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Singapore

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

1. Volunteer Managment• Plan and conduct volunteer activities for Central Nature Reserve (CNR)• Organised and reformatted training sessions for Invasive Species Management (ISM) volunteer leader training• Main organiser for CNR Volunteers Get-Together 2023• Manage administrative trackings and data of volunteers2. Outreach• Plan and conduct outreach roadshows and booths to educate public on Singapore's natural biodiversity• Coordinate volunteering activities for schools and organisations (invasive species management, forest clean-up, nursery works)• Manage registrations for programmes and guided walks• Provide assistance for children's workshops and programmes• Coordinated with other local government agencies for outreach booths and knowledge sharing• Facilitator for Youth Steward for Nature (YSN) project3. Outreach Collaterals• Creation of fresh collaterals for public engagement and outreach• Copywriting and design of interpretive signages for new developments4. Website• UAT tester for new corporate website• Content editor for corporate website• Page creator and editor for corporate intranet website5. Research• Participating in bird ringing surveys for the ongoing Comprehensive Biodiversity Survey• Participating in monitoring surveys for Eco-Link@BKE6. Administrative• Creation of digital solutions for various data tracking• Provide procurement support to the Branch

Pulau Ubin

1. Park Management• Managed conservation operations and projects at Pulau Ubin, West area• Main lead and coordinator for boat patrols around Pulau Ubin• Frontliner for African Swine Fever outbreak during period of February to April 20232. Outreach• Main coordinator for tree planting sessions (under OneMillionTrees (OMT) Movement) in the west areas of Pulau Ubin• Main coordinator for Pulau Ubin educational workshops, which includes advertising of programme and liaision with vendor and registrants3. Research• Assisted in the monitoring & surveillance of the Blue-throated Bee-eaters at Pulau Ubin4. Administrative• Oversaw the entire process of venue charging for Ubin Living Lab - which includes the valuation of spaces, setting up of venue on online NParks Venue Booking System (VBS) and creation of Check-in and Check-out SOP system• Tester and Branch representative for NParks Maven 2 system

Singapore

1. Digital Event Planning• Part of the committee team for the ‘2020 NUS PhD eOpen Day’ organised by NUS Graduate School (NUSGS)• Ensured smooth implementation of eOpen Day virtual live talks2. Website Development• Developed the NUSGS website for the eOpen Day3. Graphic Design• Created graphics for NUSGS website and eOpen Day’s virtual platform• Developed graphics (static and animation) for NUSGS social media and Telegram account4. Digital Platforms Management• Kickstarted the creation of NUSGS Facebook and Instagram page, and managed these accounts prior to the eOpen Day• Created content for NUSGS Telegram Channel• Created and managed NUSGS Youtube Channel5. Digital Marketing• Ran Facebook and Instagram marketing and Google Ads campaigns

Singapore

1. Park Management• Managed conservation operations and projects at Central Nature Reserve (CNR) - mainly the Rail Corridor, Bukit Batok Nature Park and Bukit Batok Town Park2. Outreach & Volunteer Management• Secretariat and facilitator for various Friends of the Park communities• Developed, implemented and coordinated volunteer activities in CNR. • Managed corporate CSR requests and NParks volunteers3. Events Planning• Assisted in the preparation and launch of Thomson Nature Park• Event planner for inter-agency ‘Connecting Communities through Rail Corridor’ event4. Graphic Design• Kickstarted the design of posters for the opening of Thomson Nature Park• Assisted in the editing of interpretative signages in Thomson Nature Park• Created collaterals for the opening of Thomson Nature Park5. Administrative• Website and content editor for NParks Corporate website and microsite• Oversaw the NParks Volunteer Management System (VMS)

Singapore

1. Social Media Marketing• Carried out Facebook and Instagram marketing campaigns for various companies (e.g. Dr. Smile Dental Clinic, Yen’s Academy)2. Graphic and Animation Design • Created over 10 animation videos via Vyond for various companies' Facebook marketing efforts • Produced numerous infographics and product designs for various companies3. Website Development• Developed and managed websites, landing pages and e-commerce websites for various companies

Singapore

Videographer for wide scope of events.Corporate Events:• CryptoTraderSG Masterclass • CryptoTraderSG CryptoKnight Course• The Mind Reader Book LaunchWeddings:• 3 Actual Day Local Weddings• 1 Actual Day Overseas Wedding• 1 Same Day Edit Video• 1 Pre-Wedding VideoCamps:• City Hope Community Church (Kuala Lumpur) Youth Day Camp 2018• HarvestKids Brave Camp 2018• CL Zone Camp Fuel 2016 & 2017Project:• I Started This

Singapore

1. Graphic Design• Produced infographics and product designs for various companies2. Website Development• Developed and managed websites and e-commerce websites for various companies

Singapore

1. Research & Collaboration• Aided in the set up of a Japanese hydroponics system in Singapore• Trained by Kaneko Seeds Co. Ltd in Gunma Prefecture, Japan on the use and maintenance of the Japanese hydroponics system, as well as the cultivation of Japanese leafy greens• Collaborated with various Japanese counterparts, AVA and Ngee Ann Polytechnic in the research on the growth, effectiveness and feasibility of Japanese lettuces in tropical Singapore climate• Tested the efficacy of a new pest control material on white flies• Participated in the market research on the response on the Japanese leafy greens in Singapore2. Video Editing• Filmed and created an introduction video for the project’s opening ceremonyFor more information on the project, please visit the following links:

Dairy Farm Nature Park

1. Park Management• Managed Dairy Farm Nature Park and improved horticultural and conservation standards at the park through increased site inspections, invasive species management (ISM) and reforestation2. Outreach• Assisted in public engagement for Bukit Timah Nature Reserve closure and partial opening

Central Nature Reserves

1. Outreach• Planned and executed outreach programmes, with strong emphasis on children’s programmes2. Research• Assisted in research surveys at Central Nature Reserve (CNR) (i.e. bird banding and camera trapping)

Central Nature Reserves

Supported conservation staff in their daily work routine and research (bird banding & bird census).

Hort Club

The Hort Club is a CCA born out of Ngee Ann Polytechnic Diploma of Horticulture and Landscape Design.Leadership • Led the club to manage and maintain the Hort Club Garden• Spearheaded the club to produce “The Giving Tree” skit during the World Biodiversity Day and Environmental Rangers Club Green Camp. The skit raised awareness of the importance and benefits of trees.• Organized the club to hold charity bazaar sales to raise money for Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Community Involvement Programme (CIP) activities

Prefectorial Board

1. Leadership • Head of the discipline committee2. Events Planning• Main event planner for Teacher’s Day Celebration• Committee member for Secondary One Orientation Camp

Photography Club

1. Leadership • Led the club for various school events and photography competitions • Aided the club to grow from 15 to 40 students in 2 years2. Organizational Skills • Assisted to digitalize and archive old photographs

Bsc Business

Diploma In Horticulture And Landscape Design, Horticultural Science