Rachel Yap

International Recruitment & Business Development

Malaysia

About

Experience

  • Manager, Emerging Regions at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Manager, Future Students at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
    Oct 2021 - Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    In-charge of international (China, India, Central Asia, Maldives, SEA) and domestic recruitment for Malaysia campus and SEA recruitment for UK and Dubai campus.

  • Regional Assistant Manager (South-East Asia) at Heriot-Watt University
    Apr 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos

    In charge of South-East Asia region for UK campus; China and India region for Malaysia campus

  • International Recruitment Officer at London South Bank University
    Jan 2019 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • International Recruitment and Training: Conducted recruitment and promotional visits across Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam. Provided support and training to appointed LSBU representatives and identified new potential partners in the region. • Market Research and Analysis: Conducted market research and produced country and market analysis to contribute to the development and implementation of international student recruitment strategies. Identified new opportunities and provided feedback to the university on market updates. • Marketing and Brand Development: Prepared budgets and expense reports for regional marketing activities and marketing collaterals. Developed new markets and regions to enhance brand awareness through participation in relevant schools and agents’ fairs. Supported projects aimed at driving sales and strengthening brand presence.

  • Marketing & Student Recruitment Executive at Sunway Le Cordon Bleu
    May 2017 - Jan 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Marketing Strategy and Execution: Developed and implemented marketing strategies for national and international student recruitment, introduced new SOPs, and identified new marketing opportunities. • Event Management and Relationship Building: Organized and participated in various events, built and maintained relationships with agents and school counsellors, and maintained an updated database of potential students and agents. • Reporting and Database Management: Prepared strategic marketing reports, followed up on inquiries through CRM systems, and supported projects to drive sales and enhance brand presence.