Career Highlights/ Co-Curriculum Activities (CCA)

I was in the badminton team when I was schooling in Fuhua Secondary School. Badminton was not only a sport to me but it builds who I am with the valus taught in the process of learning the sport. It was my main social circle back then. My coach was Mr Liu Qing Dong, he was a former coach of China's National Squad. Though strict with his teachings, he often reminded us of the values that would benefit us in our life journey. My teammates are also what builds my character today. And the badminton teachers-in-charge were very responsible and nice whom protected us in anyway possible. It was in all a fruitful experience in the badminto team. Moreover, Badminton was one of the major sports in Fuhua Secondary School. Initially, I was left out of the main team because I was naturally small in size, power of the shots that I displayed was already an issue. But as time goes by, it made me realise that it was not about the gift you have or the physical capabilities you possess upon birth, but the hard work you put it apart from the gift or talent. As long as you are willing to put in the effort, nothing would be out of reach.

These are the various achievements attained in Fuhua Secondary School. I have also taken on competitions to represent and take part in Science International Competitions for Schools to self-improve. The National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) was a form of rule set by Fuhua Secondary School for each and every student to graduate with a gold or silver medal. Being an art student, it was also most normal to be attending exhibitions, or even helping out. Having a well-balanced mix of the CCA points attained. I have also won several cups and prizes for badminton's glory.

Other forms of enterprise activities also include the Young Business Towkay Competition to represent our school to compete against others. The selection process is dependent on the amount of funds we are able to collect during the annual event for fund-raising projects for secondary 2 students. This helps to identify the best entrepreneurial ability of students especially in harsh working conditions. This compatition helps to develop interpersonal skills, communication skills, customer service, food and logistics replacements. This does not involve any profits gained but instead, its the experience earned in the process. It was a 2-day event and marketed and published to the public. It gives a thorough experience on how to manage businesses and how to clinch deals with customer.

In Ngee Ann Polytechnic, I had mainly 2 kinds of active CCA. One would be BA Society. Though I joined society at a much later time, it did not hinder the social bonding I had with the main committee and sub-committee for BA Orientation Camp (BAOC) 2010. BA Society enables me to be involved in the planning and organizing of events from scratch. Despite the difficulties and challenges I faced, I managed to adapt to the culture of BA Society and fulfilled all expectations. BA Society has a total number of approximately 5 to 6 major events. Events organized by BA Society are purely the ideas of the entire committee. And further divide the committee into smaller committee groups for different projects to prevent overcrowding.

Apart from BA Society, my other active CCA is badminton. As far as I am concerned in the team, the vice-captain is taken by year 2 and the captain is year 3. Badminton is rather realistic towards the choice of players to take in, and have taken part in 2 major events each year. That would be Polytechnic ITE (POLITE) and IVP. These competitions are a form of recognition and hard work when I never exercise. To come in as the first position like for the year 2010, we each received a plague, FULL colours for championing in POLITE or the HALF colours award for 3rd or 4th placing.

Apart from the above, I also do have prior experiences to various other areas like being a librarian, art and crafts student, table tennis, air rifle, choir (surprano 1) etc. Currently, I also have inactive CCAs like BA Envoys, BA Communications, BA SHine, LEO Club etc. From young, I was exposed to many different areas in relation to my job, this helps to boost my confidence level, experience etc.

Creative Eateries

2009 to 2010 (currently)

Waiteress (off-site catering)

Providing customer service, catering, basic food preparation, sales and promotion

Have participated in huge events held in Singapore;

• Formula One night race 2009

• APEC 2009



Other related work experiences:
BHG


2008

Retail

Provide customer service, generating sales, cashiering.

Australian Tourism Board

NATAS travel fair

2009 and 2010 (current)

Provide customer service and promoting the destination.

Singapore Arts Festival

2010

Leading tours around Victoria Theatre and introducing the history of Victoria Theatre, art exhibits, structure and building itself.