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Christopher L. Skelton is a seasoned professional with a Master's degree in Public Policy from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and a Bachelor's degree in European Studies from Universiteit Maastricht. He has experience in various roles, including Analyst at BRS Shipbrokers, Ship Broker at Clarksons Platou, and Intern at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ireland. Skelton is proficient in multiple languages, including English, Norwegian, and Dutch, and has a strong background in history, European studies, and public policy.

Credentials

  • Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Strategic Thinking
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • SMUN Conference Participation
    Stockholm Model United Nations
    Nov, 2016
    - Apr, 2026
  • EuroMUN
    European Model United Nations (EuroMUN)

Experience

    • Analyst
      • Jan 2024 - Present
      • Singapore

    • Ship Broker
      • May 2022 - Dec 2023
      • Singapore

      Supramax Dry Bulk shipbroker is a service job that requires a proactive approach to the long-term strategic planning required by our clients and wider team. The role includes maintaining close relationships to industrial shipping, and foster relations with many of the leading Shipowners and charterers, traders, and shippers worldwide. It requires a daily collaborate approach to find the right vessel to transport a wide range of cargos (coal, grains, cement, fertilisers etc) around the world.Key responsibilities include:- Market research: Research and analysis of global shipping market trends, charter rates, vessel availability (tonnage list), and industry regulations.- Client coordination and portfolio development: support the team of senior brokers to establish and maintain relationships with clients, ensuring their need are met efficiently and professionally.- Logistics: Daily process of vessel matching by evaluating cargo requirements and vessel specifications. Actively identifying suitable vessels for charter and demonstrating a keen eye for detail and a drive to find solutions.- Market intelligence: Monitor industry news, geopolitical developments, emerging market dynamics and trade patterns to provide an updated insight to the team and clients.

    • Volunteer
      • Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
      • Singapore

  • AVPN
    • Singapore
    • Junior Product Associate
      • May 2021 - Dec 2021
      • Singapore

      - Engaged in the Knowledge Insight team (May - Jul) and the Capital Mobilization team (Aug - Dec).- Managed the overall coordination and strategy for the delivery of the “Policy Leadership Lab” product. A fellowship for eight regional policymaker. Planned and designed curated closed door consultation sessions on topics relevant to the Policy Fellow's initiatives. Themes ranging from structuring sustainable finance, private sector investment in disaster resilience in the Philippines, funding mental health advocacy in Thailand, and SME empowerment in Indonesia.- Copywriting the script and storyboarding for the AVPN Academy training videos on impact investment.

    • Singapore
    • Public Policy
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

      Research Assistant for Li Ka Shing Professor in Public Management Benjamin W. Cashore. The research addresses the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification scheme looking at the different areas of environmental governance and transnational corporate social responsibility.

    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      • Dec 2020 - May 2021

      - Assisted the delivery of the core module “Policy Challenges” to 68 students, with a teaching team with three professors. Taught how to evaluate policy problems from an interdisciplinary perspective.- Responsible to provide technical support, disseminated materials, inputted content for lectures, led project consultation, and facilitated examinations.

    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      • Jul 2020 - May 2021

      Online Graduate Teaching Assistant for Associate Professor James Crabtree, for a class at both Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore and at the Nazarbayev University School of Public Policy in Kazakhstan.Responsibilities: Facilitate online classes, guidance for students, disseminate academic material, filming/editing, and managing the module’s digital portal (Moodle / LumiNUS). Nominated for NUS teaching award.

    • Intern at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ireland
      • Feb 2019 - Aug 2019
      • County Dublin, Ireland

      Responsibilities:Writing reports and memo’s, assist consular services, manage the embassy’s online presence, represent the embassy at functions, coordinate with external partners and respond to public inquiries.Achievements:Ambassador Eikeland and I introduced the initiative “Diplomats for Equality”. I coordinated the first ever participation of the diplomatic corps (20 stations; 90 people) in the Dublin Pride Parade 2019. Furthermore, I drafted and forged a consensus on a collective press statement* in support of Dublin Pride.I helped to plan the visit from the Norwegian Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee. The Committee came to Ireland in April 2019 on a study trip in light of Brexit and the Irish backstop.I were responsible to plan and execute cultural events with local partners. I lead the initiative to create the Scandinavian Bloomsday (June 16) celebration, in partnership with the James Joyce Centre in Dublin, covered by Irish Times and Aftenposten (Norwegian national newspaper). Also marketed and represented the embassy at all Norway related events at the Irish Film Festival. Coordinated and secured funding for 15 Norwegian authors at the Literary Festival Dublin. Lastly, I assisted the ambassador to establish a cooperation with the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) to promote universal access and inclusivity.

    • Intern for Africa Food Security Operation
      • Aug 2018 - Oct 2018
      • Nairobi, Kenya

    • Promoteamer
      • Nov 2015 - Mar 2018
      • Maastricht-området, Nederland

  • Norges Røde Kors
    • Tjøme, Vestfold, Norge
    • Eidene Summercamp Companion
      • Jul 2017 - Jul 2017
      • Tjøme, Vestfold, Norge

      My role at Eidene is to be an companion for five of the summarcamp participants. To assist them in their different needs and provide encouragement throughout the day. Eidene is run by Norergian Red Cross Society and is a camp for adults and children. The participants have different health conditions, varying in both mental and physical issues. I had an array of responsibilities, such as to administer medication, manage their pocket money, assist with personal hygiene, help them with time-management and accompany them to the different activities.

  • E.S.A. Concordantia
    • Maastricht, Limburg Province, Netherlands
    • Education Officer and Head of Education Committee
      • Nov 2016 - Jun 2017
      • Maastricht, Limburg Province, Netherlands

      As head of the Education Committee my roles are primarily leading the Education committee and being on the study association board. The committee's duties are to organise course revision and presentations before exam. My committee organised a careers and masters days for the European Studies student.

    • Homework help
      • Oct 2013 - Feb 2015
      • Sandefjord

      A great opportunity provided by the locaø Red Cross. I was part of a scheme which offered free tutorials and homework assistance to local primary and middle school children. My three hours shifts were every alternating Tuesday during the academic calender. Located at the public city library in Sandefjord.

    • School Locker Manager
      • Aug 2011 - Aug 2014
      • Sandefjord

      The functions of this position are to assist students who have issues related to their personal school lockers and report to the administration. The entrusted responsibility involved helping new students understand the code system to open their lockers and general maintenance. Also before every new school year I had to change the code combination on every locker before the new school year.

Education

  • 2019 - 2021
    Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
    Master's degree, Public Policy
  • 2015 - 2018
    Universiteit Maastricht
    Bachelor's degree, European Studies
  • 2017 - 2017
    Nanyang Technological University
    Exchange, Public Policy & Global Affairs
  • 2013 - 2015
    Sandefjord Vidgregående Skole
    IB Diploma, 33

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