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Jacqueline Tan

Executive Secretary

Summary

PERSONAL OBJECTIVE I am a self-motivated individual with extensive experience in office management as well as assisting senior executives, in both small and large organizations. I am keen to learn new skills and am not afraid to take on a larger role or additional work scope. I’m conscientious, responsible, disciplined, and have high expectations of myself. BRIEF SUMMARY I am currently working as a Executive Secretary in a Supply Chain organization (150 employees) where I am supporting the Regional President and his management, as and when required. I started working in 1994 with Singapore Airlines as part of the air crew. Since then I have been working in Secretarial, Personal Assistant and Office Management roles. Prior to joining Text100, I was Personal Assistant to the GM of ST Synthesis Pte Ltd. I was also a Senior Executive Assistant cum Personal Assistant to the CEO and other top management at Surbana International Consultants Pte Ltd.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
37
37
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certificates

Work History

Executive Secretary to the Regional President

Kuehne + Nagel (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd.
04.2019 - Current

Responsibilities

  • Assisting the Regional President in all aspects of work
  • Provides general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation
  • The ambassador for the Regional President when he is not in the office
  • To provide service and support to the Regional President as well as external and internal customers by ensuring smooth processes in all communication and administrative issues
  • To be responsible for developing, maintaining and communicating administrative systems, including introduction to IT systems and platforms
  • To plan, execute and follow up on management meetings, ensuring proper documentation (preparation of agenda, minutes of meeting)
  • To organize and manage internal and external Regional events
  • To help generate materials for presentation to the Regional President and Regional Management Team
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
  • Communicated with internal departments, vendors and contractors to discuss schedules, project requirements and upcoming appointments
  • Used discretion when handling confidential information.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for The Regional President
  • Supported business and hospitality needs during meetings and company events.

Operation Manager, •Supporting

Text100 Pte Ltd
02.2012 - 11.2018

Responsibilities

  • To ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the office and provides support to our local and where applicable regional office (s)
  • Be the first point of contact for clients and visitors, in addition to managing expenditures against the various office budgets.
  • I am a seasoned office professional with experience to draw from to make informed and effective decisions with minimal supervision and am familiar with a variety of administrative concepts, practices and procedures
  • I demonstrate a wide degree of creativity and rely on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow
  • Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance
  • Identified procedure or process changes required to improve performance and productivity
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations

Personal Assistant to the General Manager

ST Synthesis Pte Ltd
07.2011 - 02.2012

Responsibilities

  • Appointment Diary & Calendar
  • Managed appointment for GM
  • Incoming & Outgoing Correspondence (hard copies or thru emails)
  • Maintain record and locking all highly secret document properly
  • Maintain record of outgoing correspondence for GM
  • Manage document filing system for GM
  • Scan documents for routing and archiving
  • Sort all incoming mails (hardcopy/softcopy)
  • Prioritize urgent mails for GM’s for his action
  • Preparation of Meeting Chaired by GM
  • Ensure that meeting room is reserved when date of meeting is confirmed and informed all parties concern
  • Send out reminders for the meeting
  • Prepare meeting materials (e.g
  • Presentation materials; if any)
  • Prepare the meeting agenda (if meeting is chaired by GM
  • Other Administrative Duties – Events Planning
  • Chairwoman; Staff Sharing Event held twice a year; event date 25 November 2011
  • Chairwoman; Staff Bonding Event held once a year; event date 3 Dec 2011
  • Secretary; Singapore Airshow 2012, event date February 2012
  • Chairwoman; CNY 2012 Celebration for Staff
  • Past event participation – Secretary to the Presidential Event; Supported the Tree Planting at Punggol Park
  • Other Administrative Duties – Travel
  • Managing travel plans for whole company

Personal Assistant To the CEO

Surbana International Consultants Pte Ltd
07.2003 - 07.2011
  • Reported to the Chief Executive Officer
  • A local medium-size company specializing in providing New Housing Development, Upgrading for matured Estates, Reclamations & improving Infrastructure and International Businesses
  • Appointment Diary & Lotus Notes Calendar
  • Managed appointment for CEO
  • Incoming & Outgoing Correspondence (hard copies or thru emails)
  • Maintain record of outgoing correspondence for CEO
  • Manage document filing system for CEO
  • Scan documents for routing and archiving
  • Sort all incoming mails (hardcopy/softcopy)
  • Prioritize urgent mails for CEO for his action
  • Draft replies to correspondences thru emails
  • Expedite urgent emails or matters that requires immediate attention to his covering officer
  • Preparation of Meeting Chaired by CEO
  • Ensure that meeting room is reserved when date of meeting is confirmed and informed all parties concern
  • Send out reminders for the meeting
  • Prepare meeting materials (e.g
  • Presentation materials; if any)
  • Prepare the meeting agenda (if meeting is chaired by CEO)
  • Take meeting of minutes
  • Screening of Calls
  • Screen all calls for CEO

Executive Assistant

Surbana International Consultants Pte. Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Collate the MUP/HUP/LUP Status Report submitted fortnightly, inclusive of S-Curve (once a month);
  • Collate the Monthly Variance Report
  • Monitor the monthly timesheet submission; making sure the division’s submission adhere with the given dateline from Finance
  • Arrange travel reservation for EVP
  • Primary Role – In Business Development Division
  • Assist with new business development research and presentation support
  • Preparation of various reports and proposals
  • Organize and maintain an up-to-date filing system
  • Help with Government tender preparation and submission
  • Identify opportunities (e.g from newspaper, website)
  • Daily web searches on new opportunities/tenders
  • Undertaking qualitative research to support new business efforts
  • Fulfill any other duties as and when called upon
  • Secondary Role - Appointed as Chairwoman for SWEET Committee (Surbana Workplace Environment Efficiency Team)
  • To Monitor & Improve Office Environment
  • Feedback on cleaniness - office areas, common areas, etc
  • Feedback on office efficiency such as proper working of office facilities & equipment (e.g air quality in office)
  • Suggestions for improvement of environment ambience & aesthetics
  • Communications & Feedback
  • Harness ideas from around respective Dept/Business division for key office activities and to implement some of the company's initiatives (e.g CSR activities, Active Day)
  • Gather ground feedback and obtain staff inputs regarding possible proposed company practices
  • Reason for leaving: CEO retired

Flight Attendant

Singapore Airlines Limited
09.1994 - 05.2000

Responsibilities

  • Clearly explained and demonstrated safety and emergency procedures to passengers prior to takeoff
  • Ensured safety and comfort of customers onboard aircraft
  • Attended workshops and trainings in customer service, conflict resolution tactics and safety procedures to keep abreast of all new requirements and procedures
  • Served beverages and food items from refreshment carts and provided information about in-flight offerings to passengers
  • Greeted passengers, assisted with carry-on baggage storage and delivered onboard announcements
  • Facilitated boarding process by greeting passengers upon arrival to aircraft and providing direction to seats
  • Drove passenger satisfaction by answering questions and providing solutions to issues arising during flights promptly
  • Offered personalized assistance to children, elderly and passengers with special needs
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships

Education

Completed Cross Cultural Course -

Completed Synergistic Aircrew Fly Effectively Program - undefined

Completed Communications Skill Course - undefined

Attended Cabin Crew Inflight Service Course - undefined

01.1994 - 01.1995

Diploma - Human Resource Management

Griffith University
05.2001 - 10.2003

Basic Certificate in Human Resource Management (SHRI) - undefined

12.2000 - 03.2001

GCE - undefined

Buona Vista Secondary School
01.1990 - 12.1991

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01.1986 - 01.1988

Skills

Planning and organizing all types of work flow within a company or a teamPlanning and scheduling (eg calendars, travels)Event planning (locally & regionally)Customer Service & RecoveryPeople management and interpersonal engagementKnowledge of MSFT Office (Office 365, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and Pit Payroll System

Accomplishments

  • OTHER COURSES
  • Committee member of company’s ISO 9002 (2000)

Certification

2010

Interests

Baking

Reading

Charity Work

Timeline

Executive Secretary to the Regional President

Kuehne + Nagel (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd.
04.2019 - Current

Operation Manager, •Supporting

Text100 Pte Ltd
02.2012 - 11.2018

Personal Assistant to the General Manager

ST Synthesis Pte Ltd
07.2011 - 02.2012

Personal Assistant To the CEO

Surbana International Consultants Pte Ltd
07.2003 - 07.2011

Executive Assistant

Surbana International Consultants Pte. Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2005

Diploma - Human Resource Management

Griffith University
05.2001 - 10.2003

Basic Certificate in Human Resource Management (SHRI) - undefined

12.2000 - 03.2001

Flight Attendant

Singapore Airlines Limited
09.1994 - 05.2000

Attended Cabin Crew Inflight Service Course - undefined

01.1994 - 01.1995

GCE - undefined

Buona Vista Secondary School
01.1990 - 12.1991

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01.1986 - 01.1988

Completed Cross Cultural Course -

Completed Synergistic Aircrew Fly Effectively Program - undefined

Completed Communications Skill Course - undefined

Jacqueline TanExecutive Secretary