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Profile Donovan is a passionate learner and has been in Seoul since late 2013, exploring the entrepreneurship scene and broadening his horizons. As an entrepreneur in the events and promotions industry in Singapore, Donovan has 8 years of experience in event management, business administration, and marketing & promotions. His passion for businesses in the arts and East Asia has led him to organise and produce concerts, fashion shows and exhibitions. Experience Consultant, KODE Collective Pte Ltd – May 2013 - April 2014 Donovan founded KODE Collective as a business entity for his consultation and show production work. As a consultant for entertainment operations, Donovan supported other establishments interested in the Korean and Japanese events. Donovan was also the stage producer of "Beautiful Japan Denim at Jrunway, Plaza Singapura” and "Tokyo Fashion Night" in Singapore. Partner/Director, VOXPOP Pte Ltd – August 2011- April 2013 Donovan founded VOXPOP and event promotion brand "Play Projects" which supported the marketing and promotions of clients including The Butter Factory, Avalon and other nightlife establishments. Through VOXPOP, Donovan also founded "GAJA" a weekly K-pop music party, featuring Korean artistes, which made waves locally and internationally and operated for 2 years. Assistant Liaison Ocer, Ministry of Defence – October 2009 - October 2011 2 year mandatory military service. Donovan was in charge of logistics and event planning in the Oce of the Chief of Navy. He was involved in the organising team for International Maritime Defence Exhibition 2011 (IMDEX 2011), Western-Pacific Naval Symposium (WNPS 2010) and the Singapore Airshow 2010. Project Manager, Massive Collective – January 2009 - September 2010 Donovan and his team founded the Vibe brand of popular nightlife events in Singapore. The brand serviced the likes of Moet & Hennesy, Belvedere, Zouk Singapore etc. Creative Director, Intrigue Visuals LLP – August 2007 - March 2010 Donovan founded Intrigue Visuals as a step following his passion in the arts. As a one-stop advertising and production studio, Intrigue Visuals produced visuals and advertisements for local companies. Intrigue Visuals’s clients include Meiji Seika, GE (Healthcare), Publicis, Unilever, People's Association, Singapore Management University. Brand Manager, Skin Inc Solutions Pte Ltd – October 2009 - June 2010 A short term branding project while operating Intrigue Visuals, Donovan teamed up with the founder of Skin Inc to create a platform for global expansion. Donovan managed the brand direction, visuals and collaterals of the brand. Skin Inc is now a global brand with outlets in over 7 countries. Donovan Auyong's Resume, Page of 1 2 2015 DONOVAN AUYONG 89 Cashew Road Singapore 679660 M +82 10 6341 8905 [email protected]

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Profile Donovan is a passionate learner and has been in Seoul since late 2013, exploring the entrepreneurship scene and broadening his horizons. As an entrepreneur in the events and promotions industry in Singapore, Donovan has 8 years of experience in event management, business administration, and marketing & promotions. His passion for businesses in the arts and East Asia has led him to organise and produce concerts, fashion shows and exhibitions.

Experience Consultant, KODE Collective Pte Ltd – May 2013 - April 2014 Donovan founded KODE Collective as a business entity for his consultation and show production

work. As a consultant for entertainment operations, Donovan supported other establishments interested in the Korean and Japanese events. Donovan was also the stage producer of "Beautiful Japan Denim at Jrunway, Plaza Singapura” and "Tokyo Fashion Night" in Singapore.

Partner/Director, VOXPOP Pte Ltd – August 2011- April 2013 Donovan founded VOXPOP and event promotion brand "Play Projects" which supported the

marketing and promotions of clients including The Butter Factory, Avalon and other nightlife establishments. Through VOXPOP, Donovan also founded "GAJA" a weekly K-pop music party, featuring Korean artistes, which made waves locally and internationally and operated for 2 years.

Assistant Liaison Officer, Ministry of Defence – October 2009 - October 2011 2 year mandatory military service. Donovan was in charge of logistics and event planning in the

Office of the Chief of Navy. He was involved in the organising team for International Maritime Defence Exhibition 2011 (IMDEX 2011), Western-Pacific Naval Symposium (WNPS 2010) and the Singapore Airshow 2010.

Project Manager, Massive Collective – January 2009 - September 2010 Donovan and his team founded the Vibe brand of popular nightlife events in Singapore. The brand

serviced the likes of Moet & Hennesy, Belvedere, Zouk Singapore etc.

Creative Director, Intrigue Visuals LLP – August 2007 - March 2010 Donovan founded Intrigue Visuals as a step following his passion in the arts. As a one-stop

advertising and production studio, Intrigue Visuals produced visuals and advertisements for local companies. Intrigue Visuals’s clients include Meiji Seika, GE (Healthcare), Publicis, Unilever, People's Association, Singapore Management University.

Brand Manager, Skin Inc Solutions Pte Ltd – October 2009 - June 2010 A short term branding project while operating Intrigue Visuals, Donovan teamed up with the founder

of Skin Inc to create a platform for global expansion. Donovan managed the brand direction, visuals and collaterals of the brand. Skin Inc is now a global brand with outlets in over 7 countries.

Donovan Auyong's Resume, Page � of �1 2 2015

DONOVAN AUYONG

89 Cashew Road Singapore 679660

M +82 10 6341 8905

[email protected]

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Director, Avalanche Productions Pte Ltd – October 2006 - January 2008 Together with 6 partners, Donovan founded Avalanche Productions as a nightlife events company

which supported fellow young entrepreneurs. Having sustained a position in the industry, the company, under the direction of Donovan, expanded into corporate events, fashion shows and talent management. The Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs and 42 Below are some of the company's notable corporate clients.

Personal Projects BETWEEN, 20131 Organised and curated the Korea (Hongik University) - Singapore Fashion Exhibition Visualizing: The Value of the City, 2013 Participated in the Sangmyung University collaboration exhibition K-pop Heal the World, 2011 Event Manager for the Concert at the Singapore Expo featuring top Korean artistes Education Sogang University, 2013 - 2014 Graduate Diploma, Korean Language and Literature Goldsmiths’ College, University of London, 2012 - 2013 BA(Hons) Fashion Media & Industries

Lasalle College of the Arts, 2007 - 2009 Diploma in Fashion Communication

Nanyang Polytechnic, 2006 - 2007 Digital Media Design

Saint Joseph’s Institution, 2001 - 2005

Languages English (Native) Korean - Full professional proficiency Japanese - Business proficiency Mandarin (Mother Tongue) - Spoken only

Certifications Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK Level 5 - 2014) Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT N2 - 2011)

Other Skills Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Please refer to attached portfolio for more details1

Donovan Auyong’s Resume, Page � of �2 2 2015