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sunita@devcomtrends.com.my
Good day,
I am a Sustainability Consultant operating in Malaysia since 2003. I am interested in interviewing for a full-time
role in leading Sustainability for your organization.
The sum total of my experience in sustainability will help to GUIDE the company, its business to maintain its
profitability, through careful manoeuvring of investments to social responsibility and promote credibility in
caring for the environment.
You may have spent millions on marketing products however, long term value creation is what sustainability
impact is all about. High potential impact must also be measured for stakeholder engagements. If not measured
critical success factors of business will not reach the most significant stakeholder- Investors (ESG rating
benchmarking) to attract more investments. With my consultancy experience in Sustainability, the level of
understanding in the nature of your business helps to propel sustainable development for your company.
In Malaysia, my contributions to public listed companies via training and consulting services are in the same
manner. Objective is to ensure PLCs and SMEs do not just respond to Compliance requirements by the local
regulatory body Bursa Malaysia, more so to ensure Board of Directors, Business Owners, Senior Management
understand the strengths in their business to accelerate demand for products/ service/ supply chain and promote
benchmarking of sustainability against international standards to obtain investments. We need money to make
money and as a Certified Sustainability Reporting Specialist I understand how to do this best for your company.
I believe in establishing my network on the ground for knowledge on what works and what may not therefore
often receive feedback that my recommendations are spot on from my clients (Board of Directors & Senior
Management). I take keen interest in understanding the organization and the industry trends that’s shaping its
sustainability, before custom designing initiatives to complement and strengthen sustainable development of the
business. The outcomes of the intervention (training, regulatory report review, investors requirements’ gap
analysis, sustainability audit for identifying risk and opportunities in business), enables leaders to make informed
decisions in pushing strategic directions.
In pursuit of a full- time position, I wish to develop my skills and knowledge further as a strategic business
thinker working with this company.
My professional experience in sustainability matters spans from year 1996 as an employee with Citibank right
when I started developing my expertise in training and financial services.
Qualifications, which fits the requirements of this job is I have a degree in Knowledge Management from Asia e-
University and am currently concluding a doctoral thesis in Business Administration- the state of SDGs
Adoption in Public Listed Companies on Bursa Malaysia.
I realise all that I am doing here as an external consultant, feels more like I am only scrapping the tip of an
iceberg. My potential and knowledge can be put to more good use with internal implementation hence I seek this
opportunity to work with you. Being involved in high level business development, I need the support of a larger
company hence my application.
As a consultant having worked on scoped sustainability projects funded by the EU Switch Asia in least
developed and developing countries, had given me the necessary flexibility in both language and culture to
operate successfully in many different contexts, in view of pursuing scaled projects globally.
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Finally, as an avid researcher in sustainability my capabilities include content development for analysing trends,
benchmarking against international standards and investor relations and dialogue, alongside, writing white
papers, conference papers with innovative solutions for attracting investors to finance sustainable development at
organization levels. I keep myself creatively active on content curation, design and delivery for various industry
players which keeps me up to date on latest industry trends.
I firmly believe that my ability to identify gaps in managing a business at industry level and complementing
those needs with trainings at an operation level has helped clients of mine at senior management convince their
Board of Directors in making sound decisions for the sustainable development of their business. Coupled with
my drive to continuously learn, collaborate and develop intellectually I am a good fit for your company.
I am looking forward to start this lifetime journey in your organization. herein my CV is enclosed for your
review.
Sincerely,
Sunita Devi
CURRICULUM VITAE
For
A SUSTAINABILITY ROLE
Education:
Institution /Date from- Date to. Degree or Diploma obtained:
London Teachers’ Training College Diploma in TESOL
(October 2009- April 2010
Asia e University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Masters of Knowledge Management
(June 2010- January 2012)
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Taylor’s University, Kuala Lumpur, Project Output: PhD in Sustainable Development;
Malaysia Identifying best practices in various sectors of businesses
(January 2013- 2014 Sept) (Ministry of Education Malaysia funded project on a
Barometer for Sustainability)
Asia e University (Jan 2017 to Oct 2019) Pursuing Doctorate in Business Admin (DBA)
Research on Sustainability Training Readiness of Public
Listed Company
Present position:
Training Consultant – experienced in business develop areas related to business research, training,
communication and content development.
Sustainability Consultant
Sustainability Consultant who constantly aims to realign significant impact areas (risk and opportunities) for
sustainable development of businesses. To help business leaders drive their organizations’ sustainable
development with impact.
Assist in creating more informed management staff members who lead Sustainability strategies within their
organization.
Capable of blending the big picture viewpoints with tactical value creation to influence the intended
stakeholders.
A grounded leader with strong interpersonal skills- maintains existing network, builds consensus, prioritizes
effectively and creates partnerships across the organization and its supply chain.
Expands on scopes and delivers more than promised to clients.
General Skills
o Communication
o Collaborative
o Adaptability
o Learning attitude
o Curiosity
o Methodical
o Leadership
o Problem solving
o Cost cutting
o Creative
o Revenue focus
o Benchmarking
o Sound decision making
o Risk assessment
o Relationship building
o Strategic relations
o Stakeholder analysis for relational impact
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o Trend and market updates for better outcomes planning
Specific skills for this role of Development Coordination Officer, Partnerships and Development Finance,
Professionalism
Knowledgeable of the SDGs, targets and indicators.
Capable of breaking downs its application within localised context as carried out in the project with
Malaysian Airports Holdings Berhad.
Ability to apply sustainable development theories, concepts and approaches.
Ability to conduct independent research and analysis on sustainable development topics.
Ability to determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources.
Demonstrates skill in developing sources for data collection.
Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter
Highly tuned to meeting and exceeding expectations.
Is committed to meet deadlines and achieving results.
Persistent and calm in dealing with challenges.
Communication:
Prefers to listen first
Strengths are written skills
Believes in professionally responding to situations than reacting.
Constantly practices comprehension of the background and the expectations- not shy to ask questions
for clarification.
Willing to learn daily
Teamwork:
Although in business consulting for over 2 decades, I have been working collaboratively with other
consultants and training and PR agency partners to achieve consulting projects deliverables.
Trusts in expertise and implicit knowledge in people
Practices joint recognition (no man is an island in personal life and more so in business).
Accountability:
When working in teams no one person is the same as the rest therefore acknowledge that accountability
and responsibilities are joint commitments
Conscious about cost and quality standards;
Strict about compliance with organizational regulations and rules;
Supportive of teams (believe in trust).
Will give advise and delegate wherever opportunities arise (depending on needs of the teammates
professional development).
Creativity:
Actively seeks to improve programmes and/or services
Believes that differentiation solves problems and meets needs of clients/ beneficiaries
Acknowledges that there is always new ways to approach projects delivery- constantly seeks advise and
learns from market trends how best to apply innovation creatively.
Client Orientation:
In any project client/ direct stakeholders/ beneficiaries of campaigns/ projects are priority.
Pre project discussion are essential to understand and maintain productive partnerships with clients for
establishing trust and respect.
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Throughout the project/ campaign information will be updated for communication ease with clients.
Believe in underpromise, over deliver (My clients who become great friends over the years will vouch
that ‘I never short-change my clients’).
Technological Awareness:
Keen interest to work with the UN office is to keep up to date with advanced technology;
Realised from my projects in cybersecurity content and penetrations tests report writing, that I have a
lot more to learn in becoming tech savvy.
Therefore through this role I hope to learn and push personal development.
Work History
2003 – 2020
Sustainability Consultant (on average RM150,000- RM250,000 per annum)
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q. Regularly participating in international benchmarking and sustainability networks and associations-
DJSI, GRI, IIRC, SEDEX, RSPO, (Malaysian Chapter) WBCSD, TCFD, PRI and etc.
r. Constantly facilitating and speaking at industry conferences and forums to engage with relevant
stakeholders while sharing updated knowledge.
s. Since 2008 - Sustainability training for various sector stakeholders.
t. Design and delivered close to 21 different trainings related to Sustainability- including more on demand
topics - ESG Impact, Social ROI, EES Risk Management, CSR for HR and PR, Training Evolution-
CSR- IR - SR, Board of Governance and Corporate Leadership towards Sustainability, Investor
Relations and Corporate Responsibility, Corporate Governance and Risk Management Impact.
u. 2015 Editor for the first sustainability magazine in the country called Green+
v. Since 2016 - organize and facilitate workshops on Bursa Malaysia’s Guideline on Sustainability
Training and Corporate Governance for PLCs.
w. 2017 to 2019 in the panel of Judges for the EU Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industries Award
event called EUROPA AWARDS for Business Sustainability.
x. Carry out supply chain audits – BSCI, RBA, SMETA for Amazon vendors and suppliers in Malaysia-
(furniture and bedding contract manufacturers)
2013 – 2014 Academic Researcher - PhD output for Ministry of Education’s project on tourism
barometer for Malaysia.
Worked with team leaders of EU Switch Asia’s grant projects to scope for funds.
Editing of the Sustainable Consumption Production Blueprint 2013- 2016(final draft)
2014 – 2015 Consultant for Business Sustainability Projects – EU Switch Asia grant fund scoped
projects- Malaysia, Bhutan, Vietnam and India.
Post grant project recommendation to Project leads, for expansion of implementations on shared value
initiatives.
Since 2015- Experience in Facilitating, Moderating and Speaking at B2B and B2C meetings and
conferences on Sustainability.
2016 Workshop facilitator for EUMCCI’s Europa Award for Business Sustainability Award.
2017 Speaker for International SOS’ Conference on CSR & OSH.
As a member of the National Centre for Sustainability Reporting and the Institute for Sustainability
Reporting Specialist- active engagement on sustainability matters as industry practitioner.
Engage with industry associations to provide sustainability plans for expanding membership services.
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Corporate training related projects (As a HRDF Certified Trainer)
Training Experience (contractual agreement for training services/ ad hoc requirements/ annual schedule)
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Location: Klang Selangor
Referee: Ms Santa HR Manager
Consulting: RM3,500.00 – RM5,000.00 per month
Description of role and responsibilities as Production Line Competencies Trainer
Metrod is a leading manufacturer of Oxygen Free Copper rod, wire & strip in Malaysia.
Designed and delivered relevant training modules for increasing factory operations efficiency
specifically for foreign employees from Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and India.
Strong advocate for Safety Culture adherence and Performance& Productivity Improvements.
Description of role and responsibilities as AMBASSADOR (is a compliance training from KONE
FINLAND) Trainer
KONE Finland requires all countries to conduct the KONE AMBASSADOR programme
(compulsory 3 days) for all staff members of the company ranging from the tea lady to the Country
Manager and selected vendors.
Instrumental in customizing the KONE FINLAND BRAND AMBASSADOR modules for Asian
countries. Delivered the trainings, conducted site audits, customer survey pre and post
AMBASSADOR trainings.
Improved customer satisfaction on KONE employees- field technicians to office staff and
Management team in KONE Malaysia, Phillippines, Singapore and Indonesia.
This has been implemented as an annual training for all KONE country offices round the Asia
Pacific region.
Report to Country Manager the state of ownership and accountability to improve customer
experience throughout the organization.
Since 2010 the CEO of KONE FINLAND, attends each session in each country to ensure the
training is conducted according to the new strategies of the company. At this point a presentation and
report regarding the KONE AMABASSADORship is designed and delivered to the CEO from
FINLAND. Indepth analysis of patterns for customer demand in elevator escalator business. KONE
FINLAND in MALAYSIA is the number 1 lift company for New Business Acquisitions for Asia Pacific
exceeding 8000 active lifts in service as at 2018.
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Starwood – Azlin Latiff Training Director
Swiss – Encik Rahman General Manager.
Sunway – Ms Elaine HR Manager
Consulting: 15,000.00 per month
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Since 2003 Content Development for magazines – business (HR Asia), tourism (Lifestyle), SME magazine, Times
Higher Education Guide (Editor- 2004 to 2006), Tourism Malaysia’s Guide to Malaysia (Editor - 2007).
Since 2013 - Extensive and in-depth experience as an independent research consultant- co writer of Industry PhD
theses, DBA researches and Master’s Degree dissertations for corporate clients.
2014 Designed and delivered the Digital Communication module for the Blue Ocean Strategy MBA (BOS MBA)
centre in Kuala Lumpur for 2 cohorts. 2014 - 2016 Sustainable Consumption Production Blueprint M’sia.
2014-Designed and delivered a syllabus on Sustainability for Royal Institute of Tourism & Hospitality, Bhutan.
Experience in surveys and data collection for research backed project implementation.
Since 2016 - Design and development of Industry White Papers, Case Study and Corporate Training documents for
various public listed companies + trade associations and business chambers.
Designed guidelines, internal training manuals and Standard Operating Procedure documents for certification.
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Conduct review for Retail product brands and provide recommendation reports to regional (APAC) offices for
several brands such Asia VA, Omei, Marks and Spencer and Amazon.
Since 2018 Prepare Supply Chain Audit reports for Amazon’s supply chain vendors in Asia.
Responsibilities include;
Produced lifestyle biannual magazines “Indian Wedding”, Wedding Fever”. Contributed new
feature writing on “Brand Equity” magazine. Managed advertising budgets worth
RM300,000.00 for Perception Media as a consulting writer.
Contributed articles for “Education Quarterly”, “Times Higher Education Guide” and published
‘GUIDE TO MALAYSIA 2007” in conjunction with the VISIT MALAYSIA 2007. Contributed
interview articles for “BUMI CEO” profiling 50 CEOs in Malaysia. Advertising revenue worth:
RM175,000.00 per issue per year for Trident Publications as a writer.
Contribute interview articles on relevant GREEN Projects in the Country. Liaise with Ministry
level policy makers to obtain interview and write regular columns in bimonthly magazine for
Green+ Communications as Editor.
Produced monthly articles on Knowledge Management, HR Best Practices for sustaining
SMEs for Business Media International as Columnist.
Produce industry relevant reports for the Outsourcing magazine on BPO and SSO practices
reviewing EPP projects. Produced 2 White Paper “Funding Landscape in Malaysia for GBS
sector” and “Gap Report between Vendors and Buyers in GBS Malaysia”. Project budget
worth:RM150,000 per annual issue for PIKOM Malaysia as Business Research Consultant.
Contributing to business and academic research for C-Suite level professionals to increase
their visibility and for life-long learning qualification. END of CV.
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