Audrey Lai
Summary
Multifaceted Senior Lecturer with post-graduate degree and proven disciplinary expertise. Taught rigorous graduate-level courses and earned high approval ratings from students during past year. Awarded Excellence in Teaching Award 2 times. Strong subject matter knowledge and excellent communications skills enabled achievement of optimum outcomes.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lecturer
Singapore Polytechnic
500 Dover Road Singapore 139651
06.1994 - Current
- Delivered higher-level tertiary courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
- Revised curriculum to align with industry trends, ensuring students were prepared for the job market.
- Delivered adult learning courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy upskilling needs
- Managed tertiary internship programs to enable students to gain exposure to various business disciplines, namely in entrepreneurship, finance and marketing.
- Engaged in continuous professional development through attending workshops, webinars, and conferences to stay current with industry trends and best practices in higher education.
- Supervised junior lecturers' course development and recommended refinements to enhance student learning.
Business Development Manager
Evergreen 88 (S) Pte Ltd
15A Neil Road Singapore 088811
01.1990 - 06.1994
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decision-makers.
- Spearheaded development of new product line, leading to significant expansion of market footprint.
- Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
- Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
Financial Analyst
OMG Methanol
Dallas, Texas, USA
04.1988 - 03.1989
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making with clear, concise analysis and presentation.
- Identified underperforming product lines by conducting thorough profitability analysis.
- Enhanced accuracy of financial projections, incorporating latest market trends and data.
Education
MBA - Marketing
University of Texas, Arlington
USA05.1988
BBA - Finance
University of Texas, Arlington
USA09.1986
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Teaching Excellence
- Class Management
- Online content delivery
- Curriculum Creation
- Mentoring and Coaching
Timeline
Senior Lecturer
Singapore Polytechnic
06.1994 - Current
Business Development Manager
Evergreen 88 (S) Pte Ltd
01.1990 - 06.1994
Financial Analyst
OMG Methanol
04.1988 - 03.1989
MBA - Marketing
University of Texas, Arlington
BBA - Finance
University of Texas, Arlington