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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Suresh Palpanaban
12. Jalan Taban 4,
Lucky Garden, Bangsar,
59100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel:(H) – 603-20940701
Mobile Phone: – 60122311923
Nationality: - Malaysian
E-mail – kristkurtdave@hotmail.com
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration – Southern Cross University, Australia. 2001 – 2002.
Bachelor of Science (Honors Class II) Degree In Microbiology - University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 1992 – 1996.
COMPUTER LITERACY
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power-Point, Lotus 1,2 & 3
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
April 2001 – May 2002
ASIA EUROPE INSTITUTE (AEI), UNIVERSITY MALAYA, KUALA LUMPUR.
AEI is mandated under ASEAN to make a specific contribution to strengthening relations between Asia and Europe in higher learning, scholarships and research. Specifically AEI’s role is related to developing human resources and research capacity.
JOB FUNCTIONS
To conduct research in areas related to business, economics and history. Collection, analysis and interpretation of data utilizing statistical tools and scientific-hypothetico methods. Involved in many different assignments simultaneously.
ADDED VALUE CONTRIBUTION
Designed and conceptualized theoretical framework to partially enumerate gross domestic product values from the period of 1896-1939 in Malaysia based on consumption, investments and purchases.
Assisted in establishing trend lines for price levels and wage rates of mining and rubber plantation sectors.
Devised methodologies to derive patterns of consumption and wage rates.
SKILLS DEVELOPED
·Increased and improved analytical ability to interpret abstract data.
·Exposure and utilization of statistical tools has improved understanding of statistical analysis.
·Readily able to apply theories of the MBA programme into practice, culminating in a complementary effect that induced innovation through motivational skills.
July 1997 – September 2000
GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE MALAYSIA LIMITED
The premier life insurance company in Malaysia. Prominent in South East Asia, and now has embarked on moving into China on a global level.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Assess and risk stratify medical life insurance applications, as well as to underwrite financial risks
Assigned to train and develop personnel at lower level and mid-level management in the organization, in addition to evaluate and appraise performances of staff.
To increase and improve sales force competencies in meeting sales quotas.
Adjudicate claims and assist in claims processing. As well as liaising with foreign re-insurers in matters pertaining to severe medical disorders or doubtful financial risks.
Interacting with existing and potential clients of the company to solve pertinent enquiries.
ADDED VALUE CONTRIBUTION
Devised a radical procedure to screen and select insurance applicants based on Body Mass Index measurements, which was accepted by the foreign re-insurers. This method reduced the company’s medical costs in terms of anti-selection risks.
Successfully devised a mortality ratings value for sub-standard risks, which increased prudent underwriting and in the long run forecasted to increase company’s marginal revenue.
Achieved sales performance targets for a selected group of life insurance agents.
SKILLS DEVELOPED
·Increased the level of interpersonal skills through daily interaction with various categories of stakeholders of the company.
·Increased motivational and technical skills by pushing the productivity level beyond the expected level.
·Versatility increased through the multitasking of job functions in addition to a need for achievement due to the challenges of the working environment.
March 1997 – July 1997
CLINILAB PRIVATE LIMITED, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA.
A diagnostic and clinical laboratory, which employs microbiologists, immunologists, biochemists and geneticists.
JOB FUNCTION
Daily testing of blood, serum, faecal matter, urine samples and cerebro-spinal fluid.
Tests include HIV-I&II Antibodies, Hepatitis B&C, Genetic markers, Immunoglobulins and Tumor markers. Interpretation and analyzing data to be communicated to doctors and patients.
Also includes inventory and laboratory management.
VALUE ADDED CONTRIBUTION
Reliability and testing accuracy significantly improved to eliminate occurrence of false positive and false negative results.
Improved inventory management, increased stock turnover and capacity utilization rate of all scientific equipment.
SKILLS DEVELOPED
·Enhanced diagnostic testing skills scientifically.
·Improved time management skills tremendously due to effective and efficient testing.
·Empowerment instilled in myself a greater awareness to be extremely responsible and exercise an even greater degree of caution, as I owe a legal duty of care to the stakeholders of the company.
EXTRA CURICULAR ACTIVITIES
Represented school in athletics and soccer at district and state level.
Advisory member of the editorial board in the English Language Society in school.
REFERENCES
PROFESSOR A. SELVANATHAN
Executive Director
Southern Cross Management Centre
Wisma Tun Sambanthan,
16 th Floor, No. 2 Jalan Sultan Sulaiman
50000 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
Tel: - 603-22738266
Fax: - 603-22738257
E-mail: - scmc@ppp.nasionet.net
PROFESSOR DATO’ DR.SHAHARIL TALIB
Executive Director
Asia-Europe Institute,
University of Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
Tel: - 603-79674645 / 603-76976921
Fax: - 603-79540799
E-mail: - asia_euro@um.edu.my
http://www.asia-europe-institute.org