Cynthia Elmore is an experienced events operations manager with nearly 15 years of experience coordinating and managing events in over 30 countries. She is currently an Events Manager at Centre for Management Technology in the Netherlands, where she project manages events from inception to completion. Prior to this role, she was a Venture Manager and Executive Assistant at Feyecon BV & Algae Biotech, where she managed multiple joint ventures and new business development. She has also held leadership roles such as General Manager of Events & Office Operations at Centre for Management Technology in Singapore.

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C Y N T H I A Y E O
I N N O V A T I V E E V E N T S O P E R A T I O N S M A N A G E R
Email: cyncmt@yahoo.com.sg Tel: +31 (0)6 2364 4496
LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/yeocyn
P R O F I L E
 An Event and Conference Manager with nearly 15 years of outstanding operational and people
management skills acquired while co-ordinating and managing events, (initial conceptual design to
delivery including logistical, financial and onsite management) in over 30 countries worldwide.
 A natural passion for strategic business development and a proven ability to create and implement
effective new systems and procedures while managing multiple events in dynamic, multi-cultural
environments.
 Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and as part of a productive team in order to
consistently meet demanding deadlines while maintaining the highest of standards.
 Coached for performance improvements and successfully trained, motivated and led teams to
achieve business and personal objectives while minimizing costs and maximizing revenue.
 Capable of bringing together and developing close working relationships with all event stakeholders
(hotel event managers, suppliers, sponsors, marketing and production teams).
A R E A S O F E X P E R T I S E
Research & Analysis Streamlining Business Processes Change Management
Business Development Innovative Decision Maker Entrepreneurial
Training & Mentoring Troubleshooting Project Management
Negotiating Client Relationship Management (CRM)
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
CENTRE FOR MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY (CMT) PTE LTD., THE NETHERLANDS
Events Manager April 2013–Present
 Project manage a range of events from inception to completion, most notably conferences in
Europe, Africa and America and facilitate strategic alignment between sponsors, event and brands.
 Additional tasks include: preparing comprehensive event reports after fact, general administration,
recruiting, payroll, bookkeeping and overseeing financial concerns and budgets.
Results highlights:
 Key team member of the HQ office bringing in sponsorships despite being off-site.
 Successfully utilize knowledge of Europe to add value to venue selection and planning while cutting
company’s travel costs for events in Europe, Africa and USA.
FEYECON BV & ALGAE BIOTECH, THE NETHERLANDS
Venture Manager & Executive Assistant Jan 2011–April 2013
(Continued to work as Events Manager at CMT on an ad-hoc basis out of normal working hours –
Feyecon did not object to this as there was no conflict of interest)
 Managed four Joint Ventures (JV), supervised seven, created two new JV start-ups, investigated
Asian & European business potentials and advised on consolidations and closures.
 Assisted company president & owner by overseeing calendars, meetings, travel and documentation
while conducting comprehensive market research, strategic planning and media relations.
 Worked with internal teams to develop new products.

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Results highlights:
 Established Feyecon's first CRM software and reconfigured internal IT networks.
 Utilized outstanding levels of service to develop business in Asia - re-ignited a project in Malaysia
that was delayed by 1.5 years, achieving 80% completion within three months.
 Formulated and launched a skin care product - showcased Company’s platform technology and first
entry into consumer market taking product from concept to sales in six months.
CENTRE FOR MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY (CMT) PTE LTD., SINGAPORE June 2000–Dec 2010
Career progression through the following roles:-
General Manager - Events & Office Operations Jan 2006–Dec 2010
Event & Administrative Manager Sept 2000–Dec 2005
Event Executive June 2000 – Sept 2000
 Ultimately responsible for facilities management and event planning internationally.
 Directed operational management and strategic development of a team of up to 32 personnel to
drive growth and maximize efficiency, took full responsibility for improving internal and external
service delivery.
 Prepared annual accounts and managed financial investments including fixed deposits, currency
exchange and currency portfolios.
 Orchestrated and facilitated training and management of new event executives and managers.
 Oversaw Human Resource issues; recruitment, compensation and employment passes.
Results highlights:
 Achieved $500,000 sponsorship for single event with over 500 attendees and secured repeat
support for same and other events.
 Conducted company's first African event.
 Developed customised software for Events Management and CRM (working closely with IT
personnel) which completely reconfigured company information technology systems - significantly
reducing manual work by 85% within first three months.
 Improved databases and devised and supported the implementation of changes and improvements
throughout the office.
 Key player, in a team of three, successfully handling approx. 80 events per year worldwide and
frequently managing multiple events at simultaneously; events ranging from 50-1500 attendees.
E N T R E P R E N E U R I A L E X P E R I E N C E
Owner & Operator, Cynergy House, Singapore Oct 2008–June 2013
 Developed & marketed Teaz brand and successfully franchised bubble tea kiosk at Nanyang
Technology University. Continued to manage business even after relocating to The Netherlands.
Marketing Executive, Downtown Wine Gallery, Singapore Dec 1999–May 2000
 Established an online gifts order business and managed the day to day operations of the wine
shop.
A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Computer skills:- Microsoft Office Suite, MYOB and Salesforce
Languages:- Native speaker - English and Mandarin Chinese
Fluent – Teochew Basic – Dutch
Events and Admin Manager with Singapore - Netherlands Association Nov 2012–Oct 2014
E D U C A T I O N
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing, Management & Finance (Winner of Rotary Changi and
University Scholarship) Murdoch University, Perth, Australia 1999
Diploma - Marketing, (Certificate of Merit) Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore 1997