Sim Hoon Chang Glenn
Functional Strength Trainer
Singapore
Summary
Skilled at connecting with clients and patients alike across all demographics, personalizing intervention plans to take advantage of individual strengths of clients. Familiar with strategies for improving activities of daily living, regaining functional abilities to achieving sports goals for diverse population. Excellent team-player who has a keen eye for detail on work safety and able to work harmoniously with a multidisciplinary team to achieve department's objectives. Conversational skills in English, Mandarin, Hokkien and Cantonese.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Therapy Assistant
Singapore General Hospital
09.2017 - 10.2020
- Working in SGH's Outpatient Rehabilitation Department, I'm tasked to carry out various therapy modalities and interventions under the supervision of Physiotherapists in charge.
- Modalities include Hot/Cold pack and Cryotherapy application, Lumbar traction, Cervical traction (seated and supine), Ultrasound therapy, Facial Palsy therapy, Interferential therapy, Knee Extension using ‘Elite Seat’ and carry out BIODEX assessment for ACL patients.
- I am actively involved in the coaching of patients with different musculoskeletal rehabilitation exercises, gait and walking-aids training activities, TKR/OA Knee/Spine Outcome Measures, conduct of 1-Rep Max assessment for both Quadriceps and Hamstrings, transferring of patients, booking and changing of patients' appointments and other administrative duties assigned.
- My duties also involved assisting the Physiotherapists of running various therapy exercises classes; New TKR, Early TKR, Advance TKR, OA knee, Rotator Cuffs Repair, New and Early ACL, Return to Sports, Agility and Strengthening training for sports patients, maintaining the cleanliness of gym areas and ensuring the safety of all gym users and visitors.
- I have also been working with my Principal Physiotherapist in charge to actively train new TAs on-board with required skill sets since early of 2019.
- Promoted to Physiotherapy Senior Therapy Assistant in October 2019 (2 years in SGH).
- Silver award winner of Singhealth Service Quality Award, January 2020.
- I have left this job to purse a full-time Diploma in Sports & Exercise Sciences in September 2020 followed by a full-time Bachelor in Sports & Exercise Sciences in September 2021.
Therapy Assistant Intern
NTUC Health Nursing Home (Jurong West)
09.2017 - 10.2017
- 5 weeks of internship
- To carry out therapy sessions under the supervision of certified therapists in charge (Occupational and Physiotherapists).
- Sessions include training on; range of motion exercises, movement and muscles rehabilitation, activities of daily living and community living skills.
- Also assist the Therapy Assistant mentors in the running of daily group exercises therapy (morning exercises and afternoon circuit training) both in the ward levels and rehabilitation gym room.
- Attained the WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare (Therapy Support) from HMI).
Functional Group Exercise Facilitator
Freelance
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Superfit Functional Training at Sportshub, twice weekly in 2015.
- Heartland Fitness Training for Pasir-Ris Punggol GRC residents May to November 2015.
- Mini fitness events for Heartland Fitness Challenge, twice in 2015 before actual event.
- SAF Commando FHAGtown Anniversary Run & Challenge PT, November 2015 and 2016.
- Weekly Army Cohesion PT Group Lead Facilitator, January 2015 to June 2016.
- Reebok Spartan Race Malaysia Training Team January to March 2016.
- Weekly Passionate Sports Functional Training Facilitator at Sportshub June 2016 to June 2017
Fitness Personal Trainer
Freelance
09.2014 - 10.2017
- To coach clients on general fitness training & to facilitate effective calisthenics exercises for them to reach their fitness goals
- To also educate them in understanding the importance of proper and effective training as well as to focus continually on their exercises’ mechanics, consistency and intensity
Regulatory Inspector, Enforcement Branch
Health Sciences Authority
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Borders Control, Enforcement Branch
- Specifically investigating into the cases referred by our local law enforcement agencies i.e., Parcel Post, various ICA checkpoints, Customs with respect to smuggling or illegal importation of health products, personal importation of health products, incoming parcels containing suspicious products of concern that might jeopardize public safety and health with the aim of protecting public health and safety in line with the mission and vision of the organization.
- To conduct investigations into the cases based on complaints, feedback received or referrals from other agencies to ascertain possible contraventions or violations to the current drug legislations with the aim of protecting public health and safety in line with the mission and vision of the organization.
MPA Officer
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
07.2012 - 11.2013
- Assistant Management Support Officer, Marine Licensing and Prosecution Department
- To assist in the smooth running of the port clearance section in MLPD
- Duties include harbor craft manning, pleasure craft license processing and printing, ship certificates updating, vessels records creation, handover and takeover of agency accounts, Bunker Convention Certificate creation, processing of port clearance emails, faxes, drop in certificates and hotline enquiries
- Port Inspector, Marine Environment & Safety Department
- To safeguard Singapore Maritime interest by working together with other enforcement agencies (SPF, RSN, PUB, SCDF)
- To ensure seafarers obey the rules of the sea and to enforce maritime regulations onboard vessels and on seafarers within Singapore port limit
- Patrolling of Singapore’s Port Limit to deter illegal bunkering activities
- Assume role of on scene commander for maritime disasters and contingencies
- Monitoring of the sea for oil pollution and to take effective action to clear pollution around Singapore ‘s water.
Gym Trainer and Sales of Timepieces
Freelance
01.2009 - 06.2012
- To coach clients on general fitness training, facilitate proper and effective gym sessions for them to reach their fitness goals, as well as to focus on improving in their exercises’ mechanics, consistency and intensity.
- Horology timepiece sales, local stores and various international market. Deal with the sales of horology timepieces both in the local and foreign market. Able to repair quartz watches, appraise value of watches and provide a good after sales service to customers
Police Officer (Staff Sergeant)
Singapore Police Force
03.2005 - 11.2008
- VVIP Protection Officer, Coverage and Dignitaries Unit, Police Security Command
- Ensure the safety and security of all local and foreign VVIPs under the department’s charge
- Roles include ensuring the smooth flow and transit of events and safety of VVIPs, from pre-arrival ground security sweep, walk-thru and secure ground, familiarization of event's protocol, VVIPs arrival, follow-thru of event, to VVIPs' departure (Coverage and Dignitaries Unit)
- Chief Radar Plotter, Coastal Patrol Squadron, Singapore Police Coast Guard
- Roles include conducting Search and Rescue and assist other maritime agencies such as MPA, ICA and RSN (Coastal Patrol Squadron. Involved in annual bilateral exchange program between RSN, SPF PCG and Indonesian Navy.
- Duties in PCG include, assisting the Officer of the Watch during patrols to ensure safety of the ship, supervising and ensure smooth running of Navigation department, ensuring the accountability and maintenance of ship’s Navigation equipment and steering of various classes of SPF vessels.
Technician (Industrial Attachment)
Gold Lite Engineering Pte Ltd
05.2001 - 06.2001
- Assisted in the testing, wiring and troubleshooting of circuits and medical supplies.
- Traveling between acute hospitals and medical facilities to commission new medical equipment (PROPAQ).
Technician (Industrial Attachment)
Gold Lite Engineering Pte Ltd
11.2000 - 12.2000
- Assisted in the connecting, wiring, testing and troubleshooting of digital electronics circuit boards.
- Assist lead engineers with electronics projects for local and overseas clients (Brunei Government, Temasek Polytechnic)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sports Sciences
Edith Cowan Australia (PSB Academy)
09.2021 - Current
Diploma - Sports & Exercise Sciences
PSB Academy
09.2020 - 08.2021
WSQ Higher Certificate - Therapy Support
HMI Institute of Health Sciences
06.2017 - 10.2017
Diploma - Mechatronics Engineering
Singapore Polytechnic
07.1998 - 07.2002
GCE O' Level - Combined Science
Bukit Merah Secondary School
01.1994 - 12.1997
Skills
Sports massage
Additional Information
- Extra Curricular Activities: Ad-hoc Sports Masseur (Hougang United Football Club, April 2021), Fitness facilitator for Community Outreach Programs (2015 to 2017) Fitness IPPT Corrective Training in charge, (Singapore Police Coast Guard, 2006).
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sports Sciences
Edith Cowan Australia (PSB Academy)
09.2021 - Current
Diploma - Sports & Exercise Sciences
PSB Academy
09.2020 - 08.2021
Therapy Assistant Intern
NTUC Health Nursing Home (Jurong West)
09.2017 - 10.2017
Senior Therapy Assistant
Singapore General Hospital
09.2017 - 10.2020
WSQ Higher Certificate - Therapy Support
HMI Institute of Health Sciences
06.2017 - 10.2017
Functional Group Exercise Facilitator
Freelance
04.2015 - 06.2017
Fitness Personal Trainer
Freelance
09.2014 - 10.2017
Regulatory Inspector, Enforcement Branch
Health Sciences Authority
11.2013 - 08.2014
MPA Officer
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
07.2012 - 11.2013
Gym Trainer and Sales of Timepieces
Freelance
01.2009 - 06.2012
Police Officer (Staff Sergeant)
Singapore Police Force
03.2005 - 11.2008
Technician (Industrial Attachment)
Gold Lite Engineering Pte Ltd
05.2001 - 06.2001
Technician (Industrial Attachment)
Gold Lite Engineering Pte Ltd
11.2000 - 12.2000
Diploma - Mechatronics Engineering
Singapore Polytechnic
07.1998 - 07.2002
GCE O' Level - Combined Science
Bukit Merah Secondary School
01.1994 - 12.1997
Hobbies
Ultra-trail running, Hiking, Calisthenics and HIIT, Rock-climbing, Kayaking
Hobbies
Ultra-trail running, Hiking, Calisthenics and HIIT, Rock-climbing, Kayaking
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