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Brandon Tan

Brandon Tan

Singapore

Summary

A results-driven and customer-focused professional with over 6 years of experience in people relations and team management. Proven leader of high-performing teams, with a track record of driving sales growth and fostering a positive, productive work culture.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Centre Manager / Head of Customer Experience

Speech Academy Asia
11.2021 - Current
  • Handling of HQ's main communication channels (WhatsApp, Emails, Calls etc.)
  • Front Desk & Reception Counter duties, assisting customers in their enquiries
  • Promoting & selling packages & courses

- By conducting an hour long introductory session for potential customers, to let them better understand more on our courses & curriculum

  • Retention of Customers

- Demonstrated expertise in preserving & securing customer relationships

- Accomplished 700 retention sales in a three-year period

  • Positively impacting sales success & customer retention efforts
  • Managing complaints / dispute cases
  • Overseeing overall operations of customer service & admin team for 2 Centres
  • Ensuring the team delivers and maintains a standard of quality
  • Constantly strategising for improvement and coming up with solutions for any issues faced within the department
  • Emcee & Host for Events

- Internal Interbranch Competition with Franchise Branches

- SpeakUp! Kids Public Speaking Competition with MOE Primary Schools

Network Marketer / Direct Seller

RIWAY International
04.2021 - 01.2022
  • Flexible & pure commission-based profession
  • Recruiting potential business partners into the team or by selling the company's product to interested consumers
  • Setting of appointments (either in-person or online via zoom) with potential prospects to fully explain and let them understand exactly how the business works
  • High success rate for leads generation via Social Media Marketing on Instagram, Tiktok, Carousell, Facebook and Google
  • Ensuring new partners learn & apply marketing techniques, mastering their own pitch for future prospect appointments

Guest Relations Agent

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
04.2019 - 12.2019
  • Permanently stationed at the front desk as a Guest Relations Agent, with rotation to Concierge, At Your Service Call Centre, and Room Controller Operator.
  • Worked with the Opera System once more, performing front office duties such as check ins & outs, attending to requests, assisting guests and handling any feedback or complaints
  • Mentor to various new interns at front desk operations
  • Awards Achieved:

- Best Arrival Experience Award in the month of August 2019

- Highest Membership Enrolment Award in the month of May 2019

Police Officer (National Service)

Singapore Police Force
02.2017 - 02.2019
  • Dispatch Support Officer (DSO) Deployment
  • Based in the Ops Room, responsible for dispatching patrol officers on the ground to incidents we are alerted of via the 999 calls
  • Ensure and follow up that all incidents are taken care of properly by the respective resources on the ground
  • Person-In-Custody (PIC) Officer Deployment
  • Based inside the station's lock up facility, handling the movements and well-being of all PICs
  • Ensure all PICs are entitled to their rights such as meals and healthcare
  • Maintaining order and also safety of fellow officers at the same time
  • Station Security Officer (SSO) Deployment
  • Screening of member of public's NRIC when coming into the Station
  • Performing bag checks, vehicle checks, profiling members of the public
  • First responding officer to attend to any incidents occurring (if any) within the area near the entrance of the station, ensuring safety and order
  • Telephone Operator Deployment
  • Answering of general calls from members of public to the station's mainline for various reasons such as; enquiry of their case, looking to speak to their officer in charge, general enquiry regarding police matters, or even to report issues such as noise pollution etc
  • Awards Achieved:

- Best SC (Special Constable) Award in the month of April 2018

- Best SC (Special Constable) Award in the month of January 2019

Internship

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
08.2016 - 02.2017
  • Started off in Front Office, performing basic front desk duties such as check ins & outs using Opera System, attending to requests and enquiries by guests
  • Permanently assigned to Front Office Operations due to excellent performance, retaining valuable manpower as recognized by seniors and management
  • Was the first intern to be assigned the Room Controller Operator (RCO) role, usually handled by a full time staff
  • Carried out RCO duties for 1 Month
  • Allocation of rooms booked for the day to ensure the smoothest possible flow of operations
  • Preventing guests from waiting too long for their room
  • Additional responsibilities such as ensuring returning guests with high rewards membership status had welcome gifts/cards inside of their rooms upon arrival
  • Setting up of other welcome amenities were also taken care of

Education

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - International Tourism & Hospitality Management

Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)
08.2020

Advanced Diploma - Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management

Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)
01.2017

Diploma - Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management

Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)
01.2016

Professional Certificate - Business Management

Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)
01.2015

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Front Office Operations
  • Customer Service
  • Guest Relations
  • Adaptability
  • Public Speaking
  • Presentation Skills
  • Outreach & Engagement
  • Team Leadership
  • Fast Learner
  • Sales
  • Microsoft Office
  • Content Creation
  • Website Design

Languages

English
Mandarin
Hokkien

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12/31/98
  • Nationality: Singaporean
  • Driving License: 3A (possesses own vehicle)

Timeline

Centre Manager / Head of Customer Experience

Speech Academy Asia
11.2021 - Current

Network Marketer / Direct Seller

RIWAY International
04.2021 - 01.2022

Guest Relations Agent

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
04.2019 - 12.2019

Police Officer (National Service)

Singapore Police Force
02.2017 - 02.2019

Internship

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
08.2016 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - International Tourism & Hospitality Management

Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)

Advanced Diploma - Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management

Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)

Diploma - Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management

Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)

Professional Certificate - Business Management

Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)
Brandon Tan