Experience

EMCC (Eagles Mediation and Counselling Centre)

• Singapore
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Executive, Fundraising & Donor Management

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Singapore, Singapore EMCC seeks to help individuals and families manage relational challenges, build emotional resilience, and maintain psychological health and mental wellness through counselling and mediation services. Using evidence-based therapies and methodologies, EMCC provides a holistic and integrated approach to addressing relational difficulties and disputes. Established in 1997, we have endeavoured to bring hope to individuals and families on the belief that Singaporean society at large benefits… Show more EMCC seeks to help individuals and families manage relational challenges, build emotional resilience, and maintain psychological health and mental wellness through counselling and mediation services. Using evidence-based therapies and methodologies, EMCC provides a holistic and integrated approach to addressing relational difficulties and disputes. Established in 1997, we have endeavoured to bring hope to individuals and families on the belief that Singaporean society at large benefits from emotionally and psychologically resilient individuals, strong marriages and healthy families. EMCC is a registered Institution of Public Character (IPC) charity and a full member of the National Council of Social Service. Show less



HeartBid

• Singapore
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services

• Co-Founder

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Singapore, Singapore HeartBid is a new giving platform that lets you list your skills, products and services to aid fundraising for great causes. We're currently on the lookout for creative workshops and experiences to add on to our upcoming monthly online fundraisers.



OKB.SG

• Singapore
• Photography

• Co-Founder

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Analogue photography community, collective and camera store, OKB.sg aims to promote alternative film photography, and share the beauty of the various film formats to photography enthusiasts in Singapore. In a bid to expand the analogue photography community, we also runs photowalks, talks, workshops and pop-ups at major art markets including Carouselland, Culture Cartel, National Museum Singapore, and other vintage markets around Singapore. Past events - 23 February 2019 NUSPS… Show more Analogue photography community, collective and camera store, OKB.sg aims to promote alternative film photography, and share the beauty of the various film formats to photography enthusiasts in Singapore. In a bid to expand the analogue photography community, we also runs photowalks, talks, workshops and pop-ups at major art markets including Carouselland, Culture Cartel, National Museum Singapore, and other vintage markets around Singapore. Past events - 23 February 2019 NUSPS Collaboration x Workshop - 23 & 30 March 2019 Guided Tour and Polaroid Photowalk of In an Instant: Polaroid at the Intersection of Art and Technology (NSM) - 23 June 2019 Instant Conversations: Introduction to Instant Photography - 2 & 3 November 2019 Street Superior - 6-8 December 2019 Culture Cartel / Polaroid Lab Workshop - 13-15 November 2020 As Per Normal; A Polaroid Exhibition by OKB.SG - 14-16 May 2022 120x120 A Medium Film Format Exhibition By OKB.Sg - 16-18 December 2022 Somerset Film Snaps Show less



Parkinson Society Singapore

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Executive Communication & Partnership

  • Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

  Singapore Parkinson Society Singapore (PSS) was formed on 16 December 1996 by a group of doctors and caregivers to help people living with Parkinson in Singapore. The Society organises regular programmes such as annual public forums, therapeutic rehab programmes and social and recreational activities, aimed at improving the lives of people with Parkinson. The Society also works closely with support groups in various hospitals and publish newsletters and books to raise the awareness of Parkinson.



MINDSG Ltd

• Singapore
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Corporate Development & Outreach Executive

  • Apr 2019 - May 2020

  Singapore MINDS is one of the oldest and largest non-governmental organisations catering to the needs of persons with intellectual disabilities in Singapore since 1962. MINDS runs 4 Special Education Schools; 3 Employment Development Centres (EDCs); 8 Training and Development Centres (TDCs); 2 Homes (one for adult, one for children) and 1 Hostel (adults) to cater to the educational, vocational, social and welfare needs of persons with intellectual disability.



Independant

• Freelance Festival Programmer (Voluntary)

  • Oct 2013 - Jan 2019

  Singapore, Australia Following his passion for local film productions and festival, Brandon has assisted the organisers of similar Singapore Film Festivals in Australia to curate and promote quality film for their upcoming events. Assist in the curating and programming of films for overseas festivals. Assist in the classification and exemption of films before marketing promo Negotiating screening fees and budgeting of finances/sponsorships Networking with local arts and media talent in all fields… Show more Following his passion for local film productions and festival, Brandon has assisted the organisers of similar Singapore Film Festivals in Australia to curate and promote quality film for their upcoming events. Assist in the curating and programming of films for overseas festivals. Assist in the classification and exemption of films before marketing promo Negotiating screening fees and budgeting of finances/sponsorships Networking with local arts and media talent in all fields of productions and performances Show less



Helping Hand Group

• Australia
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fundraising Director Singapore

  • Jun 2015 - Mar 2018

  Singapore Team Management: Recruitment and training of 2 new Event and Account Managers in Singapore. Coaching and assisting in the training of fundraising staff in Hong Kong and Singapore. Working on establishing new goals and objectives for 2015/2016 and managing their training to the standards of the company. Business Development: Meeting with clients to understand specific requirements and goals in terms of fundraising outcomes. Following up on the lead up to their events, particularly in… Show more Team Management: Recruitment and training of 2 new Event and Account Managers in Singapore. Coaching and assisting in the training of fundraising staff in Hong Kong and Singapore. Working on establishing new goals and objectives for 2015/2016 and managing their training to the standards of the company. Business Development: Meeting with clients to understand specific requirements and goals in terms of fundraising outcomes. Following up on the lead up to their events, particularly in regards to the auction and fundraising components. Maintain and strengthen relationship with key clients. Rolling out of the Electronic Silent Auction system to Asia Markets and developing these markets. Event Management: Management of multiple corporate and charity events around the region (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Hong Kong) and beyond (Monaco, Abu Dhabi, China and Australia) Organisation of all logistics and financial matters related to events and training of staff to perform results in key fundraising areas such as Live Auction and Ballot Bidding.

• Event and Account Manager

  • Mar 2013 - Jun 2015

  Singapore Helping Hand Group is the industry leader in fundraising assistance. Since 1997 we have helped to raise over SGD 75,000,000. With offices all across Australia as well as China, Hong Kong, Singapore and New Zealand we are able to service any event - large or small. HHG's unparalleled services and items ensure we are able to help you maximise fundraising efforts for a wide range of causes and event settings. Responsibilities include: -Meeting with new and existing clients to… Show more Helping Hand Group is the industry leader in fundraising assistance. Since 1997 we have helped to raise over SGD 75,000,000. With offices all across Australia as well as China, Hong Kong, Singapore and New Zealand we are able to service any event - large or small. HHG's unparalleled services and items ensure we are able to help you maximise fundraising efforts for a wide range of causes and event settings. Responsibilities include: -Meeting with new and existing clients to understand their specific requirements and goals in terms of fundraising outcomes -Working with clients leading up to their events,particularly in regards to the auction and fundraising components -Attending and managing the Ballot Bidding and auction component of each event to ensure smooth operations and maximum financial return for organisations and charities -Managing a team of staff throughout the event -Prospecting and pitching for new business for the company -Client relationship and account management -Managing post-event operations including stock control, finalization of outstanding payments, results reporting inclusive of a debrief with the client to ensure client satisfaction -Extensive use of Salesforce and Outlook to manage and track clients, meetings, and events -Formulate ideas for charity organisers to maximise their fundraising outcomes -Handle charity events within the South East Asian region and overseas markets (Abu Dhabi/Middle East, Monaco) Till date he has traveled and work at charity events for Helping Hand Group in; Malaysia (Multiple Occasions), Hong Kong (Multiple Occasions), Thailand (Multiple Occasions) Sydney, Perth, Abu Dhabi (Formula 1 Race) and Indonesia.



Singapore Film Festival Perth

• Festival Director

  • Sep 2011 - Sep 2013

  Perth, Australia During his time in university, created and founded the Singapore Film Festival Perth (in 2012) and the Singapore Short Film Festival Perth (in 2011), The festival has steadily grown and was acquired by the local overseas Singaporean club in 2013.



Edith Cowan University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• President of Singapore Student Association (ECUSSA)

  • 2010 - Jan 2013

  Perth, Australia -Assisting in the largest Singapore Community day in Perth -Attended student leader forum with Singapore student leaders from other universities in Australia -Work with the Edith Cowan University and International Student Council in social events



Campus Living Villages

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Residential Assistant

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

  Perth, Australia Reporting to the Residential Life Manager and night duty manager, the residential assistant main responsibility was to foster a cooperative and considerate educational community environment which contributes to the academic and personal growth and success of each resident. Based on the company 3 motto of Live, Learn and Grow. - Created and attend social events for the student/residents ranging from baking classes, community days, orientation days, village gathering, shopping trips… Show more Reporting to the Residential Life Manager and night duty manager, the residential assistant main responsibility was to foster a cooperative and considerate educational community environment which contributes to the academic and personal growth and success of each resident. Based on the company 3 motto of Live, Learn and Grow. - Created and attend social events for the student/residents ranging from baking classes, community days, orientation days, village gathering, shopping trips etc. - Encourage students to join in activities to broaden their networks, social skills and forge a strong community spirit among residents of many nationality and backgrounds - Keep residents informed of important dates and activities by maintaining a neat, up-to-date bulletin board, arrange for house meetings to introduce fellow RAs and sort out any living issues. - As a member of the residential life team (RAs and CLV Managers), attends fire and swimming safety classes, daily reporting of activities and happenings around the village and university, maintaining confidentiality of incidents and reports. - Assist with daily operational procedures: check-ins, check-outs, risk assessment, lock-outs, identifying and reporting maintenance and safety concerns to the duty manager Show less