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I am bilingual, fluent in both English and Chinese.
Hi, I'm Rachel! Current Research Assistant with the National University of Singapore, attached to the Social Science Research Thematic Grant "Foundations for Home-Based Work: A Singapore Study". Recent graduate of Master of Architecture (National University of Singapore) and MPhil Architecture in Urban Studies (University of Cambridge). I share an equal passion for research on urban studies and visual and communications studies. My dissertation investigated the dialectics of spontaneity and organization in social movements, using the case studies of the January 25 Revolution in Cairo, the 15-M/Indignados Movement in Madrid, and the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York City; positioned at the intersection of urban theory, media and communications theory, and new social movement theory. Do contact me if anything here piques your interest!
My general interests are in the material culture of politics and social movements, Japanese fashion, playing the piano, and exploring undocumented cultures in Singapore. I also find Reality TV fascinating.
Do contact me if anything here piques your interest!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-sim-50b493142/
Design Portfolio (Issuu):
https://issuu.com/racheljs/docs/rach_design_portfolio_writing_samples
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
STUDIO MARQUE
Architectural Intern, June 2018-August 2018
Key Tasks: Generation of digital graphics using AutoCAD and SketchUp; assisted with interior design of residential projects and resorts in Indonesia.
FYE DESIGN STUDIO
Architectural Intern, June 2017-July 2017
Key Tasks: Generation of digital graphics using AutoCAD and SketchUp; assisted with interior design of residential projects, ranging from condominium units to townhouses.
SURBANA JURONG PTE LTD
Architectural Intern under the departments of Urban Development and Townships (Public Housing), March 2016-July 2016
Key Tasks: Generation of digital graphics using AutoCAD and SketchUp; assisted with interior revamp of Surbana Jurong office and a neighbourhood senior centre.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
CO-ORGANIZER OF SPEAKERS’ SERIES
Newnham College, University of Cambridge, November 2021-October 2022
Key Tasks: Organizing student and graduate conferences
NUS M(ARCH) GRADSHOW '21
National University of Singapore, May-June 2021
Key Tasks: Planned introductory seminar, presented in sociopolitical/geopolitical seminar
WORKERS' PARTY WELFARE OUTREACH
September 2020-October 2020
Key Tasks: Distribution of welfare packs to lower-income households in Workers’ Party constituencies
SMILE VILLAGE OVERSEAS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
March 2017
Key Tasks: Holding participatory design workshops for and participating in the construction of a public shelter, part of a greater initiative to reinvigorate public spaces.
VOCAL DELIGHTS, 2014
Raffles Institution, Singapore
Key Tasks: Performed in a fundraiser concert for the students of Grace Orchard School, which caters to students diagnosed with Mild Intellectual Disability (MID) and those with Mild Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
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