Highly diligent and resourceful professional offering over 30 years’ experience which includes working with social media platforms to deliver strategic
communications goals. Strong academic credentials include Master of Corporate
Communication, Bachelor of Communication and a Diploma in Public Relations. Track record of achievement and innovation in strategic planning and market research - at a |
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Area of Expertise: |
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Private Sector, Social Enterprise, Corporate Social Responsibility
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Professional Experience: |
CORE COMPETENCIES
? Event Strategy, Logistics and Support
? PR Strategy and Execution
? Press Conference Coordination ? Coaching and Discipline Office Staff
? Planning and Implementing Office Systems
? Leading Media Initiatives/Outreach
? Social Media Platforms
? Market Research and Analysis
? Creative and Resourceful Thinking
? Media and Advertising Execution
-Improving Workflow Efficiencies/Office Management
(Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia)
-Multiple Project and Events Management, Brand Strategy/Marketing
Communications
(Utusan Melayu (Malaysia) Berhad)
-Corporate Communications/Public Relations/Advertising and Campaigns/Media Relations/Sponsorships and Funding
(Utusan Melayu (Malaysia) Berhad)
-Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia -Apr 2009 – May 2013
Assigned to the Prime Minister’s (Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak) wife, Datin Sri Rosmah Mansor
-Director of Scheduling -Jun 2010 – May 2013
-Director of Correspondence Apr 2009 – Jun 2010
-Utusan Melayu (Malaysia) Berhad Jan 2006 – Apr 2009
-Unit Head (Magazines)/Manager - Brand Management
(Corporate Communications Department)
Magazines - Wanita, Harmoni, Saji, URTV, Hai, Mangga, Pemikir, Kawan,
Al-Islam, Remix and Mastika Feb 2007 – Apr 2009
-Unit Head (News Paper)/ Manager - Brand Management
[Marketing Department - Utusan Melayu (Malaysia) Berhad]
Utusan Malaysia, Mingguan Malaysia, KOSMO! and KOSMO! Ahad
Jan 2006 – Feb 2007
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Education: |
PhD in Communication (Final stage) (|Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Coimbatore), India July 2015 - 2018
Master of Corporate Communication (CGP 3.604) |Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia Dec 2008 – Apr 2011
Bachelor of Communication (CGP 2.895) | Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia Dec 1999 – Jun 2005
Diploma in Public Relations | Institute of Public Relations, Malaysia May 1995 – May 1996
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
NATIONAL EVENT EXPOSURE
Wanita Ikon (Women Entrepreneur Award) 2008
IFF Anugerah Pereka Muda (Young Designer’s Award) 2008
Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week Utusan Malaysia 2003 – 2006
Diamond Needle Fashion Awards (Young Designer’s Award 1998 – 2006
Longest Fashion Events - Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week Utusan Malaysia (Recorded in the Malaysia Book of Records) 2005
RIAS Fashion Week 1998 – 2002
Largest Cooking Competition (SAJI Magazine-Nestle) -(Recorded in the Malaysia Book of Records) 1999
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