CPS Workforce Support

The CPS Workforce Support Group reaches out to all who are unemployed or facing unemployment.

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To contact us or find out more, please email us at CPSsupgp09@gmail.com.

Useful links:

1. Catholic Business Network - CBN brings together Catholic business owners and professionals in Singapore for the advancement of Catholic morality, values and ethics in the workplace and to serve the community. For further details, please visit http://www.cbn-singapore.sg.

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Jobs Postings: 

Operations Manager

Job Description

As an Operations Manager, you will help to maintain general discipline in the school and will be involved in the areas of estate management, safety and security, and logistical support. Your key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting the Discipline Master/Mistress (DM) in planning, implementing and enforcing the discipline policy of the school, including maintaining and analysing disciplinary records and data of pupils
  • Overseeing the estate management of the school and liaising with contractors on estate maintenance work, improvement work and cleanliness of the school
  • Reviewing and maintaining security and safety of the school premises and property, including the establishment of security and safety procedures and the conduct of emergency exercises
  • Providing logistics support for school activities, excursions and functions such as the Speech Day, Sports Day and Meet-the-Parents Sessions
  • Working with teachers in the management of student affairs which include supervising pupils during school activities and going on home visits
  • Supervising a team of school attendants and providing on-the-job training to them for effective school operations

Requirements

  • Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Local Polytechnic Diploma in any discipline
  • Candidates should possess prior experience in logistics, estate management, safety/emergency planning and discipline

Service Benefits

  • 18 days vacation leave
  • Medical leave - 14 days sick leave (if no hospitalisation) and up to 60 days sick leave (with hospitalisation)
  • Subsidised medical and dental benefits
  • Use of Government Holiday Bungalows
  • Group Insurance Scheme at low premium

Application Details

The closing date of application is 22 Nov 2009.

To apply for the position, you are required to complete the Civil Service application form (194kb .doc) and email the completed form to moe_ped_eas_recruitment@moe.gov.sg.

As processing will be based on the application form, it will not be necessary for you to attach a separate resume. We regret that incomplete application forms will not be considered and only short listed applicants will be notified for an interview. 


Date Posted: 9 November 2009

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SCIENCE CENTRE

The Science Centre Singapore is dedicated to the promotion of interest, learning and creativity in science & technology through imaginative and enjoyable experiences, and to contribute to the nation's development of its human resource. If you share the same passion and commitment, we welcome you to be part of this dynamic and dedicated team: 

i. Exhibit Fabricator

Role :

    * Build exhibits by welding stainless/mild steel using TIG welding equipment.
    * Read and translate CAD/Technical drawings.
    * Move heavy objects at times.

Requirements :

    * GCE 'N' level with at least 2 years experience  in the manufacturing or engineering industry preferably but candidates with prior experiences will also be considered.
    * Must be creative and have initiatives.
    * Able open to work in a team as well as being an individual.
    * Must be physically fit.
    * Basic knowledge of how to use a machinery such as Pillar drills, Lathe and bandsaws on materials like wood, metal and plastic is necessary

Working Conditions: Hourly rated from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm 

ii. Exhibition Guides

Role:

    * Interact with the visitors and explain the exhibits to them.
    * Conduct guided tours and answer the visitors' queries.

 Requirements

    * GCE O or A level  with a background in the Life Science discipline.
    * Fluency in English is essential.
    * Must be able to work on weekends, public holidays and on a roster planning system.
    * Available around 16 October 2009 till early March 2009. 

Working Conditions:Hourly rated from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm  
  
iii. Explainer

Role :

    * Interact with the visitors and explain the exhibits to them.
    * Answer visitors' queries

Requirements:

    * GCE O or A level  with a background in Science or IT discipline.
    * Fluency in English is essential.
    * Cheerful and friendly disposition is preferred

Working Conditions:Hourly rated from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm ; 2 days a week
 

iv. Temp Visitor Services Assistant

    * Provide information and assistance to visitors in the Centre
    * Assist in crowd control, ticketing and customer service.

Requirements:

    * GCE 'O' level
    * Some experience in customer service required
    * Fluency in English is essential.
    * Cheerful and friendly disposition is preferred.
    * Must be comfortable with roster planning.
    * Required  to work on weekends and public holidays
    * Must be able to commit for 6 months from mid-October onwards

Working Conditions:Hourly rated from 9.30am to 6.15 pm 

To Apply: Interested candidates, please send your resume to hr@science.edu.sg stating your expected salary and available date.

Date Posted: 11 October 2009

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Chauffeur / Guardian

A family of 4 is urgently seeking a suitable candidate to fill this position. The job: 1. Chauffeur the employer and 3 boys from office, school, home & tuition and 2. Supervise children in their homework.

Requirements: 1. Love for children, 2. Must have an understanding for teenagers and behavioral issues, and 3. Compassionate and patient.

Compensation: $1,200 per month, negotiable. Interested candidates please call Ms Jennifer Goh - 8183 3783.

Date Posted: 04 October 2009

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Sales Co-Ordinator /Indoor Sales - CPS

Provides Signet Technology Pte Ltd is a small but growing regional IT distribution company & they distribute IT hardware and software products in Singapore and in ASEAN markets.  Their products include IT networking products like switches, indoor & outdoor wireless systems, IP cameras, routers, NAS, KVMs, industrial, Ethernet products, network cables & accessories, server racks, UPS, firewall, SSL VPN, etc. They also do web-design and have software solutions like ERP and CRM systems. They  are looking for a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position. Job Scope:

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  • Invoicing
  • Liaising with vendors to check stock and quotations
  • Providing quotations to channel partners
  • Follow up on Accounts Receivables
  • Follow up on loan of equipment to channel partners
  • Preparing reports

    Requirements: GCE O or A or Diploma with at least 1 to 2 years of relevant experience; Location: East

    Interested candidates please email your resume to: recruitment@signetech.com

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    Andrew and Grace Home (AG Home) ministers to troubled teenage girls, is seeking suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions: 

  • 2 Care Givers

    • Be a positive role model to all residents
    • Does general cleaning of the premises
    • Provides care and supervision to the residents
    • Provides basic counseling and advice to residents
    • Aids in basic development and change process of residents
    • Maintains a clean, safe and comfortable environment for the residents
    • Needs to reside in the Home

    Assistant Director

    • To oversee smooth & proper operations of the Home in the absence of the Director
    • Ensure quality services are provided to clients that are in line with service standards & requirements of the law
    • Drawing up of Home rules for residents to provide an operational framework for operations
    • Monitoring the implementation of operational framework by staff
    • Oversee the security level at the Home for the safety of residents and staff
    • Oversee the implementation of rehabilitative programmes for reintegration of residents into society
    • Review of programmes to study their effectiveness in rehabilitative process of residents
    • Intervention work with residents when necessary
    • Networking with key agencies to garner support for the provision of services to residents
    • Management of volunteers
    • Management of resources
    • Directs and manages the daily activities and programs at AG home
    • Manages and oversees work processes of investigation, case intake, case assessment, and case supervision, and ensure proper documentation of case intervention
    • Works with case managers in their supervision and case management of residents including counseling and liaison with external parties
    • Works with care givers, social worker aide, youth worker in their management of resident’s welfare
    • Liaises with MCYS, partners and other external agencies regarding policy matters relating to the rehabilitation of the residents
    • Upgrading Home Operations Manual

    Admin Assistant/Accounts

    • Handles petty cash and monies received, including the recording and depositing of monies
    • Prepares monthly statements for donations and petty cash etc to Head Office
    • Records and updates information relating to donors
    • Process payment to vendors
    • Liaise with Head office with matters regarding donors, vendors, invoices, donations, grant applications etc
    • Reconciles the MCYS quarterly grants and Annual Muster Statement
    • Office administration – maintenance of office equipment, replenishing stationeries, pest control, etc


    Programme Coordinator

    • Organises & oversees implementation of daily activities at the Home – Life skills training, vocational training, academic training & related aspects of youth development. This includes submission of a summary of the monthly events to the webmaster and observing residents’ participation and gather feedback to plan future programme
    • Organises & oversees implementation of the Home’s school programme
    • Source for and supervise necessary and appropriate teachers and programme providers for the home school programme and life skills/ vocational training. This includes monitoring the attendance of the teachers and submission of the timesheets to HR for payment.
    • Source for and work closely with volunteers. This includes :
      1. Maintenance of volunteer database
      2. Keeping volunteers updated on the Home’s programmes and progress
      3. Volunteer placement
    • Create opportunities to raise funds towards the operations of the Home. This includes :
      1. Maintenance of donors/ supporters database
      2. Keeping donors/ supporters updated on the Home’s programmes, progress and use of funds, such as newsletters
    • Preparation of the Home’s newsletter
    • Submits a monthly summary report of events to Director & Social Work Department
    • Proposes, implements & evaluates the effectiveness of training programme for the residents with Social Work Department

    Driver cum Gardener

    • Holds a Class 3 Singapore Driving license
    • Familiar with Singapore roads
    • Is healthy & physically fit as job requires to perform physical strenuous duties
    • Handles gardening around the premises
    • Prune plants around the fences & cut grass

    Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to:

    The Director,
    Pastor Andrew Choo 
    6A Mattar Road
    Singapore 387715  

    or FAX to 6348 5081.

    Date Posted: 03 September 2009

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    A leading accounting and consulting firm invites applications from suitable candidates to join their team of professionals in the Tax department as:

    Secretaries /Administrators

    Working closely with the Tax Principal and managers, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following: 

    • Attend to incoming/outgoing mail and disseminate information to senior for action
    • Initiate follow-up action by reminding Tax Principal and managers
    • Attend to calls from clients
    • Perform other secretarial and administrative duties

    Requirements: 

    • 3-5 years relevant experience as a Secretary or Department Administrator
    • Possess GCE A level with Private Secretarial Diploma or equivalent
    • Proficient in MS Office ie MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills
    • Must be committed, dependable and resourceful.

    Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume indicating current and expected salary to maytan@firstwaters.com  

    Only short listed candidates will be notified.

    Date Posted: 15 August 2009

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    TELEMARKETER

    Mojo Concepts is a growing global exhibition stand design and project management company which specializes in the design of exhibition stands as well as overseeing the building up and logistics coordination with suppliers/electricians/carpenters/show organizers/customers to ensure the successful delivery of the exhibition stand. They also help customers to exhibit in global exhibitions, like Milan, Cologne, Dubai, US, Asia including Singapore. They are now looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Telemarketer

    As a Telemarketer, the candidate will be

    • Following up on leads given and be in charged of converting leads to opportunities for sales person to follow-up. (Commission will be given based on case-by-case basis)
    • Updating database and giving reports to Business Development Head.

    Requirements :

    • Minimum GCE O/A level with 3 years of relevant working experience 
    • Preferably from media or exhibition/events background
    • Only those staying in the east need to apply
    • Must be able to speak and write Chinese. 

    Interested candidates please submit your application with a comprehensive CV and salary expected to:  HRadviser@firstwaters.com

    Date Posted: 05 August 2009

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    I Globe is looking for suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:

    FINANCE EXECUTIVE

    Accountabilities

    The Finance executive is a key member of the investment team and is involved in all aspects of the financial management function :

    • Prepare financial statements and monitor financial performance of iGlobe companies;
    • Prepare accounts for investors and conduct analysis of investors accounts;
    • Prepare corporate tax returns;
    • Handle treasury functions including cashflow management;
    • Act as contact point for external auditors, financial regulators and government agencies.

    Qualifications / Competences

    • A degree or diploma in Accountancy, Economics or Finance;
    • Work experience of 3-5 years in financial management;
    • Strong ability to self-direct, analyze, evaluate and quickly form independent investment judgments on a wide variety of businesses;
    • Strong attention to details and exceptional organizational skills;
    • Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills for  investor relations;
    • Exceptional analytical skills with independent and original thoughts.

    ANALYST

    Accountabilities

    The analyst is a key member of the investment team and is involved in all aspects of the investment process :

    • Assist in monitoring portfolio companies;
    • Assist in providing support  to existing portfolio companies through analysis and strategic planning;
    • Prepare investors reports and support investor relations activities;
    • Assist in all stages of due diligence including market analysis and primary and secondary research;
    • Assist with developing robust investment processes and procedures.

    Qualifications / Competences

    • Graduate with less than one year working experience;
    • Must be Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Residence (as a Finance Graduate Immersion Programme candidate);
    • Strong ability to self-direct, analyze, evaluate a wide variety of businesses;
    • Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to details;
    • Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
    • Exceptional analytical skills with independent and original thoughts;
    • Have experience in entrepreneurial activities, in student or personal initiatives.

    Interested candidates please submit a comprehensive resume indicating salary expected to maykltan@yahoo.com.sg

    Date Posted: 26 July 2009

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    International Application Solutions Pte Ltd (IAS), an IBM Singapore Subsidiary, is seeking suitable candidates for:

    DBA (IMS / DB2)

    Mandatory Skills:

    • Jobholder uses specialist experience, in a complex IT environment, to recognise when technical development can offer a business opportunity.
    • Must have 3-5 years experience of working in an IT project environment and an understanding of IT/business strategies. Previous work as a Database Administrator would be advantageous. 
    • Experience gained from outside the Bank can be extremely valuable, particularly large organisations, suppliers or manufacturers.
    • Highly proficient in IT tools, techniques and services relevant to their knowledge area and has a broad awareness of those used throughout other areas, and maintains a key interest in emerging developments in the marketplace. Database Management Systems knowledge must include core skills e.g. DB2, Oracle, IMS, UDB, DB2 Connect, SQL Server, DB2 Connect, Ingres ( Oracle and Ingres not mandatory for the mainframe)
    • Demonstrates effective communication, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, clients and customers – including the production of major reports, preparing and delivering presentations, and taking a leading role in meetings and discussions. 
    • Able to plan, schedule and monitor own work, requiring minimal reference and supervision.  

    Role & Responsibilities:

    • Ensures that recommended Database Management Systems are fully compliant with IT and Security policies, escalating dispensations where appropriate.
    • Works with Project Designers to provide cost effective and functional database solutions, in-line with business and technical requirements.
    • Provides input to the evaluation and selection of Database package solutions.    
    • Produces end-to-end Database Designs, with associated costs and timescales, in response to Bid/Planning and Portfolio demand. 
    • Undertakes specific technical specialist assignments to support portfolio demand.
    • Uses appropriate processes and software tools to design, build, test and implement database systems or services, on a technical infrastructure, to support Business demands, and to agreed service levels.
    • Uses database administration procedures and standards, shares technical nowledge/best practice, and resolves issues in the existing and emerging systems development processes. 
    • Supports Application Development build and test to optimise database efficiency and performance.
    • Creates database housekeeping schedule to ensure the integrity and recoverability of business system information. 
    • Provides implementation and warranty support for Business Change, in-line with Live Support and Project requirements.   
    • Support ISS in the monitoring of the infrastructure operational environment or service performance, improving levels of service by pre-empting incidents and initiating improvement activities.
    • Provides Database processing requirements to the capacity planning process, ensuring that future demand is factored into Operational Systems capacity and configuration. 


    HARDWARE SPECIALIST (z/OS)

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Technical design
    • Detailed configuration planning to avoid single point of failure
    • Logical definition
    • Installation planning (floorspace, environmental provision, infrastructure provision, on-site co-ordination)
    • Vendor liaison
    • Post implementation support
    • Adherence to change control
    • Governance

    Knowledge and Expertise (Essential):

    • Fundamental understanding of z/OS
    • Previous z/OS hardware installation, configuration & design experience
    • Excellent understanding of mainframe operating system tools:- TSO, JCL & Utilities, plus HMC, XRC   commands etc.

    Preferred:

    • z/OS Technical Expertise & design
    • Deeper knowledge of MVS either from an Operations or Support background

    High Level experience / Knowledge in the following (but not inclusive):

    • Previous Data Centre installations (environmental requests etc.)
    • HMC Operation
    • XRC
    • HCD
    • ESCON Manager
    • GDCM Aperture
    • Cross Vendor DASD & Tape configurations / installations
    • PPRC connectivity
    • CPU, Channel & ESCON/FICON configurations / installations
    • CNT / USD-X knowledge
    • SAN Knowledge (Brocade switches etc.)
    • Previous experience in project managing hardware installations, moves, decommissions would be advantageous
    • Knowledge of Tandem, NCR Terradata, iSeries & pSeries platforms would be desirable


    NETWORK SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER

    Key responsibilities include:

    • Act as a focal point for any incidents with z/OS Connectivity implications
    • Own, lead and present findings on z/OS Connectivity issues which the team has been assigned.
    • Provide specialist connectivity support to Service management, production services, network service etc.
    • Proactively attempt to prevent any clients being adversely impacted by z/OS Connectivity issues through proactive planning and incepting/ driving Service Improvement work
    • Maintain software levels
    • Evaluate, trail and install new software products
    • To continue to develop new and existing network management facilities
    • Delivering changes to the infrastructure in support of client infrastructure
    • Provision of 24x7 standby support
    • Out of hours support to support change implementations, problem investigation and resolution
    • Proactively ensure that technical knowledge around z/OS and especially connectivity related technology is fully up to date with knowledge of latest industry trends
    • Mentoring of team colleagues

    Knowledge and Expertise (Essential):

    • Fundamental understanding of z/OS
    • Good understanding of mainframe operating system tools: TSO, JCL, SDSF
    • IT service Management skills, ideally ITIL qualified
    • IT security awareness
    • Several years experience in mainframe connectivity including VTAM, SNA and TCPIP
    • High Level experience in connectivity related products such as: Netview and Session Managers

    Preferred:

    • Deeper knowledge of z/OS either from an Operations or Support background
    • Experience in transactional & database systems such as CICS, IMS & DB2, Websphere
    • Previous application support / development experience would be advantageous
    • Familiar with 3745 / NCP's
    • Knowledge of Assembler language

     
    SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER (IMS, DB2, CICS, MQ)

    Essential:

    • Good understanding of the Bank's mainframe transaction and database infrastructure
    • Familiar with the Bank's problem and change management system
    • Good knowledge / understanding of the Bank's mainframes and applications
    • IT security awareness
    • Able to communicate at all levels
    • Excellent understanding of Mainframe operating system tools: TSO, JCL, SDSF.
    • Good understanding of at least one of the following: IMS, DB2
    • Basic understanding of at least one of the following: MQ, DATACOM
    • Previous experience in a programming language
    • General understanding of IT operating systems and hardware
    • Able to work under pressure
    • Strong customer skills

    Preferred:

    • Experience in Assembler Programming Language

    Role & Responsibilities:

    • Support the work of members of the management team as appropriate
    • Provide the governance, technical authority, leadership and direction necessary for the resolution of technical issues.
    • Manage IT work and takes responsibility for completing tasks, focusing on requirements and planning to meet client needs, whilst monitoring and reporting progress to plan
    • Supervise, co-ordinate, participate in and be accountable for the work of the team.
    • Installation and deployment of new software and upgrades
    • System maintenance
    • Carrying out system changes
    • Supplier management of internal and external infrastructure
    • Managing and delivering infrastructure improvements
    • Implement standard customer solutions
    • Performance management
    • Understand the potential and limitations of infrastructure technology and exploit opportunities accordingly.
    • Management of incidents
    • 3rd Level Problem management involving liaising with software vendors
    • 24x7 operational support (on-call)
    • Disaster recovery
    • Coach/ mentor junior colleagues within the team


    SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER (z/OS)

    Essential:

    • In depth understanding of the z/OS operating system, including installation, customisation, testing & support.
    • Fluent Assembler Programmer – experienced in writing re-entrant code
    • Practical experience of both parallel & base Sysplex implementation & support
    • SMP/E experience including product installation & creation of usermods
    • IT security awareness / RACF
    • Excellent understanding of the following: ISPF, TSO, JCL, SDSF. DFSMS, SMF & JES2
    • Virtual storage knowledge: PLPA / SQA / CSA / Private
    • Able to communicate at all levels & work under pressure
    • Strong customer skills
    • Several years practical experience working in a z/OS systems programming environment
    • Must be a team player

    Preferred:

    • Good knowledge / understanding of mainframe configuration
    • Familiar with problem and change management system
    • Knowledge of the following products: TWS, MIM/GRS, GDPS/XRC

    Role & Responsibilities:

    • Support the work of members of the management team as appropriate
    • Provide the governance, technical authority, leadership and direction necessary for the resolution of technical issues.
    • Manage IT work and takes responsibility for completing tasks, focusing on requirements and planning to meet client needs, whilst monitoring and reporting progress to plan
    • Supervise, co-ordinate, participate in and be accountable for the work of the team.
    • Installation and deployment of new software and upgrades
    • System maintenance
    • Carrying out system changes
    • Supplier management of internal and external infrastructure
    • Managing and delivering infrastructure improvements
    • Implement standard customer solutions
    • Performance management
    • Understand the potential and limitations of infrastructure technology and exploit opportunities accordingly.
    • Management of incidents
    • 3rd Level Problem management involving liaising with software vendors
    • 24x7 operational support (on-call)
    • Disaster recovery
    • Coach / mentor junior colleagues within the team

    Positions are on 6 months contract further renewable to 1year and further convertible to permanent completely based on performance. 

    Should this be of your interest, please send your updated resume in word format with current & expected salary, & notice period details to: hrsg@ias.com.sg  // eguiacm@ias.com.sg.    Please indicate position title on subject heading when applying  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Date Posted : July 23, 2009 

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    CONSULUS CATO PARTNERS, a Brand Strategy. Identity Management and Design is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of:

    Design Consultant

    Responsibilities:

    • Develop strategic design solutions
    • Develop research framework and conduct design research
    • Assist in the presentation of design concepts
    • Present design concepts to clients
    • Execute design proposals and produce artwork for printing and online services
    • Develop design solutions for Consulus related products and services
    • Contribute to design-related content for Consulus publications
    • Assist in the presentation of seminar materials
    • Conduct presentations to the public pertaining to design

    Requirements:

    • A Diploma/Degree in Visual Communications or Graphic Design
    • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign
    • Knowledge of web design will be a plus
    • Able to work swiftly and efficiently, even under pressure
    • Excellent communication skills in English
    • Strong leadership qualities
    • Singaporean or PR

    Interested candidates, please send a comprehensive CV to: anthony_thompson@consuluscato.com

    Date Posted : July 8, 2009 

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    CHERIE HEARTS EMPLOYMENT JOBS

    Cherie Hearts Childcare Center plans to set up 50 more childcare centres by the end of this year.  Cherie Hearts expects to hire about 300 more people both locally and overseas.

    For the local job market, there will be openings for childcare teachers, centre principals, centre support staff as well as staff for the corporate headquarters.

    With a low turnover rate, Cherie Hearts has always believed very strongly in work-life harmony for its staff, promoting work-life balance through the implementation of various work-life strategies like flexi-work arrangements, telecommuting and free childcare.

    Interested candidates, please send your CV to  Ms Gurchran Singh

    Cherie Hearts Group International Pte Ltd (HarbourFront)
    3 HarbourFront Place

    HarbourFront Tower 2 #02-04
    Singapore 099254

    Date Posted : July 8, 2009 

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