Catherine Chew Yi Xian
Summary
Developed core competencies in leadership and strategic planning within corporate environment. Skilled in managing cross-functional teams and driving project success, seeking to leverage these skills in new field. Aiming to transition into roles that values collaboration and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Media Management Executive
Singapore Polytechnic
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Coordinated documentation, review, and upload of media assets into the SP Video Content Management System (VCMS) in collaboration with academic staff.
- Managed the cataloguing and archiving of video content to ensure compliance, accessibility, and efficient retrieval.
- Updated online lessons and SCORM packages by replacing legacy video content with VCMS-hosted media within the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Partnered with stakeholders to review revisions and ensure accuracy during the media replacement process.
- Verified functionality and performance of VCMS-hosted media across online learning materials following updates.
R&D Lab Intern
Dow Chemical
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Carried out formulation work, sample preparation, testing of sample in a safe, reliable and timely manner
- Summarized data into reports of proper format for communication, review and presentation
- Supported a sustainable lab safety culture
- Ensured lab equipment readiness, cleanness, and maintenance
- Assisted in maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Education
Diploma - Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology
Nanyang Polytechnic
Singapore05-2025
Skills
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Customer-oriented
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities
- Profound ability to plan activities effectively
- Team oriented and organized
- Quick decision-making skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management skills
Accomplishments
- Director’s List: Sem 1 & 2 – AY 22/23
- Director’s List: Sem 1 & 2 – AY 23/24
- Director’s List: Sem 1 – AY 24/25
- Recipient of NYP Scholarship (Mid-Term) AY 23/24
- Recipient of NYP Scholarship (Mid-Term) AY 24/25
- Recipient of Edusave Merit Bursary AY 23
- Represented NYP for WorldSkills Singapore 2023 in Water Technology and won Silver
- Adventure (ADC) Club - Executive Committee (EXCO) Member of Vice President, ATC Head, Logistics Head AY 24/25, Sub Committee Assistant Logistics IC AY 23/24
RELEVANT COMPETENCIES
Proficient in spoken and written English and Mandarin.
Timeline
Media Management Executive
Singapore Polytechnic
04.2025 - 08.2025
R&D Lab Intern
Dow Chemical
09.2024 - 02.2025
Diploma - Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology
Nanyang Polytechnic
CCA
- Vice President, ATC (Adventure Training Course) Head & Logistics Head of the school’s Adventure Club
Helped to develop: -
- Leadership skills
- Time management skills
- Commitment
- Adaptability and quick-thinking skills
- Team-building and relationship skills
- Self-esteem and confidence
- Communication skills
RELEVANT COMPETENCIES
- Computer Literacy:
- Competent in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Community Service & Volunteer Work
- YAA Rainbow Centre, Assistant Student Organizer, 2024-03, Organized project ‘Sand-sational Fiesta’ for young adults of YAA, Part of NYP Capstone Leadership Development Program AY 23/24
- Peer Tutor, Volunteered as a Peer Tutor in my school in AY 23 S1, Guided my peers with their studies