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Kemsing, Gb

Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

I provide technical writing and comprehensive editing services for complex environmental, social, and governance sustainability reports for Southeast Asia’s biggest companies, including Bumitama, Gamuda, Harita, Musim Mas, U Mobile, and Wilmar International. My edits improve report clarity, coherence, and overall quality by resolving inconsistencies and streamlining the content:• Adapts the style and format to suit the intended readership and improve engagement• Ensures that the structure effectively supports the intended message and builds clarity• Uses industry-specific terminology to support technical accuracy• Achieved 100% of turnaround times to meet the mandatory requirements oflisted companiesI have edited several high-profile ESG sustainability reports, including:► Agropalma | 2021► Bumitama Agri | 2022 ► Gamuda | 2023 ► Keresa Plantations | 2022 ► Musim Mas Holdings | 2022 ► UMobile | 2022 ► Wilmar International | 2019

United Kingdom

This tutoring company was launched in 2017 to address the need for a global editing and proofreading standards benchmark for a digital world. I worked remotely with learners worldwide:• Individually coached 500+ students in editing and proofreading, covering 300+hours of individual feedback and instructional subject matter• Initiated and led 100+ webinars showcasing proven editing techniques• Developed content for the launch of a popular editing course. This expanded ourclient base, resulting in a significant increase in customer reviews

Vietnam

I developed new business leads for a social performance consulting company offering social risk and impact strategies. Responsibilities included:• Engaged with current and future business leads• Edited company material to ensure consistency and grammatical correctness• Produced straightforward, concise, accurate, and well-organized content tailored to the subject matter and target audience• Maintained and developed the company website• Created and published original, high-quality content on social mediaI also authored an Indigenous cumulative effects report and literature review for the Government of Canada. My goal was to develop a foundation for inspiring and sustaining a mutually beneficial and reciprocal research relationship with Indigenous communities. I explored the importance of creating the right conditions for engagement; the right to free, prior, and informed consent; effective capacity building; trust from a historical perspective; and Indigenous knowledge versus Western science.

Tīnh Gia, Thanh Hóa, Vietnam

I managed the Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical Project’s data unit, tracking and monitoring livelihood restoration to ensure that a US$9 billion petrochemical project (the largest foreign direct investment in Vietnam) met or exceeded International Finance Corporation Performance Standard 5 (Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement).• Developed a proposal, implementation schedule, and strategy for an end-line socioeconomic survey of 2,500 project-affected households. Used key indicators to demonstrate and measure changes in livelihood• Reviewed data from baseline and midline surveys and other sources to provide a framework for end-line analyses• Worked closely with the strategic social investment (SSI) team to monitor and evaluate the outcomes of specific SSI projects against livelihood restoration objectives• Ensured the quality and integrity of data in the Boréalis information management stakeholder engagement software

Vancouver, B.C., Canada

I worked on the proposed Malahat and Sarita liquid natural gas pipeline projects. Developed a specialized information management system for First Nations’ community engagement, consultative records, and project agreements. Led and supported Steelhead’s information management processes and protocols:• Developed a database protocol to support the regulatory process• Observed issues, concerns, and interests of Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups, including interactions with external parties• Identified issues from engagements, meetings, and workshops on the environmental assessment process• Tracked issues and monitored progress to resolution• Developed and supported a system to document consultative/engagement meetings, interactions, issues, and concerns; tracked progress and resolution• Established processes to reinforce the regulatory process

Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Worked on the proposed Prince Rupert liquid natural gas pipeline project. Developed and supported information management systems for First Nations’ community engagement, consultative records, and project agreements:• Compiled regular reports/analyses to track regulatory project compliance and ensure date-specific targets were met• Assisted team members with data analysis/interpretation• Developed consultative record of First Nations’ communications• Extracted data for specific purposes (litigation, information search)• Accurately maintained a document management process

Toronto, Ont., Canada

In this role, I developed an in-depth knowledge of four trade unions’ advertising industry collective labor agreements:• Collaborated with union stewards regarding agreement interpretation• Investigated grievances to ensure a correct and equitable outcome• Developed and provided staff training on labor agreement issues• Checked and approved all union payments – over $1 million annually

Toronto, Ont., Canada

Ensured that regulatory bodies approved TV and radio commercials, they aired correctly, and that I paid the unionized performers on time, while ensuring that deadlines were met, and budgets stayed on track.

Master’S Degree, Media And Communications

Bachelor’S Degree, Sociology