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Harlina Mohd (PhD)

Harlina Mohd (PhD)

Managing Director
Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Dynamic professional recognised for delivering high-impact solutions through analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving in fast-paced environments. Committed to continuous learning and development, consistently enhancing skills to drive organisational success. Core competencies include strategic analysis, creative thinking, and effective collaboration.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Lecturer-(Part-time)

University Malaya
Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
11.2024 - Current
  • Created instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives.
  • Utilised diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver the curriculum.
  • Selected innovative teaching methods to deliver course content.
  • Coordinated with external organizations to arrange guest lectures, field trips, and practical experiences relevant to the course content.
  • Maintained regular office hours to provide academic support, career advice, and personal guidance to students.
  • Participated in academic committees, contributing to departmental decision-making and policy formation.
  • Collaborated with faculty members in curriculum development and revision processes to ensure course content remains current and relevant.
  • Incorporated technology and multimedia tools into lectures to enhance learning experiences and accommodate various learning preferences.
  • Promoted excitement among students in classroom through delivery of interesting topics.
  • Collaborated with other lecturers to evolve course content and teaching policies.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles.
  • Explained concepts through variety of methods, utilizing visual aids and analogies for key material.
  • Contributed to the accreditation processes by preparing necessary documentation and reports showcasing the department's achievements.
  • Assisted students during office hours to review material, explain exam questions and answer concerns.
  • Engaged in scholarly research, contributing to the academic community through publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting respect, collaboration, and engagement among students.
  • Supervised and mentored students on research projects, guiding them through research methodology and academic writing best practices.

Lecturer (Part-time)

Taylor Univesity, Subang Lakeside Campus
Selangor, Malaysia
08.2024 - Current
  • Employ design thinking during lectures.
  • Lecturing bachelor students.
  • Guiding students' projects.
  • Created instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives.
  • Utilised diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver the curriculum.
  • Selected innovative teaching methods to deliver course content.
  • Developed comprehensive course materials, including syllabi, lectures, and assessments, tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Supervised and mentored students on research projects, guiding them through research methodology and academic writing best practices.
  • Developed lectures to accommodate for different learning styles, maximizing students' comprehension.
  • Facilitated stimulating class discussions to encourage critical thinking and debate among students on contemporary issues.
  • Conducted regular assessment of student performance through assignments, tests, and examinations to monitor progress and provide timely feedback.
  • Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting respect, collaboration, and engagement among students.
  • Assisted students during office hours to review material, explain exam questions and answer concerns.
  • Monitored and evaluated student participation and progress, providing constructive feedback to encourage academic growth.
  • Identified areas of difficulty for students, developing additional resources for review.
  • Collaborated with faculty members in curriculum development and revision processes to ensure course content remains current and relevant.
  • Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.

Managing Director

HM Innovation Solutions Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
06.2024 - Current
  • Led organizational restructuring efforts that resulted in improved operational efficiency and cost savings
  • High achiever- Managed to secure positions from various skills and backgrounds with the vendors
  • Secured venture capital funding that enabled the launch of a new product line
  • Developed and nurtured relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in increased brand recognition and customer loyalty
  • Presented business plans to board members, investors, and other stakeholders
  • Developed a comprehensive training program for staff to ensure high standards of customer service
  • Developed and implemented a strategic plan to improve operational efficiency
  • Increased efficiency, effectiveness and profitability by managing team productivity, costs and budgets.
  • Used expertise to cultivate relationships with existing clients, develop new client relationships and win business.
  • Evaluated performance management systems and devised improvements to strengthen controls and optimize results.

Chief Executive Officer

Noels IT Solutions Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
05.2023 - 07.2024
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures that improved compliance and risk management
  • Established and maintained a culture of employee engagement and productivity
  • Established a positive public image through strategic media relations and public speaking engagements
  • Developed and implemented a successful business strategy that increased revenue by MYR 4.5 million in the first year of operations
  • Led organizational restructuring efforts that resulted in improved operational efficiency and cost savings
  • High achiever- Managed to secure positions from various skills and backgrounds with the vendors
  • Secured venture capital funding that enabled the launch of a new product line
  • Developed and nurtured relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in increased brand recognition and customer loyalty
  • Monitored and analysed market trends to identify new opportunities for growth and expansion
  • Presented business plans to board members, investors, and other stakeholders
  • Negotiated successful partnerships with industry leaders that resulted in MYR360,000.00 thousand worth of up-skill and re-skill programmes

Head of Human Resources

Noels IT Solutions Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • Planned, developed and implemented an innovative recruitment programme
  • Proactively engaged in the hiring of local IT-skilled candidates
  • Ensure optimal support to employees relating to HR issues
  • Successfully fostering a conducive working environment among the employees
  • Successfully led the up-skilling programme and post-programme for recognition
  • Developed and maintained budgets for assigned areas to ensure efficient use of resources and ensure financial goals were met
  • Coordinated with external vendors and contractors to ensure timely delivery of resources and completion of tasks
  • Developed a database of training materials and resources to ensure consistency of training information
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs and improve quality of services
  • Maintained and updated the organisation's operational processes to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Reorganised the operational structure, resulting in a 35% reduction in operational costs
  • Established cost-effective policies and procedures
  • Collaborated with external stakeholders to expand the reach of the organisation's services
  • Implemented a data-driven decision-making process

Head Human Resources

Jet Fuels Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Manage 270 resources at hangar 5 KLIA Airport, Sepang
  • Based at headquarters in KL
  • Handling disciplinary employees
  • Created HR manual
  • Played an integral role in the development and implementation of human resources policies
  • Planned, developed and implemented an innovative programme of employees benefits and growth
  • Attended calls and meetings with the labour authority and force-majeure during the COVID-19

Admin/Assistant Researcher

Georgetown University
Washington D.C
12.2019 - 06.2020
  • Collaborated in terms of research on visitors' experiences at Museums with the School of MC Court and Social Science of Georgetown University, D.C, USA
  • Conducted the fieldwork with a group of university researchers (before the COVID-19 strikes)
  • Discussed and presented findings to the Committee-Senior Group of Researchers
  • Corrected report based on the committee comments

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Jet Fuels Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
02.2019 - 11.2019
  • Developed and documented standard operating procedures for equipment use and maintenance
  • Developed and maintained documentation for equipment, including operating instructions and maintenance records
  • Work at Hangar Five (5) environment
  • Required very well-planned day-to-day operations in the aviation business environment
  • Gained full support from the top management
  • Monitor closely resources on duty
  • Involved in interviews, hiring and training (Safety & Security) for the operations staff to work in the airport environment
  • It requires a very well-planned of your day-to-day operation
  • It tested my organisational, leadership, and communication skills, as I had to communicate with stakeholders and employees from different backgrounds
  • It strengthens my decision-making skills and is 'street smart' to walk the talk and tackle problems immediately to ensure the day-to-day operations run smoothly
  • It was a very challenging task in the aviation operations environment
  • The tagline, 'smart, brilliant, and focused', best describes the overall situation
  • Daily meetings with AeroDarat's Chief Operating Officer (COO) on business performance and other important matters are held
  • Ensure daily operations meet the client's expectations
  • Developed and documented standard operating procedures for equipment use and maintenance
  • Developed and maintained documentation for equipment, including operating instructions and maintenance records
  • Analyzed financial data and identified potential areas of cost savings in operating costs
  • Managed the budget and accounts for the day-to-day operations
  • Spearheaded a project to restructure the organization
  • Analysed financial data to identify opportunities for cost savings and increased profitability towards reduction in operating expenses
  • Created a budgeting system that aims at reducing operating costs

Lecturer in Faculty Management

University Sultan Azlan Shah
Kuala Kangsar
03.2017 - 01.2019
  • Prior to classes, I diligently prepared teaching materials and provided one-to-one counseling to support struggling and problematic students
  • Additionally, I actively engaged in peer discussions, meetings, and workshops

Researcher

The University of Queensland
Brisbane
05.2014 - 06.2016
  • Research Assistant
  • Involve in Tutoring the undergraduate students
  • Involved in Visitor's Experience in tourism research
  • Familiarise the conceptual framework
  • Have an in-depth understanding of the research area
  • Prepare tutoring materials
  • Marked students' assignments and examination scripts

Management

Corporate Strategy & Leadership Centre Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
04.2007 - 06.2013
  • Negotiated and managed contracts with vendors and suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and cost reductions
  • Led a team of accounts staff to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Created and managed annual budgets
  • Developed policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs
  • Grew customer through targeted marketing campaigns
  • Secured a 'trained and placed programme' grant from The Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia
  • Enhanced soft skills and para-legal knowledge of the unemployed graduated youths for six months prior to their new employment
  • Successfully trained 300 students, and 70% were placed at law firms scattered in Malaysia (13 states and Sabah & Sarawak)
  • Therefore, we achieved the target of securing a gross profit of 1.5 million worth of projects
  • The programme's objectives were to train youths with all the necessary soft skills and let them practice them in a natural working environment
  • 70% of the participants were Bachelor's Degree holders, and the remaining were Diploma holders

Personal Assistant

Star Cruises Sdn Bhd
Port Klang
07.1997 - 05.2003
  • Working with a multinational company (MNC) was an opportunity to learn many essential things as an employee.
  • This includes cultural differences, languages, and the working environment.
  • I served as the personal assistant to Senior Vice President Mr. Yam Wai Lam and Executive Vice President Mr. Peter Foster.
  • My responsibilities also include:

Prepared detailed presentations and reports for executive

review, ensuring accuracy and clarity.

Managed the executive calendar and organised travel

arrangements, resulting in a stress-free experience for the

executive

  • Created and managed a budget for the executive's office.
  • Assisted in the development of marketing strategies and campaigns, resulting in increased sales.
  • Developed and maintained contacts with key stakeholders, resulting in improved networking opportunities
  • Assisted in the preparation of financial and budget reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Education

PhD - Hospitality & Tourism

Taylor's University
Subang Jaya
08.2024

Diploma - Tourism Management

Alisson
06.2024

Certificate - Goal Setting Mastery

Alison Institutions
05.2021

Certified Train-the-Trainer Programme -

HRDF
01.2021

Research in Public Policy -

Georgetown University
Washington D.C, District of Columbia, USA
05.2020

Master of Science - Organisational Communication

University Putra Malaysia
Selangor
12.2012

Bachelor of Communication with Honours -

University Putra Malaysia
Selangor
10.2005

Professional Certificate - Entrepreneurship & E-Business

California Metropolitan University
USA

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • Responsive to Evolving Situations
  • Effective Project Coordination
  • Project Execution
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Canva
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Active Listening
  • Analytical Decision Making
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Leadership Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Effective Written Communication
  • Team Collaboration Skills
  • Prioritisation and Time Management
  • Proficient Negotiation Strategies

Training

  • Certified Train-the-Trainer Programme, HRDF, 01/01/21
  • Research in Public Policy, Georgetown University, DC, 12/01/19, 05/01/20

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lecturer-(Part-time)

University Malaya
11.2024 - Current

Lecturer (Part-time)

Taylor Univesity, Subang Lakeside Campus
08.2024 - Current

Managing Director

HM Innovation Solutions Sdn Bhd
06.2024 - Current

Chief Executive Officer

Noels IT Solutions Sdn Bhd
05.2023 - 07.2024

Head of Human Resources

Noels IT Solutions Sdn Bhd
04.2022 - 05.2023

Head Human Resources

Jet Fuels Sdn Bhd
10.2020 - 05.2021

Admin/Assistant Researcher

Georgetown University
12.2019 - 06.2020

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Jet Fuels Sdn Bhd
02.2019 - 11.2019

Lecturer in Faculty Management

University Sultan Azlan Shah
03.2017 - 01.2019

Researcher

The University of Queensland
05.2014 - 06.2016

Management

Corporate Strategy & Leadership Centre Sdn Bhd
04.2007 - 06.2013

Personal Assistant

Star Cruises Sdn Bhd
07.1997 - 05.2003

PhD - Hospitality & Tourism

Taylor's University

Diploma - Tourism Management

Alisson

Certificate - Goal Setting Mastery

Alison Institutions

Certified Train-the-Trainer Programme -

HRDF

Research in Public Policy -

Georgetown University

Master of Science - Organisational Communication

University Putra Malaysia

Bachelor of Communication with Honours -

University Putra Malaysia

Professional Certificate - Entrepreneurship & E-Business

California Metropolitan University
Harlina Mohd (PhD)Managing Director