Gan Jia Hong

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photographer at O IJH Studio
January 1, 2007 - July 1, 2011
Specializing in interior photography of 5-star hotel chains in the Asia Pacific region, including Starwood, Shangri-La, Four Seasons; show flats for developers; etc. Work in Bangkok, Beijing, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh, Nagoya, Yangon, Sydney; locations Phuket, Bali, Maldives.
Photographer at O IJH Studio
December 1, 2011 - Present
Specializing in interior photography of 5-star hotel chains in the Asia Pacific region, including Starwood, Shangri-La, Four Seasons; show flats for developers; etc. Work in Bangkok, Beijing, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh, Nagoya, Yangon, Sydney; locations Phuket, Bali, Maldives.
Project Executive at Charles & Keith Pte Ltd
August 1, 2011 - November 1, 2011
Project management. Manage and coordinate local and overseas retail shop-fitting projects. Liaise and coordinating with related parties (contractors, suppliers, business partners) on shop fittings progress. Perform quality check and proper handover upon completion of project. Achieve deadline. Advise Accounts Dept on progressive billing and other administrative duties.
Project Executive at Visibility Design Pte Ltd
February 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006
Project management. Provide production methods and materials during design stages. Manage quotations and specifications with cost control. Planning and supervision during production and installation processes. Manage clients' feedback and rectifications. Knowledge of various creative media and production processes. Information of the workings in various departments and cultures and working styles in different local contexts.
Assistant Photographer at Pan-In Do & Associates (Architects)
February 1, 1997 - October 1, 1997
Specializing in interior photography; shoot in Asia Pacific region; show flats for developers; etc. Responsibility includes pre-production, liaising with contractors/engineers, set-up lighting, assisting styling of spaces, and client servicing.
Assistant Photographer at Pan-In Do & Associates (Architects)
November 1, 1999 - December 31, 2005
Studio Assistant at John Clang Photo Studio
October 1, 1995 - December 1, 1995
Assisting in all aspects of studio shoots.
Studio Photographer at OIJH Studio
January 1, 2007 - July 31, 2011
Specializing in interior photography of 5-star hotel chains in the Asia Pacific region; work includes Starwood, Shangri-La, Four Seasons; display flats for developers; finished interior spaces and architecture for designers’ portfolios. Locations include Bangkok, Beijing, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh, Nagoya, Yangon, Sydney; and Phuket, Bali, Maldives.
Studio Photographer at OIJH Studio
December 1, 2011 - Present
Specializing in interior photography of 5-star hotel chains in the Asia Pacific region; work includes show flats for developers; finished interior spaces and architecture for designers’ portfolios.
Project Executive at Design Pte Ltd
February 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Project management: providing production methods and materials during design stages; manage quotations and specifications with cost control; planning and supervision during production and installation processes; managing client feedback and rectifications.
Architectural Drafter at Pan-India & Associates / SA Chua & Associates
November 1, 1994 - January 31, 1995
Drafting and submissions to authorities for approvals; preparation of working drawings and schedules for tenders; on-site supervision and coordination with contractors; check defects and ensure rectifications.
Architectural Drafter at Pan-India & Associates / SA Chua & Associates
May 1, 1995 - July 31, 1995
Drafting and submissions to authorities for approvals; preparation of working drawings and schedules for tenders; on-site supervision and coordination with contractors; check defects and ensure rectifications.
Assistant Photographer at John Clang Photography
October 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Assisting in all aspects of studio shoots.
Assistant Photographer at P. Mealin Photography
February 1, 1997 - October 31, 1997
Specializing in interior photography of 5-star hotel chains in the Asia Pacific region; show flats for developers; finished interior spaces and architecture for designers’ portfolios.
Assistant Photographer at P. Mealin Photography
November 1, 1999 - December 31, 2005
Specializing in interior photography of 5-star hotel chains in the Asia Pacific region; show flats for developers; finished interior spaces and architecture for designers’ portfolios.
Photographer at OIJH Studio
January 1, 2007 - July 1, 2011
Specialising in interior photography of 5-star hotel chains in the Asia Pacific region (e.g., Starwood, Shangri-La, Four Seasons); shoots for developers; finished interior spaces and architecture for designers’ portfolios. Cities include Bangkok, Beijing, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City, Nagoya, Yangon, Sydney; locations include Phuket, Bali, Maldives.
Photographer at OIJH Studio
December 1, 2011 - Present
Specialising in interior photography of 5-star hotel chains in the Asia Pacific region; ongoing assignments for developers and architectural visualization.
Architectural Draughtsman at Pan-India & Associates; SA Chua & Associates
November 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995
Drafting and submissions of plans to authorities for approvals; preparation of working construction drawings and schedules for tenders; involve site supervision and coordination with contractors; check defects and ensure rectifications are done.
Architectural Draughtsman at SA Chua & Associates
May 1, 1995 - July 1, 1995
Drafting and submissions of plans to authorities for approvals; preparation of working construction drawings and schedules for tenders; site supervision and coordination with contractors; check defects and ensure rectifications are done.
Assistant Studio Assistant at John Clang Photography Studio
October 1, 1995 - December 1, 1995
Assisting in all aspects of studio shoots.
Project Executive at Reach Design Pte Ltd
February 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006
Provided production methods and materials during design stages; managed quotations and specifications with cost control; planned and supervised production and installation processes; managed client feedback and rectifications; gained knowledge of various media and processes; improved communications with clients and suppliers.
Architectural Draftsman at Pan-India & Associates Architects
November 1, 1994 - January 31, 1995
Drafting and submissions of plans to authorities for approvals; preparation of working drawings and schedules for tenders; site supervision and coordination with contractors; check defects and ensure rectifications are done.
Architectural Draftsman at SA Chua & Associates
May 1, 1995 - July 1, 1995
Drafting and submissions of plans to authorities for approvals; preparation of working drawings and schedules for tenders; site supervision and coordination with contractors; check defects and ensure rectifications are done.
Studio Assistant at John Clang Photography
October 1, 1995 - December 1, 1995
Assisting in all aspects of studio shoots.
Architectural Draughtsman at Pan-India & Associated Architects; SA Chua & Associates
November 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995
Assist senior architectural draftsman; drafting and submissions of plans to authorities for approvals; preparation of working construction drawings and schedules for tenders; involvement in site supervision and coordination with contractors; check defects and ensure rectifications are done.
Architectural Draughtsman at Pan-India & Associated Architects; SA Chua & Associates
May 1, 1995 - July 1, 1995
Assistance during May–July 1995 with drafting and site coordination.
Studio Assistant at John Clang Photography
November 1, 1999 - December 1, 2005
Assisting in all aspects of studio shoots.

Education

O Level at Tanjong Katong Secondary Technical School
January 1, 1989 - November 1, 1992
Diploma in Architectural Technology at Singapore Polytechnic
July 1, 1993 - November 1, 1996
Diploma in Business Management at Management Development Institute of Singapore
October 1, 2004 - September 1, 2005
Specialist Diploma in Interior and Landscape Design at BCA Academy
October 1, 2010 - September 1, 2011
O Levels at Tanjong Katong Secondary Technical School
January 1, 1989 - November 30, 1992
Diploma in Architectural Technology at Singapore Polytechnic
July 1, 1993 - November 30, 1996
Diploma in Business Management at Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) – University of Bradford (awarded)
October 1, 2004 - September 30, 2005
Specialist Diploma in Interior and Landscape Design at BCA Academy
October 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011
O Levels at Tanjong Katong Secondary Technical School
January 1, 1989 - November 1, 1992
Diploma in Architectural Technology at Singapore Polytechnic
July 1, 1993 - November 1, 1996
Diploma in Business Management at Institute of Singapore Management Development
October 1, 2004 - September 1, 2005
Specialist Diploma in Interior and Landscape Design at BCA Academy
October 1, 2010 - September 1, 2011
O-Levels at Tanjong Katong Secondary Technical School
January 1, 1989 - November 1, 1992
Diploma in Architectural Technology at Singapore Polytechnic
July 1, 1993 - November 1, 1996
Diploma in Business Management at Management Development Institute of Singapore
October 1, 2004 - September 1, 2005
Specialist Diploma in Interior and Landscape Design at BCA Academy
October 1, 2010 - September 1, 2011
O Levels at Tan Jong Katong Secondary Technical School
January 1, 1989 - November 1, 1992
Diploma in Architecture Technology (Attended) at Singapore Polytechnic
July 1, 1993 - November 1, 1996
Diploma in Business Management at Management Development Institute of Singapore
October 1, 2004 - September 1, 2005
Specialist Diploma in Interior and Landscape Design at BCA Academy
October 1, 2010 - September 1, 2011

Qualifications

O Level
January 1, 1989 - November 30, 1992
Diploma in Architectural Technology
July 1, 1993 - November 30, 1996
Diploma in Business Management
October 1, 2004 - September 30, 2005
Specialist Diploma in Interior and Landscape Design
October 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011
Diploma in Business Management
October 1, 2004 - September 1, 2005
Specialist Diploma in Interior and Landscape Design
October 1, 2010 - September 1, 2011
Diploma in Architecture Technology (Attended)
July 1, 1993 - November 1, 1996

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Education, Other, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet