Bangkok, Thailand · Building a career in HR

Saw Yan Naung “Alex”

Human Resources · People Operations · Talent

I am an emerging HR professional who believes good people decisions should be grounded in evidence, not instinct alone. I bring structure, analytical thinking, and cross-cultural awareness to the work of hiring well, supporting employees, and helping teams perform.

  • FocusPeople operations & talent
  • LanguagesBurmese · English · Chinese
  • EducationB.B.A. · GPA 3.83 / 4.00
  • StatusEligible to work in Thailand
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About

Organizations succeed through people, but people decisions are too important to leave to first impressions. I want to build an HR career around careful judgment, useful data, and respect for the individual.

My International Business studies help me understand how organizational priorities connect with employee experience. My Computer Science background gives me a systematic way of thinking: define the problem, organize the information, look for patterns, and improve the process. In HR, that means accurate records, responsive candidate communication, and decisions based on job-relevant evidence.

Living and studying across Myanmar and Thailand has also taught me that the same behavior can be interpreted differently across cultures. I listen carefully, adapt without losing consistency, and pay attention to how others experience my work. That outside view — reputation in practice — is essential for trust, development, and effective teamwork.

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What I bring to HR

Talent acquisition

I help keep candidates informed and hiring activity organized. My aim is a selection process that is timely, consistent, and anchored to what the role actually requires.

  • Candidate coordination
  • Scheduling
  • Role fit
  • Candidate experience

People operations

Reliable HR begins with disciplined execution. I keep information clear, follow through on handoffs, and make routine processes easier for employees and the HR team.

  • HR records
  • Documentation
  • Process support
  • Confidentiality

People data

I am comfortable turning spreadsheets and operational details into useful information. I care about data quality because weak inputs lead to weak people decisions.

  • Excel / Sheets
  • Data analysis
  • Tracking
  • Reporting

Employee experience

Hospitality taught me to notice how processes feel from the other side. I bring the same service mindset to HR: listen, respond clearly, and treat every interaction as part of the organization's reputation.

  • Cross-cultural
  • Employee support
  • Active listening
  • Stakeholder care
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HR practice in action

Early-career potential is best judged through behavior, not adjectives. These examples show how I approach real work and what each experience has taught me about HR.

Hospitality · Guest experience

Hotel Guest Experience Improvement

  1. Problem

    Guest satisfaction is influenced by the entire guest journey, yet communication gaps between departments can affect service consistency during the stay.

  2. What I looked at

    Observed the guest journey from pre-arrival to departure, focusing on cross-department communication, guest feedback, VIP handling, and service recovery processes.

  3. Recommendation

    Proposed standardized guest interaction checkpoints, improved communication between Guest Relations and operational departments, proactive follow-ups for VIP guests and special requests, and regular review of guest feedback to continuously improve the guest experience.

  4. Result

    Improved coordination between operational departments during guest arrivals and service delivery, supporting more consistent and reliable guest interactions. The approach reinforced a service culture aligned with interpersonal reliability, role clarity, and consistent execution under social pressure, which are critical in high-stakes hospitality environments.

Recruitment · Candidate experience

HR Recruitment & Candidate Experience

  1. Problem

    Inconsistent recruitment communication risked creating a poor candidate experience, particularly for applicants who were not selected.

  2. What I looked at

    Reviewed recruitment communication, employer branding, candidate experience, and best practices for maintaining positive relationships throughout the hiring process.

  3. Recommendation

    Standardized recruitment communications, developed professional rejection email templates with constructive feedback, and established a more consistent communication process that strengthened the organization's employer brand.

  4. Result

    Created reusable communication templates that improved consistency, professionalism, and candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. This strengthened perceptions of organizational fairness and transparency, aligning with reputation management, interpersonal sensitivity, and maintaining trust in selection systems.

Organization design · Volunteer teams

Organizational Structure Design

  1. Problem

    Unclear reporting relationships and overlapping responsibilities reduced coordination and accountability across volunteer teams.

  2. What I looked at

    Examined organizational structure, role clarity, reporting lines, and departmental responsibilities to identify opportunities for improving collaboration.

  3. Recommendation

    Designed an organizational structure with clearly defined reporting relationships, department responsibilities, and communication channels to improve accountability and operational efficiency.

  4. Result

    Delivered an organizational structure that clarified team responsibilities, improved reporting visibility, and strengthened coordination across departments. The design reflects role clarity, accountability systems, and reducing ambiguity in social systems to improve group effectiveness and reduce interpersonal friction.

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Experience

2026 · Present Volunteer

Human Resources Volunteer

Organization — Bangkok, Thailand

  • Maintain accurate people records and organized documentation to support dependable day-to-day HR operations.
  • Coordinate recruitment schedules and candidate communication, helping create a timely and respectful hiring experience.
  • Support simple recruitment tracking so the team can make decisions from clearer, more current information.
Oct 2025 · Jan 2026 Internship

Guest Relations Officer Intern

Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit — Bangkok, Thailand

  • Maintained VIP lists, room alerts, and special-amenity details with accuracy and discretion.
  • Coordinated guest requests across front office, housekeeping, and concierge, strengthening cross-functional follow-through.
  • Listened carefully, adapted communication across cultures, and resolved issues calmly in a high-pressure service environment.
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Education

Jan 2023 · Dec 2026 Final year

B.B.A., International Business

Rangsit University — Thailand

  • Built a business foundation across management, marketing, and international markets.
  • Cumulative GPA 3.83 / 4.00. Expected graduation December 2026.
2016 · 2020 CS foundation

B.C.Sc., Embedded Systems

University of Information Technology — Myanmar

  • Developed a foundation in structured problem-solving, technology, and systems thinking.
  • Studies interrupted by the political situation in Myanmar; continued education in Thailand.
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Skills & Languages

Tools & Competencies

  • Recruitment coordination
  • Candidate communication
  • People records
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Workspace
  • Data analysis
  • Process documentation
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Active listening
  • Stakeholder coordination

Languages

  • BurmeseNative
  • EnglishFluent
  • ChineseBasic
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Let's talk

I am open to internships and entry-level opportunities in human resources, people operations, and talent acquisition. If your team values evidence, thoughtful service, and the discipline to get the fundamentals right, I would welcome a conversation. Email is the fastest way to reach me.