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GUAT YEN LIM

PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in marketing and management. Hardworking and versatile, well-versed in executing business strategies, preparing and implementing business plans, and overseeing financial performance. Strong communicator with natural leadership talent and high energy. Successful in building teams and motivating personnel to new levels of performance. Dependable and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Bandar Sungai Long, Selangor
01.2009 - Current
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive marketing strategy to increase brand awareness.
  • Oversaw budgeting for all marketing activities, ensuring expenditures were within allocated limits.
  • Analyzed sales data to measure the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
  • Presented monthly results of all marketing efforts at executive team meetings.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and competitive landscape.
  • Organized promotional campaigns, including social media, print materials, press releases, and website content.
  • Created customer-focused messaging that resonates with target audiences.
  • Identified opportunities for new business partnerships or other growth initiatives.
  • Recruited and managed a team of marketers responsible for executing projects.
  • Executed updated marketing plans to increase branding exposure, customer traffic and sales.
  • Oversaw the creation of marketing collateral, including brochures, presentations, and digital content, to support sales efforts.

Lecturer

Unity College
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
09.2004 - 12.2008
  • Created a positive learning environment by actively engaging with all students during class time.
  • Developed syllabi, lesson plans and lecture materials for courses taught.
  • Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
  • Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
  • Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.

Lecturer

Prime College
Selangor
09.2002 - 08.2004
  • Developed syllabi, lesson plans and lecture materials for courses taught.
  • Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
  • Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
  • Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting respect, collaboration, and engagement among students.

Project Manager

Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad
Kuala Lumpur
05.2001 - 05.2002
  • Part of the team that helped set up a Shared Service Centre in Malaysia for SCB Group, with a special focus on Business Continuity Planning and Service Standards.

Group Training Manager

Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad
Singapore
01.2000 - 04.2001
  • Tasks included planning and designing programs, as well as training in Cash Management. Training was delivered in several countries, including Shanghai, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia.

Business Development Manager

Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad
Kuala Lumpur
05.1995 - 12.1999
  • A pioneer of Cash Management Sales at SCB, responsibilities as a BDM in the early stages included not only selling and customizing Cash Management solutions for corporate customers but also establishing Cash Management internally as a discipline, a niche product, and an investment of the Bank with strong revenue generation potential. During 4 1/2 years with Cash Management Sales, the entire corporate spectrum was covered, from Small Enterprises and Middle Market to Large Multinationals and Local Corporates. Successfully sold Cash Management/Liquidity Management solutions to some of the largest corporates in Malaysia.

Service Manager

Citibank Berhad
Kuala Lumpur
01.1995 - 05.1995
  • Responsible for building a team and establishing the Customer Service Centre. Shortly after successfully setting up the Service Centre, head-hunted to join SCB Cash Management Sales.

Senior Operations Officer

Public Bank Berhad
Kuala Lumpur
05.1992 - 12.1994

Served in the following departments:

  • Current Account
  • Trade Finance/Bills
  • Telecommunications (SWIFT, telex)
  • Fixed Deposit/Remittance

Education

Bachelor of Economics - Economics

Monash University
Melbourne, Australia
12-1991

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Staff Development
  • Business Administration
  • Budget Control
  • Business Planning
  • Team Management
  • Charismatic Leader
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • People Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Negotiation
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Verbal and written communication

Certification

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Languages

English
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary (A2)
A2
Malay
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Director

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
01.2009 - Current

Lecturer

Unity College
09.2004 - 12.2008

Lecturer

Prime College
09.2002 - 08.2004

Project Manager

Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad
05.2001 - 05.2002

Group Training Manager

Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad
01.2000 - 04.2001

Business Development Manager

Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad
05.1995 - 12.1999

Service Manager

Citibank Berhad
01.1995 - 05.1995

Senior Operations Officer

Public Bank Berhad
05.1992 - 12.1994

Bachelor of Economics - Economics

Monash University
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GUAT YEN LIM