'Amirah Arifin

Experience

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  SP Comperes Club

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  Host

  • Underwent trainings such as public speaking and script-writing and learnt under mentorship of industry expert, Mr Jeremy Ratnam, senior music director and presenter of Power98• Hosted events such as SP Graduation Ceremony 2012&2013, NYAA Silver and Bronze Award ceremony, License2Play by Starhub and International FSC World Youth Climbing Championships at Sentosa.

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  Mediacorp Pte Ltd

  Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

  Editor/ Content Creator Intern

  • Was offered an internship with Mediacorp based on practicum where I acted as the scriptwriter and production manager• Conceptualized and managed own microsite under Mediacorp’s Toggle, toggle.sg/wiwt• Assigned as a scriptwriter, overall editor, actress and writer• Produced 12 original videos collectively• 15 of my own articles were published

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  Ochre pictures pte ltd

  May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Assistant Producer (Intern)

  • Worked closely with producer to seek and handle sponsorships, locations liaison, props-sourcing and general administrative assistance• Involved in the behind-the-scenes production of Mediacorp's tent pole drama in 2015, Lion Moms• Assisted in the casting and also served as production assistant to ensure overall flow

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  NTU Beztari

  Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

  Executive Committee Member

  • Conceptualized, co-wrote and produced Beztari's biannual dance production in 2016• Raised over $10000 while serving as a treasurer- Managed social media accounts, sponsorships and ticketing for the event- Handled administrative and literary content and collaterals of its two full-house shows

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  URECA Programme Office, Nanyang Technological University

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2018

  Student Assistant

  • Checked and edited formats of students’ research papers under the prestigious URECA programme• Assisted in organization and publication of yearly proceedings of the URECA@NTU

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  Language and Communication Centre, CommCube, Nanyang Technological University

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

  Communication Coach

  • Coached other NTU Students through feedback, advice and running workshops with regards to their writing and oral communication skills• Planned, executed and facilitated workshops to aid students in developing their writing and oral communication skills

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  Lokopoko Travel

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

  Freelance Writer

  • Researched on assigned topics/keywords• Wrote travel content for various Lokopoko-owned travel websites

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  Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  Writer/ Editor, Communications and Corporate Relations Group

  • Wrote media monitoring and the related reports (in charge of Malay and English news platforms)• Created social media content and handles media queries• Kept track of editorial timelines• Collated and organized inputs for the annual report• Wrote and edited articles for the in-house staff newsletter and corporate newsletter• Liaised with various groups and departments to seek and collate clarifications• Provided other administrative support within the Communications & Corporate Relations Group Show less

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  Fayyaz Travels Pte Ltd.

  Jul 2019 - Feb 2020

  Media Content Developer

  • Created engaging content for all social media outlets - FB, IG & Twitter• Developed content for newsletters and website• Edited, proof read and optimized content according to SEO• Identified trends, researched hot topics that improved traffic and customer engagement• Liaised with marketing team with ideas for visual content

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  People's Association

  Sept 2019 - now

  On top of existing duties, additional duties include:• Support the Constituency Office (CO) in driving both external and internal communications• Assist on developing, creating and executing of communication plans for Adviser Minister Edwin Tong's and CO's social media channels - includes video content curation and creation, and copywriting• Crafting and releasing of media releases to the various news agencies for key events• Work together with the PA HQ Communications Group to amplify PA and Whole of Government (WOG) messages through the CO’s communications networks• Increase the CO’s social media presence through managing of CO’s digital assets Show less • Initiate and implement programmes, events and activities to engage and meet the needs of the community, including partnerships with community partners and agenciesPartnerships include: NAC, UIMA, IWWA, NParks, NEA, South East CDC and Tote Board• Portfolio includes designing publicity such as banners around division, newsletter and bi-monthly programme booklets• Plan and execute community events at both constituency (Joo Chiat) and divisional level (Marine Parade Cluster/ South East District)Key Highlights: National Day Heartlands 2022 Media Conference, National Day Heartlands 2022 @ South East, PAssionArts Festival @ Joo Chiat• Facilitate and maintain the formation of interest groups and local communication channels/networks to build and sustain relationships, as well as increase community connectednessKey interest groups: PAssionArts AudioImage Wind Ensemble, Vocal Consort, Victoria Chorale• Work with like-minded volunteers and different partners (e.g. artistes, VWOs, educational institutions) to identify and grow local demographic-based networks in the community with a focus on the artsKey artistes include: Louis Soliano, Bhaskar Arts' Academy, Temple of Fine Arts, Frontier Danceland, ERA Dance Theatre, 53A, Asian Cultural Symphony Orchestra, Siong Leng Musical Association• Manage and coordinate the acquisition and disbursement of grants, includes executing and monitoring project delivarables and meeting the key performance indicators• Communicate government policies, gather feedback and channel feedback to appropriate government agencies• Formulate, implement and review annual workplans for the development of Grassroots Organisations (GROs) and the community• Plan and co-ordinate the recruitment, appointment and reappointment of volunteers and members of the GROs and facilitate community-events planning• Ensure proper accounting/procurement, fund utilisation and cash management of the GROs to comply with PA financial rules Show less

  • Community Development Manager (Communications)

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Constituency Manager

    Sept 2019 - Jul 2022