Experience

Plural Art Mag

• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  -Edit and commission articles from a pool of freelance writers-Editing process involves checking for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, syntax, phrasing, terminology, and fact-checking.-Pitch and write features, exhibition reviews, and introductory essays to art history-Wrote copy and produced content for Facebook and Instagram-Researcher & Writer for 'Living Legacies,' a project commissioned by Singapore's National Heritage Board (NHB) that explores the intersection between Singapore’s history, heritage and contemporary visual arts.-Panel Speaker for ‘Museums X Youths’ at International Museum Day Symposium 2022, organised by NHB. My presentation 'Consuming Arts & Culture in the age of Social Media' focused on how heritage, museums, and culture are consumed through social media, and how perceptions of starting a career in the culture sector are reinforced or demystified by art world professionals and influencers.-Guest Speaker on art writing for the LASALLE BA level 2 students (Fine Art) ‘Professional Practice’ module and the LASALLE MA in Asian Art Histories Programme



Self Employed

• United States
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Arts Writer+ Researcher + Copywriter

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  -Wrote long-form features, exhibition reviews, and short-form essays for publications such as Wine&Dine Singapore, Plural Art Mag, Art&Market, and B-Side.city -Produced written content spanning topics like sports and heritage for Ministry of Community, Culture, and Youth’s (MCCY) platform, Kaya-Awarded third place for KONNECT ASEAN X A&M ‘Fresh Take’ Writing Contest. The contest was held by specialist arts publication Art&Market and KONNECT ASEAN, an ASEAN Foundation arts and cultural programme funded by the Republic of Korea.-Catalogue essay guest writer for MY HANDS ON MY SEAT: BA(HONS) FINE ARTS GRADUATION EXHIBITION 2022 at LASALLE College of the Arts



LASALLE College of the Arts

• Singapore
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Lecturer

  • Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

  -Invited to teach a history elective for second-year students on the BA(Hons) in Fine Arts programme-Adapted my Masters research on contemporary Southeast Asian into a 10-week-long elective -Invited to teach a history elective for second-year students on the BA(Hons) in Fine Arts programme-Adapted my Masters research on contemporary Southeast Asian into a 10-week-long elective



Ogilvy

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate, PR & Influence, Social

  • Nov 2020 - May 2021

  I worked with accounts such as: National Gallery Singapore, National Museum Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, The Vegetarian Butcher, AIA Singapore, and Toyota Motors Asia Pacific I worked with accounts such as: National Gallery Singapore, National Museum Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, The Vegetarian Butcher, AIA Singapore, and Toyota Motors Asia Pacific



STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery

• Singapore
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive (Communications and Marketing)

  • May 2020 - Aug 2020

  • Proposed an annual Press and Media Plan, which focused on tailoring press releases to different media companies; engaging broadcast media; and researching partnership opportunities• Researched and wrote the press release for the 2020 group exhibition Turning the Axis of the World• Drafted press statements and Director’s quotes for STPI Gallery’s inaugural Printmakers’ Assembly online exhibition, participation in the second edition of Art Basel Online Viewing Rooms, and media queries from national newspapers • Supported digital marketing efforts by building and disseminating Digital Activity Guides and monthly newsletter emailers • Functioned as liaison between STPI Gallery and members of local and international press and media companies • Built a sponsorship deck and identified prospective corporate sponsors in banking, automobile, and real estate industries• Consolidated information from multiple departments to ensure consistency across STPI’s website and online marketing materials



Lifestyle Asia Singapore

• Singapore
• Online Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Food & Culture Writer

  • Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

  •Pitched and wrote list articles, news pieces, interviews and reviews of restaurants and art exhibitions •Pitched and wrote list articles, news pieces, interviews and reviews of restaurants and art exhibitions



Association of Women Art Dealers (AWAD)

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor & Publisher, AWAD Member Interview Project 2019

  • Feb 2019 - Nov 2019

  The focus of this project is to feature quality interviews with AWAD members on the blog at www.womenartdealers.org and across AWAD’s social media channels. This is a project I worked on alongside my MA degree. A recent interview I published can be viewed here: https://www.womenartdealers.org/2019/10/01/on-embracing-freedom-an-interview-with-sara-kay-owner-of-sara-kay-gallery-and-founder-of-the-professional-organisation-for-women-in-the-arts-powarts/•Independently researched AWAD members to copywrite concise and personalised biographies, to be published on the Association's website alongside individual member interviews. •Organised member interviews through email and Apple calendars, and worked across different time zones. Conducted and recorded said interviews in person and over Zoom.•Transcribed and edited interviews in a modern and professional style, and gained insight into the working realities of art dealers and gallerists. •Used Buffer and Canva to publish posts dedicated member interviews across Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram, and Twitter.



Fellows Auctioneers

• United Kingdom
• Luxury Goods & Jewelry
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Part-time Viewing Assistant

  • Nov 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Handled and showcased luxury goods (watches and jewelry) • Assisted customers in both English and Mandarin • Handled and showcased luxury goods (watches and jewelry) • Assisted customers in both English and Mandarin



Aesthetica Magazine

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editorial Intern

  • Feb 2018 - Mar 2018

  -Produced copy while learning more about the magazine’s strong sense of aesthetics, written style, and branding.-Curated content for the magazine’s online social media handles-Researched up-and-coming artists and exhibitions, and drafted ideas for original content to be featured in the magazine’s online newsletter. This process familiarised me with the work of contemporary British artists and key trends in contemporary art. -Produced copy while learning more about the magazine’s strong sense of aesthetics, written style, and branding.-Curated content for the magazine’s online social media handles-Researched up-and-coming artists and exhibitions, and drafted ideas for original content to be featured in the magazine’s online newsletter. This process familiarised me with the work of contemporary British artists and key trends in contemporary art.



City Nomads

• Online Audio and Video Media

• Editorial Intern

  • Aug 2017 - Sep 2017

  -Produced and proofread written content; such as list articles and food reviews, and created my pieces with high attention to detail efficiently within assigned deadlines. -Established City Nomad’s monthly ‘EYE CANDY’ segment, where I conducted and transcribed interviews with professionals working in creative fields in Singapore. -I also interned with City Nomads from March - July 2015 -Produced and proofread written content; such as list articles and food reviews, and created my pieces with high attention to detail efficiently within assigned deadlines. -Established City Nomad’s monthly ‘EYE CANDY’ segment, where I conducted and transcribed interviews with professionals working in creative fields in Singapore. -I also interned with City Nomads from March - July 2015