I am a self-starting professional with a strong drive for success and an acute attention to detail. In every project I strive to meet all stakeholders' requirements and deliver on the creative vision. With years of experience in customer and client support, I translate that service mindset into collaborating with internal teams to push a project to successful completion. I’m passionate about photography and production, and I’m always eager to learn and take on new challenges.

Alwin Widjaja

I am a self-starting professional with a strong drive for success and an acute attention to detail. In every project I strive to meet all stakeholders' requirements and deliver on the creative vision. With years of experience in customer and client support, I translate that service mindset into collaborating with internal teams to push a project to successful completion. I’m passionate about photography and production, and I’m always eager to learn and take on new challenges.

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I am a self-starting professional with a strong drive for success and an acute attention to detail. In every project I strive to meet all stakeholders’ requirements and deliver on the creative vision.

With years of experience in customer and client support, I translate that service mindset into collaborating with internal teams to push a project to successful completion. I’m passionate about photography and production, and I’m always eager to learn and take on new challenges.

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Language

English
Fluent
Indonesian
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer at Alwin Widjaja Photography
August 1, 2021 - Present
Collaborate with clients to help achieve their creative vision; manage on-location modifications and unexpected issues; provide client service; edit all photos using Capture One Pro and Photoshop; plan or deliver additional motion content such as stop motion or video upon client request.
Executive Producer at PT Shiroku Indonesia Mandiri (Shiroku Indonesia)
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
Established a production house in Indonesia as an extension for an established Malaysian company; delivered multiple commercials on time and within budget; fund raising and budget management across nine commercial videos.
Head of Special Projects at PT Adikarya Utomo Jaya
June 1, 2002 - December 1, 2018
Consulting, sales, training, and service support; advised customers on production requirements; conducted equipment installation training; regular follow-up with customers to ensure smooth operation; oversaw sales of spare parts and capital equipment (€800k–€1m); built market penetration with Kadant Lamort for paper mills.
In-house Advisor at Freelance South Korea
August 1, 2000 - May 1, 2002
Advised two South Korean startups, connecting founders with foreign partners to ensure clear communication and conflict resolution; helped Korean companies publish financial and shareholder reports; facilitated meetings in Korea to discuss use of articles on a site and investor relations.
US Tax Advisor at KPMG Jakarta/KPMG Singapore
July 1, 1997 - July 1, 2000
US Tax Advisor Indonesia and Singapore; part of a compliance team ensuring US expatriates meet annual filing requirements; managed up to 50 expatriates and trained local staff on US tax obligations; advised foreign corporate clients on tax obligations.
Junior Tax Advisor at Arthur Andersen Indonesia
September 1, 1995 - June 1, 1997
Helped prepare corporate income tax returns for foreign clients and advised US tax clients on their obligations; assisted senior partner with expatriate US returns.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration at University of Surrey
June 1, 2001 - June 1, 2018
Bachelor of Arts, Economics at Carleton University
September 1, 1993 - November 1, 1995
University transfer program at Langara College
September 1, 1990 - April 1, 1993

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other