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Singapore

Jeju, South Korea

Spearheaded strategic partnerships with local tourism agencies and local businesses to expand the platform’s network and visibility.Develop and executed comprehensive digital marketing strategies to drive awareness, engagement and bookingsDeveloped the creation and distribution of engaging content, including videos and social media updates to showcase the guesthouse's unique offerings and attractions.Built and developed the company’s website for guesthouse bookings and backend management of guesthouse owners

Singapore

Management of seed-stage funds and investors, resulting in nearly 3X of KPI consistently through investments and portfolio company sales, delivering superior returns to investors.Conducted thorough due diligence on more than 2,000 over potential investment opportunities, analyzing financials, market dynamics, investment decks and evaluating the founding team's capabilities.Led negotiations in funding rounds, ensuring favorable terms and alignment of interests between the fund and portfolio companies.Successfully initiated and led a team to a series of profitable SharkTank-Style monthly pitching events, resulting in high commercial status among the public with more than 150 guests and entrepreneurs per event.Initiation, management and execution of the Company’s viral TikTok and Instagram accounts, resulting in more than 2 million views across videos,10,000 followers, revenue generating partnerships and establishing a Key Opinion Leader Status.Cultivated and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, co-investors, and industry experts, fostering a dynamic network within the startup ecosystem.

Singapore

Delivered engaging and interactive lectures that sparked creativity and critical thinking, fostering a classroom environment conducive to exploration and experimentation.Assigned to different classes of 25 students of 6 different Diploma courses and provided mentorship and guidance to students undertaking entrepreneurial projects, offering insights derived from practical experience in the field.Designed and facilitated hands-on workshops, allowing students to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios, promoting a practical understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship.

United States

Director of a highly successful retail and e-commerce startup for crowdfunded products from Kickstarter and Indiegogo, resulting in an accumulated revenue of 6 million SGD over 3 years.Management of physical stores in top malls located in Silicon Valley and St Louis (USA), franchise stores in Kuala Lumpur and Seoul, and 4 local stores in Singapore.Successfully raised nearly 300,000 SGD in seed feeding with the management team from investors and customers through licenses and equity funding within 6 months.Spearheaded brand procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives for more than 1,000 international brands, implementing cost-effective procurement strategies that resulted in significant savings and improved overall supply chain efficiency.Led negotiations with vendors to secure favorable terms and conditions, contributing to cost reduction and achieving more than 300% gross profit margins upon purchase orders.

Singapore

Account Management for the organisation of highly significant and crucial conferences and engagement sessions for the various Chiefs and Generals with the Singapore Armed Forces.Successfully led a portfolio of large-scale events for SAF National Service Units for 500-1,000 participants per eventManaged and nurtured relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients, vendors, sponsors, and internal teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration throughout event planning and execution.Managed event budgets effectively, ensuring fiscal responsibility, cost control, and optimal allocation of resources to meet stakeholder expectations while achieving financial goals.

Singapore

Emplaced in a management team in charge of performers, performances and special eventsAssisted in the coordination of daily performances and special events organized for many companiesCo-led a team for the initiation of a successful Internship Development structure and program for the Stage Management TeamAchieved an 'A-Grade' Distinction for Overall Internship Performance

Singapore

Company Commander (OC) for NSmen Unit that oversees the training, development, and welfare of more than 100 military NSmen personnel, fostering a cohesive and disciplined unit capable of meeting the demands of various assignments and objectives.Achieved the Prestigious CHIEF OF DEFENCE FORCE Coin, awarded to the top 10 soldiers of the year for outstanding contribution, dedication and service.Assigned a 2nd-In-Command role for the execution and implementation of LEARNet, a mandatory and highly interactive e-learning platform for soldiers throughout their military service.Awarded PLATOON BEST SOLDIER during Basic Military Training.Commissioned from the OFFICER CADET SCHOOL, the most renowned army training institute in Singapore.Responsible for the conduct of high-risk training such as the Basic Train-fire Package(Live Firing) and Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) for 200 soldiers.

Bachelor'S Degree, Hotel And Events Management, Second Upper Class

Achieved a Distinction for Dissertation Dissertation Topic: Hotel employee turnover in Singapore: Causes and Impact on the Hotel Industry

Higher Diploma, International Hotel Management

Diploma, Integrated Events Management