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SO Lut Ching Charles 蘇律政

沙田

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Starrystep Limited, enhancing business operations and customer relations. Expert in Business Planning and Development and adept at fostering customer relationships, demonstrated through innovative strategies that boost performance and engagement. Excelled in roles across various industries, showcasing exceptional analytical skills and a commitment to excellence.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Starrystep Limited (a Startup Company)
05.2021 - 11.2023

Business Operations

  • Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.

Leadership

  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Sales

  • Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.

Accounts

  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies to increase sales revenue.

Team

  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Strategy

  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.

Customer Service

  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Trained staff on operating procedures and company services.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.

Project Management

  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.

CTO

  • Managed company-level architecture, platform and data configuration processes and implementation protocols.

Developer

  • Hands on application design, Open Source Software evaluation, suitability study, implementation and production.

Business Operations

  • Helped to research, vet new vendors for various business processes, including ISO-27001, data center and etc.

Owner

Mister J Company
04.2012 - 05.2021
  • Developed HK retail market for US-branded oral care products.
  • Explored and developed sales relationships with retailers such as Mannings Pharmacies, Watson's and etc.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Roadshow promotions in hospitals, shopping malls.

Online Retailer

  • Executed marketing to increase online sales and customer engagement.
  • Conducted market research and analyzed competitors to identify opportunities and maintain competitive edge.
  • Developed and executed online strategies for leads, sales and pricing to generate revenue.

Wholesaler

  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.

Consultant

Bank of China
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Business analyst for BOCHK's internal application (CIN).
  • Help implement Basel III regulatory framework.
  • Continuous application enhancements by collecting bank users' requirements and liaising with technical team.

Owner

LHM World Limited
01.2001 - 02.2005
  • Developed distributorship with overseas buyers
  • Acted as supplier for HK computer accessories retailers
  • End-to-end product development (from product concept to product on shelf)

Various Positions

Leighton, IBM, PCCW, I-STT, Insurance
01.1997 - 11.2001
  • Positions at various industries such as HK airport construction, I/T services and insurance.

Education

Master of Science - Computer And Information Technology

University of Hong Kong
Pok Fu Lam
06.2001

Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics

Curtin University of Technology
Perth, Western Australia
1994

Skills

  • Business Planning and Development
  • Business Administration
  • Expense Tracking
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Languages

Cantonese
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Putongua
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Manager

Starrystep Limited (a Startup Company)
05.2021 - 11.2023

Owner

Mister J Company
04.2012 - 05.2021

Consultant

Bank of China
01.2007 - 01.2009

Owner

LHM World Limited
01.2001 - 02.2005

Various Positions

Leighton, IBM, PCCW, I-STT, Insurance
01.1997 - 11.2001

Master of Science - Computer And Information Technology

University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics

Curtin University of Technology
SO Lut Ching Charles 蘇律政