Summary
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Work History
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Certification
Awards
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NICHOLAS KEA FONG

Summary

Accomplished operations and project leader with a robust track record in driving service excellence, operational transformation, and sustainable growth across healthcare, government, and BPO sectors. Adept at translating strategy into execution, with proven success in process optimization, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale system implementations. Recognized for leading high-impact initiatives, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance in highly regulated environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager

RMA Contracts Pte Ltd
04.2025 - Current
  • Direct end-to-end BPO service delivery, including capacity planning, resource allocation, and budget oversight.
  • Ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements, client-specific SLAs, KPIs, and data protection standards.
  • Strengthen operational capabilities through system enhancements and performance management frameworks

Key Achievements:

  • Spearheaded procurement, installation, and commissioning of Gym for MINDEF, meeting all compliance and security protocols.
  • Designed and deployed a secure usage tracking and registration system with real-time utilization monitoring and analytics.

Director, Operations

Ang Mo Kio – Thye Hua Kwan Hospital
04.2021 - 03.2024
  • Oversaw multi-department operations, including Facility Management, Corporate Communications, Service Quality, Referral & Admissions, Biomedical Engineering, Kitchen, Housekeeping, Security and Store.
  • Developed and executed sustainability and donor communication plans.
  • Ensured operational compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards.

Key Achievements:

  • Introduced two incident management systems, improving turnaround by 33% (complaints) and 50% (facility issues).
  • Enhanced online visibility with a mobile-responsive website, driving 20% traffic growth.
  • Commissioned new dialysis centre to support 60% more renal patients.
  • Implemented energy-saving initiatives including LED lighting and exhaust ventilation during COVID-19.

Senior Project Manager

Ministry of Manpower
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Led 200-seat contact centre operations, including fieldwork, training, and quality functions.
  • Oversaw project lifecycles from planning through closure under tight timelines.

Key Achievements:

  • Improved survey closure rates from 75% to 83% through enhanced training and incentive programs.
  • Increased first-call engagement by 15% via targeted coaching and quality frameworks.

Senior Manager, Specialist Outpatient Clinic

Sengkang General Hospital (SKH)
03.2018 - 10.2018
  • Directed operations across 7 floors of outpatient care, focusing on resource planning and system readiness.
  • Developed SOPs in alignment with clinical governance standards.

Key Achievements:

  • Delivered end-to-end patient journey planning for over 40 specialties.
  • Introduced “1 Queue–1 Payment” workflow, improving patient experience.

Senior Manager, Inpatient, ICU, Diagnostics & ED

Farrer Park Hospital Pte Ltd
04.2016 - 02.2018
  • Managed inpatient operations and diagnostic services, with oversight on performance analytics and procurement.

Key Achievements:

  • Reduced patient wait times by 20% through diagnostic queue system redesign.
  • Increased imaging revenue by 18% through programmatic growth strategies.
  • Boosted patient satisfaction by 28% via electronic survey systems.

Manager, Operations & Customer Service

Farrer Park Hospital Pte Ltd
06.2014 - 03.2016
  • Directed operations across emergency, oncology, contact centres, and concierge services.
  • Led hospital readiness efforts and service blueprints for Go-Live.

Key Achievements:

  • Deployed IVR and call routing infrastructure across multiple units.
  • Launched IPTV and in-room tech for enhanced patient hospitality.

Vice President, Contact Centre & Middle Office Operations

NETS (Network for Electronic Transfers Pte Ltd)
11.2011 - 05.2014
  • Led customer operations to drive sales, ensure regulatory compliance (MAS, ISO), and resolve merchant issues.

Key Achievements:

  • Migrated nationwide terminals to EMV platform.
  • Reduced call volume by 40% through e-portal implementation.
  • Shortened refund processing time from 7WD to 3WD.
  • Developed business continuity site for contact centre operations.

Vice President, Contact Centre & Training

NETS (Network for Electronic Transfers Pte Ltd)
07.2009 - 10.2011
  • Managed contact centre, customer service centre, and training teams.
  • Handled escalations and ensured regulatory and service standards were met.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Implemented integrated centre management system to improve efficiency.
  • Eliminated 6 minutes of after-call work through process improvements.

Head, Service Excellence

Diethelm Pte Ltd
09.2008 - 06.2009
  • Managed contact centre operations and regional stakeholder engagement.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Rolled out EDI system across bulk orders for major healthcare and retail clients.

Quality Service Manager

Diethelm Pte Ltd
05.2006 - 08.2008
  • Oversaw contact centre operations and developed SOPs across the supply chain.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Integrated CRM and SAP systems, improving resolution rates and efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Business -

Central Queensland University
11.2005

Skills

  • Operations Strategy
  • Contact Centre Leadership
  • Project Execution
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • BPO Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Digital Transformation
  • Facility & Service Readiness

Certification

  • Data Protection Management – 2021
  • ACERT: Incident Management Process – 2021
  • BizSAFE Level 1 – 2022
  • Certified Water Efficiency Manager – 2023

Awards

Best Contact Centre Retention Program – Gold (2010–11), Silver (2013), Contact Centre of the Year – Bronze (2010), Silver (2011, 2013), Gold (2012), Best Contact Centre Manager – Gold (2011), Silver (2012, 2013)

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

RMA Contracts Pte Ltd
04.2025 - Current

Director, Operations

Ang Mo Kio – Thye Hua Kwan Hospital
04.2021 - 03.2024

Senior Project Manager

Ministry of Manpower
03.2020 - 03.2021

Senior Manager, Specialist Outpatient Clinic

Sengkang General Hospital (SKH)
03.2018 - 10.2018

Senior Manager, Inpatient, ICU, Diagnostics & ED

Farrer Park Hospital Pte Ltd
04.2016 - 02.2018

Manager, Operations & Customer Service

Farrer Park Hospital Pte Ltd
06.2014 - 03.2016

Vice President, Contact Centre & Middle Office Operations

NETS (Network for Electronic Transfers Pte Ltd)
11.2011 - 05.2014

Vice President, Contact Centre & Training

NETS (Network for Electronic Transfers Pte Ltd)
07.2009 - 10.2011

Head, Service Excellence

Diethelm Pte Ltd
09.2008 - 06.2009

Quality Service Manager

Diethelm Pte Ltd
05.2006 - 08.2008

Bachelor of Business -

Central Queensland University
NICHOLAS KEA FONG