Joa***ang
Education
Nanyang Technological University Singapore (2003 - 2007)
- Degree: Bachelor of Communication
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Description:
Victoria Junior College (2001 - 2002)
- Degree: GCE 'A' Levels
- Field of Study: Arts
- Description:
Skills:
Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Change Communication, Internal Communications
Work Experience:
Founder at Loom & Stone
- Location: Singapore
- Duration: 2021-10 to Present
- Description:
Communications Consultant at Freelance, self-employed
- Location: Singapore
- Duration: 2013-01 to 2021-10
- Description: Communications and editorial consultant with 13 years of experience in Singapore and Silicon Valley. I've worked with Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, government agencies and NGOs in the areas of food, agriculture, technology, healthcare, government, sports and professional services. I develop and implement a wide range of communications strategies and solutions, including content strategy, change communications, internal communications, employee engagement, thought leadership and corporate publications.
Business Services Communications Lead, Asia Pacific at Syngenta
- Location: Singapore
- Duration: 2011-05 to 2013-01
- Description: • Regional communications lead for change management programmes in 15 Asia Pacific countries; formulated communications strategy, and drove implementation in the region • Provided strategic counsel to business leaders on internal communications and branding • Drove employee engagement through internal communications campaigns and events and management of various communications channels
Senior Assistant Director, Corporate Communications at Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore)
- Location: Singapore
- Duration: 2010-10 to 2011-04
- Description: • Press officer to the Senior Minister of State; managed his public engagements, speeches and media interviews • Provided strategic counsel to the ministry’s policymakers and statutory boards on public communication of government policies, announcements and campaigns • Coordinated public communications across the government on tourism and energy issues, including crisis communications
Senior Executive, Publicity at Singapore Youth Olympics Games OC
- Location:
- Duration: 2009-08 to 2010-10
- Description: • Planned and executed publicity campaign for six-day Singapore torch relay, achieving daily front-page broadsheet coverage on five days and full-house event turnouts; managed a PR agency and team of 25 to facilitate local and international media coverage; collaborated with Olympic sponsors Coca-Cola and Samsung to maximise publicity • Managed a team of consultants and contractors to apply the YOG visual identity in 21 official venues, achieving strong and consistent branding in the international and local media
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
No significant employment gaps are evident; transitions are contiguous from Youth Olympics (2009) through MOIT, Syngenta, freelancing, and founding Loom & Stone.
Career spans government, agriculture/biotech, events, and private sector consulting with diverse clients; while broad, it remains within communications, which may raise questions about depth in a single industry for highly vertical roles.
Early roles show typical tenure lengths and a later long-running freelance period (2013-2021) indicating sustained engagement and self-directed work, followed by a founder role.
Education from NTU Singapore is credible for communications roles, but the specific degree or field is not stated, making the alignment with job requirements less explicit.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Global Head of Corporate Communications93% fit
Extensive cross-functional and regional leadership in APAC, government, and private sector; strong track record in change management, internal communications, and strategic counsel suitable for a global enterprise.
VP of Internal Communications & Change Management89% fit
Depth in internal comms and change programs evidenced by roles at Syngenta and MOIT; capable of leading large-scale programs across multiple markets.
Director of Public Affairs and Corporate Communications – APAC85% fit
Public sector and policy communication exposure combined with corporate communications leadership; strong APAC regional perspective for multinational organizations.
Head of Communications Strategy – Asia Pacific (Retail/E-commerce)80% fit
Entrepreneurial experience with Loom & Stone and hands-on content strategy translates well to a growth-focused retail/online brand in a senior communications role.
Senior Director, Corporate Communications – Asia Pacific78% fit
Broad leadership in corporate communications with regional scope; fits senior leadership needs, though it may require adjustment to specific industry focus.
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