Sonia Chu

Staff

Human Resources and Office Manager

Sonia’s interest in office management began early in her career having been entrusted to organise and initiate office procedures that will improve the efficiency of the data processing division of a mega-retailer. Surrounded by computer experts this was where Sonia developed her keen interest in computer systems and applications. Sonia worked overseas with companies such as Shoemart, B2B enabler Global Sources, and the Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce.

She’s perpetually grateful for the guidance of outstanding mentors who provided opportunities for growth and development that helped hone her operations and management skills. Her experience working with multinational companies made her appreciate diversity in the workplace and the important role of the human resources department in creating a work environment that is inclusive, motivated, resilient, and transformed. Sonia believes that it all starts from day one by providing a holistic onboarding experience to prepare everyone to succeed in their job.

Asked about her work at CER, she enjoys the variety of scopes and challenges that come with it. One has to be agile.

Before joining CER, Sonia worked for the non-profit the South African Education Project (SAEP) as Manager for Human Resources, Fundraising, and Sustainability where she was involved in organisational management, and strategy & policy development, and where she enjoyed sharing her skills and work experience mentoring junior colleagues and coaching young bridging students as they prepare for life at university and work. Inspiring the youth provides her with a sense of purpose.

Sonia has a Bachelor of Science Commerce degree in Economics from Colegio de San Juan de Letran Intramuros in Manila, and a certificate in IIE HR Management from Varsity College Cape Town. She loves family gatherings, bakes when she finds time and follows FIVB. She has a soft spot for Golden Retrievers.

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