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Teng Xuan Lum

Summary

I'm curious, determined and aim to add value wherever I go.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Survey Interviewer

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP) Singapore
2023.10 - 2024.06
  • Explained survey objectives and procedures to interviewees.
  • Adjusted scripts to better target needs and interests of specific individuals.
  • Enhanced respondent engagement by employing active listening skills and demonstrating empathy throughout the interview process.
  • Improved survey response rates by developing rapport with respondents and utilizing effective communication skills.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between questions by using appropriate prompts tailored to individual respondent needs.
  • Convinced unwilling individuals by using logical, persuasive rebuttals.
  • Resolved respondent concerns professionally, leading to increased trust in the survey process and higher completion rates.

National Service Fulltime

Singapore Armed Forces
2021.09 - 2023.09

-Manage phone calls.

-Communicate with multiple stakeholders.

-Data entry.

-Reply emails.

Intern

DB Schenker
2020.12 - 2021.02

-Tasked to come up with a real life database.

-Tasked to come up with SOP.

-Data entry.

-Re-labeled the entire warehouse.

-Assisted in miscellaneous tasks.

Waiter

Earle Swensens
2019.09 - 2019.11
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.

Sales Promoter

Circles Life
2019.04 - 2019.06

-Actively promote and distribute SIM cards islandwide.

-Focused on sales.

Packer

F&N
2018.11 - 2018.12

-Break bulk and pack can drinks into hampers.

Banquet Server

Capella Singapore/ Jens Hotel
2018.02 - 2018.04
  • Set up banquet tables and chairs based on event requirements.
  • Carried out professional service, retaining polite and friendly approach at all times.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
  • Responded to guest inquiries and requests promptly and courteously.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management With Communications

University of Birmingham
Singapore
2026-07

High School Diploma -

Nanyang Polytechnic
Singapore
05.2021

No Degree - 'O' Level

Queensway Secondary School
Singapore
12.2017

No Degree - PSLE

River Valley Primary School
Singapore
12.2013

Skills

  • Operational Efficiency
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Customer Feedback Management
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Team Goals
  • Recordkeeping
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Knowledge Base
  • Inventory Management
  • Empathy and rapport building
  • Data collection
  • Interview techniques

Languages

English
Intermediate (B1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Survey Interviewer

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP) Singapore
2023.10 - 2024.06

National Service Fulltime

Singapore Armed Forces
2021.09 - 2023.09

Intern

DB Schenker
2020.12 - 2021.02

Waiter

Earle Swensens
2019.09 - 2019.11

Sales Promoter

Circles Life
2019.04 - 2019.06

Packer

F&N
2018.11 - 2018.12

Banquet Server

Capella Singapore/ Jens Hotel
2018.02 - 2018.04

Bachelor of Science - Business Management With Communications

University of Birmingham

High School Diploma -

Nanyang Polytechnic

No Degree - 'O' Level

Queensway Secondary School

No Degree - PSLE

River Valley Primary School
Teng Xuan Lum