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Education
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Certification
Awards
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Xinyi Liu

Singapore

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Policy Advisor, Youth Panels

National Youth Council
11.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex policy challenges, ensuring comprehensive solutions.
  • Promoted transparency in policymaking processes by engaging diverse stakeholder groups throughout all stages of planning, development, implementation and evaluation.
  • Prepared clear, concise presentations to communicate policy recommendations to diverse audiences.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to advance organizational goals and policy priorities.
  • Influenced legislative outcomes through persuasive communication with policymakers and stakeholders.

Equipment Engineering Intern

STMicroelectronics
09.2023 - 09.2023
  • Gained hands-on experience in various engineering tools, software, and techniques to contribute effectively to multiple projects.
  • Compiled and analyzed project data to assist in preparation of detailed reports for stakeholder presentations.
  • Assisted in patent application processes for new inventions, contributing to protection of intellectual property.
  • Conducted thorough material testing to ensure project specifications were met, leading to consistently high-quality outputs.

Co-founder/CTO/CMO/Head of Corporate Outreach

KAWAN Singapore
09.2022 - Current
  • Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
  • Conducted informal focus group discussions with expats working in Singapore to learn about their needs and interests.

KAWAN is a for-profit social enterprise founded by a group of youths under National Youth Council's Youth Action Challenge. We focus on curating a combination of activities and tangible products to help people of different nationalities explore the less-known aspects of Singapore culture. KAWAN's services will soon expand to include networking events, as well as a giving-back directory, letting our customers go full circle in their Singapore journey.

Associate Facilitator

Youth Corps Singapore
04.2023 - Current

Associate Facilitator at Youth Corps Singapore of National Youth Council, an autonomous agency under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth set up by the Government of Singapore as the national co-ordinating body for youth affairs in Singapore.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Developing and conducting workshops and training programs to enhance the leadership skills of students.
  • Collaborating with schools and institutions to identify students who would benefit from leadership development programs.
  • Facilitating discussions and debates on topics related to national identity, such as culture, heritage, and citizenship.
  • Assisting in the planning and implementation of events and activities to promote national identity and civic participation.

CCA President

Canberra Secondary School Digital Media in Visual Arts Club
01.2020 - 11.2021
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.

Even though the CCA was mainly focused on short film production, it did have a strong emphasis on community awareness and the value of compassion. In my two years of being president, I connected the club with organizations like Movement for the INtellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) and National Organ Transplant Unit (NOTU), and worked with the organizations to plan and facilitate volunteer sessions for the students.

Project Leader

Canberra Secondary School & HCA Hospice
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Observed progress of each project, examined risks and coordinated contingency plans.
  • Inspired and coached team members.

HCA Hospice is Singapore's largest home hospice care provider that provides comfort and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses. As the project leader for my cohort's partnership with the hospice, I designed activity packs and created instruction videos for the patients and facilitated meaningful discussions among peers to better execute the project.

Student Volunteer Coordinator

Ping Pong Love
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Regularly communicated with management to provide feedback and updates.
  • Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations.
  • Conducted outreach activities to engage students in programs.

Being one of the most fluent bilingualists at my primary school, I was appointed the Student Volunteer Coordinator for the initiative Ping Pong Love in grade 6. My job was to connect students at my primary school with event organizers from Ping Pong Love, and convince students and their parents to sign up for charity fairs and teach at schools for children of low-paid workers.

Education

GCE O-Level -

Canberra Secondary School
Singapore
01.2018 - 2021.11

International Baccalaureate -

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
Singapore
02.2022 - Current

Skills

Social integration

Community outreach

Verbal and written communication

Data collection and organization

Lab result interpretation

Policy analysis

Government relations

Stakeholder engagement

Failure modes and effects analysis

Equipment troubleshooting

Affiliations

Research scholar | Nanyang Technological University School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2022-2023)

Research scholar | Cambridge Centre for International Research, Cambridge University - Faculty of Philosophy (2022-2023)

Research scholar | Inspirit AI, Stanford University - Computer Science Department (2023)

Certification

Level 1 Dhingy Sailing License

Awards

Gold Award for DVB-T2 Signal Research
Led research on DVB-T2 signal reconstruction at Nanyang Technological University, earning a Gold award for the project.

Sigma Xi Presentation
Shortlisted to present research findings on DVB-T2 signal reconstruction at Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society.

Youth Action Challenge Grant Award
Founded KAWAN, a project integrating expats in Singapore through cultural exchanges. Won top award in the Inclusivity category, securing a grant of 20,000 SGD.

Nominated and Shortlisted for ASEAN Youth Sustainability Award
Recognized as a finalist for the Future Climate Leader award, highlighting contributions to sustainability initiatives in the ASEAN region.

Timeline

Professional License in Counseling

11-2024

Policy Advisor, Youth Panels

National Youth Council
11.2023 - Current

Equipment Engineering Intern

STMicroelectronics
09.2023 - 09.2023

Associate Facilitator

Youth Corps Singapore
04.2023 - Current

Intermediate Proficiency in Japanese Language

10-2022

Co-founder/CTO/CMO/Head of Corporate Outreach

KAWAN Singapore
09.2022 - Current

Level 1 Dhingy Sailing License

03-2022

International Baccalaureate -

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
02.2022 - Current

Project Leader

Canberra Secondary School & HCA Hospice
01.2021 - 10.2021

CCA President

Canberra Secondary School Digital Media in Visual Arts Club
01.2020 - 11.2021

GCE O-Level -

Canberra Secondary School
01.2018 - 2021.11

Student Volunteer Coordinator

Ping Pong Love
09.2016 - 06.2017
Xinyi Liu