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Sharon Wong

Writer And Teacher
Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Modern-day bard who feels compelled to roam the world and tell its stories. Helps brands communicate their unique vision and meaningfully connect with their target audience. Writes about everything from troll museums to cost-optimization in logistics. A spirited, engaging writing and English teacher who empowers students to speak in their authentic voice.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

ESL Teacher

International Missions Korea
08.2024 - 08.2024

- Taught English conversation classes for a summer camp for Korean teenagers.

- Improved student proficiency drastically. Students went from speaking a few scattered words of English to delivering presentations on Malaysian culture within three weeks

Content Strategist

Shell Fleet Solutions
10.2021 - 05.2024

- Created and QC'ed all content and communications for Shell Fleet App, a fleet management app for small business launching in 19 markets

- Launched Shell Fleet Solutions blog for Malaysia

- Conducted intensive customer response training for our agents. Within two months, customer satisfaction in the UK rose from 4.2 to 6.1


Content Manager

Standard Chartered
05.2020 - 09.2021
  • Oversaw and executed the creative direction of Transaction Banking's internal newsletter
  • Reviewed over 300 pieces of client-facing content in collaboration with stakeholders

Technical Writer (Contract)

NEC
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Managed and improved internal communications materials for the customer service team assigned to NEC’s client Razer
  • Reduced poor performance ratings for agents by 56% by conducting rigorous writing and communications training sessions

Senior Content Writer

2X Marketing
03.2018 - 09.2019
  • Won contracts for 2X, including one with SAP, by creating thought leadership pieces on RFPs, inside sales, and other topics
  • Generated 0.5 million impressions on SAP's SXSW twitter page with story-driven social media copy
  • Trained junior writers to produce work that resulted in excellent feedback from SAP and their confirmation

Head of Copy

CLICKON Media
05.2015 - 09.2016
  • Increased user engagement by 0.5 million in just two months by crafting long and short-form content for young sports fans
  • Increased participants for Wilson Golf competition from 80 to 800 in 3 days by planning and executing viral native advertisement
  • Supervised and managed written content across all of CLICKON's online publications

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
08.2007 - 05.2011

Master of Fine Arts - Fiction Writing

Columbia University
New York City, NY
08.2012 - 05.2015

Skills

    Exceptional written and verbal communication

    Brand building

    Content creation

    Teaching and training

    Social and digital marketing

    SEO

Timeline

ESL Teacher

International Missions Korea
08.2024 - 08.2024

Content Strategist

Shell Fleet Solutions
10.2021 - 05.2024

Content Manager

Standard Chartered
05.2020 - 09.2021

Technical Writer (Contract)

NEC
09.2019 - 03.2020

Senior Content Writer

2X Marketing
03.2018 - 09.2019

Head of Copy

CLICKON Media
05.2015 - 09.2016

Master of Fine Arts - Fiction Writing

Columbia University
08.2012 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Virginia
08.2007 - 05.2011
Sharon WongWriter And Teacher