SHARON HOW
San Francisco
Summary
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
VP & Senior Counsel, Regional Counsel
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
04.2014 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
Legal Manager
Guocoleisure Limited
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Proactively identified legal risks in proposed business strategies, providing alternative solutions to minimize potential negative impacts.
- Played a crucial role in dispute resolution processes by effectively mediating conflicts between parties both internally and externally.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Reduced company''s legal risk exposure by conducting thorough contract reviews and providing sound legal advice to executives.
- Implemented training programs for employees on key compliance topics, resulting in increased awareness and reduced incidents of noncompliance.
- Advised company on achieving statutory compliance by interpreting regulations, suggesting company policies and distributing literature on compliant work practices.
- Counseled clients on legal matters such as [Type], [Type] and [Type].
- Advised executive leadership on corporate governance best practices, contributing to the development of a robust organizational structure.
AVP, Legal
Banyan Tree Group
01.2007 - 05.2013
- Managed projects efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased business opportunities.
- Promoted and led performance enhancement culture by actively coaching and mentoring direct reports.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations by implementing risk mitigation measures and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Successfully managed change within the organization, ensuring smooth transitions during periods of restructuring or process improvements.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing training and mentorship to junior staff members.
Education
State Bar of California -
UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF LAW
San Francisco, CA01.2001
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
01.1996
Skills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Training and mentoring
Languages
Fluent in English
Fluent in Mandarin and Hokkien
Conversant in Malay
Accomplishments
- Led the development and launch of the Australia timeshare club where timeshare is regulated as a managed investment scheme and sold as a financial product.
- Supported efforts to align the 2006 Asia Pacific timeshare plan to the 2010 US timeshare plan for the 2006 Asia Pacific timeshare plan members to participate in the exchange program.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement time sensitive COVID-related issues, including decisions on retrenchment, reduced work hours and salary cuts, business continuity plans, and drafted employee communication.
Timeline
VP & Senior Counsel, Regional Counsel
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
04.2014 - Current
Legal Manager
Guocoleisure Limited
05.2013 - 03.2014
AVP, Legal
Banyan Tree Group
01.2007 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
State Bar of California -
UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF LAW
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