SONIA SANGKER
Senior Project Executive
Petaling Jaya
Summary
A highly organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Demonstrates a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Attentive to detail with extensive experience in coordinating projects, programs, and improvements.
Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges and utilizes strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities. A talented professional recognized as a knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Project Executive
Score Sports Management Sdn Bhd
7 2023 - Current
- Assist in overseeing all aspects of event planning and execution, including registration, marketing, design, branding, sponsorship etc
- Developed and implemented marketing and branding strategies to promote events and enhance brands' visibility, from pre-event till post-event
- Enhanced audience experiences by crafting engaging event itineraries, stage performances, and branding collaterals to create memorable experiences for attendees.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors as needed for resource optimization and cost reduction in various projects.
- Presented progress reports to senior management, providing transparency on project status and facilitating informed decision making.
- Implemented risk management strategies, mitigating potential obstacles and ensuring smooth execution of projects.
- Mentored junior team members to ensure their professional growth and enhance overall team performance.
Instructor and Center Administrator
Eye Level Learning
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Initially hired as an assistant teacher then immediately promoted to part time instructor and center administrator position
- Serve as a key member of the learning center by leading operations, coaching students, and planning student's program module
- Streamlined operations from physical to virtual learning during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Efforts enabled centre to retain 95% of students throughout the pandemic
- Coordinated and managed calendar and planning for students
- Parents were able to observe effective learning and student progression through the virtual classes
- Efficiently led the transition of operations back to physical classes
- Managed to complete 100% transition to physical classes within 2 months of operation post pandemic.
Management Executive
Sangker Enterprise
01.2012 - 06.2023
- Serve in a part-time role supporting a local construction company with a wide range of bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll, and operations management tasks
- Built processes and structure around the company's finance department for the first time in company history
- Efforts streamlined operations while enhancing accuracy
- Continually improve efficiency for the business
- Work diligently to ensure processes are streamlined, and potential challenges are anticipated in advance, ensuring that work is completed within the expected timeline
- Maintain and improve partnerships with main contractors, leading to a 15% increase in projects acquired annually.
Marketing Intern
The Inside Scoop Sdn Bhd & The Ice Cream Bar
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Gained broad marketing knowledge by serving as an intern
- Quickly demonstrated strengths in marketing strategy and customer engagement, earning an expanded role that includes social media management and coordinating and executing marketing events
- Increased brand awareness by leading social media content strategy
- The engagement rate on Instagram increased and was consistently above 20%
- TikTok account saw an increase in followers by 60% from 300K to 500K
- Hosted over 40 KOL/influencers and over 15 media presenters for the 2022 Inside Scoop Mooncake collection activation event
- Efforts resulted in a 30% increase in engagement rate on Instagram
- Planned, coordinated, and executed the launch event of the first-ever Johnnie Walker Ice Cream Mooncake in collaboration with The Ice Cream Bar
- Efforts directly influenced a 37% bump in mooncake sales.
Flight Attendant
Malaysia Airlines Berhad
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Completed over 2100 hours of flight time servicing 72 domestic and international destinations
- Evaluated aircraft airworthiness in the cabin, delivered boarding announcements, collaborated with pilots, and coordinated with customer service representatives to ensure effective communication
- Earned company's best trainee award for Batch 9A (2018) in recognition of outstanding performance in the training academy
- Completed extensive training for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) qualifying positions on two different aircraft in emergency equipment and procedures
- Completed First Aid and CPR training including the use of an automated external defibrillator
- Completed Fire Safety training.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 4+0 in collaboration with Southern New Hampshire University, USA (Business Administration) -
INTI International College Subang
08.2019 - 05.2022
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) - undefined
SMK Assunta
01.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Social Media Marketing
Social Media
Project Support
Customer Engagement
Event Planning
Administrative Support
Project Management
Sponsorships
Microsoft Office
Teamwork and Collaboration
Adaptability
Team Collaboration
Employerprojects
Ring-A-Ring for Roses, 08/21, 12/21, Created a Domestic Violence Kit for Survivors, Organized a fundraising sub campaign at Sedunia, Raised RM520 through activities such as 'Game Night' and 'Halloween Movie Night'
Awards
- Dean's Honor Roll by Southern New Hampshire University, USA, 2022
- President's Honor Roll by Southern New Hampshire University, USA, 2021
- Best Trainee for Batch 9A by Malaysia Airlines Academy, 2018, In recognition of outstanding performance
References
- Christy Goh, Project Director, Score Sports Management Sdn Bhd, +6012-7721996
- Kee Aun Tan, Centre Director, Eye Level Learning, +6017-3079778
- Kathleen Lee, Lecturer, INTI International College Subang, +6016-3120606
Timeline
Marketing Intern
The Inside Scoop Sdn Bhd & The Ice Cream Bar
05.2022 - 09.2022
Instructor and Center Administrator
Eye Level Learning
03.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 4+0 in collaboration with Southern New Hampshire University, USA (Business Administration) -
INTI International College Subang
08.2019 - 05.2022
Flight Attendant
Malaysia Airlines Berhad
04.2018 - 03.2020
Management Executive
Sangker Enterprise
01.2012 - 06.2023
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) - undefined
SMK Assunta
01.2010 - 05.2014
Senior Project Executive
Score Sports Management Sdn Bhd
7 2023 - Current
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