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Jefferson  Ong

Jefferson Ong

High Performance Manager

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Singapore Dragon Boat Association, adept in strategic planning and stakeholder relations. Excelled in enhancing team performance and securing historic achievements, including podium finishes at the ICF Dragon Boat World Championship. Skilled in communication, fostering team cohesion, and managing complex events with financial acumen.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

High Performance Manager

Singapore Dragon Boat Association
04.2022 - 07.2024

Overseeing High-Performance Programs:

-Managing National Premier Team, Seniors Team, and Youth Team.
Reviewing annual and periodic programs to align with multi-year plans.

Financial Management:

Proposing annual budgets to achieve association objectives.
Policy Development:

Setting up and revising policies for High-Performance Program:

Multi-Year Sports Program
Safe Sport
Risk Assessment
Selection Policy
Sponsorship and Negotiation:

Sponsorship Negotiation:
Initiated and negotiated two sponsorship deals for apparel and training camp locations.

Event Management:
Organized 2022 Pesta Sukan in absence of General Manager and Event Manager roles.

Team Management:
Served as Team Manager during overseas competitions and preparation processes.

Achievements:
ICF Dragon Boat World Championship:

National Seniors Team: 1 Silver, 2 Bronze
National Team (Men's): Near podium placing

Asian Dragon Boat Championships:
(Men's): 6th Overall in 500m
(Women's): 4th Overall in 200m

Qualification Success:
Secured team qualification for SEA Games 2023 and Asian Games 2022 despite resource limitations.
Achieved permanent carding status for both Men’s and Women’s Teams for the first time since 2015.

2023 SEA Games:
Men’s and Women's (U-24) Teams: 4th in Traditional Boat Race 250m
2023 Asian Games:

Women’s Team: 5th in Dragon Boat Race 200m, best finish in team history.


IDBF World Championships:
Senior A Women’s Team: 3rd in 200m race.

Key Strengths:

Leadership and Strategy: Demonstrated leadership in managing diverse teams and strategic planning for long-term success.

Financial Acumen: Successfully managed budgets to achieve association objectives despite financial constraints.

Event and Team Management: Effective organization of events and management of teams during international competitions.

Achievement of Milestones: Secured significant achievements such as podium finishes, qualification for major games, and improved rankings.

Sponsorship and Stakeholder Relation: Ability to build long term relationships with sponsors and stakeholder

Fitness & Events Manager

ASPIRE55
07.2021 - 03.2022

• Managing Clubhouse of 130 members of age between 55-92 years old
• Invented a free weights training curriculum suited for all
elderly with all different conditions backed by science to
improve Elderly’s Strength, Mobility and Cardiovascular
Health
• Assisted club to recover from Covid Heightened Alert,
by coming up with new processes for senior citizens to come back in the safest manner.

• Managing the clubhouse's profit and loss
• Managed both the Business Development and Operation to
ensure business is still profitable despite covid- impact.

Assistant Head Coach

Results Based Training (Anytime Fitness)
12.2019 - 07.2021

• As Assistant Head Coach mentoring, managing, and assessing a team of 10 Fitness Coaches to help them in giving better quality and accountable training progress in Results Based Training Program for 3 Anytime Fitness Clubs
• Develop and Implement SOPs (Equipment Maintenance, Training Process according to methodology and principle, training members retention, engagement, and sales process)
• Planning education curriculum for Fitness Coaches to ensure they are keeping up with fitness trend and coaching evidence-based techniques.
• Working with various Department Head (Sales, Club Management) to ensure smooth and optimal operation daily.
• Hiring and Onboarding of new Fitness Coach
• Top PT Sales and Sessions Conducted between 2017-2020 across 3 Anytime Fitness Club while managing team of 10 coaches in 3 locations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports And Exercise Science

University Of Essex
Singapore
04.2001 -

Skills

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

  • Results-Based Training Experience: Developed strong communication skills at all organizational levels

  • High-Performance Manager Role: Fostered conducive relationships with National Team Coaches and Athletes, ensuring effective two-way communication and collaboration

  • Stakeholder and Sponsor Communication: Demonstrated effective, pleasant, and firm communication to maintain sustainable, long-term relationships

Teamwork and Leadership:

  • Assistant Head Coach Role: Successfully allocated tasks, communicated daily operational updates, and monitored staff satisfaction to maintain a positive working environment

  • Weekly Communication with Department Heads: Facilitated smooth daily operations across three fitness clubs through regular updates and coordination

Problem-Solving Skills:

  • Fitness Coaches Education: Provided guidance to Fitness Coaches on handling member incidents and mediated coach-member relationships as needed

  • High-Performance Management: Proactively observed team dynamics during training, intervening early to prevent conflicts from escalating

Time Management:

  • Academic and National Team Commitments: Demonstrated effective time management by balancing academic assignments, part-time work, and daily National Team training sessions

  • Assistant Head Coach Responsibilities: Successfully managed tasks, coached fitness clients, and supervised a team of 10 Fitness Coaches across three locations

  • High-Performance Manager Role: Prioritized and completed timeline-sensitive priorities while managing team activities and competition planning

Certification

International Canoe Federation-Dragon Boat Coaching Level 2 (Expert)

Timeline

International Canoe Federation-Dragon Boat Coaching Level 2 (Expert)

11-2023

High Performance Manager

Singapore Dragon Boat Association
04.2022 - 07.2024

Australian Strength & Conditioning Association - S&C Level 1

03-2022

Fitness & Events Manager

ASPIRE55
07.2021 - 03.2022

Assistant Head Coach

Results Based Training (Anytime Fitness)
12.2019 - 07.2021

Sport Singapore-Singapore Coach Excellence Program Technical Level One (Weightlifting)

06-2019

Bachelor of Science - Sports And Exercise Science

University Of Essex
04.2001 -
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