CV

Work Experience

FOUND Magazine — Melbourne, Australia
Editorial Intern | 2021 – present
– Did research on Mornington Peninsula and its suburbs
– Pitched and wrote lifestyle and travel articles about Mornington Peninsula and its suburbs

A Perfect Space — Melbourne, Australia
Copywriter & Photographer | 2020 – 2021
– Wrote copy and edited existing copy for the website’s location listings
– Shot and edited pictures of homes for marketing collateral and social media.
– Compiled a social media strategy for the company to adhere to.

Home & Decor — Singapore, Singapore
Staff Writer & Videographer | 2017 – 2019
– Wrote interior design- and lifestyle-related articles for print and online.
– Shot and edited photos, and wrote social media blurbs, for press kits and events.
– Worked closely with the product team to develop SEO and social media strategy.
– Updated social media during events.
– Produced, and edited two video segments: virtual tour series of events and new openings Walk-through, and product review series Check it Out with Young Lim.

Epicure Asia — Singapore, Singapore
Contributing Writer | 2018
– Pitched and wrote food- and culture-related articles for Epicure and BiTES.
– Shot and edited photos, and wrote social media blurbs, for press kits and events.
– Assisted with production on client photo and video shoots.
– Participated as talent for client video shoots.

Education

Graduate Diploma in Journalism — Melbourne, Australia
RMIT University | 2021
Graduated with Distinction

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications (Media) — Melbourne, Australia
RMIT University | 2019 – 2020
Graduated with Distinction

Diploma in Mass Communication — Singapore, Singapore
Ngee Ann Polytechnic | 2015 – 2017
Specialised in Journalism & Social Media

Skills

Technical Skills
Writing, SEO, Marketing, Research, Fact-checking, Interviewing sources, Graphic design, Photography, Photo Editing, Videography, Video Editing, Transcribing

Soft Skills
Initiative, Communication, Teamwork, Efficiency, Interpersonal skills, Adaptability, Problem-solving

Software Proficiency

Adobe Software
Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Premiere Pro, Audition

Microsoft Office
Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Others
Canva, WordPress, Squarespace, Bookmark, Drupal, G Suite