Resume

Sharlene Oong

sharleneoong95@gmail.com

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

Messiah College Spring’ 18 (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Strategic Communications Track
American Studies Program Spring ’17 (Washington D.C)

WORK EXPERIENCE 

Corporate Storyteller-Senior

Plus Solar Systems Sdn Bhd (Aug’19 – Present) – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Craft, write and develop written pieces for company profile, media feature, etc.

Copyedit marketing materials to fit the overall direction of the campaign and industry.

Work with members of the media to ensure the company is represented in its entirety.

Editorial Assistant-Marketing

IGI Global (Jul’18 – June’19) – Hershey, PA

Created and developed promotional content for national and international partners.

Developed research-focused content to keep website current.

Worked with editors on specialized campaigns to expand the exposure of their book.

Intern

The Mavericks (Jan’18 – May’18) – Harrisburg, PA

Conducted political research that met the objectives of the client.

Developed promotional content for social media platforms.

Assisted in event planning.

Editorial Intern

TARA Media & Communications (June ’17 – July ’17) – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Developed content for marketing materials.
Edited, proofread, and fact-checked written content.
Reported on current events in healthcare, oil, gas, and rubber industry.

Intern
The Clapham Group (February ’17 – April ’17) – Washington, D.C. Metro Area
Conducted research to meet objectives of the client.
Prepared monthly newsletters.
Developed content to keep website current.

Tech Crew Volunteer
MC-77 -Messiah College (August ’16 – May ’18) – Mechanicsburg, PA
Operated camera during the weekly show.
Prepared and edited video packages.
Operated VTR.

Student Writer

Swinging Bridge Magazine – Messiah College (Fall ’15 – May ’18) – Mechanicsburg, PA
Wrote articles for school magazine.
Conducted interviews to meet objectives of the story.
Brainstormed new story ideas with editor on a weekly basis.

Corporate Communications Intern
Agensi Kaunseling & Pengurusan Kredit (AKPK) (June ’15 – July ’15) – Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Brainstormed and wrote promotional pieces on the services the agency offers.
Assisted the department with event coordination.
Conducted financial research for the department head.

Human Resource Associate

Grace Events Sdn Bhd (January ’14 – May  ‘14)- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Recruited Sales Associates.
Posted jobs online via job network and social media.
Provided job training and supervised the Sales Associates.

Skills

  • HTML
  • GotoWebinar
  • WordPress
  • Final Cut Pro X
  • Adobe Audition
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Zoom
  • Social media management
  • Buffer
  • Event Planning
  • MailChimp
  • iDonatePro
  • Research (Online)