Dex Cheong Email & Phone Number

Singapore

As part of the Learning & Career Development Department to drive strategic partnerships across the hospital: - Driving an organisation-wide Mentoring programme for middle managers, with 93% of matched mentees at the end of FY2022. - Leading the Speed of Trust framework to build collaborative leadership within the hospital - Organised the Division Retreat for HR with 98% engagement rating- Support the Talent Management team by looking into leadership development for the Hi-Pos. - Established a framework for Executive Coaching for senior management- Revamped the annual Learning Fiesta event with a new approach - engaging stakeholders for customised learning and partnering them through their learning journeyFacilitation work include: - Numerous teambuilding/retreat sessions for departments- Training sessions for middle manager induction - DISC & 7 Habits workshops- Various consultations and events for mentoring and trust initiativeContinued focus on middle management:- Ongoing review of manager induction programme - Introducing a mentor network session every quarter - Piloting a closed group mentoring programme- Prepping team leads to run trust huddles for their staff - Encouraging supervisors to have career conversations with staff Other areas- Supporting the department in hospital-wide learning needs analysis- Part of the Vendor management team to evaluate vendors and review programmes- Conversion of training content into more engaging eLearning materials

OD- Effected a new organizational structure for the department (Jan 2021) after conducting a thorough organizational analysis. - Co-lead the organization excellence (OE) team to streamline processes through digitalization or BPR. - Coordinated the review of department policies and implemented a framework for policy management - Prepared and designed OE annual summary reports - Created an RPA which halved the time taken for data entry in a records system- Coordinated the department's workplan review and planning Talent Management- Proposed a talent development framework for the department to look into the matter systemically - Enhanced the department onboarding for new hire by streamlining processes and increasing points of engagement- Devised steps to improve performance management through continuous achievements and feedback tool- Implemented a job expansion & competency framework for the department to manage staff career aspirations and high potentials- Introduced psychometric profiling to build team understanding at all levels and devised actionable steps over three years - Proposed non-monetary rewards for management's consideration to mitigate the effects of the pandemicLearning- Led the Learning Day initiative for the department, coordinating eight sessions in 2021 with an 87% engagement rating- Managed the staff training budget and implemented the section learning budget to encourage team learning - Conducted training needs analysis for specific groups- Launched an L&D survey to gather staff sentiments and feedback

Develop student athletes to their fullest potential through sports, and provide the platform to achieve sporting excellence. Major Projects - Game of Survivors 2017-2018 (Project Coordinator)Partnered National University Centre for Organ Transplantation to organize a treadmill charity run to raise funds and awareness. - NUS Sports Awards 2015-2018 (Video Lead)Conceptualized and managed the video production from storyboard to post production.- ASEAN University Games 2016 (Head of Competition, Technical & Facilities)Supervised the planning and organization of 16 sports. - World University Floorball Championships 2014 (Competitions & Venue Manager) Oversaw the event preparation with the NSA, and coordinated all activities on site. - Staff Welfare Committee 2014 (Member)Analyzed the demographics of the department and organized year-long activities that are inclusive and interactive. - Internal Recognition Taskforce (Member)Launched the SPOT Award as part of a strategic taskforce to identify and analyze gaps in employee motivation within the department.- Strategized the TeamNUS branding through varsity attire. Training & Development - Mentor student leaders in team management, leadership, and values in sports. - Steered the TeamNUS Summit, an overseas leadership camp for student leaders, inculcating leadership values through activities and challenges- Conducted Facilitator Training Workshop for the student facilitators, imparting them with facilitation and debriefing skills.- Supported athletes to pursue sporting excellence locally and overseas – e.g. ASEAN/World University Games. Leadership Opportunities- Singapore University Sports Council 2016-2017 (Secretary General)Coordinate the efforts of 6 universities in promoting tertiary sports. - Sports Section 2015-2018 (Excellence Head) Spearhead the work plan, budget and structure for competitive sports. - Awarded the NUS Quality Service Award (Service Advocate) in 2014.

Boon Tat Street

Athlete's Circle- Multisport themed retail shop located in CBD- Specialised in various products relating to Swimming, Cycling and Running.- Provide basic advice on footwear suitability and running gaitPolar Electro Singapore- Specialist in Polar Heart Rate monitors- Promoter at major event roadshows to market and publicise the products

United Square

Service staff at a family-themed restaurant that serves international cuisine. Learnt and upheld the service standards of a server, enabling patrons to enjoy their dining experience.

Post-Graduate Diploma In Hr And Organisational Psychology, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Chemistry, Pass With Merit

Activities and Societies: NUS Aquathlon team, Kent Ridge Hall (30th Anniversary Committee, Sports Management Unit)Team Rookie of the Year.

Gce "A" Levels, Physics, Chemistry, Math And Economics, 3 As, 1 C

Activities and Societies: Captain of the VJC Cross Country team

Gce "O" Levels, Triple Science, 7 Distinctions

Activities and Societies: SJI Cross Country team Prefectorial Board Lasallian Leadership Training Camp