General info
Project Manager | Industrial Designer
Singapore
"I am an innovator who is enthusiastic in creating and exploiting ideas into tangible experiences for consumers."
Specialities
Industrial Design
Consumer Insights Analysis
Project Management
Packaging
Design Management + Thinking
Creative Concept Development
Education
Singapore
Aug 2021 - Aug 2021
WSQ Manage Workplace Safety and Health in Construction Site
Eversafe Academy
Project Manager Workplace Safety & Health in Construction Site
Singapore
2019 - 2019
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
SFIC Institute
Australia
Jul 2007 - Aug 2011
Bachelor of Industrial Design
University of New South Wales
Singapore
Jul 2003 - Jun 2006
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Singapore
2001 - 2001
Certificate of Lifting Supervisor Safety Course
Ministry of Manpower Singapore
Singapore
Jun 1999 - Jun 2001
Industrial Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Technical Education Singapore
Singapore
Jan 1998 - Dec 1998
National Technical Certificate Grade 2 in Mechanical Servicing
Institute of Technical Education Singapore
Singapore
Jan 1997 - Dec 1997
National Technical Certificate Grade 3 in Mechanical Servicing
Institute of Technical Education Singapore
Experience
Singapore
Nov 2022 - Present
Assistant Manager
Project Management Office x Facilities Management
Singapore
Apr 2019 - Oct 2022
Project Manager
Engage, enquire and understand the project scope with potential/existing clients and decision makers (Consultants, Main-Contractors, and Direct Users) to propose solutions through design and product implementation.

Provide feasible solutions through design thinking or external resources to resolve project issues/concerns and facilitate decision making for key stakeholders.

Convert client's requirements into a quantifiable scope of work aligning with company capabilities for proposal.

Manage multiple projects at a time and prioritise workload to the relevant project team members to ensure that project deliverables are met within the timeline.

Manage and plan with the overall project team (design team, quantity surveyor, site manager, project executive/coordinator, contractors, vendors, sub-contractors etc) to ensure project objectives are met with excellent quality of work done.

Enforce and ensure site/workplace safety compliance with both internal and external parties.

Identify potential project issues and propose solutions to management to eliminate or minimise risk of project delays.
Singapore
Apr 2017 - Present
Senior Designer, Creative Design
Elowater Pte Ltd
Identify market trends and provide creative solutions in product, marketing, retail, and event design to the CEO and marketing team.

Evaluate and managed creative work produced by creative freelancer, vendors/contractors, and the marketing team. 


CREATIVE DESIGN X MARKETING
- Provide in-house creative solutions and translate ideas through product and packaging design, graphic design, event idea generation, marketing promotion, and consumer behavior observations, to inspire the marketing team and enriched the consumer experience. 

RETAIL DESIGN X PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Assigned to oversee and project managed the overall scope of the project in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

- Provided and proposed design recommendations on concepts, space planning, and visual merchandising to the CEO and marketing team aligning the company’s goals and objective.

- Outline the contract and design brief with legal to set deliverables and budget for appointed contractor. 

- Negotiated and appointed the contractor that best aligned to the creative direction, budget, and tight time-line of the project. 

- Led, plan, and review all on/off site activities in the interior design and fit-out phase.
Singapore
May 2012 - Mar 2017
Industrial Designer
Systmz Pte Ltd

    - Worked closely with the design team to provide creative design solutions and built on the ideas of others. 

    - Constructed and built 3D sketches, technical drawings, rendering, and prototype for presentations and production.

    - Provided artwork support for exhibition, business proposal and presentation. 

    - Planned and co-ordinated with internal production team and external suppliers to ensure deliverables are met within tight time frame. 

    - Established good relationship with the client to provide solutions and follow up on the progress of the project during design reviews.
Singapore / China
Dec 2009 - Feb 2010
Event Operation Executive | Contract
Launch Group Pte Ltd
Improvised solutions on any occurring problems within tight time frame to ensure the success of the Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Singapore Annual Partners Conference 2010 held in Sanya, China.

Collaborated with venue representatives, contractors, and suppliers in Singapore and China to ensure deliverables are met.

Co-ordinate with designers to produce art-work for event marketing collateral and ensured details are accurate and implemented appropriately.

Planned and managed logistics for event props and marketing collateral shipping, crews, talents, and clients flights, accommodation, and transport.

Led less experienced team members in administrative and field operations.
Singapore
Dec 2008 - Feb 2009
Retail Assistant | Part-time
LEFTFOOT Pte Ltd
Promoted and recommended a diverse range of sneaker and apparel designs to meet various customer functional and aesthetic needs.

Keeping abreast of latest trends in fashion and in-depth product knowledge to communicate accurately and effectively to customers.

Achieved top sales of the month and exceeded company’s customer service expectation in allocated retail branch.
Singapore
Nov 2006 - Feb 2007
Marketing Co-ordinator | Contract
Red Box Events Pte Ltd
Assigned to client, MTV Asia LDC / Nickelodeon Asia Holdings to support and assist the marketing department in managing administrative and event operations.

Managed clients’ request for media scheduling of television commercials on MTV and Nickelodeon Channel, and ensured media content is appropriate to be aired.

Managed MTV and Nickelodeon marketing department on-line contest fulfilment and event props logistics.

Co-ordinate with venue representatives, event team members, and talents on event settings, procedures, schedules, and safety for MTV and Nickelodeon events.
Singapore
May 2006 - Oct 2006
Project Supervisor | Contract
Thong Fatt Industries Engrg Pte Ltd
Co-ordinate and organised with foremen and production team members to ensure deliverables are met within the project time frame and report to the project manager on project progress.

Enforced on-site quality control and safety measures.
Singapore
Sep 2005 - Feb 2006
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Aztech Systems Ltd
Granted for Ngee Ann Polytechnic Industrial Attachment Program with Aztech Systems Ltd Research and Development department in consumer product design by developing enclosures for testing sound quality of speakers using Pro Engineering and Autocad software.
Singapore
Apr 2005 - May 2005
Sales Promoter | Contract
Henca International Pte Ltd
Assigned to SONY Singapore Marketing to independently promote latest digital cameras in SONY’s authorised dealer outlet.

Awarded letter of compliment for excellent customer service and pro-active attitude by allocated SONY’s Authorised Dealer.

Awarded excellent customer service recognition by HENCA International Pte Ltd.
Singapore
Nov 2003 - Mar 2004
Customer Service Assistant | Part-Time
SISTIC Pte Ltd
Managed customers queries and complaints by providing excellent customer service and communicate effectively in providing information, key details and sale of event tickets in Sistic calling centre.
Singapore
Aug 2001 - Jun 2003
Armour Infantry (Reece TEAM) | Lance Corporal
Singapore Armed Forces
Assisted company’s officers and sergeant major in navigation and planning.

Independently led company in navigation and improvised decisive solutions to accomplish goals and objectives in both Singapore and overseas training.
Singapore
Jan 1997 - Aug 2001
Assistant Technician
Thong Fatt Industries Engrg Pte Ltd
Assisted foremen in carrying out general task.
(Welding | Painting | Grinding | Metal Fabrication)

Assisted senior technician in electrical wiring and product testing.

Ensured and enforced on-site safety measures.
Achievements
Electrolux Design Lab Competition 2011 | International
Food Sense | Participant

Cormack Innovation Awards 2010 | Australia
Twist-Pop Closure | Top 20 Finalist

LENS Award Product Service System 2010 | International
B-SAFE Urban Bicycle & Helmet Sharing System | Promising Concept

Designboom Seoul Cycle Design 2010 | International
B-SAFE Urban Bicycle & Helmet Sharing System | Shortlisted

Southern Cross Package Design Awards 2008 | Australia
ENERGY DRINK | Top 10 student, shortlisted by UNSW Industrial Design course convenor to represent UNSW

Converse 88th Anniversary With Arts Competition 2005 | Singapore
Converse Hermes All Star | Second Prize

Ngee Ann Polytechnic Product & Quality studies 2004 | Singapore
Prize for Best Performance in the module Productivity & Quality Studies of the Mechanical Engineering Course.

*Refer to portfolio for details on projects.
Skills
Computer Skills
Solidworks | Photoview 360 | Rhinoceros | Photoshop | Illustrator | After Effects | Premiere Pro | AutoCad | Microsoft Office | CREO | SketchUp 
Language
English, Mandarin, Cantonese, & Hokkien | Fluent Speaking + Writing
Driving Licences
Class 2B | 2A | 2 | 3
Additional Training
Singapore Aviation Academy | Singapore
Certificate of Fire Patroller Course | Jun 2006

Ministry of Manpower | Singapore
Certificate of Lifting Supervisor Safety Course | Jul 2001