CV
Experience
Career Break
Independent Projects | Oct 2024 – date
Built and managed three websites: a travel blog, an eSIM quiz tool, and an online print-on-demand store.
Learnt and applied AI tools for writing, automation, and content creation.
Wrote multiple blog articles to grow organic traffic and explore monetisation.
Gained hands-on experience in e-commerce, SEO, and website optimisation.
Resorts World Cruises (now StarDream Cruises)
Surveillance Officer (Ship-based) | Mar 2023 – Sep 2024
Supported onboard safety efforts by monitoring for risks involving guests, crew, and company assets, and escalating concerns as needed.
Created and implemented an Excel-based equipment inventory system; adopted fleet-wide as a standard practice.
Supported training and onboarding of new team members to ensure consistent operational readiness.
Sales Executive (Shore-based) | Aug 2022 – Feb 2023
Joined as temporary staff during the company’s early operational phase and was offered full-time conversion based on performance and adaptability to a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Liaised with multiple departments (IT, Reservations, Marketing, Customer Service, Product Development, Revenue) to resolve systemic backend issues.
Served as point-of-contact for travel agencies, managing escalated inquiries and booking concerns.
Coordinated directly with shipboard staff to fulfill agency and guest requests.
Developed a custom Excel tool to track agency group bookings, improving transparency for the sales team.
Genting Cruise Lines
Surveillance Officer (Ship-based) | Feb 2016 – Apr 2022
Progressed through ranks from Trainee to Officer with increasing responsibility in real-time security monitoring and incident response.
Helped reduce incidents of theft and fraud through proactive observation, timely escalation, and documentation.
Produced detailed surveillance reports that informed investigations and improved issue detection over time.
Corporate Surveillance Operator (Shore-based) | Nov 2018 – Feb 2019
Assigned to corporate headquarters to support fleet-wide surveillance monitoring and reporting.
Sushi King
Accounting Intern | Dec 2012 – Mar 2013
Rotated through core finance functions, gaining exposure in sales reporting, tax scheduling, audit preparation, and accounts payable.
Golden Screen Cinemas
Box Office Staff | Feb 2012 – Apr 2012
Handled ticket sales and cash transactions efficiently in a fast-paced cinema environment.
Maintained accurate shift-end balances and ensured the secure handling of daily takings.
Provided courteous front-line service and resolved customer queries under time pressure.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Accounting and Finance | 2011 – 2015
Sunway University (Affiliated with Lancaster University, UK)
Foundation in Arts | 2010 – 2011
Sunway University College
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia | 2009
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan USJ 8
7 A’s, 4 B’s
Skills
Languages include Bahasa Malaysia (advanced), Mandarin Chinese (basic)
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office