J Society

Senior Consultant

Dream Alliance Development (Singapore) Pte Ltd

Head, Finance and Project Development

HF Pastoral  Centre

•	Involved in the building of the new Parish Pastoral Centre at the Church of the Holy Family.
•	Overseeing the building construction process to ensure smooth operations and timely completion of the project.
•	Managing and controlling expenses and funds allocation to ensure delivery of results within the designated budget.
•	Fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and contractors by ensuring that the design and operational requirements are reflected in the new building.

Notable Achievements:
•	Contributed to the design through conceptualization and space planning and ensured that the final design and development of the new Pastoral Centre met with the church’s future pastoral needs.
•	Completed the entire project within budget and on time. Responsibilities encompass timeline management, cost control and the coordination of contractors and specialists.

Consultant, Design and Planning 

Aught Private Limited ( Marketing and Creative Communications Agency)

Notable achievements:
•	Devised and executed an aggressive growth plan from its inception.
•	Developed the business from scratch and achieved sales of over US$0.5M in the first year and achieved profitability.
•	Marketed and maintained a few retainer accounts with effective marketing and creative 
solutions.

Director Of Business Development

Andrew Poh I.D Pte Ltd. (Boutique Interior Design Agency)

I was recruited to oversee and improve the operations of the company whilst achieving profitability. With no prior experience in interior design, I soon developed a flair for it.

Notable Achievements:
•	I devised a business plan to increase sales and fortify existing client relationships.
•	I secured three new business alliances worth over US$500,000 in the first year of joining.
•	I combined my passion for creativity with the skills in marketing and business development to achieve and exceed targets.
•	I ensured that the annual gross profit margins were 25-30% at a minimum.

Head - Project Management and Operations

atomz i! pte ltd

Business Development Director and  Shareholder

Pico Art International Pte Ltd

General Manager - Business Development

Alliance Technology and Development Limited

General Manager (Business Development, Corporate Affairs)

Business Development Manager

Standard Chartered Bank

Customer Relationship Manager and Client Relationship Manager

| Commercial and Business Development | Sustainability Advocate | Interior Designing | Hospitality | Project Management |

I am an advocate of the green ocean shift towards gearing up businesses for long term competitiveness and sustainability. My wide expertise across the commercial arena encompasses this on a daily basis.

My career background involves developing relationships, building up businesses, developing systems, and ensuring daily operational efficiency. Strong in people management skills, I am also an effective communicator at all levels and provide value and leadership in the fields that I have been. I currently also advise and mentor younger leaders who want guidance to grow their business and develop their people. 

My business development and marketing experience across multiple industries has enabled me to be an adaptive leader and mentor. My extensive experience enables me to forge and build strong relationships with stakeholders and colleagues and to bring value to the projects and work that I am involved in.

As a former business owner, I built my own marketing communications business from ground up and therefore understand and appreciate the entrepreneurial journey.  

Key highlights:

-	Over 9 years of corporate and relationship banking.
-	Marketing communications and event planning.
-	Conceptual design and space planning.
-	Building two start-ups.

Core competencies:

-	Business development and marketing.
-	Customer service management.
-	Project management.
-	Developing business processes.
-	Operations management.

I hold myself to the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and trust. I take pride in my professional work, often times exceeding expectations. I am recognized as highly dependable, creative and resourceful. I lead by example, inspire trust and confidence.


Contact: josephda59@gmail.com

Joseph Irving D'aranjo

RHTLaw Asia LLP

Achievements
•	Develop and implement the Talent Management Framework with new appraisal system that quantified and qualified employees’ work ethnics, performance, skills and competencies.
•	Create 400 over skills library for the legal sector to be used internally for employees development.
•	Create new Employee Handbook and introduce new welfare and benefits.
•	Conduct in-depth market research of Singapore Legal industries on law firms’ profiles and salary benchmarking.
•	Source and initiate the HR Management System (project ongoing).

Responsibilities
•	Develop and execute a comprehensive human resources strategy that supports the firm’s short and long-term objectives.
•	Develop and implement technology-driven tools for HR operations that streamlines and automates HR administration, workflows, enhances data quality and security, improves efficiency and accuracy, and enables self-service and analytics capabilities for HR staff and employees.
•	Lead and manage a team of human resources professionals who deliver high-quality services and solutions in the areas of talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, organisational development, learning and development, and employee engagement.
•	Establish and maintain effective relationships with partners, senior leaders, consultants, key stakeholders, managers, employees, and external partners to understand and address their human resources needs and expectations.
•	Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of human resources programs and initiatives and provide regular reports and feedback to senior management and stakeholders.

Director, Human Resources and Human Capital Development

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Adjunct Professor for 
1) Mechanical & Structural Factors in Aviation Safety  
2) Aviation Work Force Management in a Global Environment
3) Solid Mechanics
4) Engineering Materials Selection

Keywords - Metallurgy, Failure Analysis, Aerospace, Aviation, Quality, Mechanical, Engineering, Operations, Lean, Training, Development, Precision, Customer Services, Professor

Adjunct Assistant Professor (Training | Aerospace)

CHARLES & KEITH GROUP

Achievements
•	Took over Workday implementation project midway, design and drive end-to-end testing, handling all setting requirements and bring Workday go-live on 8th April 2024.
•	Process mapping and harmonisation on all HR processes.
•	Design, propose and implement Talent Management Framework for the organisation (8 countries).
•	Build the full skill and competency library for the Charles and Keith Group.
•	Develop all the Workday training tutorial videos, user guides for all Charles and Keith Group employees.

Responsibilities
HR Technology
•	Project Lead for the Workday project, collaborating closely with Alight Solutions consultants to ensure effective implementation of all the project deliverables.
Develop & maintain standardised HR metrics & dashboards for management reporting, utilising reporting tools to generate customised reports & analytics to provide insights to support data driven decision making internally.
•	Deploy new HRIS including conducting user training to existing & new staff members.
•	Provide insights of future skills & future of works for leaders to stay relevant in their current strategy for the future.
•	Lead automation projects in HR to improve HR efficiency enhance employee experience.

Shared Services
•	Oversee the administration & processes of Workday, ensuring that the system is optimised for HR processes.
•	Serve as the primary point of contact for all Workday related queries & issues within the HR Shared Services team.
•	Stay updated on Workday releases & updates, implementing new features & functionalities to enhance HR operational processes.
•	Collaborate with HR stakeholders to analyse existing HR processes to identify opportunities for automation & efficiency improvements.
•	Develop & maintain comprehensive user guides & documentation for Workday processes & procedures.

Head of HR Technology & Shared Services

Alight Solutions

Achievements
- IHRP-SP certified (awarded on 20th Dec 2023).
- Delivered HR Advisory transformation on HCM, L&D, C&B, Organisation redesign, Talent Management Framework for various MNCs.

Responsibilities
- Delivering consulting and advisory services to achieve excellent results for clients; primarily focused on vision creation, strategy development and implementation planning.
- Work with customers to build their HR transformation strategy and plans and advise customers on how HR Information systems and cloud technology can support their HR Transformation
- Transform customer business processes allowing customers to realise the benefits of their HR technology
- Client Management - to engage with clients on a particular HR solution area.
- Contribute to the implementation of projects spanning areas like HR Operating Model Design, HR Process Reengineering, Change Management and Adoption. 
- Guide research and analysis on HR transformation solution area leading to creation of HR solutions, POVs etc. Analyse and interpret qualitative and/or quantitative data to develop an assessment of a clients current state and contribute to development of recommendations
- Lead proposal development / pre-sales activity within a solution area
- People Management - Informal or formal people management responsibility with the responsibility of managing teams on large HR transformation projects
- Contributing to the development of thought leadership, consulting propositions for our clients and promotional marketing materials.
- Working with bid teams to shape tender responses and produce high quality bid content.

Keywords - Management Consultancy, Strategic Advisory, Human Resource, HR, Engagement, Lead Analyst, People Solutions,  P&L, Operations, Sales, Training & Development, Project Management, Customer Services, Lean, Analysis, Productivity, Growth

Strategic Advisor (Transformation & Strategic Advisory APAC)

Ascentis Private Limited

Achievements
• Design & execute the organisation 3-year roadmap to change & improve all the departments work processes, corporate culture & behaviour change with the objective to move to a 4-day workweek in the future.
• Introduce methodologies to the employees that include, Change Management, Meeting Effectiveness, Workflow Management, Problem Solving approach, Communication Effectiveness, RACI, Active Management Behaviours, Work from Home Best Practices, Email Lean Practice, Overlapping Project Team Effectiveness, Coaching, Sales Pitch Techniques, Interviewing Techniques, & Resource Management.
• Design & implement the Employee Experience Journey framework to onboard new employees effectively & enhance their adaptability to the workplace.
• Design the employees’ skill matrix & career mapping in order to curate & develop their career path.
• Reinvent the talent acquisition methodologies & responsible for the selection & hiring.
• Headhunted & recruited 16 talents to date (60% of overall hiring for 21/22).
• Provide mentorship & trainings to managers.
• Trained Sales division on sales pitch techniques.
• Design and revamp the company’s intranet.
• Build corporate branding & responsible for the marketing content in the social media. Growing followers in LinkedIn & Facebook.

Responsibilities
• Lead people analytics & transformation program – use internal & external data sources to create actionable insights.
• Upskilling / ways of working (design thinking, lean, agile).
• Implement lean process improvement.
• Champion in the development of internal process improvement plan & digitalisation roadmap.
• Drive organisation's talent acquisition.
• Creation and publishing of company's marketing contents.

Keywords - Management Consultancy, Human Resource, HR, Engagement, Lead Analyst, People Solutions, P&L, Operations, Sales, Training & Development, Project Management, Customer Services, Lean, Productivity, Growth

VP, People & Transformation Solutions (Change Management | Corporate Transformation)

Talking Labels Creator

• Founder of  t-LABc - Boutique Training and Consultancy Firm
• Training and consultation for frontline and C-level personnel in areas of communication, business strategies and transformation.
• Provide global voice over services for marketing, advertisement and education.
• Adjunct lecturer in Digital Marketing for Lithan Academy (Oct 2020 to Feb 2021).
• L&D Project Analyst (Teaching Assistant) for Boston Consulting Group (Mar/Apr 2021).

Keywords - Training, Development, Consultation, Facial and Body Language, Profiling, Non-verbal communication, Freelance, Consultant, Voice Over, Digital Marketing, Advertisement, Education.

Principal Consultant (Consultation | Training | Freelance)

Proudfoot

Achievements
• Completed various major projects for MNCs in Aerospace, Packaging, Mining, Construction, Automotive, Rail Transport, Logistics, Entertainment and Dairy Industries (Cobham, PG Technologies, California Diaries, Jardines Cycle & Carriage, Rio Tinto Oyu Tolgoi, Mauser, Hong Kong MTR). Achieved in cost savings (> US$20 mil) and productive improvement and growth (>400%).
•	Accomplished the Aircraft Engine Research global overview & trends to steer the company penetration strategy. 
•	Developed several industries analytics including operational due diligence for market penetration (Brewery, Oil & Gas, Tourism, Hospitality, Construction, Manufacturing, Plantation).
•	Developed the Singapore Aerospace Industry market outlook and approach.
•	Train organisation employees on LinkedIn branding.
•	Train organisation to integrate into virtual collaboration platform via Miro & Trello. 
•	Train customers and Proudfoot Organisation on People Solutions Methodologies including active management behaviours and lean tools applications.
•	Redeveloped the organisation website.
•	Conduct business reviews and analytics as well as prepare project proposals for various global projects. 


Keywords - Management Consultancy, Human Resource, HR, Engagement, Lead Analyst, People Solutions, Aerospace, Aviation, P&L, Engineering, Operations, Sales, Training & Development, Project Management, Customer Services, Lean manufacturing, Analysis, Productivity, Growth

Head of People Solutions Asia (Change Management | Corporate Transformation | People Solutions)

Senior Transformation Solutions Consultant

Responsibilities
• Trained in Lead Analyst and Operations engagement. Enable smooth transition from Sales to Business Review and Project Engagement. Accurately analysing process plant, systems, organisational function and structures using interviews, observation, data and statistical analysis studies and techniques to determine where and how to generate measurable benefits.
• Conduct thorough review & re-design of existing business practices/processes for all facets of a client’s business.
• Assist clients to achieve high levels of performance through alignment and people transformation so as to achieve growth and productivity for the organisation. 
• Delivering accelerated operational ramp-ups to ensure on time, on cost project completion and time-to-production. Reduce operational conflicts across the silos to ensure “best for project” decisions are implemented, while moving the complexity out of clients’ daily operations. 
• Work with clients at all levels to ensure various deliverables are met to their expectations. Train client individuals in the effective use of management systems, tools, techniques, group problem solving and team building and consensus development skills.
• Prepare written and oral feedback, presentation materials, critiques, systems documentation, process descriptions, evaluations, data summaries and reports. 
• Customised various solutions to cater for clients’ workplace, designed specifically for the clients’ need at hand, and ultimately engaging the hearts and minds of the people to establish buy-in and maintain their involvement throughout the project to ensure long-term sustainability. 

Keywords - Management Consultancy, Management Consultation, Engagement, Lead, Analyst, People Solutions, Aerospace, Aviation, P&L, Engineering, Operations, Sales, Training & Development, Project Management, Customer Services, Lean manufacturing, Analysis, Productivity, Growth

Consultant

Pratt & Whitney

• Review and provide technical disposition of commercial Cold Section hardware non-conformances produced in house and/or at supplier manufacturing locations and ensure product integrity and compliance.
• Maintain P&W quality image to all customers, through evaluation, investigation, analysis and rework/repair process development.
• Provide credible balance between Manufacturing capabilities and Engineering requirements.
• Work closely with management and all Engineering disciplines (Structures, Aero and Design), Metallurgy, Manufacturing and Quality Engineers, Operations and Inspection personnel, and suppliers.

Keywords - Metallurgy, Failure Analysis, Aerospace, Aviation, P&L, Management, Quality, Mechanical Engineering, Operations, Customer Services, Quality Manager

Material Review Board Specialist (Quality Reviewer | Technical Advisor | Aviation | Aerospace)

Cetim - Matcor Technology & Services

Achievements
• Reporting to Board of Directors and management for the aerospace division
• Set up collaboration with Testia, Airbus group to provide NDT training & certification in Singapore.
• Assist in the setup of new 50,000 square feet facility at Seletar Aerospace Park. 
• Successfully applied and awarded a couple of government grants worth $250,000 in total.

Responsibilities
• Establishing opportunities and growing the aerospace business.
• Establishing and developing good relationships with clients, professional institutions of the industry sectors and business streams.
• Recruiting and nurturing resources, leading the team to attain highest quality work and meeting business requirements.
• Ensuring full compliance of the Laws and upholding highest integrity.
• Ensuring strategies and plans are consistent and in line with Matcor’s directions.
• In charge of company’s safety, health and environment procedures and requirements.
• Provides failure analysis and metallurgy expertise for aerospace / aviation clients.
• Training & Development of employees for the aerospace market.

Keywords - Metallurgy, Aerospace, Aviation, P&L, Management, Leadership, Forensic Engineering, Mechanical, Engineering, Operations, Sales, Training & Development, Project Management, Customer Services, General Manager

General Manager (Forensic Engineering | Quality | Technical Advisor | P&L |  Aerospace)

Oil States International

Achievements
• Sole responsible for turning company from zero lean culture to first class lean environment within a year via intensive trainings and implementation.
• Value stream mapping the Connector/Pipe Division (CPD) weld production line and made improvement on all the key processes. Productivity for the whole project improved to 400%, delivering 48 completed pipes compare to previous 8-10 pipes. 
• Study on abrasive usage and lead the abrasive initiatives and resulted cost and time saving with productivity improvement of 200%. 
• Introduced induction heating technology to replace existing flame heating for pre-weld heat treatment process, leading to 200% increase in efficiency. Technology has subsequently introduced to other facilities with Singapore as benchmark.
• Evolved the whole facility from zero lean into a lean culture environment. Developed a range of productivity solutions for Ops, housekeeping, 5S, TPM & Logistics for the facility. Total productivity and process improvement cost savings of US$1m achieved within a year.
• Created the company intranet to streamline all files access.

Responsibilities
• Work directly with management and sole driver for quantitatively / qualitatively continuous improvement on costs, quality & service. 
• Responsible in all aspects of production planning and coordination, supervising 100 operators. Focus on plant wide issues and inter-plant initiatives. 
• In charge of lean (Six Sigma) and its associated tools, internal communication and culture diversity trainings. 
• Support sales on key technical projects, giving technical expertise advices. Interface regularly with customers.

Keywords - Six Sigma, Lean, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Operations, Training & Development, Project Management, Lean Manager

Process Improvement Lead (Quality | Technical Advisor | Six Sigma | Lean)

𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬

Renowned for my HR, mechanical engineering, material science, L&D knowledge, I have also cultivated strong lean & business transformation abilities over my 23 years of work experience. Being a motivated, high-energy & dedicated to work mentality, I have also demonstrated my sales & operations capabilities with great success. Known by my peers as a results-oriented leader, I possessed analytic & strategic mindset with strong entrepreneurial attitude. In additional, I believe in a character of good ethics, empathy, interpersonal & communication skills as integral part of success in my career.

𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦
- Headhunted & recruited 17 talents (70% of total hiring for 21/22 @Ascentis).
- Design & execute the HR Operating model, org 3-year roadmap to change & improve all the departments work processes, corporate culture & behaviour change to move into a 4-day workweek.
- Productivity improvement & saving of >US$20mil through lean integration & scheduling (@Proudfoot for Oyu Tolgoi mining)
- Develop & implement several transformation initiatives & techniques to attained commercial values (@Proudfoot for clients: Cobham, PG Technologies, California Dairies, Jardines Cycle & Carriage, Rio Tinto Oyu Tolgoi, Mauser, Hong Kong MTR). 
- Responsible in the setup of new 50,000sqft forensic facility & awarded $250k government grants (@Matcor).
- >50 projects of productivity improvement & growth initiatives (@Oil States) that have led to >300% cost saving & productivity. 
- Developed the full repair capabilities for aerospace & oilfield products led to a total annual growth of US$8mil (@AST).
- Biz growth from sales contributed 40% to the company’s year revenue (US$26m) within a single year through sales & marketing strategies (@Brady). 
- 5 patents awards & 9 journal/conf publications (@Pratt & Whitney & @Rolls-Royce plc & University of Birmingham, UK)
- Publications of 6 books on leadership & branding all rated Amazon Top 10 Best Sellers.

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗜 𝗗𝗢 𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞
I like to devote time to my church and honoring God in my life journey. In normal days, I love to spend quality time with my wife & our dogs. Being an avid learner, I can pick up & master diverse of hobbies easily, from cooking to painting & other hands-on activities. I have also started learning violin since Jan 2021 and developed a great interest in it.

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