Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Volunteering in Church
Travelling
Timeline
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Karen Chloe Seok Hwee Ong

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager

Supreme Lion Holding Pte Ltd
2022.02 - 2023.06


  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Planned marketing strategies with sales team to increase customer base.
  • Proposed promotions with existing customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Resolve issues faced by sales team.

Renovation Contracting Entreprenuer

Self-employed
2016.10 - 2022.01
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships for future referrals.
  • Negotiated price and service with vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Project management at sites, keeping track of WIP.
  • Ensure proper hand-over to customers.

Head of Department, Project Sales

Supreme Lion Holding Pte Ltd
2008.11 - 2016.09
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.

Sales Manager

AJI International Pte Ltd
2003.07 - 2008.08
  • Recruited and hired talent to add value and expertise to sales department.
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations on services and offerings.
  • Interviewed candidates on suitability prior to placement with clients.
  • Achieved established KPI for company and individual performance through teamwork and focus on clients.
  • Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.

Sales Manager

The Lau Network Pte Ltd
1997.05 - 2003.06
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Recruited and talent to add value and expertise to sales department.

Assistant Sales Manager

Prima Systems Pte Ltd
1993.02 - 1997.04
  • Established new department with new product offerings.
  • Trained new hires on product knowledge, enhancing their ability to sell confidently and successfully close deals.
  • Collaborated with sales team to conduct surveys to gather competitors' product offerings in order to improve on our product lines.
  • Achieved established KPI for company and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.


Customer Service Executive

Canon Marketing (S) Pte Ltd
1987.03 - 1992.12
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
  • Streamlined communication channels for improved efficiency in handling customer concerns.
  • Boosted customer retention rates by providing exceptional service and building rapport with clients.
  • Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships with customers, fostering brand loyalty and repeat business.
  • Escalated critical customer issues to Manager immediately to avoid lost revenue.

Secretary

Singapore Aerospace Manufacturing Pte Ltd
1983.01 - 1987.02
  • Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining filing systems and organizing documents.
  • Facilitated communication between departments for improved collaboration.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for senior staff, ensuring smooth business trips with minimal disruptions.
  • Maintaining cash float for various currencies.
  • Supervising administrative staff on their allocated duties.

Education

NA - GCE 'O' Levels

Cedar Girls Secondary School
Singapore
12.1979

Skills

  • Consultative Selling Techniques

  • Customer Service

  • Rapport and relationship building

  • Sales operations

  • Motivational Skills

  • Relatively extensive personal network

  • Interdepartmental Collaboration

  • Time Management

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate (B1)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Intermediate (B1)

Volunteering in Church

Have been volunteering in church for 19 years.



Travelling

Love to explore new places especially pertaining to nature.

Timeline

Sales Manager

Supreme Lion Holding Pte Ltd
2022.02 - 2023.06

Renovation Contracting Entreprenuer

Self-employed
2016.10 - 2022.01

Head of Department, Project Sales

Supreme Lion Holding Pte Ltd
2008.11 - 2016.09

Sales Manager

AJI International Pte Ltd
2003.07 - 2008.08

Sales Manager

The Lau Network Pte Ltd
1997.05 - 2003.06

Assistant Sales Manager

Prima Systems Pte Ltd
1993.02 - 1997.04

Customer Service Executive

Canon Marketing (S) Pte Ltd
1987.03 - 1992.12

Secretary

Singapore Aerospace Manufacturing Pte Ltd
1983.01 - 1987.02

NA - GCE 'O' Levels

Cedar Girls Secondary School
Karen Chloe Seok Hwee Ong