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Taking challenges head-on - Profile of PurpleTrain Sales Manager
" My hobbies and interests are typical of an average Singaporean." That was the
comment from PurpleTrain.com Sales Manager, Ms Lee Wan Ling when asked to
describe herself. Indeed, her hobbies and beliefs would be a reflection of what
we normally see described as Singaporeans' favourite pastimes.
Starting with her love for the movies, where she would watch anything except
horror flicks. Then her love of food - a legendary Singaporean trait. Her
favourite eating places are the numerous hawker centres around the island. In
her words, they serve the "most yummy food and it is cheap too". This avid
reader of thrillers, particularly those of John Grisham's and Reader's Digest
also reveals another strong Singaporean belief - the importance of the family.
" I realised how important my family was to me when I was studying in Canada. It
was not only the fact that being so far away that made me appreciate them more.
I also happened to need emergency surgery on my knees when I was there. My mum
took leave from work and went over to nurse me. Their concern and the sacrifices
that they were willing to make really made an impact on me. That was when I
realised that no matter what, my family would always be there for me."
Currently, whatever spare time she has, she spends mostly with her family. The
younger of two siblings, she obviously has a special spot for her grandmother
and mother.
" Weekends are spent running errands with my family. We also like to spend time
together going shopping and eating out. Special moments for me include just
flopping onto my mum's bed and talking nonsense with her and my grandmother.
" They have been a constant source of encouragement to me, especially when I
first started at PurpleTrain and was trying to learn the ropes. They made me
believe that if I knuckled down and gave it my full commitment, I would see
results."
Her dedication to her family also extends to her job.
" Wan Ling was one of our top consultants, her record of sales for PurpleTrain
products was excellent. She was always tenacious in achieving her goals and most
importantly, she also strongly believes in this mode of learning. This plus her
highly infectious enthusiasm has enabled her to do well at PurpleTrain - she
never says die, " said Mr Raj Singh, Assistant Director. PurpleTrain.com.
Wan Ling started off with the Informatics Computer School, where she gained
considerable ground and product experience from two years as a programme
executive in the centre.
When asked why she decided to take up the challenging job of leading PurpleTrain
sales, she replied : " I knew that it will be a high pressure job when I took up
the challenge. However, I strongly believed that we had a good product. It is
new and that poses a challenge but it also comes with excellent parentage.
E-learning is also an area in education and training that offers great potential
for growth. I couldn't ask for a better product to sell.
" Also, PurpleTrain to me represents more than a product. It is introducing
people to a new way of learning and there is also the challenge of overcoming
certain mindsets that you always encounter when introducing something new. I
especially derive satisfaction from knowing that we are helping people embark on
a course that could change their lives, that they otherwise would not have done
because of work or time constraints.
" It is extremely exciting to be the forefront of a revolutionary way of
delivering education. In a way, you can say that we are pioneers. The idea of
rolling out PurpleTrain to more countries and opening up potential markets that
are new to the concept of e-learning is also very exciting. "
For Wan Ling, job satisfaction also comes from setting goals and achieving them:
" Right now, my goal is to help PurpleTrain grow to achieve its full potential.
I really think that it is already well on its path to being a world-class online
e-learning portal. I am proud to be part of the team that will make it happen !"
About PurpleTrain
PurpleTrain.com is an e-learning portal offering a one-stop service for business
and IT education programmes, corporate training courses and education-related
services.
By combining innovative technology with world-class training content,
PurpleTrain.com offers companies and individuals a high value, quality and
effective online training solution. About 200 online courses are available, from
degree, diploma, certificate to corporate IT training programmes. Our online
learning community now stands at over 23,000 users.
PurpleTrain.com is a 100%-owned venture of Informatics Holdings Limited, a
leading training and education provider listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange.
For more information on PurpleTrain.com, please contact :
Ms Lee Wan Ling
Sales Manager
Tel : (65) 5680 848
E-mail : wlee@purpletrain.com
Websites : www.purpletrain.com
www.informaticsgroup.com
All trademarks and registered trademarks are property of
their respective owners. Certain of the statements in this press release
are forward-looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and
uncertainties. The actual results may differ from those described or contemplated.
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