ah kim Chan
@ahkimchan
Hospitality professional specializing in luxury guest relations, sales, and cross‑border partnership development.
What I'm looking for
I am a hospitality professional with extensive experience in luxury resorts, villa sales, guest relations, and international partnership development, having worked across Maldives, Singapore, and regional markets. I consistently drive guest satisfaction, grow prospects and leads, and support cross‑border operations and events through careful coordination and high‑touch service.
My achievements include doubling sales prospects quickly at a luxury resort, multiple employee awards for service excellence, and supporting international educational and business partnerships. I bring strong relationship management, event planning, upselling and property oversight skills, and fluency in Mandarin and English to roles that require cultural sensitivity and operational follow‑through.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UAITED Singapore Representative
Sayling Wen Cultural & Education Foundation
Oct 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Maintain partner relationships and plan events and thematic activities including board meetings, overseas site visits and online courses; liaise with university professors and education organizations to identify cooperation opportunities and support overseas initiatives.
Advisory Specialist
Wenet SGP Pte Ltd
Dec 2018 - Jun 2021 (2 years 6 months)
Managed local and overseas properties and vendor relationships, handled confidential correspondence, calendar and travel arrangements for the owner/CEO, and supported operations for overseas branches while coordinating with HQ.
Assistant Sales Manager
Soneva Jani Resort Maldives
Jul 2017 - Jan 2018 (6 months)
Promoted and sold private residences to HNW/UHNW clients, increasing prospects from 0 to 20 within five months and managing leads through negotiation and contracting stages while creating tailored itineraries and sales collateral.
Chinese and Korean Butler
Soneva Fushi Resort Maldives
Dec 2014 - Jul 2017 (2 years 7 months)
Delivered personalized guest experiences for luxury clientele, executed upselling for F&B and excursions, handled guest recovery and coordinated with operations and sales to ensure smooth stays and promote private residences.
Guest Relation Officer
Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa
Feb 2013 - Sep 2014 (1 year 7 months)
Performed reception and guest relations duties in a pre-opening team, led shift operations including rostering and upselling which achieved 50% of team budget, and consistently received strong positive guest feedback.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Taiwan Normal University Graduate Institute of Hospitality Management
Master of Hospitality Management, Hospitality Management
2009 - 2012
Completed graduate studies in hospitality management with focus on hospitality operations and service management.
National Taiwan Normal University
Bachelor of Arts, Human Development and Family Studies
2005 - 2009
Completed undergraduate studies in Human Development and Family Studies with a major in Nutritional and Hospitality.
National University Preparatory School for Overseas Chinese Students
Preparatory Program Certificate, Preparatory Studies
2004 - 2005
Completed preparatory program for overseas Chinese students focusing on language and foundational coursework for university entry.
Chong Hwa High School (Kluang)
Secondary School Certificate, Secondary Education
1998 - 2003
Completed secondary education and obtained Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) and Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).
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