Gabriel J. Tan

I craft compelling narratives and cultivate positive public relations | MA in Digital Management

Singapore

About

"Every great story begins with a storyteller." I am a passionate and results-driven communications professional with over five years of experience in building brand visibility and driving engagement through compelling narratives. Throughout my career, I have successfully executed media relations strategies, orchestrated impactful media launch events, profiled thought leaders, and brought meaningful stories to life. In my previous role at NTUC LearningHub, I lead strategic media relations initiatives to position NTUC LearningHub as the preferred Continuing Education and Training provider in Singapore. From crafting narratives that highlight C-suite executives and trainee success stories to managing the launch of industry reports and events, I actively collaborate with journalists to deliver stories that inspire and resonate. Driven by a commitment to storytelling excellence, I thrive on uncovering the human element behind every initiative, creating connections that elevate brands and leave a lasting impact.

Experience

  • Manager, Communications and PR at Management Development Institute of Singapore
    May 2025 - Jan 2026 · 9 mos

    - Provide strategic communications support to senior leadership through speeches and official statements. - Lead the development of content including blogs, alumni features, and media commentaries. - Oversee social media strategy and content production (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) to strengthen engagement with prospective students and alumni. - Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and timely execution of marketing and PR campaigns. - Drive end-to-end public relations initiatives including press releases, media pitching, and event publicity to enhance brand reputation.

  • Senior Public Relations Executive at NTUC LearningHub
    Jun 2022 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    - Orchestrated media launch events for NTUC LHUB, including the inauguration of the NTUC LHUB Tech Talent Academy and the NTUC LHUB & BYD Electric Vehicle Simulator Centre, Singapore’s first fully dedicated EV training simulation facility and secured coverage in reputable outlets - Enhanced NTUC LHUB's mindshare through strategic media pitches, resulting in an 11% year-on-year increase in mainstream media coverage from 2022 to 2023. - Strategically managed media relations to position NTUC LHUB as the leading CET provider in Singapore, involving crafting of narratives around C-suite executives, trainee success stories, launch events, industry reports, and conducting outreach activities such as media lunches and tours. - Spearheaded the pitching of NTUC LHUB's industry insights report, securing coverage in mainstream media outlets and trade publications - Curated post-event highlights for NTUC LHUB's social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. - Drafted event speeches, social media posts, and interview talking points (in English and Mandarin) for the CEO, C-suite executives, and product managers. - Spotlighted trainee success stories through media interviews and social media.

  • Marketing and Communications at Tripwerkz
    Jun 2021 - Feb 2022 · 9 mos

    - Responsible for pitching live music event projects to partners, investors, and sponsors in Singapore and Mainland China. - Managed online content planning and development for an online travel platform, while also spearheading the growth of organic users for social media. - Led the in-house creative team, overseeing three designers and a content creator based in the Philippines. - Prepared investment decks for potential investors.

  • Affluence Public Relations (Singapore)
    • Senior Executive, Marcom
      Feb 2020 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos

      • Organised online webinars for clients, including SQSave and Goldbell Financial Service (MoveSG Future Mobility Summit), and conceptualised copy/content for digital marketing (EDM, website, and social media posts). • Responsible for client servicing and account management across multiple sectors, overseeing over 15 accounts from Singapore and Malaysia.

    • Media Liaison
      Aug 2019 - Jan 2020 · 6 mos

  • Freelance Writer at DollarsAndSense.sg
    Oct 2019 - Oct 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Conducted social listening and content mining for topics on financial literacy within Singapore. Researched and developed long form articles under pseudonym "Jude Tan"