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Rick  Chong

Rick Chong

Petaling Jaya

Summary

Enthusiastic results driven sales and marketing professional with proven track record of successful planning and execution of marketing campaigns, trade shows and events. Recognized for exceptional organizational, attention to detail, and interpersonal and communication skills. Early adopter of latest industry trends and strategies to encourage fresh and creative ideas.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Coach /Business Owner

Rhythm Fitclub
11.2019 - Current
  • Planned, managed, and promoted major marketing events and seminars, including speaking involvement, pre-event prep and event post-mortems.

⦁ Organised health related events such as nutrition talks that offer immersive experiences to participants through engagement activities such cooking and healthy food tasting.
⦁ Organised fitness events such as 'Mega Fit Hour' in malls.
⦁ Organised Workout team building events for companies.
⦁ Assisted members with their fitness goals as a Coach.
⦁ Worked with clients to design individualized workout regimens that best suit their needs.
⦁ Educated clients on proper form, technique and safety protocols for each exercise.
⦁ Instructed group fitness classes, such as functional strength training and HIIT.
⦁ Monitored client progress and provided motivation to keep them engaged.
⦁ Provide nutrition coaching to clients, teaching them to adopt a new lifestyle through healthy eating habits.
⦁ Developed a proven Body Transformation program.

Outlet Manager

Frutz Sdn Bhd.
07.2022 - 05.2024

⦁ Executed management role with oversight for full-service restaurant, bar, and kitchen outlet.
⦁ Coordinated a series of successful trade shows, increasing store traffic by 35% and generating awareness increment.

  • Planned and managed all aspects and logistics for trade show and events with attention to detail.
  • Conducted competitive research.
  • Handled monthly inventory, cash, safe and deposit, daily closing of outlet.
  • Digital Marketing management inclusive of pictures and story posting in suitable social media platforms; engaging influencers as well as initiating contact with customers.
  • Managed daily F&B activity prioritizing customer relationship management through constant interaction with customers over various platform such as social media, company website and face to face interactions.
  • Implemented employee-cross-training, which resulted in easier handling of unexpected employee absences.
  • Responsible for all training and developing employees along with the release and acquirement of individuals.
  • Developing customer loyalty programs.
  • Ensured all government requirements and certification are up to date.

Business Development Manager

Tecnatives (Formerly Known as Vision Body Malaysia)
03.2017 - 10.2019

⦁ Developed and marketed EMS training packages
⦁ Orchestrated a series of high-profile events (official sponsor of Manhunt Malaysia, official fitness sponsor for the main cast of Polis Evo 2 such as Raline Shah and Shaheizy Sam) resulting in a 30% increase in brand visibility and a 20% boost in lead generation.
⦁ Created weekly newsletters and promotional campaigns.

  • Assisted in the creation and development of promotional and marketing collateral.
  • Managed social media efforts including advertising and influencers engagement

⦁ Conducted road show events, tv program participations and celebrity training to create product awareness.
⦁ Achieved a record high of packages signed in a single month.


Marketing and Event Manager / Director

1919 Restaurant Sdn Bhd.
11.2014 - 12.2016

⦁ Ventured into F&B and opened a restaurant located in Jalan Yap Kwan Seng.
⦁ Organised various events in 100 seater bungalow themed restaurant such as company dinners, engagement parties, children birthday parties as well as customised events.
⦁ Sourced, organised and managed various requirements of events, such as flower decoration, back drop design and positioning, special lightings as well as stage performance.
⦁ Oversee advertising and promotion through social media and other platforms.
⦁ Organised participation in various food tasting events

Business Unit Manager

Zugar Sdn Bhd.
01.2013 - 04.2014

⦁ Responsible for production of all marketing materials and communication vehicles to position company offerings.
⦁ Created and maintained customer contact database.
⦁ Managed sales activities to increase sales and ensured highest level of customer satisfaction.

Business Development Executive

Zugar Sdn Bhd.
06.2000 - 12.2012


⦁ Assisted in product introduction stage.
⦁ Organised promotions and events to boost awareness.
⦁ Organised word of mouth promotions.
⦁ Assisted in service development stage.
⦁ Launched concept testing events and gathered feedback.
⦁ Carried out market research activities.

Education

Bachelor of Business - Marketing

RMIT UNIVERSITY
Melbourne, Australia
12.1999

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Brand identity
  • Branding
  • Event Management
  • Relationship Marketing
  • Developing the Marketing Mix
  • Product Positioning
  • Certified EMS instructor
  • HIIT instructor
  • Nutrition Coaching
  • Fitness Trainer
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Outlet Manager

Frutz Sdn Bhd.
07.2022 - 05.2024

Coach /Business Owner

Rhythm Fitclub
11.2019 - Current

Business Development Manager

Tecnatives (Formerly Known as Vision Body Malaysia)
03.2017 - 10.2019

Marketing and Event Manager / Director

1919 Restaurant Sdn Bhd.
11.2014 - 12.2016

Business Unit Manager

Zugar Sdn Bhd.
01.2013 - 04.2014

Business Development Executive

Zugar Sdn Bhd.
06.2000 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Business - Marketing

RMIT UNIVERSITY
Rick Chong