Sherman Ho
Accountancy & Business
Nanyang Business School
Summary
A highly seasoned project manager with experience running major events with major organisations such as Netflix, ACCA, Embassy of Japan in Singapore. Having studied and worked in vastly different industries and fields, it gives me the broad perspective to to understand, build and manage a strong collaborative team.
Im very passionate about film, with many years of experience running major film events and festivals. My background in accounting gives me a different perspectives when managing projects, while my self-taught design skills keeps me in touch with the creative side.
A lot of my work tends to focus on communities, because it’s work like that i find most meaningful!
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Work Experience
Projects Development and Partnerships Director Sep 2019 - Present
Singapore Film Society SingaporeFocused on managing and running the portfolios of projects by the Singapore Film Society, one of the oldest film institutions in Singapore. The society is the largest organiser of film festivals in Singapore, running at least 5-7 festivals on a yearly basis.
Treasurer Sep 2017 - Aug 2019
Singapore Film Society SingaporeManaged the finances and accounts of the Singapore Film Society.
Co-Founder Jan 2017 - Present
Happiness Initiative Pte Ltd SingaporeHappiness Initiative is a social enterprise dedicated to promoting happiness and well-being in Singapore.
Progress and happiness can co-exist.
We share the science of happiness and well-being through our Travel, Games, Introspection and Films experiences.
Commodity Trader (Africa Desk) Sep 2014 - May 2016
Wilmar Trading Pte Ltd SingaporeManaged Wilmars customers in Africa, and exploring the market for expansion opportunities
Travelled in Africa regularly to understand the local markets and develop potential leads
Marketing Director Jan 2014 - Jan 2019
Singapore Film Society SingaporeSingapore Film Society is a non-profit organisation whose objective is to make film accessible to as many people as possible. We are funded solely by our members and sponsors, and are supported by our dedicated group of volunteers.
Since our founding in 1958, SFS has been the hub for film festivals and films events in Singapore. Through our consultancy services, we collaborate with embassies, high commissions, VWOs, arts groups, educational institutions interested in using the medium of film to entertain, inform and move Singapore audiences.
Education
Double Degree in Finance and Accounting (Accounting And Business (banking And Finance)) Aug 2010 - Jun 2014
Nanyang Technological University SingaporeFirst Class Honours with a Minor in Entrepreneurship
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