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Lawrence Khoo Teng Xiang

Queensville, Jalan Sri Permaisuri, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Project Manager with 5+ years of experience managing community development projects, coordinating teams, and driving research initiatives. Proven ability to manage complex projects throughout their entire lifecycle, with a keen eye for detail and expertise in contingency planning.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Caseworker

International Rescue Committee
02.2023 - Current
  • Conducted over 600 interviews determining clients eligibility under the United States resettlement programme.
  • Designed and conducted 2 research projects analysing process efficiency, delivering valuable resources for departmental use
  • Facilitated 15 presentations, organized 6 departmental projects and coordinated 2 company projects on refugee resettlement processes
  • Conducting case management services and quality assurance of data of clients cases
  • Helped clients navigate our services system and access needed resources.


Achievements

  • Spearheaded in the development and implementation of 2 new CRM based projects in enhancing and streamlining case management processes.

Team Leader

Dialogue Direct
05.2019 - 06.2020
  • Led several teams to achieve fundraising objectives while personally achieving over 350 sustainable donors.
  • Provided training and mentored new hires in fundraising activities
  • Set performance goals, monitored progress and provided feedback to teams to develop personal growth.
  • Engaged with the public to publicize clients' mission and programmes.
  • Analyzed fundraising data to identify trends and develop strategies for improvement.


Achievements

  • Received 2 promotions and was promoted to Team leader within a year, for exceeding sales targets and demonstrating leadership capabilities.
  • Achieve the highest international donors at the time

Peace Intern

PEAC Institute
02.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated nuclear disarmament and international security projects during United Nation conferences.
  • Conducted interviews with political officials to lobby for ban of nuclear weapons.
  • Wrote reports on global humanitarian issues reported by governments in the United Nations Security Council.
  • Collaborated with NGO coalitions to promote awareness on international peace, youth mobilization and peace education.

Project Intern

New York Public Interest Research Group
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Designed, managed and supervised environmental protection projects for the campus community
  • Conducted a petition project by successfully collecting 300 signatures from college youths
  • Conducted outreach activities to engage local stakeholders in programs.

Transcriptionist & Scholarship Fellow

Kupferberg Holocaust Center
03.2018 - 12.2018
  • Assisted in coordinating events on raising awareness of international human rights abuses.
  • Assisted with research projects by transcribing and recording testimonies from wartime survivors'.
  • Reviewed transcribed material for accuracy and compliance
  • Wrote academic research papers on international rights abuses.

Training & Events Officer

Global Intellects Learning
06.2016 - 12.2016
  • Coordinated professional training programs for companies nationwide.
  • Provided assistance and support to professional trainers during training programs.
  • Managed office administrative duties, budgeting and contacting potential clients.
  • Kept training plans on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Queensborough Community College
New York, USA

Skills

  • Project Management Tools: Jira, Notion
  • CRM Tools
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Project Management Research
  • Presentation skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Research & Analysis
  • Contingency Planning

Languages

English
Malay
Mandarin

Timeline

Caseworker

International Rescue Committee
02.2023 - Current

Peace Intern

PEAC Institute
02.2023 - Current

Team Leader

Dialogue Direct
05.2019 - 06.2020

Project Intern

New York Public Interest Research Group
08.2018 - 12.2018

Transcriptionist & Scholarship Fellow

Kupferberg Holocaust Center
03.2018 - 12.2018

Training & Events Officer

Global Intellects Learning
06.2016 - 12.2016

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Queensborough Community College
Lawrence Khoo Teng Xiang