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R�sum� of
DAVID CHOW TAI WEI
(As of 13 March 1999)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Address: 43 Drake Street, Bayswater
6053, WA, Australia
Contact Number: 041-347 1124 (Mobile); (08) 9370 4384 (Home)
Email Address: [email protected]
Date of Birth: 22 January 1970
Marital status: Single
CAREER OBJECTIVE
"Having a strong interest in a career in the financial sector, I want to work with
an organisation which enables me to gain a broad understanding / overview of the financial
industry, where I could utilise and extend my knowledge in Economics and Finance in the
business world"
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1997 - 1999: Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Finance)
Curtin University of Technology (Perth, WA)
 | Graduate with DISTINCTION (Achieved Average Grade 77.5%)
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| Awarded the 1998 Curtin University International Student
Scholarship
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1987 - 1990: Diploma in Electronics and Communication
Engineering
Singapore Polytechnic (Singapore)
| Recipient of Sponsorship from the Singapore Armed Forces |
1983 - 1986: Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of
Education "O" Level
Whitley Secondary School (Singapore)
PROFESSIONAL / PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT COURSES
1991 - 1996: Various Courses /
Workshops for Youth Leaders
Conducted by National Community Leadership
Institute (Singapore)
Modules include Leadership Development, Problem Solving and Decision Making,
Conflict Management, Project Management, Effective Presentation Skills, Public Speaking,
Strategic Marketing, Time Management, Master of Ceremony, Transactional Analysis.
Jan - Feb 1991: Work Improvement Teams Leaders' Programme (public
sector
equivalence to Quality Control Circles)
Conducted by School of Manpower Management, Singapore Armed Forces
This course prepares participants to take up the role as WITS / QCC leaders at
their workplace, promoting best work practices.
1991 - 1993: Formal Courses on Telecommunication Equipment /
Systems
Conducted by Ordnance Engineering Training Institute and School of Signals, Singapore
Armed Forces
These courses cover the functionality, set-up, testing, and maintenance of
various radio, line and data communication systems.
Sep - Oct 1992: ASEAN Outdoor Youth Leadership Development Course
Conducted in Outward Bound Singapore (Completed with Distinction)
This 25-days Training Award for selected Youth Leaders of ASEAN nations was a
Singapore Cooperation Programme initiative of the Technical Cooperation Directorate,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
"The course was physically and mentally
challenging, demanding commitment, courage, determination, initiative, resourcefulness,
leadership, compassion and teamwork" (Citation from the Certificate of Achievement).
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Feb 97 - Present: Travel Best Pty Ltd / Pacific Travel
Pty Ltd, Perth
Local Tour Coordinator (Casual)
Tour guiding for Asian group visitors.
Jun 97 - May 1998: The Marketing Centre Pty Ltd, Perth
Market Research Interviewer (Casual)
Duties: Telephone survey and field interview.
Interview assignments include WA Lottery Commission, Silver Chain,
Hardie Fence, and Alinta Gas.
Jun - Nov 1996: Survey Research Singapore
Field Surveyor / Interviewer
Market Research interview assignments on Corporate Executives, small businesses
and households.
Clients include Citibank, Intel, Ministry of Health, and SingTel.
Apr 90 - May 1996: First Signal Battalion (Singapore Armed Forces)
Telecommunication Specialist (Radio-Site Commander)
Managed, trained, and supervised a team of 14 technicians in performing
maintenance tasks on:
| radio and line telecommunication systems, |
| data communication systems, |
| digital microwave and Fiber-Optics links, |
| Computer Systems, and |
| various M & E systems (e.g. air-con, fire and intruder alarm, UPS) |
Secondary appointments include:
| Work Improving Teams (WITS) Leader, |
| Fault Rectification Team In-Charge, and |
| Course-coordinator / Instructor. |
Decorated "SAF Good Service Medal" in 1992, and awarded "Ministry
of Defence Outstanding WITS Award" in 1995
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
"…He shows great maturity and strong indications of
leadership potential…I expect him to perform well in any position that requires
strong interpersonal skills, analytical ability and a high level of skill in oral and
written communication. He has my highest recommendation as a potential employee"
(Written Reference of Professor Harry Bloch, Head, Department of Economics, Curtin
University of Technology)
Written and Oral Communication Skills
| Ability to research and write well in written assignments, articles and reports
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| Can communicate and liaise effectively with staffs, management, and people at all
levels -Government officials, corporate clients, colleagues, volunteers, and lecturers
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| Strong interpersonal, public speaking and presentation skills |
Organisational Flair
| Initiated and Organised many events, such as sports, recreation, adventure
activities, social education, community service, seminars etc. for youths, residents, and
community at large |
| Demonstrated capacity for organising national level events like Fund-raising for
self-help organisations, National Day projects, and various Awareness Campaigns for Youths
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| Led many meetings of participants in self-help groups (including ex-drug addicts)
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| Organised and led overseas delegations for Educational Tours and Exchanges
Programmes |
Leadership
| Appointed Youth Leader for the Singapore Contingent, Ship for Southeast Asian
Youth Programme 1995 - A prestigious Youth Exchange Programme sponsored by the Japanese
Government and supported by all ASEAN Governments. |
| Appointed Contingent Commander for People's Association Marching Contingent,
National Day Parade 1995 |
| Chaired meetings for various executive, management, and organising committees |
Computing Skills
| Competent in Microsoft Word 97, Excel 97, PowerPoint 97, FrontPage 98 and other
Internet softwares |
| Proficient in web-page creation and maintenance |
| Proficient in using Econometrics softwares like SHAZAM 8.0 and PCGIVE |
Language Proficiency
| English, Mandarin (Chinese) - Written and Spoken (Excellent) |
| Japanese - Written and Spoken (Fair) |
| Chinese Dialects - Cantonese and Hokkien |
Personal Traits
| Strong sense of responsibility and commitment |
| Willingness to learn and perform |
| Sense of order and thoroughness |
| Ability to work well with others as a team |
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES /
VOLUNTEER
1991 - 1997: People's Association Youth Movement (PAYM)
| Chairman, Queenstown Community Centre Youth Executive Committee |
| Vice-chairman, Regional Youth Council (West) |
| Member, PAYM Central Youth Council |
| Member, PAYM Adventure Activities Coordinating Committee |
1993 - 1997: People's Association
| Member, Queenstown Community Centre Management Committee |
1992 - 1997: Japanese Cultural Society, Singapore
| Life member, and Executive Member of various sub-committees |
1992 - 1995: Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association
| Councillor (Voluntary) to ex-drug addicts |
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
| Travelling (backpacking) |
| Mountain Trekking (bushwalking) |
| Indoor and Outdoor Sports |
| Surfing the Internet |
| News and Currents Affairs (Political, Social and Economics) |
| Music |
| Reading (Non-friction) |
REFEREES
| Professor Harry Bloch |
Head, Department of Economics
Curtin University of Technology
Tel: (08) 9266 2035 Email: [email protected]
| Associate Professor Ian Kerr |
Department of Economics
Curtin University of Technology
Editor, Asia Pacific Journal of Economics and Business
Tel: (08) 9266 7722 Email: [email protected]
| Dr John Evans |
Head, Department of Finance and Banking
Curtin University of Technology
Tel: (08) 9266 3026
Email: [email protected]
| Mr Chay Wai Chuen, PBM |
Member of Parliament, Tanjong Pagar GRC (Singapore)
Adviser to all Grassroots Organisations in Queenstown Constituency
Tel: (65) 450 9700 Email: [email protected]
Any Comments? Email me at [email protected]
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