Management Marketing
Resume:
Patrick Loh
Name : Age : **
Address : Blk 161 Mei Ling Street, #03-319 Citizenship: Singapore
Singapore 140161
****-**** **: 93689482
Telephone :
abqktk@r.postjobfree.com or abqktk@r.postjobfree.com
Email :
2.0 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
1985 Full Certificate in Communication Studies (equivalent to C.A.M., UK,
2.1
Certificate, - JEC/VITB Singapore).
Subjects passed were Public Relations, Marketing, Media Studies, Advertising,
Communication Practice and Business and Economic Environment.
1985 Certificate from the Institute of Administrative Management (UK).
1988 Professional Diploma from the Institute of Administrative Management (UK).
- upgraded to Advanced Diploma in 1995
April Completed Masters of Commerce degree in International Marketing from the
1991 University of Strathclyde (Scotland).
Graduation date : July, 11th 1991 in Scotland
Subjects taken : Marketing Research, Marketing in developing countries,
Market Research, Export Marketing, Commercial Practice and Systems,
Production/Marketing Interface, Industrial Marketing .
Title of thesis completed was Penetration Strategy for the Promotion and
Distribution of Information Technology magazines in Singapore .
1992 Member of Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK)
Oct Completed Ph.D research studies with University of Sunderland (UK) Dept of
1999 Computing and Information Systems (Multi-disciplinary programme).
Thesis : Marketing and Promotion of IT Education and Training in
Singapore . (A cross between IT, Education and Marketing; the project
involves two major surveys - one on the IT Training industry and another on
the employers of IT professionals in Singapore.
3.0 PRESENT POSITION
Sept. 2008. Appointed Professor (full rank) of Strategic Management by the Inst. of Management
Technology-Dubai (IMT-Dubai). Also teach other courses such as Int l Business, Business Ethics, and
Marketing, and supervise students project work. Other administrative responsibilities include career
counseling, evaluation on students project work, advice on course specialization, internship and
placements overseas.
Apr 2003 now. Principal Consultant/Author and publisher of Knowledgeworks Consultants. Write and
publish own books based on my research work, and conduct training programmes (based on experiential
and reflective learning), consulting for corporate clients, and education consultancy. Adjunct
lecturer/Professor and faculty members of 8 overseas Universities.
Mar. 2002 Mar. 2003.
Joined Allianz Educational Centre as Director of Studies. Duties include business development,
marketing, sourcing of new programmes, developing and improving processes, ensure overall profitability
of the Centre for Advanced Education. Teaching and project supervision (Masters and PhD), training,
curriculum development and planning, professional career counseling, and oversee the areas of academic
studies.
February Mar. 2002
Free-lancing work (teaching, training, tuition and project work with other education centres).
PREVIOUS POSITIONS
March 2001 to Feb. 2002
Joined Centre for Labour Market Studies (now known as Collegeworks Group) as Head of Department
(Professional Development) on March, 2001 (later as Director of Studies for 3 Centres Centres for
undergraduate studies, Post-graduate studies, and Travel & Tourism).
Duties include business development and marketing, ensure overall profitability of the Centre for Post-
graduate Studies and the Centre for Under-graduate and Non-degree Studies, recommend effective
utilization of resources in support of marketing and sales, improve processes, project supervision (Masters
and PhD) and training, curriculum development and planning, conduct research, professional career
counseling/course consultation, oversee the area of academic studies, coordinate with seminar speakers
and trainers, producing publicity and promotional materials.
November 2000 to February 2001
Joined Louis Preston School of Business as Head of Department (Professional Development) on 1st
November, 2000.
Duties include business development of business courses, staff development, recruitment of lecturers and
staff and overall in-charge of department of business studies.
March 1978 to August 1980
Joined Telecoms Authority of Singapore as a Telecoms operator (special operations).
September 1980 to June 1983
Joined Sumitomo Corporations as an Administrative Assistant.
Responsibilities include attendance records keeping, filing, office equipment maintenance,
correspondence with Head office in Japan.
July 1983 to May 1985
Joined WyWy Pte Ltd as a Sales Specialist (Fax/Telecom equipment).
Responsibilities include promotion of office equipment to new customers and also product demonstration.
1982 - 1985
Joined Survey Research Singapore as a part-time Market Research Recaller/Interviewer.
June 1985 - Feb 1987
Joined Overseas Courier Service Pte Ltd as an Assistant sales Manager.
Responsibilities include promotion of courier service and subscription of periodicals to new
customers and training of new sales personnel.
From February 1987 - Oct, 2000
Marketing manager in a local subscription agency dealing in business/computer magazines and
professional journals, (self-employed). Free-lance writing and training.
Responsibilities include training of sales personnel, distribution, and promotion of business/IT
publications and professional journals, and maintenance of close contacts with customers (Direct
Marketing and Internet Marketing).
5.0 ACTIVE RESEARCH AND RESEARCH INTERESTS
Internet Marketing, Global E-Commerce, and International Marketing
Marketing of IT training institutions in Singapore
Actively doing research and writing on global IT management/education, Global E-Commerce/E-
Business, and Global Outsourcing.
6.0 PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
I. Certificate in Communication Studies (J.E.C.)
II. Certificate and Diploma from the Institute of Administrative Management (UK) IAM
7.0 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
I. Member of local branch of Institute of Administrative Management (UK) - IAM
II. Member of Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK)
8.0 PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS/LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
1) Meeting the Demand for Information Technology Workers. Published in Today s Manager
(Singapore Institute of Management), Dec 98 Jan 99.
2) The Big Picture: Patrick Loh says it is not enough to think global the IS executives of the future
must learn global as well. Published in MIS South East Asia, June 1997.
3) Global Information Technology Training and Education. Published in Teaching and Learning
(National Inst. of Education/Nanyang Technological University, Singapore- 1998.
4) The Internet Remodels Education and Training. Published in Today s Manager (SIM), Aug-Sep
1999.
5) An Assessment of the demand and delivery of IT Education & Training in Singapore: Implications
for developing Nations, International Automation Conference, Indore (India), Dec., 1995
6) Published e-Book entitled IT training in Singapore A Marketing perspective available at
www.ablibris.com. Website.
7) A Skills Analysis of IT Professionals in Singapore: Implications for IT Training Providers, Global
Information Technology Management World Conference, Dallas, Texas, (USA) June 10-12, 2001
8) IT Education and Training Policy in Singapore a catalyst for IT development, Global Information
Technology Management World Conference, New York, (USA) June 23-25, 2002.
9) Published a book entitled Strategic IT Training For The Knowledge Economy, available in end of
Dec. 2002 (Knowledgeworks Consultants). Featured in Asia Media Culture Center in HK
(www.asiamt.com).
10) Published another book entitled Global IT Education & Training for the New Economy, available
in Oct. 2003.
11) Published a book entitled Global IT research; theory & frameworks, available in end of September
2004.
12) Published latest book entitled E-Marketing to China: A cultural approach, available in May 2005.
13) Global IT Outsourcing: Key issues and trends, Oct. 2005.
14) Latest book - E-Commerce for the Global Markets (published in Mar.. 2006).
15) Reviewer of two papers of the 5th IBIMA conference (2005) held in Egypt.
16) Future of Enterprise and Innovation (by Knowledgeworks Consultants, 2007).
17) Achieving breakthroughs in Innovation (June, 2008)..
9.0 REFEREES
Professor Peter Smith
1) Name
School of Information Systems/Computing
Address
University of Sunderland
Edinburgh Building,
Chester Road, Sunderland
SR1 1SD, England, UK.
Telephone (44-191-***-**** Fax : (44-191-***-****
abqktk@r.postjobfree.com
Prof. Shailendra Palvia (former local Ph.D Supervisor),
2) Name
Professor and Director of Management Information Systems
Address
College of Management, Long Island University
C.W. Post Campus, 720 Northern Blvd,
Brookville, New York 11548-1300, USA..
Telephone 516-***-**** Fax: 516-***-****
abqktk@r.postjobfree.com
Dr. Clive Graham (Creative Ent. & Professional Doctorate Academic
3) Name
Director)
Central Queensland University, Sydney
Address
Level 6, 400 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW
Australia 2000
(+61) 2 93245779 Fax: (+61) 2 93245766
Telephone/Email
Email: abqktk@r.postjobfree.com
4) Name Dr. Manuel Fernandez, Professor
Inst. of Management Technology, Dubai.
Plot UG 02, Academic City
PO Box 345006
Dubai, UAE.
Email: abqktk@r.postjobfree.com Fax: (009**-*-*******
Tel: 009**-*-*******
Mobile: 009**-*********
10. SUMMARY OF TEACHING/TUTORIAL EXPERIENCE
Successfully supervised a master student in project work/dissertation by turning from outright failure to a
clear pass (Leicester University MSc. Training & Development programmes).
1991 Jan. to 1991 Dec. (Taught at Management Devt. Inst. of Singapore in Sales promotion and
Marketing for their Communication Studies programme).
1995 to 1996. (Taught at Logistics Training Centre for US degree programme in Strategic Management
and Marketing).
Jan. 2002 to Dec. 2003. Registered with Cornerstone Business School to teach the University of London s
BSc. (Econs/Mgt/Business) Degree programme.
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Nov. 2002: Appointed project/research supervisor by Helmsdale Associates for a DBA programme
awarded by the Southern Cross University.
June 2004: Appointed Adjunct Professor by the Columbia Southern University (USA) for the BBA
degree programme and approved by MOE to teach the University of London BSc. degree programme in
Business/Econs/Mgt. with Queensfield Training Centre.
Oct. 2004. Approved by Ministry of Education (MOE) to teach the University of London s BSc. Degree
in Computing & Info. Systems with Systems Computer Training Centre.
Oct. 2004. Approved by MOE to teach ACCA courses (Business Info. Mgt. And Strategic Business
Planning and Devt) with Accountancy Finance Education Centre.
Oct. 2004. Approved by the Central Queensland University (Australia) as an adjunct Lecturer/tutor to
teach Working in a knowledge society for their Professional Doctorate programme with Hartford Inst.
of Management. Also supervise students in their project work/dissertation. Successfully completed
supervising one student in his project work (Remaking security management and policies in a new world
order).
Jan. 2005. Appointed Adjunct Professor by the Concordia University for their MBA programmes with
Harriet Education Group.
Jan. 2006. Approved by the University of Sunderland to teach the MSc. in Global E-commerce
programme.
Feb. 2006. Approved as an Adjunct Faculty member/Lecturer of the University of Wales for their MSc. in
Strategic Supply Chain Management with Turning Point Training Centre. Also to supervise students in all
their project work.
Feb. 2006. Invited by ACT International to conduct seminar on Project Management for corporate clients
(local and overseas).
Mar. 2006 Approved by the University of Upper Iowa ((USA) to develop a special topic (Global IT
Outsourcing) for their Bachelor degree programme in Business Administration.
Jun. 2006. Invited by the Bad Honnef University (Germany) to conduct a lecture (Smart Services) as an
Adjunct Professor for their undergraduate programmes.
Jan. 2007 to now. Teaching one module (Corporate Strategies and Policies) for the Executive Diploma in
Corporate Management awarded by the Society of Business Practitioners (UK).
Apr. 2009. Invited by the British University in Dubai to teach two summer courses (Strategy and project
mgt.) for their MBA programme.
Apr 2009 Invited by the Hult University to be an Adjunct Professor for their Master in International
Management programme in Dubai and the region.
11.0 GENERAL
Committed to life-long learning. Enjoy coaching and mentoring students in need.
Research interest in marketing, management, Innovation and Enterprise, E-Commerce Security, Global IT
education/training, global E-commerce subjects. Write and publish own books on global IT management
and education, and E-commerce.
Provide professional advice to friends and associates who are new in business.
12.0 SIGNATURE AND DATE
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