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Rebekah Mak

Assistant General Manager (Marketing)

Summary

Proactive Assistant General Manager with history of success managing clients, achieving sales targets, refining operations workflow, building teams and equipping employees with skills to independently handle business needs. Offers progressive experience combined with sound judgement and good problem-solving abilities. Strong record of surpassing organizational goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant General Manager (Marketing)

SC (Sang Choy) International Pte Ltd
10.2016 - Current

Engage with new contacts and existing customers well to build connections and nurture relationships.

  • Excellent Customer Service & Problem Solving skills: successfully offering customised printing & design solutions to clients within their budget, achieving a deal closing rate of 80%
  • Plan and managed company’s presence at international trade fairs through exhibiting & marketing campaigns within the budget; coordinate the production of marketing collaterals, video and website
  • Experienced with communication and securing projects from clients from different countries and culture, eg. besides Australia, Europe and USA, also Nigeria, Ghana, Jordan, Romania, Saudi Arabia. From Year 2022-2024, opened up 3 new markets (Jordan, Romania and Slovenia).
  • Able to source for new products and services to keep enhancing company's range of offering.
  • Resolved problems promptly across departments to elevate customer approval, restoring trust and loyalty.
  • Established strong relationships with local and overseas vendors to secure high-quality products at competitive prices for our customers'' enjoyment.
  • Mentored staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced employee performance and retention.
  • Developed and implemented new operational procedures, streamlining daily tasks and improving overall efficiency.

Executive Assistant Cum Administrator

RGE Pte Ltd
04.2015 - 09.2016
  • Organised and self-motivated: Clear 3 years’ filing and scanning within one month of joining
  • A planner with an eye for detail: Re-establish and managed the moving of 5 new filing & storage spaces within 3 months ; set up and manage Alternate Chairman's household purchases with stock-take system
  • Excellent team player: Coordinating with various teams in other Asia offices to support Alternate Chairman for office and personal duties
  • Resourceful and creative: Plan and execute printing of books and photo books
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
  • Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
  • Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.

Management Representative for ISO 9001 and 14001

SC (Sang Choy) International Pte Ltd
07.2007 - 03.2015
  • Monitored management system and ensured it is compliant to current ISO 9001 & 14001 requirement.
  • Verify accuracy of all documentation; enforce ISO 9001 / ISO14001 policies
  • Coached organization on FSC, ISO 9001 and SC’s documented processes
  • Support the implementation, achievement, and maintenance of the Quality & Environmental Policies and Procedures
  • Evaluated Corrective Action and Preventive Action Reports.
  • Assisted ISO Team Leaders and Internal Auditors, formulated reports on status of quality management system.
  • Managed cost efficient quality system improvements.

Marketing Manager

SC (Sang Choy) International Pte Ltd
07.2004 - 03.2015
  • Boosted sales performance through creation of engaging promotional materials and targeted advertising strategies.
  • Executed email marketing campaigns (monthly) to nurture leads, convert prospects into customers and improve customer loyalty
  • Manage a marketing team of account managers to do the following, maintaining a high rate of 95% complaints free for jobs delivered:
    - Source and identify new business and non-traditional revenue streams
    - Plan and managed company’s presence at international trade fairs though exhibiting & marketing campaigns
    - Coordinate and liaise with Hong Kong and China counterparts for projects
  • Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and skill development within marketing department.
  • Maintained documentation, detailing assignments, in-progress work and completed project milestones.
  • Negotiated with vendors and service providers, securing favorable terms and supporting budget objectives.

Assistant to Director of Operations

SC (Sang Choy) International Pte Ltd
07.2002 - 06.2004
  • Contributed to positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
  • Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
  • Draft recruitment advertisements, conduct interviews and recommend candidates to senior management
  • Manage induction of new employees
  • Manage relations with clients, suppliers and contractors
  • Manage office operations to ensure efficient office environment
  • Set up computer and other requirements for new employees
  • Diary management for Director of Operations
  • General administrative and marketing duties including sending e-marketing campaigns and coordinating distribution of large mail outs for both local and international databases.

Professional Internship

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
05.2001 - 06.2001
  • Started development process of The Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual to be used for Starwood Asia Pacific Division
  • Customized Head Office’s Recruitment Advertising Kit for company’s various hotels in the Asia-Pacific region
  • Maintained employees’ records via software, Paysonnel

Administrative Assistant

Sakuragawa Pump (S) Pte Ltd
12.1998 - 12.2000
  • Computed foreign workers’ compensation
  • Assisted in closing of company’s accounts at financial year end
  • Petty Cash, Bank Reconciliation, Issuing Cheques, Maintaining various accounting journals

Education

BBA - Human Resources Development

Nanyang Technological University of Singapore
Singapore
07.1999 - 06.2002

Skills

Strategic planning skill

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Business Development

International business

Problem-solving aptitude

Multitasking

Written Communication

Time management abilities

Decision-Making

Self Motivation

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Administrative Management

Continuous Improvement

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Advanced (C1)

Interests

Dragon Boating

Exploring new areas

Making new friends

Crochet

Timeline

Assistant General Manager (Marketing)

SC (Sang Choy) International Pte Ltd
10.2016 - Current

Executive Assistant Cum Administrator

RGE Pte Ltd
04.2015 - 09.2016

Management Representative for ISO 9001 and 14001

SC (Sang Choy) International Pte Ltd
07.2007 - 03.2015

Marketing Manager

SC (Sang Choy) International Pte Ltd
07.2004 - 03.2015

Assistant to Director of Operations

SC (Sang Choy) International Pte Ltd
07.2002 - 06.2004

Professional Internship

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
05.2001 - 06.2001

BBA - Human Resources Development

Nanyang Technological University of Singapore
07.1999 - 06.2002

Administrative Assistant

Sakuragawa Pump (S) Pte Ltd
12.1998 - 12.2000
Rebekah MakAssistant General Manager (Marketing)