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Alyssa Saw

Manchester,United Kingdom

Summary

Dynamic and service-oriented professional with strong communication, team leadership, and management skills. Adept at creating welcoming and inclusive experiences, demonstrating cultural awareness and empathy to engage with diverse individuals and groups. Skilled in time management and coordination to ensure seamless service and exceptional standards. Committed to delivering high-quality experiences and driving excellence in every aspect of operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Reservist Soldier

British Army
Manchester, United Kingdom
09.2024 - Current

Currently serving as a reservist soldier within the British Army.

Officer Cadet

British Army
Manchester, United Kingdom
10.2021 - 09.2024
  • Undertook part of the British Army Officer Training with the University Officer Training Corp (UOTC).
  • Served as a Junior-Under-Officer on the management team in charge of socials and financials.


Project assistant

The Esplanade Co Ltd
, Singapore
03.2019 - 04.2020
  • Coordination of Engagement Activities: Collaborate with internal and external teams to plan and execute community engagement workshops, projects, and SSA hosting, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Scheduling: Organize and manage schedules for arts workshops and hosting events, both onsite and offsite.
  • Reporting: Compile post-event reports to assess and document the impact of community engagement initiatives.
  • Administrative Support: Maintain accurate records and documentation for all activities, ensuring they are properly archived for future reference.
  • Volunteer Programme Assistance: Aid in the planning, coordination, and administration of the volunteer programme, including liaising with volunteers and partners for briefings, training sessions, and event activations.

Community Engagement Trainee

The Esplanade Co Ltd
, Singapore
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Demonstrated critical time management and organisational skills to balance studies alongside paid work..
  • Assisted senior staff in data analysis tasks to inform strategic decisions.
  • Managed correspondence, keeping all parties up-to-date on project developments.
  • Shadowed senior team members to develop practical knowledge and gain critical industry-specific skills.


Facilitator

Duke-NUS, KK Women's and Children Hospital
, Singapore
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • A pilot programme run by KKH in collaboration with Duke-NUS, designed to introduce medical students to interaction with adolescent patients.
  • Fostered an inclusive atmosphere with proactive engagement strategies and promoted active learning through dynamic facilitation techniques.
  • Coordinated logistics for successful workshops.


Education

Master of Arts - Terrorism and Security

The University of Salford
09.2023 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Social Sciences - Sociology and Criminology

The University of Manchester
09.2020 - 06.2023

Diploma of Higher Education - Applied Drama and Psychology

Singapore Polytechnic
04.2016 - 02.2019

Skills

  • Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Cultural awareness
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Project management
  • Time-management

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper intermediate
Korean
Beginner

Timeline

Reservist Soldier

British Army
09.2024 - Current

Master of Arts - Terrorism and Security

The University of Salford
09.2023 - 09.2024

Officer Cadet

British Army
10.2021 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Social Sciences - Sociology and Criminology

The University of Manchester
09.2020 - 06.2023

Project assistant

The Esplanade Co Ltd
03.2019 - 04.2020

Community Engagement Trainee

The Esplanade Co Ltd
10.2018 - 02.2019

Facilitator

Duke-NUS, KK Women's and Children Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2018

Diploma of Higher Education - Applied Drama and Psychology

Singapore Polytechnic
04.2016 - 02.2019
Alyssa Saw