Experience

Zero Project

• Austria
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Civil Society Manager & Scaling Solutions Lead

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Vienna, Austria Lead for international civil society engagement within the Zero Project, working on developing a strong Asian focus within international stakeholder groups. Lead for the Zero Project Youth Delegation and Scaling Solutions Programme. In charge of building initiatives, and developing disability-centric communities within the civil society sector of the Zero Project. Successfully led expansion into key disability sectors within South and Southeast Asia though the development of a disability… Show more Lead for international civil society engagement within the Zero Project, working on developing a strong Asian focus within international stakeholder groups. Lead for the Zero Project Youth Delegation and Scaling Solutions Programme. In charge of building initiatives, and developing disability-centric communities within the civil society sector of the Zero Project. Successfully led expansion into key disability sectors within South and Southeast Asia though the development of a disability innovation search portal, annual stakeholder conferences, and international dialogues. Show less



Disabled People's Association

• Singapore
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advocacy Lead

  • Jul 2019 - Feb 2021

  Singapore DisOrdinary Love: Developing and leading Singapore's first disability-centric body-positive sexuality programme that dissects understandings of sexuality for people with disabilities, as well as parents of youth with disabilities. Working with other disability organisations to build variability, and developing partnerships with local justice ecosystem for reformative therapy and rehabilitative training for minors who have committed offences of a sexual nature. Policy: Monitoring local… Show more DisOrdinary Love: Developing and leading Singapore's first disability-centric body-positive sexuality programme that dissects understandings of sexuality for people with disabilities, as well as parents of youth with disabilities. Working with other disability organisations to build variability, and developing partnerships with local justice ecosystem for reformative therapy and rehabilitative training for minors who have committed offences of a sexual nature. Policy: Monitoring local and regional disability policy, and engaging with high level government when required. This includes writing and publishing advisories, recommendations, best practices, and opinion pieces to ensure that discomfort rights are fully realised within the political context of Singapore. Identifying potential policy and legislative gaps and working with external stakeholders to further develop landscape research. Disability-Led Research: Heading disability-led research or in collaboration with other research institutions, as well as managing the submission of Singapore's first parallel report on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and be part of representation at the United Nations. Recruitment and development of disability-led research team, and running of monthly working group meetings on disability policy and reporting. D&I Outreach: Speaking at corporate D&I events on inclusive policies and the employment of people with disabilities. Representing DPA at international conferences and sharing more about disability policies and challenges. Supporting Executive Director in establishing and maintaining working relationships with local government officials, and media representatives. Public Relations: Drafting media responses, articles, and letters to local media on disability policy. Management of DPA's various platforms. Development of campaigns, and promoting self-advocacy for persons with disabilities.

• Advocacy Executive

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2019

  Singapore Research: Working with the Executive Director on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) report, and coordinating qualitative and quantitative research projects to support DPA’s policy recommendations. Advocacy & Outreach: Planning and running advocacy initiatives designed to create awareness about and promote the the rights of persons with disabilities in Singapore, as well as supporting formulation of policies. Representing DPA at international… Show more Research: Working with the Executive Director on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) report, and coordinating qualitative and quantitative research projects to support DPA’s policy recommendations. Advocacy & Outreach: Planning and running advocacy initiatives designed to create awareness about and promote the the rights of persons with disabilities in Singapore, as well as supporting formulation of policies. Representing DPA at international conferences and meetings. Online & Social Media: Management of DPA's various platforms. Advocating through social media platforms by providing information about international policies, conferences, and individual rights. Development of campaigns, and promoting self-advocacy for persons with disabilities.

• Project Coordinator

  • Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

  Singapore Coordination between both organisations (Very Special Arts Singapore, and Disabled People's Association Singapore) on operational and logistical management, ensuring timelines are adhered to, as well as taking lead for both project teams, and advising on best practices leading up to project.



Love Frankie Co

• Research Consultant (Countering Violent Extremism)

  • Mar 2017 - Dec 2017

  Singapore Conduct review of available research, data, and insights for research development. Analysis of landscape on counter-speech tools and platforms. Identification of target audiences, key messages, barriers, creative positioning, and best practices for countering violent extremism campaign rollout.



Asia Aviation Services Pte Ltd

• Singapore
• Aviation & Aerospace

• Consultant (UAV Programme Development)

  • Oct 2015 - Jan 2017

  Singapore



Strategic Moves Pte Ltd

• Associate Consultant

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  Singapore Point person for Crisis Management and Strategic Communications programmes, as well as customization of training sessions for various government ministries. Conducting in-depth national and regional research for Community Engagement Programmes (CEP) and Ground Sensing programmes for community/ grassroots leaders and ministries, as well as tailored research for customized programmes. Professional experience working with HNWI such as C-suite personnel, and senior management of… Show more Point person for Crisis Management and Strategic Communications programmes, as well as customization of training sessions for various government ministries. Conducting in-depth national and regional research for Community Engagement Programmes (CEP) and Ground Sensing programmes for community/ grassroots leaders and ministries, as well as tailored research for customized programmes. Professional experience working with HNWI such as C-suite personnel, and senior management of GLCs and private companies. Show less



The Scottish Government

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• First Minister's Office

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2014

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom Shadowed the FM's Private Team and assisted in Aberdeen Asset Management (AAM) Scottish Open Announcement for the Ladies European Tour. Was offered an extension on my internship to assist the team with the Scottish Independence Referendum due to my impressive performance during my shadowing.

• Project Officer

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom Assisting with the Communications Team in order to provide information to public bodies such as the Law Society of Scotland and National House Building Council on the new devolved Scottish taxations, the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) and Scottish Landfill Tax (SLfT). Maintaining online information materials. Preparing weekly updates for the Revenue Scotland team in order to keep all members up to date on the key milestones and progress of establishing Revenue Scotland as a… Show more Assisting with the Communications Team in order to provide information to public bodies such as the Law Society of Scotland and National House Building Council on the new devolved Scottish taxations, the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) and Scottish Landfill Tax (SLfT). Maintaining online information materials. Preparing weekly updates for the Revenue Scotland team in order to keep all members up to date on the key milestones and progress of establishing Revenue Scotland as a non-ministerial body. Assisting with editing and formatting internal and external Compliance reports and materials. Assisting with Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) in relation to other ministerial bodies such as HM Revenue and Customs, Registers of Scotland (ROS), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Government, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO), Police Scotland and Audit Scotland.



Singapore Committee for UN Women

• Singapore
• Investment Management

• Project Development Coordinator

  • Mar 2013 - Jul 2013

  Singapore Assist the programme manager to coordinate, organize and implement regional initiatives in collaboration with UN Women Singapore's corporate partners. Assist in collaborating project proposals sent in internationally for Project Inspire, which aims to bring together young people across the world to share their life-changing ideas and fulfil their visions of a better world for disadvantaged women and girls in Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa. In charge of screening and filing… Show more Assist the programme manager to coordinate, organize and implement regional initiatives in collaboration with UN Women Singapore's corporate partners. Assist in collaborating project proposals sent in internationally for Project Inspire, which aims to bring together young people across the world to share their life-changing ideas and fulfil their visions of a better world for disadvantaged women and girls in Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa. In charge of screening and filing programme proposals, building and maintaining database of UN Women Singapore stakeholders, driving outreach activity to UN Women Singapore stakeholders in the region, conducting research, events management and also sourcing for social media content. Show less



Adam Khoo Learning Technologies Group

• Singapore
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Programme Director / Coach

  • Dec 2004 - Jun 2012

  Singapore Facilitate groups of students who attend training workshops in educational and life skills such as accelerated learning, speed reading, motivational techniques and interpersonal relationships. Management of coaches and participants during workshops and adept at handling public relation situations.



Pratt & Whitney

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Service Intern

  • Sep 2007 - Feb 2008

  Singapore Preparation of shop visit reports for various airline customers, Process improvements such as ACE in Environmental, Health and Safety Department.