Sean Cheng

Experience

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  Acorn Training Pte Ltd

  Dec 2015 - Mar 2016

  Training Assistant

  Acorn is one of Singapore’s leading training and educational consultancy firms, which specialises in developing the future generation to learn, lead and love in their personal capacities.

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  Republic of Singapore Air Force

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2017

  Administrative Assistant

  Completed basic military training for service personnel at Kranji Camp and was posted to the Air Power Generation Command (APGC) in the Air Force.I was under the Human Resource Management Centre (HRMC) at APGC as an Administrative Assistant.◆ Trained to process thousands of personnel information in APGC using Microsoft Excel functions - Execution of posting order of personnel on a daily basis - Calculation of promotion due date for personnel on a bi-weekly basis - Execution of promotions for personnel on a bi-weekly basis Show less

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  Republic of Singapore Navy

  Jun 2017 - now

  Took on the role of Young Officer aboard RSS Independence after receiving my commission as a Second Lieutenant (2LT).RSS Independence was a Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) under the 182 Squadron in the Maritime Security Task Force.◆ Ranked in the top 10% of cohort, receiving an early promotion to Lieutenant after 6 months as a 2LT.◆ Received Best Maritime Security Task Force Unit Award 2018-2019◆ Obtained Certificate of Competency, allowing me to manage multi-million dollar warships in harbour◆ Lead, take charge and manage a ship's daily routine, of which the crew usually consists of 40 people or more◆ Calmly handle critical situations such as fires and unexpected events in harbour (e.g suicidal personnel, bomb threats)◆ Patrolled Singapore's waters, ensuring our sovereignty and maritime security. ◆ Trained 3 batches of officer cadets ensuring they are armed with the relevant competencies when they commission Show less Military training to become a commissioned Officer. ◆ Top 10% of Officer Cadet Course; Ranked 4th out of 33 CadetsAssumed the role of Midshipman Security Officer◆ Handled security matters for the batch (e.g Control of Media, Documents)Assumed the role of Midshipman Safety Officer◆ Handled issues pertaining to safety (e.g Be clear on safety directives of the Singapore Armed Forces, ensuring that safety during training is always adhered to.)General Skills learned as a cadet:◆ Leadership and people management training◆ Public speaking Show less

  • Assistant Navigation Officer

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Naval Junior Officer's Course 30/23

    Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Officer-on-Studies

    Aug 2019 - Jun 2023

  • Project Officer, Navy Information Centre

    Apr 2019 - Jul 2019

  • Young Officer, RSS Independence (182 Squadron)

    Sept 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Midshipman/Officer Cadet

    Jun 2017 - Sept 2018
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  Ministry of Defence of Singapore

  Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

  Project Officer

  Project Officer, Navy Information Centre, Naval Operations Department, Ministry of Defence (MINDEF)◆ Managed social media accounts for the Republic of Singapore Navy◆ Spearheaded creative projects for the Navy's publicity in Naval Operations◆ Event photography coverage of small scale events and multiple large scale events (IMDEX 2019, NDP 2019)

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  Ministry of Manpower

  Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

  Secretariat, Integrated Operations Hub

  Served as Secretariat at the Integrated Ops Hub (IOH), job included operations planning and executing large scale transport operations. This unit was formed under the inter-ministry Joint Task Force (JTF) at the Ministry of Manpower during the COVID19 pandemic in Singapore. IOH served as the movement arm of the JTF;◆ Planned and executed movement of thousands of migrant workers (MWs) each day through a complex chain of facilities in Singapore 24/7◆ Safeguarded Singapore's public health and the health and livelihood of MWs during the pandemic.As Secreteriat of IOH,◆ Handled the administrative matters and ensured the smooth operation of day-to-day operations of all the sub-units in IOH which ensure movement of MWs are executed each day under intense pressure◆ Representative of the Commander of IOH (Dy Chief Guards Officer & Dy Head Joint Logs), making sure his orders are executed and the hub operations are done smoothly◆ The Secretariat served as the contact point with other agencies, linking up with various stakeholders such as Ministry of Health, Ministry of Communications and Information for the smooth operation of the hub Show less

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  Royals Dance Crew

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  Head Publicity & Publications

  • Planned overall design theme for Royals, enhancing overall morale, with new publicity initiatives using fast comedic content creation• Formulated a new social media design direction, creating a unified visual, driving sign-ups for the crew by 100% in 2021• Designed merchandise for crew, with crew members ordering extra colour variations of the design by popular demand• Spearheaded video team for Royals’ 2021 entry into the annual inter-hall dance competition at Hall Olympiad Closing Ceremony (HOCC), with judges praising animated video as being exceptional and refreshing• Directed concept dance videos for Royals, once again bringing sign-ups to increase by 100% in 2021 Show less

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  FastJobs

  May 2021 - Sept 2021

  Graphic Design & Marketing Intern

  FastJobs is an award-winning mobile app which connects non-executive job seekers to reliable employers quickly & easily. With just a tap, applicants can apply for jobs offered by thousands of trusted employers in Singapore, across all sectors!◆ Designed visual collaterals for social media platforms to drive traffic to FastJobs application◆ Revamped multiple visuals with cohesive graphic design to create a cohesive look of the application◆ Shot videos, photos and edited using the Adobe Suite to create traffic for jobs on the FastJobs platform, creating traffic for the FastFest event Show less

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  Nanyang Technological University Students'​ Union (NTUSU)

  Sept 2021 - Jun 2022

  Council Member

  Member of the 31st NTUSU CouncilRepresentative of NTU School of Art, Design & Media's student body as President of the 17th Management Committee to ensure ADM students interests are met in the student union

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  NTU Art, Design & Media Student Club

  Sept 2021 - Sept 2022

  President

  As President of the 17th Main Comm, I lead the student club to achieve many key milestone events.◆ Achieved Free Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription for all NTU ADM students during their 4 years tenure in ADM◆ Pushed and achieved the first physical events in NTU for ADM Students since the COVID19 pandemic began, including the first live band performance in NTU in 2 years for student life enhancement◆ Kickstarted Inclusive Pottery workshop in collaboration with NTU Student Affairs Office, Welfare Services Club Friends of Children for fellow NTU students who are service users and underprivileged children◆ Renamed Bus Stop outside ADM from 'Opp Blk 41' to 'Sch of ADM'◆ Launched the first 'Start of Semester Bazaar' as a event bridge between Orientation and Halloween to improve student life◆ Encouraged a new initiative where we commemorate our own ADM students of their achievements through instagram Show less

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  DSTNCT

  May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Graphic Design Intern