GINELIS HUI WEN
Summary
Passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives, with a deep commitment to advancing impactful causes. A strong background in program coordination, community engagement, and fundraising has supported the creation of initiatives that have positively impacted hundreds of individuals. Expertise includes building authentic partnerships, managing resources effectively, and delivering measurable, lasting results. Dedicated to supporting organizational missions and fostering transformative change within both corporate and community settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Executive, Volunteer & Community Engagement
Care Corner Singapore
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with hundreds of social service agencies, corporations, schools, grassroots organizations, and other stakeholders across Singapore to establish meaningful and impactful partnerships through pro bono work, in-kind donations, and volunteerism.
- Maintained open, transparent, and consistent communication with partners to foster trust and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
- Addressed and resolved conflicts or misunderstandings between volunteers and agencies to ensure positive relationships
- Developed sustainable, long-term partnerships and initiatives with partners to create lasting benefits for the community
- Recruited volunteers based on the specific needs of partnering agencies
- Conducted onboarding and training sessions to ensure volunteers understood the organization’s mission, their roles, and required procedures
- Coordinated volunteer assignments by matching tasks to their skills and availability, ensuring efficient resource allocation
- Provided ongoing support and supervision to volunteers through guidance, resources, and constructive feedback
- Collected evaluations and feedback from both volunteers and agencies to improve processes and enhance experiences
- Managed volunteer data, including hours, roles, and performance, to ensure accountability and measure impact
- Facilitated over 80 partnerships with corporate, schools, government agencies, grassroots organizations, and social service agencies to foster collaborative opportunities for community impact
- Managed a key initiative by NVPC and NCSS designed to enable corporate to volunteer sustainably and at scale
- Oversaw annual collaborations with two corporate partners, organizing monthly volunteering activities over six consecutive months (June to November/December) with at least 10 corporate volunteers per activity.
- Identified and addressed the need for pre-Chinese New Year home cleaning for frail seniors, emphasizing the cultural significance of renewal and tradition. Scaled the initiative from serving 12 homes in 2023 to a target of 150 homes by 2025, demonstrating significant growth and impact
Assistant Administrator
World Harvest Foundation
01.2016 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: A foundation focused on addressing social issues through various initiatives
- Managed foundation operations, including overseeing financial assistance schemes and monthly expenditures
- Administered overseas donations, ensuring accurate allocation and reporting
- Developed and implemented annual budgets to align with foundation goals
- Supported the creation of staff policies and operational guidelines to enhance organizational efficiency.
- Tracked expenses, processed invoices and completed other related accounting tasks.
Head Supervisor, Harvest Learning Center
World Harvest Foundation
01.2016 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: A flagship project under the World Harvest Foundation
- Led the pioneering team to establish the learning center, addressing issues like human trafficking, drugs, and prostitution by providing education for children in underprivileged communities
- Conducted needs assessments to determine financial support and developed subsidy and scholarship policies
- Designed and managed operational budgets, ensuring sustainable funding for centre activities
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, parents, community leaders, volunteers, and donors
- Delivered Direct Speaking English Preparation courses for 4-13-year-olds, bridging language gaps and enabling progression to primary or secondary education
- Tracked and evaluated student performance, redesigning lessons to close learning gaps effectively
- Trained and equipped staff and volunteers, enhancing teaching quality and support systems
- Provided guidance to parents to foster positive home environments and addressed learning or behavioral challenges
- Planned and executed student and staff activities, enrolment processes, and programs for overseas visiting teams from Taiwan, Singapore, and China
Ministry Head, Children & School Ministry
Chapel of Christ the Redeemer
01.2008 - 03.2015
- Managed budgets for ministry programs, ensuring efficient use of resources
- Designed age-appropriate curricula for children aged 4 to 12, facilitating seamless transitions to the Youth Ministry
- Developed and led training programs on parenting, classroom management, teaching, and leadership, enhancing volunteer and stakeholder skills
- Provided basic counselling and coordinated support for families facing financial, mental health, or bereavement crises
- Oversaw chaplaincy work in St. Hilda’s Primary and Secondary Schools and 34th Girls’ Brigade,
- To bridge connections between the school and church
- Provided student counselling and discover potential for personal and leadership development
- Trained students in leadership skills, fostering confidence and growth
- Planned and organized youth camps, recess programs, and devotional talks, strengthening spiritual and personal growth
- Built strong relationships with teachers and school management to support church-school collaboration
Teacher
Fivestone Playschool
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Company Overview: A childcare center focused on early childhood education
- Prepared weekly development and observation reports for parents, ensuring clear communication on student progress
- Supported the planning and execution of annual graduation events
- A childcare center focused on early childhood education
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Operations Manager Assistant (Part-Time)
Terrapinn Pte Ltd
07.2004 - 04.2005
- Supported operations managers in the planning and execution of conferences, ensuring seamless event delivery
- Coordinated pre-event logistics, including compiling conference materials and liaising with speakers to meet deadlines
- Streamlined the registration process, ensuring efficiency and addressing delegate inquiries professionally
Education
Cambridge International Diploma - Business
Cambridge International
Singapore05.2006
Skills
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Analytical thinking
- Project management
Certification
- [Key Stakeholder Analysis and Community Engagement Planning] [Integrative Learning Corporation Pte Ltd] 2024 February
- [Lean Six Sigma for Non-Profit Organisations] [Singapore University of Social Sciences] 2024 September
Hobbies
Enjoy taking long walks as a form of exercise and self-reflection. Passionate about solo travel, which I find to be a valuable way to deepen self-awareness and personal growth. Additionally, I collect sake cups and appreciate sharing meaningful moments over a drink with friends.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Advanced (C1)
Thai
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Senior Executive, Volunteer & Community Engagement
Care Corner Singapore
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Administrator
World Harvest Foundation
01.2016 - 05.2022
Head Supervisor, Harvest Learning Center
World Harvest Foundation
01.2016 - 05.2022
Ministry Head, Children & School Ministry
Chapel of Christ the Redeemer
01.2008 - 03.2015
Teacher
Fivestone Playschool
01.2006 - 12.2007
Operations Manager Assistant (Part-Time)
Terrapinn Pte Ltd
07.2004 - 04.2005
Cambridge International Diploma - Business
Cambridge International
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