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Experience

2013-072019-01

Senior Art Consultant

Collins and Kent International Fine Art, Hong Kong
  • Closed multiple deals of fine art by the European masters of the 20th century and contemporary artists such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Henri Matisse, Joan Miro, Bernard Buffet, Henry Moore, David Hockney, Damien Hirst, Peter Blake and Romero Britto
  • Independently handled the full sales cycle, including cold and warm calls, emails for the actual selling process and billing
  • Provided professional post sales advice, such as rental lease arrangement and storage services
  • Grew client base through event networking, email pitching, client meeting in person and through calls
  • Achieved expected monthly sales amount consistently
2012-112013-06

Consultant

Oliver James Associates, Hong Kong
  • Top achiever - exceeded monthly headhunt target of 16 new CVs from the candidate-short Actuarial market
  • Trained to provide all-rounded support to the Senior Consultant on retained or contingency assignments
  • Consistently headhunted qualified actuarial professionals from the market since onboard, including global roles for AXA, Manulife and Prudential etc. Job functions spread from Pricing and Product development to Reporting and Capital Management
  • Developed comprehensive understanding of the insurance industry through in-depth market research and mapping of clients, adding contacts for future head-hunting assignments

Recruitment methodology

  • Cold called APAC, US and UK contacts whom are admitted by Society of Actuaries and Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, the two most recognized Actuarial Institutes
  • Followed up with clients and candidates, recorded useful information in the AdaptSuite database 

Candidate Management

  • Developed strong and persuasive presentation and communication skills through making cold and warm calls
  • Structured pitches based on up-selling clients and down-selling their competitors, demonstrated pros and cons of working with clients
  • Managed candidates’ expectation skillfully through explaining the pros and cons of clients’ company culture, reporting line, career advancement, management exposure, senior interaction and remuneration package
2011-042012-11

Consultant

Biznet Allied Resources Ltd, Hong Kong
  • Handled the full cycle of the recruitment process from business development, relationship building by regular warm calls, and corporate account management to billing
  • Provided professional recruitment solution to MNC clients to make successful placements

 Recruitment and Selection 

  • Liaised with line managers for hiring criteria
  • Conducted online search and cold calling for candidates generation
  • Drafted and posted job advertisements and reviewed CVs
  • Conducted phone screening and face–to-face interviews
  • Prepared employment contracts and reference check documents

 HR system, database management and CRM 

  • Updated recruitment statuses and maintained up-to-date customer records through in-house HRMS
  • Ensured and maintained high level data integrity of the HR database
  • Reviewed and raised constructive suggestions to HR system development team

 Candidate Management 

  • Shortlisted candidates by online search, posting advertisements and cold-calling
  • Interviewed potential candidates to assess both suitability and capability of specific job roles
    2010-042011-01

    Due Diligence Analyst

    The Red Flag Group, Hong Kong
    • Conducted media profiling on subject companies through Internet and media research specifically in bribery, corruption and any adverse information that affects commercial decision
    • Completed various International Watchlists Screening reviews
    • Compiled, proofread and translated reports from vendors for analysis and review by Due Diligence Manager
    • Prepared Due Diligence production in China and Europe regions and ensured timely delivery of reports to these regions
    • In charge of Quality Assurance arrangement and preparation of relevant reports
    • Analyzed entity/individual through compliance database, regional-specific company information database, and available litigation database for specific jurisdictions
    2008-012010-02

    Stage Manager

    US Asia Entertainment Group, San Francisco, CA
    2009-092010-03

    Financial Trainee

    Morgan Stanley, Sacramento, CA

    Education

    2007-092010-02

    Economics, BA

    University of California Davis, CA
    2005-092007-06

    Business Administration, Accounting

    De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
    2005-012005-06

    Hong Kong High School Diploma

    American International School, Kowloon Tong
    2002-122004-12

    Sophomore Year to Senior Year

    Collins Hill High School, Lawrenceville, Georgia