Mariska T.

Global Operations & Cross-Cultural Engagement | Stakeholder Strategy | Multilingual (EN/Spanish DELE C1/Chinese HSK3/Bahasa Indonesia) | APAC, LATAM & International Experience

Singapore, Singapore

About

π—˜π—«π—˜π—–π—¨π—§π—œπ—’π—‘ π—œπ—¦ π—ͺπ—›π—˜π—₯π—˜ π—šπ—Ÿπ—’π—•π—”π—Ÿ 𝗦𝗧π—₯π—”π—§π—˜π—šπ—¬ π—¦π—¨π—–π—–π—˜π—˜π——π—¦ - 𝗒π—₯ π—€π—¨π—œπ—˜π—§π—Ÿπ—¬ π—™π—”π—œπ—Ÿπ—¦ Across multicultural teams, complex operations, and cross-border environments, even strong strategies break down without alignment, clarity, and ownership. I bring structure, clarity, and momentum to initiatives that sit between strategy and executionβ€”ensuring things don’t just get planned, but actually delivered. πŸ’‘ What I Do I work across stakeholders, teams, and regions to: Align people and priorities Turn ambiguity into clear, actionable plans Strengthen processes for consistent delivery Drive programmes and initiatives end-to-end πŸš€ How I Create Impact With 15+ years across global operations and higher education, I bring a unique combination of operational depth and people-centric execution: Led cross-border coordination across APAC and Latin America, resolving complex supplier, logistics, and payment challenges Negotiated cost savings and mitigated risks during global disruptions (e.g. freight crisis, supplier disputes) Built and optimised processes (P2P, procurement systems, SOPs) to improve efficiency, compliance, and scalability Designed and delivered engagement platforms, events, and communication strategies to strengthen visibility and participation Translated data, feedback, and ground insights into decisions and continuous improvement 🌏 What Sets Me Apart Experience working across Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, and North America Ability to influence without authority and align diverse stakeholders Exceptional cultural and emotional intelligence Multilingual communicator: English, Bahasa Indonesia, Spanish (C1), Chinese (HSK3) Equally comfortable operating in operational detail and strategic context I bring both structure and empathyβ€”ensuring things get done while keeping people aligned. πŸ“ˆ What I’m Building Towards I’m focused on roles where I can: Contribute to regional or global initiatives Work across cultures, markets, and functions Drive execution excellence at scale Bridge strategy, operations, and stakeholder alignment in complex environments βœ‰οΈ Let’s Connect Open to opportunities with MNCs, regional teams, and international organisations where strong execution, cross-cultural collaboration, and stakeholder alignment are critical to success.

Experience

  • Executive Officer (Programs, Events & Student Engagement) at National University of Singapore
    Sep 2025 - Present Β· 11 mos

  • Translator and Author at Freelance
    Oct 2024 - Present Β· 1 yr 10 mos

    * Provide professional translation services (English-Bahasa Indonesia and Bahasa Indonesia-English) * Author of a book exploring intergenerational family stories rooted in a unique cultural backdrop of Indonesia. * Manage all aspects of the writing and publishing process, including research, drafting, and editing, and marketing

  • Teacher Trainee at NTUC First Campus
    Jul 2024 - Oct 2024 Β· 4 mos

  • Layoff/position eliminated at Career Break
    Dec 2023 - Jun 2024 Β· 7 mos

    During my career break, I actively volunteered at Aidha, where I trained and coached Singaporean foreign domestic workers in computer skills and money management. Additionally, I taught Spanish, a language in which I am professionally fluent, using an online platform (Zoom)

  • Procurement and Sustainability Manager at Chab Events
    Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 Β· 1 yr