Training, Learning and Development specialist with over 15 years of work experience, consultancy and advisory, and successfully helmed management roles. Proficient in administrating and managing full spectrum in Training, Learning and Development in Singapore, SEA and Europe with excellence in communication across multicultural landscapes. Skilled business process developer/expert with ability to turn around organizational and operational difficulties by training and retraining staffs, installing new SOPs and training manuals using Training, Learning & Development as background to design the appropriate training programs, and successfully codifying them into organizational standard procedures, with strong and deep expertise in general organizational management, cost control, sales & marketing, customer service, training & development and consultancy. Achieved Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE) and Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA, v5) Successfully accredited courses with WSG (SSG/IBF) under Security Sector, Information and Communication Sector, Finance Sector and Critical Core Skills (Sustainability, Green and Digital Economy)
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR CONSULTANT, Risk Advisory - Digital Controls (EDU)
Deloitte & Touche Enterprise Risk Services
02.2024 - Current
Understand the goals of Deloitte clients, align objectives by setting clear priorities and direction of Education and Learning solutions
Influence clients, teams, and individuals positively
Lead by example and provide equal opportunity for people to grow, develop and succeed
Establish positive relationship with senior stakeholders and deliver exceptional client service
Maximise results and drives in high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and geographies
Manage diverse teams within a highly inclusive team culture
Develop high-performing teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities and recognize them for the impact that they make
HEAD OF TRAINING & COMPLIANCE
Knowledgehut Solutions Pte Ltd
04.2022 - 02.2024
Evaluated and selected training and educational institutions as local / Asian country partners and in the region to resell courses while working closely with the CEO and the legal department, resulting in a 30% improvement in learning outcomes and a 10% increase in learners' satisfaction
Worked with content team, constructed / reconstructed courses as per the SSG / IBF SkillsFramework while coordinating with WSG funding officers
Coordinated training administration and logistics, manage course registration, confirmation, delivery and evaluation
Maintained files, updated records and ensured the safekeeping of course information, documents, courseware and resources
Worked with Trainer Management Team, administer appointments of trainers/assessors, managed probation and performance assessment, signed appointment contracts, monitor noncompliance of appointment terms, and administer contract renewal/termination
Managed scheduling of trainers/assessors to conduct training/assessment, track utilization and monitor assignment distribution among trainers/assessors
Updated and maintained profile details, contract status, assignments conducted and performance management records
Induct trainers/assessors on course contents, training and assessment policies/procedures and communicate updates
Oversaw feedbacks on trainers/assessors, evaluated the feedback and implemented corrective action(s)
Reviewed course evaluation reports, provided recommendations for improvements and implemented identified interventions
Developed survey questionnaire on stakeholders' perception and evaluation of training impact, administered the survey, conducted analysis, prepared reports and make recommendations
Reviewed training administration system, policies and processes, identified areas for improvement and implemented action plan(s) for continuous improvement
TRAINING MANAGER
Etann Security Management Consultant Pte Ltd
01.2019 - 03.2022
Lead and perform Face to Face and Online Learning Management System (LMS) that includes web-based seminars & training, classroom training sessions and video presentation, and determine training needs, various requirements and objectives of Etann, in accordance to organisational guidelines and formulate appropriate training plans
Identify, develop and initiate the training management process flow within Etann to conform to SSG/WSG, CPE and respective government agencies' requirements, including Course Accreditation and Course Proposal processes, requirements and guidelines to introduce new courseware/curriculum
Organise and conduct workshops for theory, practical and online training for new and existing courses
Administer, develop, implement and deliver training literature and manuals for new courses, and update Etann's core programme, curriculum, courseware with version control records to meet specific training needs and identify various learning interventions
Monitor and guide training team in training methodology (Training/Coaching, Facilitation, Application of Instructional Design, etc), and streamline training management processes for trainers/staffs to improve productivity and make updates when necessary
Determine and discuss training needs, learning and instructional issues, or new educational needs and requirements by meeting with stakeholders and relevant department managers
Manage costs for all programmes, productions, and publications to report to organization executives regarding a return on investment
Maintain understanding of new educational and training techniques and methods
Plan training capacity for the calendar year, administer and execute all training programmes in accordance to Etann's requirements
Lead and perform overall content management tasks in Etann's Learning Management System (LMS), which includes creating and uploading contents onto Etann's LMS production environment ensuring consistent file naming conversions, backing-up of source materials, and testing content within a pilot environment
Identifying and proposing needful solutions with issues of working with appropriate third parties (vendor / content provider)
Acquired Organisational Accreditation (OA) and Course Accreditation (CA) from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and Workforce Singapore (WSG) for Etann Security Management Consultant Pte Ltd
Set up, lead and managed Learning Management System (LMS) for Etann Security Management Consultant Pte Ltd
ASSOCIATE SECURITY AUDITOR
Ascentiaa Security Management Pte Ltd
05.2018 - 01.2019
Plan, execute and assist security audits
Inspect and evaluate security controls at designated security sites
Evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance of operation processes of security sites related government regulations
Review and create reports to establish security risks and complications
Weigh the relevancy, accuracy, and perspective of conclusions against audit evidence
Provide recommendations to improve security on all levels
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS CONSULTANT
Negi Singapore Pte Ltd
05.2016 - 12.2017
Oversee full spectrum of Learning & Development department including streamlining of procedures, staffs' scheduling, purchase & inventory management, customer service and administration
Lead organizational management, analyse training & development needs, conduct analysis to identify and capitalise on business opportunities
Administer development, delivery, and implementation of core leadership programmes and identifying other learning interventions for the entire organization
Guide team in progress methodology, revamp processes and streamline trainings for service staffs to improve productivity
Successfully boosted productivity by 10% - 12% through streamlined Learning and Development implementation and Training processes
Education
Diploma - Adult and Continuing Education
Institute for Adult Learning
01.2017
Advance Certificate - Training and Assessment
Institute for Adult Learning
01.2015
Skills
Learning & Development
Courseware Development
Instructional Design
Training Management & Operations
Staff Training & Team Building
Human Resource Development
Resource Planning & Cost Control
Direct Consumer Marketing
Operations Management
Project Management
Client Relationship Management
Leadership & Management
Public Speaking
Communication Skills
Microsoft Office
Adobe Applications
Audio & Video Production
Sound Mixing
Linear/Non-Linear Editing
Authoring of Video
Authoring of Audio
Authoring of Images
Miscellaneousinformation - Languages
Excellent Proficiency in English and Tamil (Oral and Written)
Malay (Oral)
Significantachievements
TRAINING MANAGER, Acquired Organisational Accreditation (OA) and Course Accreditation (CA) from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and Workforce Singapore (WSG) for Etann Security Management Consultant Pte Ltd., Set up, lead and managed Learning Management System (LMS) for Etann Security Management Consultant Pte Ltd.
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS CONSULTANT, Successfully boosted productivity by 10% - 12% through streamlined Learning and Development implementation and Training processes.
PRESIDENT OF BRADDELL HEIGHTS ADVANCE TOASTMASTERS CLUB, Achieved President's Distinguished Club Award for the year 2016 - 2017., First runner up for Braddell Heights Advance Toastmasters Club, Humorous Speech Contest, 2016., Second runner up for Toastmaster International District 80, Division S, Humorous Speech Contest, 2016.
Timeline
SENIOR CONSULTANT, Risk Advisory - Digital Controls (EDU)
Deloitte & Touche Enterprise Risk Services
02.2024 - Current
HEAD OF TRAINING & COMPLIANCE
Knowledgehut Solutions Pte Ltd
04.2022 - 02.2024
TRAINING MANAGER
Etann Security Management Consultant Pte Ltd
01.2019 - 03.2022
ASSOCIATE SECURITY AUDITOR
Ascentiaa Security Management Pte Ltd
05.2018 - 01.2019
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS CONSULTANT
Negi Singapore Pte Ltd
05.2016 - 12.2017
Advance Certificate - Training and Assessment
Institute for Adult Learning
Diploma - Adult and Continuing Education
Institute for Adult Learning
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