professional experience
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professional experience
TRAINER’S PROFILE: SEAN WONG PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Sean Wong, an accomplished and inspirational multitalented entrepreneur, singer, songwriter, master of ceremonies, producer and author from Singapore, is a Singapore Honoree of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World Award in 2012 and the recipient of the Spirit of Enterprise Award in 2006. Sean is the co-author of “Make Your Comeback” (2009) and author of his upcoming book “Becoming A Champion” which will be launched by end 2014. An award-winning entrepreneur, Sean began his entrepreneurial journey since 1999, with a successful chain of five gift shops in Singapore and other diversified businesses, providing services in animation, design, print, music production, music publishing, book publishing and product distribution. After the collapse of his businesses during the economic downturn in 2004, Sean was on the brink of bankruptcy but made his comeback within two years as a personal development life coach, mentoring young entrepreneurs, coaching aspiring individuals and international performing arts talents. As a breakthrough performance coach for over a decade, Sean has been a highlysought-after guest speaker by several corporations and schools, sharing topics on personal success, personal branding, team-building and entrepreneurship. He has been invited for radio and TV interviews in several occasions, including Channel NewsAsia, Good Morning Singapore 早 安 您 好 and was extensively featured in various local and international media, including The Straits Times, The Business Times, Lianhe Wanbao, Shin Ming Daily News, Lianhe Zaobao, Today, U-weekly, Iweekly, 8 days, Berita Harian, Her World etc. Sean is also a talented singer songwriter with many international music awards to his name. Since 1999, Sean Wong won over 20 prestigious awards around the world, including USA, Spain, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Prague, Bulgaria and Mongolia. He was nominated for “Best Local Artiste” in Singapore Hit Awards in 2002. Sean Wong self-produced and launched his debut Mandarin Pop album “Confused” in Singapore and Malaysia under Rock Records record label in 2001. His second solo album “Number One” was released under EQ Music in 2006. He also recorded a duet album with Arnee Hidalgo, a very popular artiste in Philippines. He was selected by the National Arts Council of Singapore to be the official singer for Sing Singapore’s national theme song for the year 2003: “A Place in My Heart”. CORE COMPETENCIES Personal Branding • Image Consultancy • Building Brand Power • Brand Management • Fashion Styling Team-Building • Establishing Positive Team Culture • Developing Leadership Skills • Goal-Setting • Building Positive Relationships • People Management Success Coaching • Personal Mastery • Performance Breakthrough • Motivational Speaking Professional Selling • Developing Selling Skills • Sales Management • Sales Breakthrough Techniques Entrepreneurship Mentorship • Developing Entrepreneurship Mindset • Entrepreneurship Skills Training Professional Performing Arts Coaching • Developing Performing Skills • Professional Vocal Coaching REGIONAL TRAININGS Conducted trainings in: • Singapore • Malaysia • Indonesia • Philippines • China • USA QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA, Merit) National University of Singapore INTERNATIONAL AWARDS Ten Outstanding Young Persons of The World 2012, (TOYP, Singapore Honoree) Southeast Asia Business And Brand Excellence Award 2012 Spirit of Enterprise Award 2006 Multi-Medalist, World Championships of Performing Arts in Hollywood, 2009 Multi-Medalist, International Music Festivals in Italy, Spain, Prague, Bulgaria, Mongolia, Kazahkstan, Russia Gentleman of Singapore 2012 Nominated for the “Best Local Artiste Award” in Singapore Hit Awards 2002 VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY SERVICE Sean Wong is an active grassroots volunteer and leader serving the Singapore community. He is the Secretary for the Telok Kurau Zone 1 Neighbourhood Committee, Assistant Treasurer for the Joo Chiat Community Welfare Development Fund (CDWF) Committee, member of Joo Chiat Constituency Sports Club (CSC) Committee, member of Joo Chiat Community Arts and Culture Club (CACC) and member of Joo Chiat Community LEAD Champions (CLC). He is elected as the 2014 National Secretary General for JCI Singapore, one of the National Organization Members of JCI, a worldwide non-profit organization to provide development opportunities to empower young people to create positive change. In 2013, he was the recipient of the Most Outstanding Member Award for JCI Singapore. He is also a member of Mensa Singapore.