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Afiqah Zainal

Afiqah Zainal

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager (Community Engagement) at National Heritage Board

  • Education

    • Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)

      2005 - 2008
      IP Programme History, Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, Higher Malay, Philosophy

      Activities and Societies: National Cadet Corps (Land), Malay Society Club, Malay Dance, Peer Support Board, Tarbet Cheerleading Leadership Experience:• Public Relations Officer, Malay Society Club 2008• Peer Support Leader, Peer Support Board 2007Awards:• School Outstanding Performance Award 2008 (National Cadet Corps (Land))• Company Best Award, National Cadet Corps (Land) Specialist Course 2007

    • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

      2016 - 2017
      Master's degree Political Theory

      Awarded Distinction, including a Distinction in DissertationDissertation Paper titled “Political Theory in Classical Malay Literature: Kingship and Morality in the Sejarah Melayu”Course choices include Foundations of Political Theory, The Liberal Idea of Freedom, Chinese Political Thought, Feminist Political Theory, Multiculturalism

    • Erasmus University Rotterdam

      2014 - 2014
      Student Exchange Programme History and Cultural Studies, Public Administration

      Courses taken include:- European Institutions- International Governance- Globalization: The Rise of Emerging Economies- Globalization: Migration. Diversity, Caribbean Perspectives- Urban History: the case of Rotterdam- Media, War and Historical Representation- Art Markets in Context

    • Raffles Institution

      2009 - 2010
      Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level H2 History, H2 Chemistry, H2 Biology, H2 Mathematics, H1 General Paper, H1 Project Work

      Activities and Societies: Girls' Soccer, Malay Language and Drama Society, Malay Dance Leadership Experience:• Project Director, Malay Language and Drama Society 2010

    • National University of Singapore

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours (BSocSci (Hons)) Political Science and History

      Activities and Societies: Eusoff Hall, NUS International Relations Office Peer Advising Leader 2nd Class Hons (Upper)Leadership Experience:• Performing Arts Director, Eusoff Hall 27th Junior Common Room Committee 2014/2015• Publicity Head, Eusoff Hall Sports Management Committee 2012/2013• Vice-Head, Eusoff Hall Band 2012/2013Awards:• Nomination for NUS Student Achievement Awards 2016 - Leadership(Individual)• Cultural Medallion of the Year, Eusoff Hall 2014/2015 (Performing Arts Director, A Cappella, Band, Dance, Dance Production)• Distinguished… Show more 2nd Class Hons (Upper)Leadership Experience:• Performing Arts Director, Eusoff Hall 27th Junior Common Room Committee 2014/2015• Publicity Head, Eusoff Hall Sports Management Committee 2012/2013• Vice-Head, Eusoff Hall Band 2012/2013Awards:• Nomination for NUS Student Achievement Awards 2016 - Leadership(Individual)• Cultural Medallion of the Year, Eusoff Hall 2014/2015 (Performing Arts Director, A Cappella, Band, Dance, Dance Production)• Distinguished Service Award, Eusoff Hall 2014/2015 (Junior Common Room Committee, A Cappella, Band, Dance, Dance Production, Soccer, Sports Management Committee, Hall Promotion Board) Show less

  • Experience

    • National Library Board

      May 2013 - Jul 2013
      Intern

      • Assisted in publishing, editorial and digital channel content primarily for the Singapore Memory Project, and extending to other National Library initiatives.• Saw the successful launch of “Hands: Gift of a Generation” exhibition and publication, and extensive expansion and outreach of the Singapore Memory Project, irememberSG and Singapore Infopedia websites.

    • National University of Singapore

      Jul 2014 - Dec 2015
      Student Associate, Peer Advising Leader

      • Facilitated welcome activities and social events for up to 1000 incoming exchange students from partner universities around the world.• Assisted with the research and compilation of information on approximately 400 partner universities, and conducted bi-monthly campus tours upon visitations from their representatives.• Advised NUS students regarding exchange programmes and other overseas opportunities via email and drop-in clinics, which saw up to 150 attendees.

    • RSIS | S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies

      Mar 2016 - Aug 2016
      Research Analyst

      Studies in Inter-Religious Relations in Plural Societies (SRP) Programme• Carried out research in religious and inter-religious issues and conflicts as well as relevant peace-building efforts, producing reports and commentaries.• Assisted in organising courses and symposia and contribute to policy-oriented projects, including the SRP-Muis Academy Joint Programme 2016.• Produced commentaries and assisted in research and writing for working papers.

    • National Heritage Board

      Oct 2017 - now

      • Catalogued the National Collection to facilitate efficient search and retrieval of artefact records on digital platforms such as NHB’s Heritage portal, Roots.sg. This includes research on artefacts and artworks, and the attribution of terms from international and local thesauri.• Developed Cataloguing Capabilities to create, maintain and enhance the National Collection information systems, in order to meet internal and external stakeholders’ informational needs.• Developed local Taxonomies and Controlled Vocabularies to suit the unique needs of the National Collection. • Led the team in developing Object Type Taxonomy and Materials Taxonomy for search and retrieval of artefacts and artworks by hierarchical categories in NHB’s database.• Implemented standards and practices to facilitate data sharing within the museums and across other types of cultural institutions, both nationally and internationally. Show less

      • Manager (Community Engagement)

        Jun 2023 - now

      • Manager (Cataloguing)

        Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

      • Assistant Manager (Cataloguing)

        Apr 2018 - Jun 2022

      • Research/Cataloguing Assistant

        Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Licenses & Certifications