Kelly Tan, MSc
Department Lead, Research and Conservation at Resorts World Sentosa- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Sustainability Reporting
Paia ConsultingNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Adobe Illustrator CS6
Academy of Film, Media and DesignJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Adobe Premiere Pro
The Academy of Film, Fashion and DesignJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Open Water Diver
PADIJun, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Resorts World Sentosa
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Department Lead, Research and Conservation
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Jun 2022 - Present
1. Partnerships and Collaborations - Strategised, planned and spearheaded the first citizen science programme in RWS, in collaboration with Sentosa Development Corporation using National Parks Board's Intertidal Watch methodology - Linking up with schools such as Raffles Insitution, Republic Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, School of the Arts to mentor student projects and provide outreach opportunities 2. Conservation Outreach - Negotiating for invitation to various expos, symposia and conferences such as Asia Dive Expo, Asia-Pacific Coral Reef Symposium and World Aquaculture Conference. - Certified in sustainability reporting, focusing on biodiversity conservation. - Plan and execute various conservation events such as coastal cleanups 3. Research - Empowering staff in S.E.A. Aquarium to embark on in-situ and ex-situ research projects. - Established various research partnership with institutions and organisations such as James Cook University, National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University and Conservation International, working on projects such as coastal resilience, super corals and rewilding. - Participate in field work and data collection and synthesis Show less
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National Parks Board
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Singapore
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Environmental Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Manager, Biodiversity (Coastal and Marine)
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Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
National Biodiversity Centre1. Marine Park management (Sisters' Islands and St John's Island)- Turtle hatchery management at Small Sisters' Island- Coral nursery management at St John's Island- St John's Island Guided Walk overall management, including recruiting and training volunteers- Stakeholder engagement with Friends of Marine Park- Volunteer recruitment, training and management2. Marine Biology Outreach and Education Programme Manager- Involved in producing marine biology-related educational resources, such as videos and books- Gave talks to numerous schools and institutions covering topics such as local marine biodiversity, coral biology, marine litter and overfishing- Organise and conduct workshops with topics such as coral fragmentation and propagation and marine litter- Work with schools, corporate groups, instituitions and NGOs for outreach opportunities- Plan, train and facilitate citizen science programmes covering various topics on marine biology3. Intertidal Outreach Patrol- Stakeholder engagement with NGOs, institutions, commercial groups and local communities- Volunteer recruitment, training and management- Capacity-building to train up volunteer leaders- Strategizing engagement approach for members of public in intertidal zones- Data collection and analysis4. Turtle Conservation- Plan biodiversity beach patrol, a citizen science programme to monitor turtle activity during the nesting season- Recruitment, training and deployment of volunteers for patrol- First-responder for nesting or hatching event, including relocation if necessary to the turtle hatchery- Data collection and analysis Show less
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Manager
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Jun 2020 - Mar 2021
1. Community Garden Edibles Competition- Preparing online collaterals for publicity, liaising with community groups for seeds collection, and planning for competition judging and prize-giving ceremony.2. Community Garden Festival (CGF)- Planning, producing and doing video production for e-CGF, as well as planning live-segments. Preparing online collaterals for publicity, and liaising with four other parks to run concurrent physical guided tours during CGF. Liaising with sponsors for CGF.3. HortPark Programmes- Converting therapeutic horticulture programme to a virtual format for elderly to participate without COVID-19 risk. This is done via video production and preparation of DIY kits to be sent to the centres.- Creating online programmes for schools and organisations so they can participate while in line with COVID-19 measures. Planning for video production, complementary learning materials and engagement of schools and community. Show less
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Mandai Wildlife Group
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Singapore
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Travel Arrangements
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300 - 400 Employee
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Project Staff
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Mar 2020 - Jun 2020
Involved in Mandai Insect Survey in collaboration with Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum. - collection of insect specimens in Mandai forest - processing and sorting of specimens in Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum Involved in Mandai Insect Survey in collaboration with Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum. - collection of insect specimens in Mandai forest - processing and sorting of specimens in Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
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National Parks Board
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Singapore
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Environmental Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Project Staff
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
Involved in the Southern Island Biodiversity Survey (SIBS). This project serves to assess the biodiversity available in the southern islands of Singapore, and my task was to collect field data and enter it in a database. At the side, my job role also involves identifying turtle nests opportunistically in Singapore, relocation and incubation if necessary, and the subsequent release of the hatchlings. Involved in the Southern Island Biodiversity Survey (SIBS). This project serves to assess the biodiversity available in the southern islands of Singapore, and my task was to collect field data and enter it in a database. At the side, my job role also involves identifying turtle nests opportunistically in Singapore, relocation and incubation if necessary, and the subsequent release of the hatchlings.
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Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE)
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Singapore
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Education Officer
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Jul 2015 - Dec 2019
• Science and Geography Teacher - Design engaging lessons involving the use of IT tools and hands-on activities that meet lesson objectives. - Hands-On, Minds-On: Deliver engaging lessons through the use of hands-on activities, differentiated instructions, IT tools and games. - Specialise in activating inductive thinking skills in students through experiential learning, problem-based learning. - Craft high-quality assessments that provide learning feedback to students. - Incorporate real world applications in geography field investigations. • Events Management and Coordination - Plan, manage, and coordinate internal school events as well as nation-wide events. - Notable Events organised: o Ubin Learning Symposium 2020, Work with various government ministries e.g. MOE, MND and notable field experts to design event programme, and organise food and transport arrangements for invited guests including Ministers and various cluster superintendents and school principals. o NPCC Annual Parade 2017 & 2019, Procure and distribute critical event logistics e.g. performance costumes, food, event tee for 180 schools, and liaise with them to create training timelines and rehearsal schedules. Choreograph dance performance o School events e.g. Founder’s Day 2017, Odyssey of the Mind, Community Problem-Solving Competition, various Learning Journeys. Show less
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Education
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2018 - 2020
National University of Singapore
Master's degree, Environmental Management -
2015 - 2016
National Institute of Education
Post-Graduate Diploma in Education, Secondary Education and Teaching -
2011 - 2015
National University of Singapore
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science (Lifesciences) -
2013 - 2013
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Student Exchange Programme -
2012 - 2012
Universidad de Costa Rica
Environmental Studies, A
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