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Jaz Low

Summary

Motivated Communication Studies undergraduate with a robust research background, showcasing proficiency in data collection and analysis for a range of applications, including strategic policy-making, market research, academic papers, and article writing. Adept at connecting with target audiences to extract valuable insights that drive meaningful improvements. Additionally, I bring an aptitude for understanding digital transformation initiatives and how governments harness technology to enhance services. Ready to elevate customer experience with problem-solving and design thinking skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Media Intern

The Peak Singapore
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Directed comprehensive analysis of The Peak's website traffic and social media performance via Google Analytics, Sprout Social, and Facebook for Business
  • Supervised The Peak's Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn accounts, resulting in a 20% boost in social media engagement
  • Authored ten articles for both print and digital platforms on luxury lifestyle, with a particular emphasis on food news

Editorial Fellow

GovInsider
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Brainstormed, pitched, and published more than 30 news stories on public service delivery and digital transformation initiatives
  • Succeeded at arranging and conducting exclusive interviews with senior government officials from statutory boards such as DesignSingapore Council and leaders from international development
    organisations such as the United Nations Development Programme
  • Guided the Editorial Team with researching viable topics for conferences on public sector innovation, writing conference session synopses, and managing over 100 speaker invitations

Education

Bachelor of Communication Studies -

Nanyang Technological University

Skills

  • Research
  • Data Analysis
  • Interviewing
  • Design Thinking
  • Community Engagement
  • Project Management
  • Problem-Solving

Research Experience

Undergraduate Research Experience on Campus: Toxic Positivity in Social Media 

Acquired robust research skills encompassing study design, data collection, qualitative and quantitative analysis, literature review, critical thinking, and effective communication while investigating toxic positivity in social media 


INCiTE Summer School: Garment Worker Exploitation in Cambodia 

Leveraged my research, social entrepreneurship, design thinking, and systems thinking skills to develop a sustainable solution addressing labour rights issues in the garment industry during summer school in Cambodia 


Final Report for SP0007 Fieldwork and Documentation: Topics in Sustainability
Conducted ethnographic field research to examine how consumers, farmers, and owners contribute to the farm-to-table movement in Chiang Mai

Relevant Courses

Information Analytics

  • Learned how to apply statistical methods and tools such as regression analysis, chi-squared tests, t-tests, and statistical software like SPSS and Excel to conduct in-depth data analysis
  • Acquired the ability to effectively visualise data through a variety of representations including bar charts, line graphs, scatter plots, pie charts, and histograms


Fundamentals of Research

  • Developed a strong understanding of foundational principles in research, including hypothesis formulation, data collection and analysis, and research ethics, with a focus on their direct application in marketing, public relations, and communication campaigns
  • Learned how to identify, evaluate, implement and assess the effectiveness of research practices tailored to these industries

Co-Curricular Activities

External Relations Officer, NTU Student Union

  • Conducted bi-semester campus vibrancy surveys and analysed more than 1,000 sentiment data points to inform strategic policy-making decisions
  • Publicised weekly EDM newsletters to feature events and initiatives of more than 80 student clubs


Business Manager, NTU-USP

  • Demonstrated strong negotiation and networking skills in securing more than $2,000 sponsorships from over 15 partners, providing welfare to over 100 USP club members
  • Leveraged marketing strategies to promote welfare events, resulting in a doubling of attendance compared to the previous year


Chairperson and Publicity Director of Project Ikigai, Citi-YMCA Youth for Causes

  • Project-managed a team of 4 members which fundraised S$4,000 for beneficiaries of Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore
  • Created publicity materials on Canva to raise awareness about the cause and managed all social media accounts, which cumulatively amassed more than 1,500 followers

Volunteering Experience

Academic Mentor, Casa Raudha

  • Tutored a primary school child in Math and raised her grade from a C to an A


Media Volunteer, Heartware Network

  • Generated articles to raise awareness about volunteer opportunities on the organisation's blog, resulting in a notable 30% increase in sign-ups

Hobbies & Interests

Analysing films
Indoor cycling
Learning French

Timeline

Social Media Intern

The Peak Singapore
05.2023 - 08.2023

Editorial Fellow

GovInsider
01.2022 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Communication Studies -

Nanyang Technological University
Jaz Low