Aaron Lim

NODES INTERN                                                                                                              May 2023 – Aug 2023

National Library Board (NLB)

• Produced a product catalogue and multiple project templates for the team’s future projects.
  • Liaised with shortlisted external vendors for alignment meetings.
  • Facilitated and streamlined design workflow by producing design specifications.
• Identified objectives and deliverables for collaborative public library projects.
  • Produced Gantt charts for relevant projects’ lifecycle over an estimated 2-year period.
  • Curated and selected NLB’s reads for external stakeholders wishing to accentuate their reading corners.
• Facilitated ongoing projects administratively.
  • Tracked and updated KPI weekly for NLB’s Nodes projects.
  • Drafted proposals for project approvals and miscellaneous write-ups.
  • Analysed and determined project viability through on-site visitations and projected returns.

COPYWRITER                                                                                                                May 2021 – Apr 2022

Freelance                                                                                                                                                                

• Freelance copywriter with DUSK LLP, a consultancy service specialising in enterprise development.
  • Drafted and reviewed government grant applications for local enterprises seeking for Enterprise Development Grants (EDG) to expand digitally and internationally. 
    • Achieved a 90% success rate for grant approvals.
    • Companies include indoor toddler playground services, logistic and construction companies, interior design services, medical services, yacht chartering services, and retail stores.
  • Conducted Business and Market Analysis for companies to assess suitability for internationalisation. 
    • Conducted analysis of business operations, highlighting opportunities, and identified potential productivity improvements for the EDG grants.

OPERATIONS & TRAINING CLERK                                                                         July 2018 – July 2020

Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)

• Provided Help-desk assistance for divisional training issues.
• Performed data management of training data for several hundred soldiers.
  • Utilised and analysed data to ensure training hygiene and SOP refinement. 
• Oversaw planning and scheduling of training programs.
  • Analysed and provided recommendations to improve existing fitness training regimes and soldier nutrition.
  • Conducted a lecture on physical health and nutrition for over 200 soldiers.
  • Regularly coached fellow batchmates during physical training.
• Regularly facilitated both divisional and management level meetings.
  • Facilitated events such as Sports & Cultural events.
• Facilitated divisional level support to the Youth Corps Service Week.
  • Distributed campaign materials to supporters.

BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION INTERN                                                                 Mar 2017 – Aug 2017

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC)

• Played a crucial role in prototyping stages of the EasyQ feature within the OCBC mobile application.
  • Developed the early prototype for ease of communication for all stakeholders involved.
  • Analysed, designed, and produced customer journeys to initiate smooth and successful app development.
    • Charted every permutation of customer experiences through Traceability Matrices.
  • Trained and led team members to streamline thought processes on Traceability Matrices.
  • Designed and produced admin modules, training guides, FAQ guides, and participant guides for internal administrative use of EasyQ application.
  • Regularly liaised with stakeholders and vendors to facilitate technical and design meetings.
• Nominated and participated in Singapore Polytechnic’s internship show-and-tell booth.
  • Demonstrated and explained the role of OCBC’s Business Transformation department to participants of the event.

Nanyang Technological University (NTU)                                                                      Aug 2020 – July 2024

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with Honours (Distinction)

• Cumulative Grade Point Average (cGPA) of 4.33/5.00 (Second Class Upper)
• Coursework: Heavy focus on analytical philosophy, which hones critical reasoning, a keen eye for detail, flexibility, and interdisciplinary thinking.
  • Final Year Project: Analysis of well-being for the modern individual in contemporary society.
    • Summary: Modern life has led to burnout for most individuals. I argue that an adoption of Eudaimonism, a theory of well-being, will guide the individual to recuperate and live fulfilling lives.