1. Florent Chua
Journalist
Florent has a total of 6 years editorial and copy experience. He studied Economics at the National University
of Singapore where he graduated with an Honours degree. He also has several years of experience in the
education sector. In particular, he was a subject/form teacher at Anderson and Raffles Junior Colleges.
His extensive experience spans both the private and public sectors. An avid writer, his articles have been featured
12 times in Blissful Brides, Parents World, The Singapore Women’s Weekly, Pulses & Singapore’s Child. At The
Print Lodge, he plays a key role in both its editorial and account servicing departments. He is meticulous and
has a keen eye for detail. Apart from being a proof reader, Florent also has an excellent command of the Chinese
language. He oversees the translation of English to Chinese for all town council newsletters.
KEY PROJECTS
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Excellence in Public Service & Through
Continuous Enterprise and Learning
Awards 2015 ePublication
ACRA
Practice Monitoring Programme
Report
SPORT SINGAPORE
Team Singapore Digital
Commemorative Book
8th Asean Para Games
SEMBAWANG TOWN COUNCIL
Sembawang Hearttalk
EAST COAST TOWN COUNCIL
East Coast News
NEE SOON TOWN COUNCIL
The Nee Soon Link
TAMPINES TOWN COUNCIL
Tampines Tempo
ALJUNIED-HOUGANG-
PUNGGOLEAST TOWN COUNCIL
Good Neighbours
MARSILING-YEW TEE
TOWN COUNCIL
My Kampung
CHANGI SIMEI CITIZENS’
CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE
Changi Simei Times
MOULMEIN-KALLANG
TOWN COUNCIL
TouchPoint
GIRLS’ BRIGADE OF SINGAPORE
GBloG
PEOPLE’S ASSOCIATION
My Neighbours, My Friends
2. CONTACT DETAILS
Preferred Name FLORENT CHUA
Email sengkhim@singnet.com.sg
Mobile No 97896051
Personal Particulars
Singapore Pink NRIC S7505441F
Present Citizenship Singapore
Driving License 3
Availability After 01 April 2015
Academic Qualifications
Highest Education Level Degree
Year Obtained / Expected Year of Graduation 2000
Certificate Obtained Hons II Upper
Title of Certificate BSocSc(Hons)
Course of Study Economics
Country of Study Singapore
Course Duration 4 Year 0 Month
Course Structure On Campus
Institution Attended National University Of Singapore
Institution Issuing the Qualification National University Of Singapore
Country of Institution Issuing the Qualification Singapore
Level Post Grad Diploma
Year Obtained / Expected Year of Graduation 2002
Certificate Obtained Post Grad Diploma with Credit
Course of Study 1 Education
Title of Certificate Post Graduate Diploma in Education
Country of Study Singapore
Course Duration 1 Year 0 Month
Course Structure On Campus
Institution Attended National Institute Of Education
Institution Issuing the Qualification National Institute Of Education
Country of Institution Issuing the Qualification Singapore
Subjects: Grade:
Use of English in Teaching Pass
Teaching and Classroom Management B
Strategies for Effective Thinking and Learning B
Practicum Pass
Teaching and Learning of Mathematics I C
Basic Approach to Teaching A-Level Economics B
Instructional Technology A
Social Context of Teaching and Learning B
3. The Psychology of Pupil Development and The
Learning Process
A
Teaching and Learning of Mathematics II C
Further Instructional Approaches and Assessment
of Economics
C
Level A level
Year obtained 1993
Certificate obtained A Level
Course of study Science
Institution attended Singapore
No of passes 5
Subjects: Grade:
General Paper or equivalent B3
Mathematics C A
Economics B
Physics B
Mathematics with S Paper A1
Further Mathematics C B
Level N/O/A
Year obtained 1991
Certificate obtained O Level
Course of study Science
Institution attended Singapore
No of passes 8
Subjects: Grade:
English or equivalent A1
Mathematics D A1
Chinese A1
Additional Mathematics A1
Physics A2
Chemistry A2
Geography A2
Literature in English B3
Professional Qualifications Associate Wealth Planner endorsed
by Financial Planning Association of
Singapore
Current Work Experience Journalist. As stated on front page.
From 5/2015 - Present
Previous Work Experience 15 years
Name of Organisation GREAT EASTERN LIFE
Work Location Singapore
4. Service Type Private/Others
Designation FINANCIAL PLANNER
Nature of Business Insurance
Level Not Available
Job Specialisation Banking/Financial Services
From Sep 2006 to Nov 2015
Employment Type Contract
Brief Description of Job Duties &
Achievements
I provide comprehensive financial
planning for my clientele, ranging
from critical illnesses, disability,
retirement and education funds
planning to general insurance such as
travel, car and workman
compensation schemes. I also help
companies take up office and
warehouse insurance.
I have been promoted to Executive
Life Planner since 2008. I manage
about 500 families.
Name of Organisation Disaster Recovery Institute Asia
Work Location Singapore
Service Type Private/Others
Designation Program Executive
Nature of Business Consulting (Business & Management)
Level Senior Executive
Job Specialisation Clerical/Administrative Support
From Jan 2006 to May 2006
Employment Type Contract
Brief Description of Job Duties &
Achievements
I help to come up with marketing
collaterals, organise training events
for different corporations, and help in
the development of Powerpoint
Slides. I also assist in the writing of
books, in terms of correcting the
usage of English and proofreading.
Name of Organisation Ministry of Education
Work Location Singapore
Service Type Singapore Public Service
Designation Teacher
Nature of Business Education
Level Senior Executive
Job Specialisation Education
From Jan 2001 to May 2005
Employment Type Permanent
5. Brief Description of Job Duties &
Achievements
I was a Junior College lecturer,
teaching Economics in Raffles and
Anderson Junior College. I handled 4
to 5 classes of 25 to 30 students, and I
was in charge of Symphonic Band and
Table Tennis CCAs. During the first
year in Anderson JC, the grades of my
students improve due to my clear,
concise and precise teaching
methodology. We also have to come
out with innovative methods of
teaching students so that they can
cope with the rigour of GCE 'A' level
examination at the end of their two
years course.
Name of Organisation United Overseas Bank
Work Location Singapore
Service Type Private/Others
Designation Credit Officer
Nature of Business Banking / Financial Services
Level Junior Executive
Job Specialisation Banking/Financial Services
From May 2000 to Jan 2001
Employment Type Permanent
Brief Description of Job Duties &
Achievements
I assist account manager in securing
loans such as overdrafts and lines of
credit from owners of small medium
enterprises. I have to check the value
of their properties used as mortgages
for the loans, and also calculate
financial ratios. I assist in writing the
business profile and evaluate whether
it is viable for the bank to lend these
enterprises. I have to talk to these
owners, manage their expectations,
and eventually submit to higher
management their desired loan
amounts for approval.
Current monthly salary $3,000
Expected monthly salary $3,500
Awards and Hobbies
Award
Year 1990
Description Inter-Class Chinese Essay Writing
Competition 2nd Prize
Hobbies Proficiency
6. Writing Articles Featured 12 times in Blissful
Brides, Parents World, The
Singapore Women's Weekly, Pulses
& Singapore's Child.
Jogging Can jog for 10 km within 1 hr 8 min
Swimming Leisure
Reading Leisure
Singing Leisure
Character Referees
Name Chua Li Peng
Relationship Sister
Email c_lipeng@yahoo.com
Telephone 91132172
Designation Manager
Company Name Great Eastern Life
Years Known 39
Name Wong Kee Teck
Relationship Friend
Email yuans@singnet.com.sg
Telephone 96521379
Designation Programmer
Company Name ST Electronics
Years Known 27