Ana Wadsworth
Hong Kong
Summary
Motivated business development executive with extensive experience in customer service and marketing. Excellent in written and verbal communication with a proactive and swift capacity to learn, apply and transfer skills to solve various problems and achieve team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Executive
CARMA International
10.2023 - Current
- Identified new business opportunities in luxury, retail, hospitality, & finance sectors in Hong Kong
- Booked and organised meetings to discuss needs, tailor solutions, craft compelling proposals and close deals
- Cultivated relationships with clients and prospects for long-term partnerships
- Consistently built a robust sales pipeline by effectively qualifying and nurturing leads
- Conducted engaging presentations and persuasive pitches that communicate our value as a project partner
- Negotiated contracts to ensure profitable business transactions
- Crafted and executed outreach strategies while leveraging existing resources and marketing collateral
- Contributed ~USD180K in new revenue (FY2024/2025)
Marketing Communications Assistant
V-Healing
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Write compelling monthly newsletters that encapsulate the founder and brand's key message consistently
- Designed various marketing visual materials using tools such as Canva for social media and website
- Executed a campaign collaboration with INARA Foundation, raising around USD15k~ for the victims of the Ukraine War
- Studied market trends and promotional activities to propose strategic adjustments in storytelling
- Photography, filming, and editing.
Marketing Assistant
18 Salisbury
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Input new data, updated old records and cross-checked information to keep CRM database up-to-date.
- Managed a CRM database of over 400~ high net worth clients and senior banking executives
- Responsible for editing and delivering newsletters and investment risk reports
- Transcribed and organised client meeting notes with follow-up actions
- Assist in design and visuals of various marketing collateral
Copywriter
Freelance
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Researched and wrote articles for various brands, ensuring SEO
Executive Assistant
CAMBE Group
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Prepare documents, reports, and presentations for CEO
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimise time.
- Took notes and dictation at meetings.
- Worked on various projects, assisting the CEO in presentations to potential investors.
- Assisted in aircraft chartering and sales
Bar Supervisor
FINEPRINT
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed a diverse bar inventory, and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers
- Fostered positive relationships with vendors, negotiating favourable contracts for alcohol supplies
- Helped curate wine list through tasting while considering costs and profit margin ratios
- Educated customers and made recommendations based on their palate preferences
- Resolved customer complaints professionally and efficiently to maintain a positive reputation for the establishment
Bartender
FINEPRINT
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Fostered a positive work environment through teamwork and communication
- Efficiently opened and closed the bar per established procedures
Education
BSc. - Biochemistry
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
2018
Financial Markets
Yale University (Coursera)
2023
Foundations of Project Management
Grow With Google
2023
Foundation in Media Measurement And Evaluation
AMEC College
2025
Integrated Media Evaluation Framework (IEF)
AMEC College
2025
Skills
- Sales and marketing
- Client relationship management
- Copywriting, editing, reviews & SEO
- Pitching & Presentations
- CRM Platform (HubSpot, MailChimp)
- Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Canva, Adobe PhotoShop
- Campaign & Project management
LANGUAGES
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Business Development Executive
CARMA International
10.2023 - Current
Marketing Communications Assistant
V-Healing
03.2022 - 09.2023
Marketing Assistant
18 Salisbury
03.2021 - 09.2023
Copywriter
Freelance
06.2020 - 01.2021
Executive Assistant
CAMBE Group
06.2020 - 01.2021
Bar Supervisor
FINEPRINT
09.2018 - 08.2019
Bartender
FINEPRINT
09.2017 - 08.2018
BSc. - Biochemistry
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
Financial Markets
Yale University (Coursera)
Foundations of Project Management
Grow With Google
Foundation in Media Measurement And Evaluation
AMEC College
Integrated Media Evaluation Framework (IEF)
AMEC College
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
- Blog writing (F&B Substack)