About Me

 

Professional Biography

 

I was born in Bandung West Java, on August 15^th, STRENGTHS
Understanding respecting people with different cultural background, beliefs, opinion and ideas. Empathy for those who are not as fortunate as myself. This lead to a strong commitment and ability to bring people together to solve economic and social problems. Access to an extensive network of businessmen, politician, scientists, bureaucrats, member of the armed forces and other prominent figures both in Indonesia and many parts of the world. This network allows me to readily and easily access to solutions to easily solve problems for companies, governments and individuals.
Foreign language skills being highly fluent in English and good Japanese.

 

PERSONAL VISION
To contribute to improvement to human welfare through all my activities.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Twice awarded scholarship to study in Japan by the Alumni Organisation for Technical Scholarship ( Japanese institution). First Indonesian national to be appointed as an Indonesian Country manager by Australian Business Volunteers (ABV). ABV is funded by the Australian Government to send volunteer business advisor from Australia to developing nations. 130 projects were completed during my appointment. As restructured the operation of Parahyangan Radio in Bandung. Restructuring resulted in the almost defunct business increasing its rating rankings from 45^th to highly profitable 6^th. Authored the text book “ Public Relations for Secretary” that published by CV. Buroc Bandung in 1989.

CAREER OBJECTIVE
To improve Indonesian business performance of World market by facilitating access to international standard of training. Education and business advice.

HOBBIE
Writing, discussing and sharing ideas in all aspects of life. Travel through out Indonesia,USA, Asia and Australia.

PERSONAL GOALS
To live a long life building on my dream of improving the lives of all people. Human can live up to 120 years so my work is barely half completed.

EDUCATION
1999-2000, MBA, IPWI
1984-1097, Doctorandus/Master of Arts, Graduate School of Public Administration, Bandung.
1977-1980. Bachelor of Arts, Academy of Mass Communication-Bandung.

TRAINING
1979-1980 Orientation, Ministry of Information.1981, Photography1983, Radio Program Production

1984, Planning for Rural Communication Development, Asia Institute for Broadcasting Development in collaboration with Australian Broadcasting Commission 1991-1992, Advertising Creation and Communication Media Environment, Scholarship in Japan with AOTS

1995 Human Resource Development Training Assessment Program sponsored by ILO sponsored by ZDH/TA Germany.1996 How to Organise World Exhibition, In Singapore sponsored by ZDH/TA Germany 1997 Facilitating the promotion of Trade, Scholarship in Japan with AOTS

EMPLOYMENT
1992-2007
Media Consultant Various assignments with Foreign Production Houses from Asia including Japan and Thailand. Assignments included commercial television, documentaries, film and printed media.

2001-2006
Research Manager, The West Java Research & Development Centre Project research manager on economic issues affecting West Java.

1997-2006
In-Country Manager (ICM), Australian Business Volunteers (ABV). ABV is an agency jointly funded by the Australian Government and private industry. Initially employed as an agent and then promoted to ICM. As ICM successfully promoted ABV to the Indonesian private section and governments. Successfully managed the completion of 130 assignments throughout Indonesia.

1991-1998
Radio Program Consultant, Pikiran Rakyat Group (PRG). PRG is a leading newspaper company that also owned a failing radio station in West Java. Assisted this Bandung radio station to improve rating from number 45 to 6.

1977-1988
Lecturer, Islam Nusantara University, Bandung Lecturing at the Faculty of Communication. In addition lecturing in Public Relations, Communications, English and Management was provided to other universities.

1993-1997
HRD Manager, West Java Chamber of Commerce & Industry Management of human resources development, public and foreign affairs.

1978-2000
Rural Communication Projects, Ministry of Information Worked from the West Java Regional Office as a script writer for 8 years. Continued to manage rural communication projects in various mediums such as television, radio, printed media, traditional media and local leadership forums.

1987-present Free Lance Journalist
Free lance journalist, script writer and columnist for several local newspapers and Radio Republic Indonesia in West Java. Topics include small and medium business management, social and politics.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AFFILIATIONS

2000-Present
Chairperson Alumni Organisation for Technical Scholarships Indonesia (Japanese institution)

1999-2001
Chairperson Community of Public Case Watch

2000-2005
Public Relation Officer The Association of Telecommunication Companies, West Java

2003-2007
Public Relations Officer Association for West Java Research Companies

2003-2007
Advisor Business Community Forum, Bandung

2004-Present
HRD Department Member Indonesia Employer Association, West Java

2004-Present
Advisor Contractor Companies Association of West Java

2006-2007
Advisor Smart Business Forum

1999-2007
Advisor Bandung Association of Businessmen

2003
Board Member Yudhoyono Presidential Campaign Team. Joined the Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Yusuf Kalla Presidential Success Team as Treasure in West Java. Also contributed personal ideas on national social and communication issues. 2007, Starting September 7^th, 2007 Chairman for HRD of Indonesia-China Friendship Association-West Java Chapter.

Japanese Business and Opinion Management Lecturer
Lectured on how to do business with Japanese and Opinion Management in a series of National and International research seminars in Singapore, Batam, Bandung, Jogyakarta, Makasar, Surabaya and Denpasar.

OVERSEAS BUSINESS MISSIONS
1995 Bandung Chamber of Commerce to USA Led group to Texas and Ohio. 1998 Business Forum Led group to Osaka-Japan 2001 PT Telkom Accompany benchmarking tour to Sydney, Canberra & Melbourne, Australia 2002 Business Communities Benchmarking tour to Dubai, Sri Lanka and Singapore. 2003 PT Telkom Telecommunications tour visit to Singapore. 2003 West Java Chamber of Commerce Business Mission to Malaysia to arrange memorandum of understanding with Penang Chamber of Commerce. 2004 PT Telkom Led benchmarking group of senior managers to China. 2004 West Java Research Group Led benchmarking group to Thailand. November ~ December 2007, Japan Business Visit. October 18~31, Tokyo International Film Festifal, Tokyo Japan-Symposium on Human Resource Development, Tokyo.

BUSINESS
Operates own management training business. This business facilitated many of the above overseas business missions. Founded and Operated Kamar Indonesia

REFEREES

Mr Michael Bradley, J.P., MBA (Operations Management), B. Soc Sc (HRD) 5 Dominion Avenue, Singleton, NSW, 2330, Australia +62(0)265734522

Tom Hogan, PhD Adjunct Professor, School of Journalism and Communication, University of Queensland St Lucia Campus, Brisbane, Australia MB +61405118375

Dr. Kadarsyah, Msi Medical Doctor, Businessman, Humanitarian & Social worker, PT. Gracia Pharmindo Setrasari Mall Blok 1 No. 25-26 Bandung, West Java Indonesia. MB.628161852985Tel.62 22 26035362

Ir. Agus Ryanto, MSc Senior Instructor – Indonesia Telecommunication CompanyS.O. Regulatory Anaysis, Telkom HQ.Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto, Kav.52 floor 10, Jakarta Selatan. MB.62 811223392