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Sherly Sharif

Business Development Professional
Petaling Jaya

Summary

Strategic and results-driven business development professional with a proven track record in developing and executing strategies that drive business growth and market expansion. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with a history of establishing successful partnerships and collaborations. Adept at market research, data analysis, and leveraging insights to inform business strategies. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Business Development Manager

Firas Perkasa Global Sdn. Bhd.
01.2022 - Current
  • Marketed UK AQA products to all government agencies, expanding market presence and adoption
  • Promoted ISM TVET qualifications to both government and non-government bodies
  • Focused on market expansion in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and the Philippines
  • Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance business growth
  • Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and inform strategic decisions
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation of business development strategies

Part-Time Lecturer

NEW ERA UNIVERSITY
09.2021 - Current
  • Facilitated class discussions and encouraged active participation to enhance student comprehension
  • Developed and delivered engaging lectures on English for Academic Purpose to undergraduate students

Part-Time Lecturer

UNISEL
09.2019 - Current
  • Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques

Freelance Trainer

Self Employed Services
01.2004 - Current
  • Conducted engaging and interactive training sessions for diverse audiences
  • Designed customized training programs to meet individual client needs

Part Time Teacher

SRI UTAMA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs of students

Head of English Department

YAYASAN FELDA ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE
12.2011 - 02.2017
  • Successfully marketed the City and Guilds English programme to the FELDA community, increasing enrollment from 800 to 6000 students per year
  • Increased the number of intakes from one per year to three per year at four campuses
  • Led team of faculty in curriculum development and student support initiatives
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and academic achievement
  • Organized professional development workshops and conferences for department members

Part-Time Lecturer

OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
09.2006 - 09.2007
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles, facilitating comprehension and retention

English Lecturer

LIM KOK WING UNIVERSITY
02.2003 - 02.2005
  • Organized and led interactive discussions to promote critical thinking and comprehension

HRDC Trainer

CENTRE FOR MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Designed and delivered engaging training modules on diversity and inclusion

Teacher

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
08.1998 - 02.2002
  • Led engaging and interactive lessons for diverse groups of students

Education

Master - Educational Psychology

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Tanjong Malim, Perak

Bachelor - TESOL

Heriot-Watt University

SPM - undefined

SMK Convent Green Lane
Penang, Malaysia

Skills

Business Development

Market Expansion

Strategic Partnerships

Sales and Marketing

Program Management

Market Research

Communication and Negotiation

Data Analysis

Accomplishments

  • Create City and Guilds English program for FELDA, resulting in increase of intakes from 1 to 3 peryear total number of students from 800 to 6000.
  • Devised successful training module focused on language and communication.

Timeline

Part Time Teacher

SRI UTAMA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
09.2023 - 09.2024

Business Development Manager

Firas Perkasa Global Sdn. Bhd.
01.2022 - Current

Part-Time Lecturer

NEW ERA UNIVERSITY
09.2021 - Current

Part-Time Lecturer

UNISEL
09.2019 - Current

Head of English Department

YAYASAN FELDA ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE
12.2011 - 02.2017

Part-Time Lecturer

OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
09.2006 - 09.2007

Freelance Trainer

Self Employed Services
01.2004 - Current

English Lecturer

LIM KOK WING UNIVERSITY
02.2003 - 02.2005

HRDC Trainer

CENTRE FOR MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE
01.2002 - 01.2003

Teacher

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
08.1998 - 02.2002

Bachelor - TESOL

Heriot-Watt University

SPM - undefined

SMK Convent Green Lane

Master - Educational Psychology

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
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