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