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Wei Lun CHEK
Military Regular
Summary
Accomplished leader from MINDEF SAF with a proven track record in mentoring and operational planning. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced efficiency and readiness, leading over 600 soldiers and managing high-stakes projects. Excelled in team leadership and problem-solving, ensuring excellence in training, safety, and multi-agency collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Commanding Officer, 41 SAR
MINDEF SAF
12.2022 - Current
- Leading over 600 soldiers and over 70 heavy mechanised platforms to meet the operational requirements of our Army. Ensuring their training standards, readiness, morale, and safety.
- Developing junior military regulars professionally through providing developmental opportunities, positive influence, fostering a collaborative environment, and establishing a positive work culture.
- Streamlined operational processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness within the unit.
- Collaborate with multi-agencies stakeholders to achieve successes in Joint operations, Army events, National level events (NDP), and defence diplomacy bilateral exercises.
Operations and Training Officer, 40 SAR
MINDEF SAF
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Charted the training and operational roadmap for the unit through detailed and effective workplanning.
- Planned and coordinated with multi-agencies stakeholders to ensure all training and operational requirements are met timely, and to high quality.
- Displayed flexibility and operational acumen to execute business continuity plan during unforeseen circumstances (COVID-19).
Deputy Program Executive Officer, G5-Army
MINDEF SAF
11.2015 - 11.2018
- Involved in the planning, and implementation of multiple cross-disciplinary projects that ensured the future operational readiness of the organisation.
- Coordinated with multiple cross-agencies stakeholders to negotiate, align, and execute project implementation plans.
- Successfully led multiple high stakes presentations to gain commitment for future key projects.
Education
Bachelor's in International Hotel And Tourism Mgt - Events Management
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD, Australia 04.2001 -
Skills
Mentoring & Personnel Development
Problem-solving through innovation
Operational planning
Team leadership
Excellent communication
Decision-making
Analytical thinking
Time management abilities
Adaptability and flexibility
Accomplishments
Chairman, Show Management - NDP 24
Chairman, Army Live Firing Demonstration 24
Chairman, Mobile Column to Heartlands - NDP 25
Interests
Keeping active through exercises
Timeline
Commanding Officer, 41 SAR
MINDEF SAF
12.2022 - Current
Operations and Training Officer, 40 SAR
MINDEF SAF
11.2018 - 01.2022
Deputy Program Executive Officer, G5-Army
MINDEF SAF
11.2015 - 11.2018
Bachelor's in International Hotel And Tourism Mgt - Events Management
University of Queensland
04.2001 -
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