David Tan Tah Wee Address Block 51 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh Contacttantahwee@yahoo.com.sg

#10-76 +65 9799 4886Singapore 310051

SUMMARY ............................................................................................ ........................................ ............................................................................................. .....................................

I am a methodical and systematic senior manager with a solid background in operations, project management, client service, procurement, as well as people, event and resource management. I approach business with an international perspective, having worked in Singapore and Australia with SMEs and MNCs.

EDUCATION ............................................................................................ ........................................ ............................................................................................. .....................................

Jul 2000 - May 2004 - National University of Singapore: Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Electrical & Computer EngineeringJan 1995 – Dec 1996 - Raffles Junior CollegeJan 1991 – Dec 1994 - The Chinese High School

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS............................................................................................ ........................................ ............................................................................................. .....................................

Local Scholarship Award from The Republic of Singapore Airforce to pursue an Engineering Degree Course at National University of Singapore.

Awarded Top Banker Award for September 2010, October 2010 and November 2010. One Star Award - Kayaking Proficiency Personal Skill Star Award (2004). Completed Topper Sailing Proficiency Course (1999) Certificate of Credit in Australian Mathematics Competition in 1991, 1993, 1994 Certificate of Distinction in Australian Schools English Competition in 1993, 1994 Certificate of Credit for Thinkathon Competition (NUS Electronics Club) in 2002

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ............................................................................................ ........................................ ............................................................................................. .....................................

Feb 2013 – Present Section Head - Institute of Technical Education, Singapore

The Institute of Technical Education is a post-secondary institution in Singapore that provides pre-employment training to secondary school leavers and continuing education and training to working adults.

Responsibilities:

Work with internal team to ensure operations runs smoothly and logistics demands are being met in a timely fashion

Work with cross functional teams to create character development activities to facilitate the transfer of positive values to students.

Forecast the annual repair and fixed asset requisition demand, and budgetary requirements. Put up tenders and evaluate suitability of external vendors for repair, renovation and requisition projects. Manage Events like the Annual Track and Field Meet and Inter College Cross Country Events. Create New Syllabus and Develop Curriculum for new modules with cross functional team members.

Key Accomplishments:

Grade B in two out of the three years served at the Institute of Technical Education. Created and Launched a New College Syllabus Life Saving and Pool Management Elective. Managed a team of 4 executives to achieve the NAPFA Fitness target set by MINDEF for ITE College West

and received $50,000 incentive from MINDEF.

Carried out repair and renovation works at the student gym for an improved end user experience.

Jan 2011 – May 2012 Senior Analyst - Barclays Capital, Singapore

Barclays Capital is the investment banking division of the British multinational Barclays bank headquartered in London. It provides advisory, financing and risk management services to large companies, institutions and government clients

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Responsibilities:

Critical analysis of all aspects of Fixed Income Products in various markets. Meticulous reconciliation of various bank and client data to ensure error free cash flow during payments. Subject Matter Expert with regards to Fixed Income Products, providing valuable advice and investment

forecast to clients. Worked with IT team to conduct system enhancement, testing and implementation every quarter to

improve system efficiency. Supervised and coached a team in various Fixed Income Processes. Organized team sporting and social events that fostered good working relations and amongst department

members.

Key Accomplishments:

Participated in a taskforce (Continual Process Improvement 2011) that created procedures and training modules targeted at AVPs and VPs.

Created a comprehensive Operations Procedures Manual for Fixed Income Processing. Coached 4 trainees from India to ensure a smooth and successful function transition to India. Identified opportunities to increase efficiency in processing that resulted in a 10% improvement in

productivity and a cost savings of $20,000.

Nov 2009 – Jan 2011 Assistant Manager – Citibank, Singapore

Citibank is the consumer division of financial services multinational Citigroup. In addition to standard banking transactions, Citibank markets insurance, credit cards, and investment products.

Responsibilities:

Worked with members from various departments to provide vital banking related services. Provided Wealth Management Expertise with regards to Investment and Insurance Products. Provided Financial Data analysis for clients to help them understand the current financial market situation. Account Management for clients with a portfolio of up to $500,000 in various assets with Citibank.

Key Accomplishments:

Created Investment Portfolios for customers that helped them accumulate 10-15% returns on a monthly basis.

Awarded Top Banker Award for September 2010, October 2010 and November 2010. Awarded 2nd Highest insurance Sales October 2010 exceeding 1MM Received multiple compliment letters from clients monthly for excellent financial services and advice

provided.

Jan 1997 – Oct 2008 Weapon Systems Officer – (Captain 2), Republic of Singapore Airforce

The Republic of Singapore Airforce is the air arm of the Singapore Armed Forces.

Responsibilities:

Subject Matter Expert in all aspects of Air Traffic Control and National Defence Procedures. Squadron Officer Mess Sports Officer organizing sporting activities for Officers within the Base Sport Coach in charge of selecting and training individuals for national sporting events. (e.g. SAFRA

Sheares Bridge Run and Army Half Marathon) Managed a team of specialists for Airfield logistics and maintenance. Co-ordinator of Military Air Exercises on a national level, as well as Bi-lateral Military Exercises with foreign

military forces. (e.g. Exercise Wallaby at Rockhampton, Queensland) Project Manager in charge of analyzing and collating data as part of a Work Improvement Team Scheme

(WITs) aimed at improving work efficiency at the work place.

Key Accomplishments:

Coached Swim Team and won 3rd place at SAFRA Swim Meet. Awarded Best Project for Work Improvement Team Scheme (WITs) in year 2005. Awarded Best Project Manager for Improvement Team Scheme (WITs) in 2005 and 2006. Promoted to Captain 1, 1st July 2004 Promoted to Captain 2, 1st July 2007.

SKILLS

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MS Excel Account Management Language SkillsMS Word Coaching EnglishMS Powerpoint Leadership & Management Mandarin Databases Customer Experience and Engagement ThaiCRM Personal Development CantoneseSales CommunicationTalent Acquisition Conflict ManagementLearning and Development ProcurementRelationship Management GeBiz

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