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Ian Yek Choo Ern
Event Management Associate
Singapore
Summary
Enthusiastic event management graduate with proven leadership capabilities eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of client relationship management and event planning and execution process. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in event and project management.
Overview
2
2
Languages
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Singapore Armed Forces
National Serviceman
Singapore
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Appointed the in-charge for the Rebroadcast team in the battalion.
- Successfully led my team to achieve the set up and tear down process within the stipulated timing.
- Accounted and ensured that the required equipment were in working order and replaced any faulty equipment.
- Eliminated faults during the set up or tear down procedure and rectified them.
- Conducted effective training for juniors (how many juniors to operate the rebroadcast system.
Adrenalin Group Pte Ltd
Events Associate
Singapore
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Communicated with clients to understand what their event requirements.
- Ensured event was executed seamlessly with program being on schedule as planned, including on stage props arrangements for different panel sessions and cueing guest speakers to go on stage for their segment.
- Crisis management planning to preempt potentials issues and possible solutions before, during or after the event.
- Successfully sourced for suppliers that met clients' needs and requirements.
- Effectively managed client relationship in building strong and on-going rapport.
- Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
Education
Diploma - Integrated Events Management
Republic Polytechnic
Singapore 04.2015 - 04.2018
5 subjects passed in GCE ‘O' Level -
Whitley Secondary School
Singapore 01.2010 - 12.2014
Skills
Leadershipundefined
Accomplishments
Singapore Armed Forces
Corporal First Class (2020)
Rebroadcasting In-charge (2019)
Whitley Secondary School
School of Hospitality (SOH) Club (2017)
Treasurer, Freshmen Orientation Program (2016)
Student Leader, Class Chairman (2010-2012, 2014)
Certificate of Recognition – Exemplifying School's Core Value (2014)
Prefect (2013)
Certificate of Achievement for completing Camp FORGE (2010)
National Cadet Corps member (2010, 2011)
True Whitleyan Certificate of Commendation – Excelled in all 4 areas of the School's Core Values of Responsibility, Respect, Discipline and Integrity (2010)
Certificate of Commendation – Exemplifying School's Core Value, Respect (2010)
Certificate of Commendation – Exemplifying School's Core Value, Responsibility (2010)
Interests
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Volunteer Experiences
Mummy Yummy monthly food distribution ( Since Jan 2020)
● Monthly distribution of food packages to families in need.
● Facilitate conversations with the residents to make connection, to understand and serve their needs where possible
● Tasked to lead and take charge of new food distribution areas and volunteer management
Hakka Methodist Church Whampoa Christmas Party ( Dec 2017 and 2018)
● Involved in the logistics team in the physical set up process of the party event, also the registration process.
Timeline
Singapore Armed Forces
National Serviceman
10.2018 - 10.2020
Adrenalin Group Pte Ltd
Events Associate
10.2017 - 03.2018
Diploma - Integrated Events Management
Republic Polytechnic
04.2015 - 04.2018
5 subjects passed in GCE ‘O' Level -
Whitley Secondary School
01.2010 - 12.2014
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