Singapore, Singapore
As a curious, people-oriented leader, I naturally gravitate towards building strong teams to surmount challenges that defy easy solutions. My educational background as a Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) student challenges me to approach problems from an interdisciplinary perspective, interrogating axioms we "know as true", and to constantly think and rethink the way we conceptualise problems. Coupled with my extensive experience cultivated through spending more time in extracurricular and working world experiences than in the classroom (some say I'm only a part-time student), I have built up a solid background in crucial soft and hard skills needed to drive a team to achieve successful outcomes. These skills are highly applicable in workplace settings and I have engaged in negotiation, human resources management, client acquisition and management, as well as networking and creating meaningful partnerships. I have managed teams that were dysfunctional at the beginning, attempting to overcome nebulous objectives, and successfully turned the tide by acting as a strong but compassionate leader, and providing clear direction to chip away at problems bit by bit. I am a person guided by passion, and work tirelessly to achieve the desired outcome, because I am intrinsically guided by the notion that what we do on an individual level matters, even if we alone create small impact. Look no further than to me if you're searching for an individual who you can trust to tackle difficult and ill-defined problems and is eager to exhaust every means at their disposal to solve these problems!
- Supporting Singaporean start-ups on their internationalisation journey across the Americas and SEA regions. - Previous Management Associate rotations in robotics and Embodied AI, and in internal talent attraction.
- Automation of E2E partnerships and recruitment process with CRM software. - Designed and implemented volunteer engagement surveys and platforms to engage senior leadership. - Designed growth and retention pathways for senior individual contributors.
- Hosted inaugural APAC Summit, with 500+ attendees total across 6 in-person regional hubs. - Produced and hosted a 10-episode podcast interviewing social impact leaders. - Led an international team of 10 associates in delivery of the Summit.
- Spearheaded development of a yearlong Apprenticeship Programme for disadvantaged tertiary students. - Administered a 6-month Fellowship Programme for 40+ tertiary students. - Planned a Social Mobility Summit, featuring high-profile personalities and attracting 500 attendees.
- Led a team of 25 to represent the interests of 6000+ SG students studying in the UK. - Raised $200K SGD through attracting 40+ corporate sponsors and partners. - Pioneered a career fair at Marina Bay Sands, attracting 400+ students and raising $30K SGD. - Established a network of 50+ partner societies across the UK and Ireland. - Established the Outstanding Student Leader Award, honouring excellent community members. - Initiated constitutional reforms, establishing an Advisory Panel and Board of Directors.
- SG and EU trade policy (FDI and DIA) research, presenting policy recommendations to Director highlighting overlooked markets. - Hosted an internal “Geographical Indicators” themed fair.