Hui Min LEE
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager, Asia Fertilizer
Fertecon, S&P Global Commodity Insights
01.2020 - Current
- Tracked and analysed trade flow of fertilizer and raw materials, including Sulphur, Sulphuric Acid, Urea, Phosphate and Ammonia and analysed as well as reported on latest news in chemical fertilizer market;
- Assessed weekly pricing of products;
- Contributed to short-term forecast reports as well as participation in clients’ engagement calls;
- Keeping track of commodity news including agriculture, metals, coal, oil and gas, LNG and green ammonia as well as renewable energy development and sustainability issues surrounding agriculture;
- Updated methodology and launched new cfr China pricing for Sulphuric Acid weekly report;
- Increased new contacts by 50% through search engines, LinkedIn and other referrals;
- Initiated and launched Sustainable Fertilizer newsletter;
- Presented market analysis at webinar, Forum, industry events including IFA Crossroad on Asia Fertilizer and also Sulphur and Sulphuric Acid market in conference organized by China Sulphuric Acid Association
- Supervised staff to optimize report expansion initiatives and productivity.
- Built and deepened partnerships with industry leaders to strengthen collaborative efforts and promote mutual profitability.
Asia Thermal Coal Editor
P Global Platts
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Boosted news coverage of China and Indonesia for core publication Coal Trader International to keep subscribers informed of latest market trend;
- Analyzed commodities trade flow and energy market;
- Reported on Coal Phase Out and carbon emission issues;
- Led in price consolidation project;
- Assessed daily pricing thermal coal, including FOB and CFR prices;
- Wrote news and analytical articles for Coal Trader International to inform subscribers of market trend;
- Attended and spoke at conferences;
- Set editorial directions, update price methodology, compile training materials and guide junior colleagues in news writing
National Gallery
01.2017 - 01.2019
- I was invited to be part of the Language Panel to provide translation and editing service (Eng - Chi) for a two-year term (supposed to end in 2019, but no renewal notice was sent)
- Invitation was sent out again to renew this year, but I have given it a miss
- Past project include translation and editing of translated scripts for various exhibitions including Yayoi Kusama and Wu Guanzhong, among others
- Singapore Tourism Board - Translation Reviewer
Editor/Journalist/Producer
Various
01.2012 - 08.2018
- Contribute on a regular basis to the following services on project/contract basis
- Channel NewsAsia, Business Desk, MediaCorp, Senior TV Producer (, )
- Plan the morning flagship programme Asia Business First and the hourly business bulletins
- I spot stories and produce them (including writing, video editing and ordering infographics) for the business segments
- BBC Monitoring: Research, track and gather information from China’s social media/media and prepare media roundups in English for the BBC News Online and internal clients
- The media wraps help international audience, a majority of which do not read Chinese, understand views and perspectives of China media in response to major events
- BBC Chinese Service: Report and analyse major political and economy issues in Southeast Asia for overseas Chinese audience on the BBC Chinese website and social media.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Posted and promoted articles on social media platforms to engage target audience.
- Set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership.
Market Reporter
ICIS
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Assess prices of solvent and oleochemical products
Head of News
SAFRA Radio
10.2010 - 05.2012
- Manage the News Department of 6 Broadcast Journalists (English and Chinese) for news updates on radio channels and social media platform;
- Translation and editing of news scripts;
- Plan editorial coverage and deployment of manpower;
- Work with government agencies to disseminate information;
- Set annual financial budget;
- Collaborate and communicate with the Sales and programming teams to propose new projects.
Lecturer/ Assistant Manager
NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC
09.2008 - 07.2010
- Experience:
- Facilitate learning of modules including Perspectives on China and World Issues;
- Develop curriculum;
- Mentor students’ projects;
- Assist in Open House and Outreach activities.
Producer
BBC World Service
10.2006 - 09.2007
- Manage the online news content – daily work requires me to select, translate or rewrite news suitable for target audience;
- Work as Duty Editor, setting editorial direction and editing news scripts;
- Produce audio segments for online and radio programmes in Chinese Language.
Producer
MEDIACORP RADIO
07.2004 - 06.2006
- Produce and present programmes including political and business segments;
- Translate Media Roundup from regional papers (English to Chinese);
- Conduct interviews, translate interviews if they were given in English.
e-learning Content Writer
EDNOVATION PTE LTD
11.2001 - 05.2003
- Translate content from English into Chinese for the China market;
- Conceptualize, develop, produce and edit online e-learning content for subscribers;
- Design and develop educational products;
- Manage production process of courseware (visual effects/ online game logic) with different departments;
- Conduct training workshops for pre-school teachers.
Education
Master of Science - International Relations
Nanyang Technological University
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Language & Literature
Nanjing University
Associate of Applied Science - Agriculture
Republic Polytechnic
Singapore05.2023
Specialist Diploma - Business Analytics
Temasek Polytechnic
Project Management, PMP course - undefined
NTUC
Petrochemicals – one module - undefined
Temasek Polytechnic
2020
the newsroom by Asia-Pacific Institute - undefined
for Broadcasting Development (AIBD)
2013
Skills
- Visualization
- Infographics
- Deadline Management
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Management
- Business Analysis
- International Relations
- Project Management
Timeline
Regional Manager, Asia Fertilizer
Fertecon, S&P Global Commodity Insights
01.2020 - Current
Asia Thermal Coal Editor
P Global Platts
08.2018 - 01.2020
National Gallery
01.2017 - 01.2019
Market Reporter
ICIS
08.2015 - 05.2016
Editor/Journalist/Producer
Various
01.2012 - 08.2018
Head of News
SAFRA Radio
10.2010 - 05.2012
Lecturer/ Assistant Manager
NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC
09.2008 - 07.2010
Producer
BBC World Service
10.2006 - 09.2007
Producer
MEDIACORP RADIO
07.2004 - 06.2006
e-learning Content Writer
EDNOVATION PTE LTD
11.2001 - 05.2003
Master of Science - International Relations
Nanyang Technological University
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Language & Literature
Nanjing University
Associate of Applied Science - Agriculture
Republic Polytechnic
Specialist Diploma - Business Analytics
Temasek Polytechnic
Project Management, PMP course - undefined
NTUC
Petrochemicals – one module - undefined
Temasek Polytechnic
the newsroom by Asia-Pacific Institute - undefined
for Broadcasting Development (AIBD)
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