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Syafiqah Zainal

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

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend
03.2022 - Current
  • Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
  • Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
  • Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
  • Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
  • Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing best pricing for materials, labor and equipment.
  • Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
  • Developed and maintained database of cost information to use most up-to-date and relevant data in estimates.
  • Utilized cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
  • Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs.
  • Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.

Sales Coordinator

Plume
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
  • Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
  • Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
  • Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
  • Utilized internal databases to prepare and distribute guest lists, electronic invitations and registration processes.
  • Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.

Sales Coordinator

Royal Plaza
10.2015 - 07.2018
  • Spearheaded online engagement for sales (i.e. corporate, travel agencies, property agents and personal) via social media platforms (e.g. Instagram & Facebook) and newsletter marketing which boosted sales significantly
  • Coordinated with the Operations Team for showroom viewings and ensured rooms to be exemplary
  • Acquired 5 new corporate accounts
  • Negotiated terms with clients and closed several long stays of at least 1 month
  • Closed 3 long-term corporate stay of 6 months which was further extended
  • Developed new contract format for long-term corporate stays
  • Garnered sales leads consistently through sales calls and engagement with long-term staying guests
  • Maintained stable sales pipeline and forecast figures with more than 10 pending enquiring each week
  • Prepared the yearly business plan for the sales and marketing department
  • Supported director of sales with departmental yearly budgeting
  • Kept detailed records of sales and customer information in CRM software, updating database regularly to maintain top-notch service.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Project And Facilities Management

National University of Singapore
12.2021

Skills

  • Estimate Project Costs
  • Accurate Measurements
  • Manage Budgets
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Negotiation
  • Scheduling
  • Microsoft Office
  • Content Design
  • Poster Design

Leadership

NUS Muslim Society - Publicity Executive

  • Curated and maintained society's online presence via social media platforms
  • Coordinated with several departments within the society for events
  • Designed posters and instagram posts to ensure frequent engagement with target audience
  • Lead photographer and photo editor for all events
  • Brainstormed new initiatives to broaden the society's reach


Aspire & Achieve through Mentorship (AAM) - Elementary Mathematics Head

  • Prepared students' and mentors' yearly workbooks
  • Prepared yearly lesson plans and provided more focus on key topics
  • Tutored upper secondary students in Mathematics and English for their 'O' Level
  • Organized educations programs and camps as additional enrichment activities

Hobbies

  • Netball
  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Reading

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malay
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Assistant Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend
03.2022 - Current

Sales Coordinator

Plume
12.2019 - 03.2020

Sales Coordinator

Royal Plaza
10.2015 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Project And Facilities Management

National University of Singapore

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