Daniel Chua
Undergraduate
Summary
Hardworking student offering part-time experience and extensive knowledge in detail-oriented work with excellent observational, organizational, and communication skills. Dedicated to excelling with an exemplary work ethic, good teamwork, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to take on any task to help the team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance Dance Instructor/Freelancer
Artistate Pte Ltd
06.2022 - Current
- Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
- Planned and oversaw group and individual dance performances.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Worked in a team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Contributed to the coordination and administration of the entire dance program.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Encouraged student feedback to allow for active consideration of student views and to make any necessary lesson plan adjustments.
- Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self-expression through movement.
Youth Trainer
High Achievers
12.2021 - Current
- Modeled and reinforced positive behaviors with diverse techniques.
- Provided youth mentoring to excel in life.
- Instructed on topics such as holistic character development, leadership values, and life skills such as DISC.
- Helped youth learn to identify negative behaviors and triggers.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
F&B Associate
Timber+
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported and assisted team members in handling guest inquiries and requests and in resolving guest complaints.
- Assisted with the setup and breakdown of events, banquets, and parties to comply with logistics.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
- Processed customer payments and balanced cash drawers.
- Kept the register accurate through correct billing, payment processing, and cash management practices.
Sales Internship
Paul Smith
12.2018 - 02.2019
- Managed customer expectations and helped navigate sales processes.
- Supported the sales team with administrative assistance, such as coordinating paperwork and responding to basic inquiries.
- Helped sales professionals maintain customer relationships by making follow-up calls to recent buyers.
- Generated an advertising brochure for vendor use.
- Shadowed sales professionals to gain deeper insight into best practices and strategies for maximizing sales revenue.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating a compelling, persuasive, and composed professional demeanor.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales, and service agreements
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories, and completing purchases.
- Shadowed sales professionals to gain deeper insight into best practices and strategies for maximizing sales revenue
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
05.2021 - Current
- Completed professional development in international and intercultural communication, the complexity of delivering information in organizational and mediated communication situations, critical thinking on the use of mass media, and insights and skills in the art and process of interpersonal communication with an international focus
- Member of SIM Dreamwerkz
- Elected to Executive Committee Member Logistics and Finance Head for SIM DreamWerkz Club in 2022
- Awarded NSLS Honor Society
Diploma - Business Administration, Management And Operations
04.2016 - 04.2021
- Completed professional development in Business Sales Administration Internship
- Member of The Communicators - managed NYP's social media channels and online platforms, reached out to secondary school students, guided them through course options, and shed light on poly life. Learned essential skills like public speaking, project management, and collaboration from communication experts
- Member of Foreign Bodies School of Groove - performed for both NYPs' and external events. These include the NYP Spectrum Arts Festival and Open House.
- Elected to Co-producer for Foreign Bodies Production in 2023
Skills
Instructional techniques
Teaching expertise
Clear communication
Group and individual instruction
Program coordination
Written Communication
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Product and service sales
Sales expertise
Timeline
F&B Associate - Timber+
07.2022 - 12.2022
Freelance Dance Instructor/Freelancer - Artistate Pte Ltd
06.2022 - Current
Youth Trainer - High Achievers
12.2021 - Current
University At Buffalo - Bachelor of Arts, Communications
05.2021 - Current
Sales Internship - Paul Smith
12.2018 - 02.2019
Nanyang Polytechnic - Diploma, Business Administration, Management And Operations
04.2016 - 04.2021