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
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
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
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
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