Singapore
I am a passionate advocate for career development and professional growth. Over the last decade, I have had the privilege of working with ecosystem partners to drive human capital development, workforce transformation and adult learning programmes that improve the competencies of Singaporeans and strengthen the local talent pipeline. My focus is on helping individuals make informed career, education and training choices. I am a: • Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) • Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW) In short, your career is my job! If you are looking to navigate your next professional move, I'd love to connect and see how we can work together. For more information, visit my website: raysume.careers
Analysed emerging industry demands and workforce data to ensure programme relevance; conceptualised and launched a suite of market-aligned courses that directly addressed skill gaps Implemented multi-channel inbound lead generation strategies that attracted record applications; consistently achieved maximum cohort capacity with qualified learners meeting rigorous course prerequisites Collaborated with instructors and career consultants to synchronise curriculum execution with personalised coaching; cultivated a cohesive learning ecosystem and ensured andragogical continuity for learners Forged strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders to expand placement pipelines; successfully secured networking opportunities, hiring commitments and long-term career pathways for learners Examined post-programme performance metrics and monitored longitudinal placement data to evaluate training efficacy; utilised these insights to validate curriculum relevance and optimise employment outcomes
Core member of the Workforce Taskforce, a cross-functional team set up to derive aggregated solutions with horizontal effects and create a catalytic effect for Temasek’s ecosystem of companies Forged ecosystem partnerships with government agencies, trade unions and industry associations via the identification of gaps and synergies for collaboration Co-developed a workforce-focused transformation & transition playbook for companies that were identified for strategic repositioning and value creation initiatives to ensure that they remain profitable and competitive Led the organisation of the Temasek Tripartite Conversations to facilitate discussions on emerging trends and their workforce implications between Temasek, its portfolio companies, trade unions and the government Collaborated with a consultant on a comprehensive study analysing the impact of sustainability trends on jobs and skills to provide valuable insights into future workforce needs to portfolio companies of various sectors
Fronted engagements with companies to understand their tech manpower constraints; implemented strategies to source for and train local talent to fill in-demand jobs and close skills gap Appointed as project manager of the Company-Led Training and TeSA Mid-Career Advance programmes to catalyse firms to invest in developing Singaporeans for the digital economy Liaised with government agencies and industry associations to organise events that offer upskilling and reskilling opportunities for jobseekers Maintained a database of more than 2000 trainees; collected and analysed trainees’ data to generate monthly reports for senior management’s perusal Delivered informative and engaging presentations to new trainees of participating companies to ensure that they are cognisant of the programme’s rules and structure
Managed all aspects of the Finance Scholarship Programme including advertising, recruitment and supervision to ensure that a steady pipeline of specialist talent is groomed for Singapore’s financial sector Worked with the Institute of Banking and Finance to facilitate the smooth running of programmes that raise the standard of Singapore’s financial services workforce and training providers Examined numerous proposals submitted by financial institutions and research institutes for the Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Grant to co-fund project costs in a justified and sustainable manner Appointed project OIC for the International Posting Programme and Finance Associate Management Scheme; undertook comprehensive assessment and screening of high volumes of applications from banks Actively oversaw the Asian Financial Leaders Scheme to equip local finance practitioners who aspire to take on regional leadership positions