1. WEE HUI SHEAN, JOANNE
joannewee@hotmail.com ● 9476 2233 (M)
Blk 314 Shunfu Road #03-128 Singapore 570314
SUMMARY
Accomplished professional with 30+ years of experience in contributing effective secretarial support to executive level
management at dynamic companies. Effective team player, skilled at multi-tasking and managing complex tasks within tight
timeframes. Extensive experience with travel arrangements and planning meetings both locally and internationally. A clear
communicator with a keen eye for detail and ability to draft effective correspondence. Proficient with Lotus Notes and
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Office Management – Budgeting – Communication – Reporting – Relationship Management – Teamwork – Customer Service –
Training – Orientation – Travel – Accounting – – Vendor Relations – Organization – Filing – Time Management – Multi-tasking
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BECTON DICKINSON HOLDINGS - BECTON DICKSON AND COMPANY, SINGAPORE BRANCH October 1989 to December
2014
OFFICE SERVICES SUPERVISOR (OCTOBER 2013 TO DECEMBER 2014)
Responsible for managing the overall operations of the office services. Ensured office equipment was sufficient and
maintained. Partnered with the Office Manager to ensure the successful execution of projects such as office moving,
reallocation, etc.
Selected Accomplishments:
•Coordinated and organized large-scale regional meetings and conferences with upwards of 200 associates in attendance.
•Organized annual incentive trips for top performers including sales, support staff and their respective partners.
•Participated in various cross-department/functional committees as a representative of the Asia Pacific office.
•Conducted orientation for new associates to onboard to the company and ensure consistency in training.
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO PRESIDENT, GREATER ASIA & VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER, CENTRAL ASIA (APRIL 2008 TO
SEPTEMBER 2013)
Performed secretarial functions such as maintaining and updating filing systems, making travel arrangements, scheduling
appointments and drafting correspondence for the Vice President/General Manager, Central Asia Pacific and Operations as
well as Business Directors. Coordinated travel planning including hotel, limo, car rental bookings and visa applications.
Took minutes at regional leadership team meetings. Coordinated the submission of ad-hoc reports. Provided support and
guidance to the contract secretary. Managed relationships with contractors to ensure adequate supplies of coffee and
pantry supplies. Ordered office stationary for regional office use.
Selected Accomplishments:
•Coordinated the arrangements for regional and worldwide meetings and conferences.
•Managed the planning for annual incentive trips for top performers.
•Planned both local and overseas regional meetings for the business unit.
•Successfully managed the department budget of the VP/GM office as well as the Administration office.
•Served as a member of several company committees including the Family Day organizing committee and the Annual
Dinner & Dance committee
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO PRESIDENT, ASIA PACIFIC (JUNE 1997 TO MARCH 2008)
Performed secretarial functions such as maintaining and updating of filing systems, travel arrangements, scheduling
appointments, drafting correspondence for the President- Asia Pacific, Business Directors and department associates.
Coordinated the travel arrangements for the President and regional Business Director including hotel, limo, car rentals and
visa applications.
Selected Accomplishments:
•Coordinated the arrangements for regional and worldwide meetings and conferences.
•Organized annual incentive trips for top performers including sales, support staff and their respective partners.

2. •Member of the organizing committee for the company’s Annual Dinner & Dance
SECRETARY TO DIVISION CONTROLLER, ASIA PACIFIC (OCTOBER 1989 TO MAY 1997)
Performed secretarial functions including the maintenance and updating of filing systems, travel arrangements, scheduling
appointments and drafting correspondence for the Division Controller- Asia Pacific and other staff within the department.
Supported the financial reporting system for the division. Provided support to the company’s secretarial functions in
subsidiaries in the Asia Pacific region. Supported the company’s President, Vice President/General Manager when their
respective secretaries were away. Coordinated, prepared and submitted ad-hoc reports.
Selected Accomplishments:
•Responsible for the coordination of arrangements for regional meetings and conferences.
•Successfully negotiated corporate rates with various hotels in Singapore.
BECTON DICKINSON MEDICAL PRODUCTS January 1988 to September 1989
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
Responsible for accounting functions such as payroll, accounts payables and fixed assets accounting. Prepared and
maintained full set of accounts of a subsidiary. Provided administrative support to the Financial Controller and assisted in
corporate secretarial issues.
MANSFIELD TRAVEL 1987
ACCOUNTS CLERK
Responsible for general account duties including accounts payable and the preparation and maintenance of full sets of
accounts for the company’s Inbound/Outbound division. Prepared reporting of the airline’s air ticket sales.
SOGO DEPARTMENT STORES (S) 1986 to 1987
FINANCE CLERK
Liaised with banks on time deposits. Managed petty cash disbursements.
HUGHES TOOL COMPANY (S) 1984 to 1986
ACCOUNTS CLERK
Responsible for account functions such as payroll, inventory control management, accounts payables and ad-hoc
assignments.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing and Management) – Murdoch University, Singapore National Employers’ Federation
Diploma in Business Management – Management Development Institute of Singapore, University of Bradford, U.K.
Private Secretary’s Certificate (Major in Audio Transcription) – London Chamber of Commerce, U.K.
Certificate in Management Studies – Business and Technology Education Council, U.S. (M.D.I.S.)
Certificate in Business Studies (Accounting) – National Institute of Commerce, VITB
LCCI Higher Accounting
LCCI Higher Business Statistics
LCCI Higher Management Accounting
LCCI Higher Costing
LCCI Intermediate Bookkeeping
LCCI Intermediate Business Statistics