Kirby Lim
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive
Singapore University Of Social Science
10.2023 - Current
- Served as a liaison between various departments within the institution, fostering collaboration and promoting the efficient exchange of information for the effective running of courses.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Created course timelines, working with supervisory staff to assign and monitor student workflow and oversee learning projects from development to completion.
- Developed strong relationships with students, faculty, and staff through excellent communication skills and a supportive attitude.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Managed course registration, ensuring accurate records and seamless student enrollment.
- Incorporated feedback from students and instructors to continually adapt courses, ensuring relevance and effectiveness in meeting learning objectives.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Senior Executive, HR
DJ Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted thorough workforce analyses to identify opportunities for staff development or potential gaps in talent resources.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing comprehensive HR policies and procedures.
- Designed and implemented region-wide recruitment, behavior-based interviewing and skill matching procedure, decreasing employee turnover.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 200 -employee company.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Met with employees annually for progress reviews and performance assessments.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Recruitment Consultant
CandidateAsia Group Pte Ltd
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Strengthened relationships with key industry partners for better access to top talent and opportunities.
- Conducted thorough market research to identify emerging trends and anticipate future hiring needs within specific industries.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Developed expertise in niche sectors, positioning myself as a trusted advisor on executive-level recruitment matters.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Identified and sourced qualified candidates for open positions to meet organizational needs.
- Developed new business relationships and maintained network of client companies through business development calls and client visits.
- Utilized recruitment technology tools and platforms to streamline recruitment processes.
- Negotiated offers and closed deals to finalize recruitment process and secure best talent.
- Managed recruitment process to keep candidates informed about application status and meet organizational recruitment goals.
- Screened and interviewed candidates to evaluate potential employees' qualifications.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, providing exceptional service and meeting recruitment targets consistently.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
CAD Drafter
Various Construction Companies (Annex A)
03.2012 - 12.2019
- Reviewed specifications to generate complex details of individual system components.
- Utilized advanced functionality within CAD software programs like AutoCAD or MicroStation to enhance the overall quality of drafted designs.
- Streamlined workflow for faster project completion with effective communication between architects, engineers, and construction teams.
- Increased drafting efficiency by implementing CAD software to create detailed architectural and engineering designs.
- Worked with architects, engineers and customers to efficiently resolve planning and construction issues.
- Consistently adhered to company standards for drawing formats, layering conventions, labeling practices, and file storage procedures.
- Produced sketches and diagrams to illustrate design concepts.
- Created diagrams to illustrate system functionality.
- Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD and MicroStation.
- Identified potential operational issues and redesigned products to improve functionality.
- Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.
- Kept company leadership informed on project statuses through regular progress updates and clear documentation of any challenges encountered during the drafting process.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Financial Consultant
AIA Singapore Pte Ltd
12.2011 - 02.2012
- Educated clients on various investment options, empowering them to make informed decisions about their finances.
- Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
- Researched and evaluated potential investment products for clients.
- Provided specialized financial planning support for clients with diverse portfolios and individual needs.
Marketing Events Specialist
TLC Business Consultancy Pte Ltd
09.2010 - 10.2011
- Improved trainee retention by providing regular feedback on performance and offering additional support when needed.
- Coordinated recruitment of training program participants.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to Participants.
- Assisted the trainer during one-on-one coaching to struggling trainees, leading to an increase in overall trainee success rates.
- Developed customized content for phone messaging and email marketing campaigns that resonated with target audiences and resulted in increased open rates.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
- Provided first-rate service to all customers and potential customers.
- Met sales targets by consistently following up with potential sign ups.
Senior Technician
Republic Of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)
06.2004 - 09.2010
- Train new OJT to prepare them for their future job scopes.
- Routine servicing of assigned aircraft to ensure flight safety.
- Liaise with the head RASF training department to ensure updated training requirements and progress.
- Ensure all personnel training information is current and sufficient for their career progression.
- Monitor the entire mentorship program to ensure all On-Job-Trainees get the right and required training before they can become independent technicians.
- Organize monthly progress debrief so that our Commanding Officer can decimate the monthly objectives to the entire unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business (Marketing)
Singapore University of Social Sciences
Singapore08.2015
Diploma - Mechcatronics
Temasek Polytechnic
Singapore04.2004
Skills
Contract Negotiations
Staff Motivation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Public speaking talent
Customer Relations
Recruitment
Contract Administration
Human Resources Management
Team Player
Timeline
Executive
Singapore University Of Social Science
10.2023 - Current
Senior Executive, HR
DJ Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd
04.2022 - 04.2023
Recruitment Consultant
CandidateAsia Group Pte Ltd
01.2020 - 03.2022
CAD Drafter
Various Construction Companies (Annex A)
03.2012 - 12.2019
Financial Consultant
AIA Singapore Pte Ltd
12.2011 - 02.2012
Marketing Events Specialist
TLC Business Consultancy Pte Ltd
09.2010 - 10.2011
Senior Technician
Republic Of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)
06.2004 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business (Marketing)
Singapore University of Social Sciences
Diploma - Mechcatronics
Temasek Polytechnic
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