Chua Tuan Sek

Resume Chua Tuan Sek, James Chua Tuan Sek, James Permanent address: 2A, Jalan BP3/2, Bandar Bukit Puchong, Puchong 47120 Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Date of Birth: 27th July 1983 Contact number: - (sms) Email address: - Prior Work Experience_________________________________________________ HR Operations Coordinator cum Editor Swimin12.com, Malaysia ● July 2019 – February 2020 Did administrative & HR tasks such as scheduling class appointments, handling POS transactions, scheduling new hire interviews, answering job application inquiries and conducted orientation sessions. Edited marketing copy, social media posts, emails and whatsapp inquiries Sign Language Video Translator cum Resource Person March 2017 – March 2019 Malaysian Sign Language Development, Malaysia ● Read and translated written stories into Malaysian sign language videos with research input and analysed/critiqued videos before online publication Freelance Editor & Proofreader CTS Communications, Malaysia ● January 2008 – current Edited & proofread academic texts, topical books, journal articles & magazine lifestyle articles for various clients Co-Chief Instructor & Mentor and English Tutor RC Deaf Missions, Malaysia ● January 2014 – current Taught BIM (Malaysian Sign Language) to Level 1, 2 & 3 students and mentored Diploma students in their Sign Language interpreting/translating. Also tutored Deaf students in English as part of the Independent Living Skills course Teacher November 2011 – March 2017 The Community Service Centre for the Deaf, Malaysia ● Taught Form 4 and Form 5 Deaf students English, Literature and Science subjects Page 1 of 2 Resume Chua Tuan Sek, James Contract Editor/Business Writer December 2012 – May 2013 Institut Bank-Bank Malaysia (Institute of Banks Malaysia), Malaysia ● Wrote and edited meeting minutes, business reports, conference proceedings and study manuals on banking-related topics Subeditor April 2007 – December 2012 Wolters Kluwer Enterprise Services Partners, Malaysia ● Sub-edited Singaporean and Malaysian commentary binders, newsletters and books on tax, accounting, law and human resources for Core Asia Team, servicing the Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong (China) markets Educational Qualifications________________________________________________ Masters of Public Policy (Distinction; CPGA 3.76/4) August 2014- June 2016 University of Malaya, Malaysia Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications (Majors - Film & Television; Journalism) Curtin University of Technology, Malaysia (twinning) July 2003 – November 2006 Certificate 4 in Restaurant Operations Management Le Cordon Bleu Australia, Adelaide, South Australia GCE ‘A’ Levels Yishun Junior College, Singapore July 2002- July 2003 January 1999 – December 2000 5 Credits GCE ‘O’ Levels Assumption English School, Singapore January 1996 – December 1998 7 Credits Co-curricular Activities ________________________________________________ Malaysia Deaf Digital Marketing Association (Vice President) 2018 – current Leaders and Educators Deaf Association (President) 2015 – 2016 Selangor Deaf Youth Association (Vice President) 2015 – 2016 Deaf Club Committee (Secretary) Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) Kuala Lumpur 2010 – 2014 Limkokwing Deaf Students’ Society (President; Vice President), Limkokwing University of Creative Technology 2003; 2006 Achievements________________________________________________________________ Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Red Ribbon Media Awards 2008 Excellence in Journalism in HIV/AIDS reporting in Malaysia [CHALLENGES magazine – print media category] Page 2 of 2