Rachel Clarissa Huang
Student
Singapore,Singapore
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Editor
Cinnamon College Newspaper
01.2021 - Current
- Publishes weekly news articles.
- Rewrote and edited two pieces of news per week over one semester to improve readability and impact.
- Reviewed each news report for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events and topics of interest to suggest coverage to contributing writers.
Editor and Designer
PLAYSET! Youth Literary Magazine
01.2020 - Current
- Edited creative writing pieces by youth contributors and offered feedback to improve writing skills.
- Led content development meetings and reviewed completed design concepts to guide execution of themes and tone.
- Wrote and proofread social media posts, website copy and articles.
- Built productive relationships with local writers and editors like Professor Edwin Thumboo, Ow Yang Wai Kit and other industry professionals to successfully produce an literary event with Poetry Festival Singapore.
Campus Ambassador
NUS
08.2018 - Current
- Organized private and public events on campus for college community.
- Promoted college campus awareness of activities and engagement opportunities with school tours, sample classes, and social media promotion.
- Created media coverage for key events in USP on our Instagram page.
- Wrote and edited promotional content and visually impactful programs to engage and captivate students.
Content Writer
Cinnamon College Newspaper
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Curated a range of critical news articles to be distributed throughout the college weekly.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
Team Facilitator
Asian Undergraduate Summit
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Facilitator Asian Undergraduate Summit (AUS) in collaboration with Singapore Technologies Endowment Programme (STEP)
- Directed a team of peers from over 10 different nationalities in Singapore to use the Design Thinking framework and engage in dialogue for innovative solutions to contemporary problems.
- Awarded the first place for AUS Pitching Competition with Minister Grace Fu as Guest-of-Honour and Ms Jean Lua from Shopee, Mr Ong Kah Kuang from Youth Corps, Vice Provost Prof Bernard Tan from NUS as judges.
Tutor Volunteer
thINK Mentorship
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Mentored students in critical essay writing skills by reviewing students' syllabus and materials.
- Developed enrichment materials resource files for use in brainstorming sessions.
- Tutored children individually to provided targeted and personalised help with analytical and critical thinking skills.
Core Committee Member
Cinnamon College
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Hosted networking opportunities between seniors and junior members for academic and career guidance.
- Organised regular social events that established solidarity and belonging amongst members in the college.
- Facilitated the Freshman Orientation Programme as Chief Orientation Group Leader.
Administrative and Operations Assistant
Chubb Insurance
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Worked with a team that liaised with banks to offer better customer support.
- Helped to develop a more efficient processing chain for insurance applicants and claimants.
- Collaborated with other departments to solve problems timely and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Facilitator
Singapore Technologies Endowment Programme
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Facilitator for Sunburst Youth Camp (SYC) organised by Singapore Technologies Endowment Programme (STEP) funded by Temasek Trust.
- Interacted with students from over 12 Asian countries over a week-long cultural exchange programme to increase awareness and connections amongst youth in Asia.
- Used diverse motivational approaches to reduce communication gaps and guide students throughout the programmes.
President
Catholic Junior College Interact Club
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Served as the main organiser for community interaction, outreach programmes and fundraising activities.
- Assisted with the development of educational programmes with Beyond Social Services for the Healthy Start Child Development Centre.
- Organised a rice donation drive for food distribution to needy families in Singapore with Food from the Heart.
- Partnered with the Community Development Council (CDC) to interact with elderly living in Toa Payoh Estate.
- Organised an Overseas Service Learning Programme to teach English to youths in Cambodia with the YMCA.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
National University Of Singapore
08.2018 - Current
GCE Advance Level -
Catholic Junior College
01.2016 - 12.2017
Skills
Designingundefined
Timeline
Editor
Cinnamon College Newspaper
01.2021 - Current
Editor and Designer
PLAYSET! Youth Literary Magazine
01.2020 - Current
Tutor Volunteer
thINK Mentorship
08.2019 - 10.2019
Team Facilitator
Asian Undergraduate Summit
06.2019 - 07.2019
Content Writer
Cinnamon College Newspaper
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
National University Of Singapore
08.2018 - Current
Campus Ambassador
NUS
08.2018 - Current
Core Committee Member
Cinnamon College
08.2018 - 08.2019
Facilitator
Singapore Technologies Endowment Programme
12.2017 - 12.2018
Administrative and Operations Assistant
Chubb Insurance
01.2017 - 01.2018
GCE Advance Level -
Catholic Junior College
01.2016 - 12.2017
President
Catholic Junior College Interact Club
01.2016 - 01.2017
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