback and performance metrics on various programs; utilise data to drive improvements for future planning initiatives; actively ensure follow up action carried through
• Actively monitor expenditure to ensure adherence to pre-determined budgetary limits
Reasons for leaving: I had an offer to further my studies and I took the chance to do my Masters. Nov 2013-Present
Financial Planner,
Great Eastern, Singapore March 2011 – Aug 2011
• Oversee growth of business through building of strong professional relationships with existing clients and actively solicit new clients
• Liaise and coordinate with investment product specialists to manage and diversifies clients’ asset portfolio with the objective of wealth preservation and achieving their financial goals.
• Evaluate and analyse financial data to match client risk appetite; liaise closely with clients to update on performance review and asset allocation
• Coordinate with investment product specialist to manage and monitor investment strategies implemented to meet client’s targeted investment objectives
• Ensure high level of compliance in areas of risk and fraud, and operational efficiency by adhering to its internal control standards
• Conceptualise and develop business strategies, marketing plan and annual targets
Reasons for leaving: I was seeking more challenges. The department did not provide training and development, which was important to me, to grow my skills.
Intern,
Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations April-May 2011
• Supported full spectrum of administrative duties for non-profit with specific focus on events marketing; liaised closely with communications department to produce innovative ideas to reach out to target audience
SKILLS & INTERESTS
• Languages: Fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi and Mandarin
• Technical skills: Microsoft suite of applications
