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Sales/ Project Lead/ Market Research/ Consulant
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Laras Dessyanawaty

Sales/ Project Lead/ Market Research/ Consulant
Laras is an experienced Market Research and Sales-Operations professional, with a triple MBA degree focused in Global Sales & Marketing in Taiwan, Mexico and Austria. Laras has a strong international exposure and had worked in a diverse team for various market: US, Southeast Asia, and German-speaking countries, with industry in: education, tourism, and technology. Her expertise includes project/event management, sales & business development, call operations, and CRM (Customer Relationship Management). Fast-paced, innovative and sustainable work environment are what keep her the most excited!
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Taipei Language Institute
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University of Applied Sciences of Upper Austria
Taipei City, Taiwan

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Employed
  • Profession
    Sales Specialist
    Project Management
    Market Researcher
  • Fields
    FinTech / InsurTech
    Marketing / Communications
    Blockchain
  • Work experience
    2-4 years (2-4 years relevant)
  • Management
    I've had experience in managing 5-10 people
  • Skills
    Sales & Business Development
    Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
    Sales Training
    Market Research
    Project Management
  • Languages
    Indonesian
    Native or Bilingual
    English
    Native or Bilingual
    Chinese
    Beginner
  • Highest level of education
    Master

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Account/ Sales Assistant Manager, Business Development Associate, Project Management
  • Desired work locations
    Taipei City, Taiwan
    Singapore
    Vienna, Austria
    San Diego, CA, USA
    New York, NY, USA
    Taichung City, Taiwan
  • Freelance
    Part-time freelancer

Work Experience

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Student

May 2023 - Present
Taipei City, Taiwan
- Currently pursuing Chinese language studies at Taipei Language Institute
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Market Research

May 2023 - Present
Taipei City, Taiwan
- Conducted comprehensive study of current Blockchain' DID/ Decentralized Identity and Verifiable Credential solution provider web services, leveraging secondary research methods such as content analysis from prior research, competitor websites, press releases, and publications. - Categorized service functions provided by solution providers, identifying key features, functionalities, and value propositions. - Utilized competitor analysis frameworks, including Porter's Five Forces, the Business Model Canvas, and SWOT analysis, to analyze industry dynamics, competitive forces, and strategic positioning.
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Project Lead

Jun 2018 - Present
Bali, Indonesia
- Project planning & project management, scheduling & budgeting. Project scope: Southeast Asia. - Industry trends/ market research, present proposals, and manage bookings/ financing. - Communicate, coordinate and resolve issues between clients & stakeholders.
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Operations Specialist

Jul 2022 - Oct 2022
4 mos
Taipei City, Taiwan
- Managed business & call operation, quality assurance, and project management. - Lead the hiring process of third party agency, hiring new sales agents, sales training & mentoring. - Supervised 15-20 sales agents from Pakistan, the Philippines, and South America. - Collaborated with R&D for new marketing campaign testing and copywriting.
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Onboarding & Credit Analyst

Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
1 yr 2 mos
Taipei City, Taiwan
- Lower the client's cancellation rate by 30%, raised LTV/Lifetime Value to 20% in a quarter. - Performed client's' onboarding/after sales, credit report analysis and dispute to US credit bureau. - Provided client's with product knowledge and credit advice based on analysis. - In-charged for client's' transactions, refunds, cancellation, responding to messages. - Created new data system for weekly & monthly sales report.
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Sales Representative

Apr 2021 - Jul 2021
4 mos
- Met sales goals, maintained 10% CVR & performed sales presentation to prospective American client's. - Negotiated and demonstrated services, and maintained client's relationship. - Understood client's needs and provided suitable product accordingly.
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Full time - Sales & Business Development

EW Taichung
Internship
Oct 2020 - Apr 2021
7 mos
Taichung City, Taiwan
Managed company whole business process, social media, expansion in markets, and sales for international client's in Taiwan market in fashion retail online business. - Identified business opportunities for new market, generating leads and new products. - Key account management, product/market research and analyzed sales & organized business reports. - Responsible for social media marketing/live streaming, content creating, warehouse and shipping & returns.

Education

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Master of Arts (MA)
Global Sales & Marketing
2018 - 2020
4.2/4.3 GPA
Description
TRIPLE DEGREE MBA PROGRAM (TAIWAN, MEXICO, AUSTRIA) - Focus: global sales and marketing for B2B. - 2nd place. Innocamp #36 International Innovation Camp & Business Competition. Steyr, Austria. Skills: Creative Pitching · Presentations · Negotiation · Critical Thinking · Cross-functional Team Leadership
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Business Administration
2018 - 2020
4.2/4.3 GPA
Description
TRIPLE DEGREE MBA PROGRAM (TAIWAN, MEXICO, AUSTRIA) - Focus: Entrepreneurship & Business model. Skills: Sales · Business Modeling · Entrepreneurship · Freight Forwarding
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Global Master of Business Administration
2018 - 2020
4.2/4.3 GPA
Activities and societies
Co-Researcher. Student Assistant. English Tutor.
Description
TRIPLE DEGREE MBA PROGRAM (TAIWAN, MEXICO, AUSTRIA) - Top 2 Highest GPA. - Phi Tau Phi / ΦΤΦ Scholastic Honor Society of Rep. of China for Academic Excellence. - 2 years 100% Scholarship Grants. - International Journal Publication on GOJEK. - Student assistant for PU International College. Skills: Scientific Writing · Teaching English as a Second Language · Assistant Teaching · Digital Marketing · Market Researc
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Bachelor’s Degree
Economics, Management
2014 - 2017
3.7/4 GPA
Activities and societies
Economics and Business Ambassador, Executive Student Board, JENESYS 2016, Business Case Competition Team, Business Plan Competition Team, Management Conference. AIESEC.
Description
"Best Graduate" of Management Dept. class of 2017 "Most Outstanding Student" of Management Dept. class of 2017 Managed more than 8 medium size projects (50-1500 people), Senior Treasurer, Local Volunteer, International Project: Singapore, The Philippines, Japan/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Licenses & Certifications

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Certified Credit Score Consultant

Credit Consultant Association
Credential ID: CSCC-pid-1395uid-15784A-1
Expires Jun 2023
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Google
Credential ID: UPGGWKX33
Issued Oct 2020
No Expiration Date
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EF
Issued Sep 2020
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