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Singapore

Singapore

Singapore

- Assisted in revitalization efforts for the Somerset Belt in Orchard Road, redeveloping the Belt into a precinct for youth co-creation and creative expression.- Organizing team member for the You Decide @ Red Bus Challenge, a participatory placemaking initiative organized by MCCY under ForwardSG.- Worked closely with MCCY YD and *SCAPE staff on *SCAPE's brand and placemaking refresh, and the creation of the Youth Community Network (YCN)- Compiled an internal newsletter apprising… Show more - Assisted in revitalization efforts for the Somerset Belt in Orchard Road, redeveloping the Belt into a precinct for youth co-creation and creative expression.- Organizing team member for the You Decide @ Red Bus Challenge, a participatory placemaking initiative organized by MCCY under ForwardSG.- Worked closely with MCCY YD and *SCAPE staff on *SCAPE's brand and placemaking refresh, and the creation of the Youth Community Network (YCN)- Compiled an internal newsletter apprising Whole-of-Government staff on developments in the Somerset Belt- Presented nascent academic research on youth geography and placemaking to MCCY senior leadership, informing national youth sector development strategy for the year 2024 Show less

- Assisted in revitalization efforts for the Somerset Belt in Orchard Road, redeveloping the Belt into a precinct for youth co-creation and creative expression.- Collaborated with various private sector partners to kickstart the Schematic Design phase for Somerset's architectural redevelopment.- Conducted research on public spaces and initiatives around the world designed to encourage placemaking and empower youths.- Compiled and presented to MCCY leadership several reports and… Show more - Assisted in revitalization efforts for the Somerset Belt in Orchard Road, redeveloping the Belt into a precinct for youth co-creation and creative expression.- Collaborated with various private sector partners to kickstart the Schematic Design phase for Somerset's architectural redevelopment.- Conducted research on public spaces and initiatives around the world designed to encourage placemaking and empower youths.- Compiled and presented to MCCY leadership several reports and recommendations regarding Somerset Belt built infrastructure and digital engagement strategies. Show less

Singapore

- Led development of an AI-powered chatbot consultant filtering opportunities for Singapore youth, Kairos's flagship product.- Incubated by Yale-NUS College and Reactor School under the Yale-NUS College Incubator '21 Programme, under the mentorship of Reactor School founder Khairul Rusydi- Led the Kairos team to win the Commendation Award in the MCCY Youth Action Challenge Season 2, under the SG Youth Action Plan.

Singapore

- Conducted research on several issues pertaining to Singapore's youth such as mental health and current affairs, contributing to NYC's engagement efforts with youths in Institutes of Higher Education- Collated and analyzed survey data to determine NYC's efficacy in delivering youth development outcomes- Used Visual Basic to improve automation for NYC's monitoring tools tracking organizational performance

Singapore

- Headed the Senate, the legislative branch of the student government tasked as the first point of contact for student concerns.- Worked closely with the Class of 2024 Representative to meet needs of ~250 students, representing them in bringing up student concerns to senior school administration.

Singapore

- Served as a junior consultant working in a major Enterprise Level System Implementation Project, in conjunction with Enterprise Singapore.- Supported a project team of 60 active staff in administrative matters, as the team's only administrative support specialist- Created a Business Continuity Plan for the project in accordance with Singapore Government regulations during the COVID-19 lockdown.- Doubled as a tester for prototype web systems, regularly engaging with Product Owners… Show more - Served as a junior consultant working in a major Enterprise Level System Implementation Project, in conjunction with Enterprise Singapore.- Supported a project team of 60 active staff in administrative matters, as the team's only administrative support specialist- Created a Business Continuity Plan for the project in accordance with Singapore Government regulations during the COVID-19 lockdown.- Doubled as a tester for prototype web systems, regularly engaging with Product Owners from Enterprise Singapore to review and demonstrate development progress. Show less

Singapore

Cortex Education Services provides bespoke educational programmes to organisations, to develop creative and critical thinking.- Designed the 'Junior' Programme for Creative Thinking, one of two Cortex foundation programmes.- Led development of company Mission Statement & Corporate Values, as well as a detailed action plan for the next 3 years.- Negotiated successfully for the startup's first major service contracts with Singapore IHLs.- Supported and incubated by ACE… Show more Cortex Education Services provides bespoke educational programmes to organisations, to develop creative and critical thinking.- Designed the 'Junior' Programme for Creative Thinking, one of two Cortex foundation programmes.- Led development of company Mission Statement & Corporate Values, as well as a detailed action plan for the next 3 years.- Negotiated successfully for the startup's first major service contracts with Singapore IHLs.- Supported and incubated by ACE Singapore under the mentorship of Homage co-founder Tong Nhat Duong Show less

Singapore

- Wore multiple hats as a Project & Personnel Admin Clerk, supporting a newly formed Manpower Branch of 9 active personnel- Promoted to Corporal First Class (CFC) in November 2019, one of the first NSFs to hold the rank in the division's history- Covered the Personnel Admin Executive's duties solo for 2 months until role was filled full-time.- Automated multiple work processes with Microsoft Visual Basic and Microsoft Access such as Command HR monthly reports, attendance taking… Show more - Wore multiple hats as a Project & Personnel Admin Clerk, supporting a newly formed Manpower Branch of 9 active personnel- Promoted to Corporal First Class (CFC) in November 2019, one of the first NSFs to hold the rank in the division's history- Covered the Personnel Admin Executive's duties solo for 2 months until role was filled full-time.- Automated multiple work processes with Microsoft Visual Basic and Microsoft Access such as Command HR monthly reports, attendance taking, routine orders and employee database management- Drafted speeches for Command-level National Day Observance Parades- Working Group member for Service-level promotion & bursary awards ceremony- Awarded the SAFC4COM Division Commander's Coin, Best Soldier of the Month (August 2019) and Letter of Commendation for consistent performance and drive in both primary work and secondary taskings Show less

- Led marketing, public relations and backend management for the National Youth Entrepreneurship Awards (NYEA) 2018 and Youth Entrepreneurship Festival 2018, working with *SCAPE and Quest Ventures. Doubled event attendance for the NYEA compared to 2017.- Managed EDGE's social media accounts and monthly newsletter subscriber base, improving efficiency with the creation of several SOPs.- Organized townhall meetings with polytechnic-level entrepreneurship club leaders, strengthening… Show more - Led marketing, public relations and backend management for the National Youth Entrepreneurship Awards (NYEA) 2018 and Youth Entrepreneurship Festival 2018, working with *SCAPE and Quest Ventures. Doubled event attendance for the NYEA compared to 2017.- Managed EDGE's social media accounts and monthly newsletter subscriber base, improving efficiency with the creation of several SOPs.- Organized townhall meetings with polytechnic-level entrepreneurship club leaders, strengthening ground-level partnerships between EDGE and polytechnic youth- Collaborated with ACE Singapore to ideate new community-building events to strengthen the local youth entrepreneurship scene. Show less

Singapore

The Odyssey of the Mind is the largest creative problem-solving competition for youth in the world, where students work in teams to develop creative solutions to pre-defined problems. Teams then pit their solutions against each other in competition at the national and international levels, to determine which team is the most creative.Achievements as a Head Coach in 2017:- Coached 3 teams towards placing at the 2017 World Finals, held in Michigan, USA: -Under-18s, Problem 5:… Show more The Odyssey of the Mind is the largest creative problem-solving competition for youth in the world, where students work in teams to develop creative solutions to pre-defined problems. Teams then pit their solutions against each other in competition at the national and international levels, to determine which team is the most creative.Achievements as a Head Coach in 2017:- Coached 3 teams towards placing at the 2017 World Finals, held in Michigan, USA: -Under-18s, Problem 5: World Champions -Under-18s, Problem 3: World 4th -Under-15s, Problem 5: World 2nd Show less

Singapore

Achievements as a competitor from 2012-2014, 2016:-Under-15s, Problem 5 2012: National 2nd, World Champion-Under-15s, Problem 5 2013 (Team Captain): National 2nd, World 11th-Under-18s, Problem 5 2014: National 2nd, World 4th-Under-18s, Problem 5 2016: National Champions, World 13th

Bachelor Of Arts (Honours), Urban Studies, 4.64/5, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: -Speaker of the Senate/Deputy Class of 2024 Rep, Yale-NUS Student Government -Student Associate (College.

International Baccalaureate (Ib) Diploma, Humanities

Activities and Societies: - Odyssey of the Mind (2012-2017) - ACS(I) Drama Club & Independent Stage (2012-2017) - ACS(I) Scouts.