Dannyteok

Danny Teok 218 Aspect 14, Elmwood Lane, Leeds, LS2 8WH Telephone: 0792 979 5499 E-mail: [email protected]

Professional Profile A dedicated, skilled, and innovative professional Economist / Analyst with successful track records in providing high-level commercial research and analytical skills. Passionate in all aspects of economic, business, and analytical research. A strong pro-active leader, empowering staff to take ownership, providing coaching, training and mentoring to build cohesive teams working together to achieve individual targets and company objectives. Experienced in effective simultaneous handling of multiple projects and responsibilities. Quick to familiarise himself with new ideas, skills and concepts whilst demonstrating a logical and analytical approach to solving complex problems and issues. Fully multilingual in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay, and French. Effective speaker and writer.

Objective Currently looking to develop a career in the field of a Researcher. I would also make best use of existing skills, qualifications and experience in commercial research and analysis, development of business plans, and conducting interview or research surveys.

Education and qualifications LLB (Hons):

Law Degree (2007) Leeds Metropolitan University, United Kingdom Thesis on Liability on Tobacco Products (2:1)

BA:

Business Economics (2004) University of Saskatchewan, Canada Thesis on Investments (First Class) • Econometrics • • Time series analysis • • Microeconomics •

Labour Economics Statistics Macroeconomics

Career History Apr 2009 – Present Ventura Ltd., Leeds Telecommunications Collections Advisor/ Credit Controller for T-Mobile • Achieved high target conversion rates for 5 consecutive months (target: 40%, maintained >46% throughout)

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Negotiated with customers and set out plan for repayment of debts.

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Took proactive approach to ensuring timely collection of debt.

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Strategised and implemented credit controls to prevent debt recurrence.

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Persuaded, negotiated, and dealt with stressful situations in calm and friendly manner

• Worked autonomously and resolved difficult cases while exercising high negotiation skills without managerial assistance. •

Data entry; update and maintenance of accurate customer’s data and information.

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Developed and maintained excellent customer relationships.

Apr 2008 – Mar 2009 IEDG_UK Ltd, Bradford Economist

Investment Consultancy

• Carried out full economic analysis and provided strategic plans aimed at developing its economy. • Led key research projects of economic developments, thereby provided sound, secure, and wellreasoned business/commercial advices to the company, its partners and investors. • Modelled the commodity markets in Iraq to provide greater understanding in the real world. • Engaged in policy & regulatory analysis and draw out investment opportunities for company partners and investors. • Applied economic theory and knowledge in economic and market forecasts and research, which accomplished the short-medium term goals of IEDG_UK. • Explained theories in economic reports for executives for decision-making. Displayed excellent writing skills. • Extensively analysed national accounts of United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and those of Middle East. • Demonstrated core economics skills and knowledge in applying economic principles to a wide range of issues. • Achieved working knowledge in Washington Consensus and the Basel II Accord/ regulations in my research of the Banking and Financial System of Iraq. • Developed regular and ad-hoc management of information relevant to our business models. • Evaluated past and present economic issues and trends. • Evaluated and reorganised a 395-projects proposal adding more financial and economic sense while applying knowledge in critical nodes prioritisation. • Applied Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) methods in determining value of investments in all of our projects • Actively involved in, managed and lead the company’s external events to increase company’s publicity. • Achieved acute understanding of the Middle East markets especially Iraq and her economy.

Jan 2008- Apr 2008 HAYS, LEEDS Customer & Sales Advisor

Insurance

2006.2007

Food & Beverage

BAGEL NASH LTD, LEEDS Customer Service Assistant

Literatures reviewed/ Current - recent reviews  

Econometrics (4th edn) by Damodar Gujarati

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Elements of Forecasting (3rd edn) by Francis X. Diebold

Statistics for Business and Economics by Anderson, Sweeney Williams, et al. Applied Econometric Time Series (2nd edn) by Walter Enders

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Positions of responsibility   

Financial Director of Economics Students Society, University of Saskatchewan Lead Appellant, Mooting, Leeds Metropolitan University. Street Law Researcher and Presenter, Leeds Metropolitan University

Memberships  

Member of Street Law (UK) involved in delivering educational presentations to school children Member of AIESEC acquiring invaluable leadership training through participation in fundraising events, seminars, workshops and excursions

Further skills Economics I.T: I.T. Proficiency: Languages:

EViews, STATA, Excel, MS Equations Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Adobe Packages, Internet and Email Fluent English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay and Indonesian; Basic French

Personal Details Driving Licence: Interests include:

Full UK (clean) Photography, Cultural Immersion, Food & Drink, Camping and Trekking, and Travelling.

References are available on request

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