Alex Feaizi
General Manager For Business Development
Kota Kinabalu
Summary
Highly accomplished Technology Commercialization Associate with strong academic background, including master's degree from UMS and bachelor's degree from USM. Demonstrated expertise in Media, Banking, Investment Promotion (FDI) for Penang State Government, and freelance multimedia & data research services. Proven ability to adapt and excel in diverse professional environments. Excited to leverage transferable experiences and knowledge to contribute to success of any professional job scope.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
44
44
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Development
Asiatech Education Sdn Berhad
1 2023 - Current
- Co-developing and implementing the overall strategic plan for Asiatech, Identifying research areas that align with our mandate, mission, and goals, Building and leading teams of researchers, scientists, and engineers, Establishing partnerships and collaborations with industry and academic institutions, Securing funding for research projects through grant applications and other sources, Assist in designing, developing, and implementing effective training programs
- Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and team building activities Representing Asiatech at events and conferences Sabah Stakeholders management are in startup communities (Agriculture, Tech & Education) and government bodies.
Data Quality Analyst
Upwork (Dataminr)
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Observational-data-analysis, Research and collect the latest Malaysian news via social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram & YouTube)
- Monitor & analyze social media news, translate Malay to English, and do Online information research.
E-Commerce and Digital Innovations Consultant
United Nation Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Successfully Implemented project a United Nation Development Program (UNDP) Sabah rural ecommerce
- My role in this project are: UNDP & UNCDF on-site consultant / project manager Manage stakeholders’ relationship (Local NGOs, social enterprise, Government bodies/agency and private sectors) Monitor budget and expenditure Initiate communication with key organization Manage milestone & KPIs Analyze data collected from rural communities
- Draft project plan with KPIs with UNDP and local counterparts
- Draft Gannt chart with action plans for the project implement
- Coordinate and hire the on-ground team for the effective rollout of the full-scale project
- Organize and provide technical trainings
- Draft business proposal for local counterpart for funding
- Documentation of learning and experience.
Commercial Officer
Penang Hill Corporation
01.2018
- Develop, lead and manage all commercial activities of Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) to optimize the retail business performance and maximize revenue
- Responsible for the commercial performance of all PHC projects
- Develop and implement an innovative, growth-focused commercial strategy
- Build strong business relationships with customers and stakeholders and otherwise assist
- Enhance Penang Hill Corporation’s business reputation
- Provide sound retail planning and design advice to optimize retail revenue
- Lead negotiations and prepare commercial offers, leases, licenses & agreements associated with the retail business, to maximize revenue from retail activities.
Freelance Service provider
AF CREATIVE
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provide Freelance services for all kinds of media based on customer needs
- Photography and videography services Website & social media design and management services Events and theatre consultation
Relationship Executive
Maybank Bhd
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Manage and expand non-borrowing business entity portfolios i.e
- To liaise with various - units/departments/branches to obtain and compile data of non-borrowing portfolios on a periodical basis
- Manage Account Planning of the assigned portfolios to ensure exhaustive cross-selling of lending and non-lending products and deepening share of wallet
- Maximize the number of conversions and ensure compliance with TAT
- Ensure periodic meetings with business clients to enhance relationships and product cross-selling.
SME Development Executive
Invest-In-Penang Bhd
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Assist local SMEs by providing business advice, business matching, and other SME services
- Market & Promote industrial Properties for Penang Development Corporation (PDC) SME Projects
- Conduct interviews - candidate buyer/tenant for SME Industrial properties
- Participate in trade and investment exhibitions to promote investment in Penang
- SME Sourcing Activities – attract suitable SMEs to Join SMART listing for business matching events and activities
- Office Admin activities – SMART Centre & SME Centre (billing, filling, receiving calls) Online portal Management & Engagement - website administrator: handle enquires and update & create content for SMART
- Response to all incoming/outgoing calls & documents Organize & execute training and development workshops for Penang SMEs
- Secretariat – record meeting minutes, compile monthly SME report, prepare a routine letter, schedule appointments & presentation materials for SME Centre Management Council
- Project administration – assist project planning, organizing, implementation, and monitoring of SME Centre project status and update project documents
- Assist in planning and execution of investment promotion events (Local & oversea mission)
- Communicate and liaison with local government statutory bodies such as MIDA, MATRADE, MPPP, etc
Assistant Producer
RNJ Media Resources Sdn Bhd
01.2010 - 01.2011
- The project was the Iskandar Malaysia Information center project in Johor Bahru
- Responsibilities & Experience Produce storyboards, - manage raw footage, - assist video editors, - set up interviews, and achieve milestones in accordance with the Gantt chart
- - Travel extensively for video shoots - Office Manager during editing - Adapt to changes of the script and on set.
Education
Registered Technology Commercialisation Associate (RTCA) - Management Information Systems
MRANTI
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 04.2001 -
Data Science Fundamental - Data Science Fundamental
Adnexio
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 04.2001 - 01.2024
Human Resources Training, Malaysia
HRDF
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 04.2001 - 01.2023
Human Resources Development
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Arts And Entertainment Management
University Science Malaysia
George Town, Malaysia 04.2001 -
Skills
Strategic negotiation
Pricing strategy
Marketing Communications
Budget Planning
Key Account Management
Customer Relationship Management
Operations Management
Strategic Sourcing
Proposal Writing
Strategic Planning
Business Development
Problem-Solving
Relationship Building
Analytical Skills
Written Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Pastprojectsachievements
- Successfully promote Penang SME Centre building leasing & marketing to be 50% occupied 6 months after completion
- Successfully promote Batu Kawan SME Village industrial park promotion to 100% occupation
- Produce Penang CAT Centre (3 videos): Talent Video
- Successfully business matching: Intel local sourcing 2013 (80 companies participate), Part of the development team for Penang SSO/BPO
- Investment promotion overseas mission; Bangkok. (VVIP – Penang Chief Minister as main lead)
- Successfully organize monthly training and development program for investPenang (2012 – 2015)
- CSR – Animators for Junior Youth moral program and Children class teachers for children below 12 years
- RNJ Media – Produce and shoot 30 videos in a month for the Iskandar Malaysia project (Southern Corridor)
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Malaysia together with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) ventured into East Malaysia to pilot e-commerce ecosystem for rural producers and artisans in Pagalungan and Moyog, Sabah. (2022)
Personal Information
Citizenship: Malaysian
References
Madam. Chong Yin Wei, 019-2624686, yin.wei.chong@undp.org, Head of Solutions Mapping, Accelerator Lab, United Nations Development Program
Timeline
E-Commerce and Digital Innovations Consultant
United Nation Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
01.2020 - 01.2022
Data Quality Analyst
Upwork (Dataminr)
01.2018 - 01.2023
Commercial Officer
Penang Hill Corporation
01.2018
Freelance Service provider
AF CREATIVE
01.2016 - 01.2017
Relationship Executive
Maybank Bhd
01.2015 - 01.2016
SME Development Executive
Invest-In-Penang Bhd
01.2012 - 01.2015
Assistant Producer
RNJ Media Resources Sdn Bhd
01.2010 - 01.2011
Registered Technology Commercialisation Associate (RTCA) - Management Information Systems
MRANTI
04.2001 -
Data Science Fundamental - Data Science Fundamental
Adnexio
04.2001 - 01.2024
Human Resources Training, Malaysia
HRDF
04.2001 - 01.2023
Human Resources Development
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Arts And Entertainment Management
University Science Malaysia
04.2001 -
Business Development
Asiatech Education Sdn Berhad
1 2023 - Current
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