Sophia Aliza Jamal Email & Phone Number

Singapore

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Pinkcollar is a social business born out of the desire to eliminate worker exploitation and modern slavery issues plaguing Southeast Asia’s domestic work sector. Pinkcollar is building a fair, safe and humane way to recruit foreign domestic workers in Malaysia, while providing employers with a transparent and accountable service they can trust. Since launching in 2019, Pinkcollar has achieved a cumulative revenue of RM8.2 Mn and placed over 500 workers into safe and dignified jobs, saving workers over RM500,000 in recruitment debt savings.As Chief Operating Officer, I primarily lead and oversee:* Hiring, talent management and development strategy (grew the team from 3 employees in 2019 to over 20 in 2024)* Finance, accounting and reporting, including monitoring budgets, financial performance and cost control measures* Pinkcollar’s migrant worker recruitment efforts and aftercare services * Operational strategy and execution, including technology integration and resource allocation* Compliance and risk mitigation, including developing and institutionalising company policies

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

-Develop company's Responsible and Sustainable Investment policy, guidelines, and strategies, ensuring ESG integration in pre and post investment deals-Track and report operational and investment performance quarterly and annually. Write strategy papers for EXCO and Board approval in line with company performance

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

-Executed end-to-end implementation of a risk-adjusted hurdle rate strategy across company’s investment division - defined objectives, performed data analysis and back-testing, developed methodology, and managed process change for investment teams from all sectors and global offices-Led the execution of company’s annual strategic mid-year retreat for senior management – liaised with senior management to determine agenda, content, and strategic direction of retreat, delegated and tracked responsibilities covering internal and external logistics and planning

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

-Led a team of 35 members from 20+ countries across 6 committees to execute social, cultural and academic campus-wide events that attract 4000+ students to improve cross-cultural relationships within the Duke community -Allocated funds from a yearly budget of $40 000 for marketing, logistics and team-building activities -Initiated ongoing feedback mechanism by using data-driven systems via evaluation surveys and introduced systematic one-on-one management conversations to improve organisational culture. Converted 40% of previously "poorly engaged" officers to "highly engaged" officers, and officer satisfaction increased from baseline of 50% to 90%-Developed ongoing targeted recruiting tactics to identify new officers based on alignment with values and vision. Increased annual retention rate by 30%-Liaised with Duke Student Government, faculty and administration to represent and advocate for the international student body

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Net Impact is a nonprofit membership organization for students and professionals interested in using business skills in support of various social and environmental causes. The Helius Foundation offers free, high-quality business consulting to struggling entrepreneurs and individuals who are unable to find traditional, living wage employment so that they can earn a fair, living wage.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Penang Institute is the public policy think tank of the state government of Penang. With the tagline, “Making Ideas Work”, the Penang Institute seeks to spur bold thinking in the key areas of economics, socio-politics and sustainable development.- Interned for Member of Parliament, Dr. Ong Kian Ming - Conducted preliminary research on government-owned companies for a pioneering report on the effect of state-owned enterprises on the political economy of Malaysia- Synthesized raw data and extensive information on companies into precise and accessible narratives used by Dr. Ong Kian Ming, to release press statements onto notable journalism platforms

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Design for America (DFA) is an award-winning nationwide network of interdisciplinary student teams and community members using design to create local and social impact. - Conducted interviews with experts on the issue of domestic violence including legal advocates, school counsellors and police officers to collect primary insight on domestic violence patterns and interventions.- Learned and mastered the design-thinking process to build a prototype of a comprehensive education kit for middle school children that will teach patterns of healthy relationships to prevent the cycle of domestic abuse continuing onto future generations

Bachelor’S Degree, Major In Public Policy, Certificate In Innovation And Entrepreneurship, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Duke International Association, Duke Design for America

High School, International Baccalaureate, 41

Activities and Societies: Students Against Slavery (Anti-human trafficking organization)

High School

Activities and Societies: President of Debate Club.National Debater