
Writer
Singapore

Writer
Singapore
Writing about travel, history, culture and the arts, technology and lifestyle.
(Writing and Editing industry)
January 2006 — Present (3 years 11 months)
Writing with flair and verve.
Primary areas of interest: travel, the arts, history and heritage.
Secondary areas of interest: technology and lifestyle.
Forthcoming titles: Singapore: A Biography (Editions Didier Millet, 2009), Vietnam (Lonely Planet Publications, 2009), Korea (Lonely Planet Publications, 2010).
To see what I'm working on right now and/or a selection of previous work, please visit my website: http://www.toomanythoughts.org
(Writing and Editing industry)
July 2007 — February 2008 (8 months)
(Online Media industry)
July 2007 — February 2008 (8 months)
Providing editorial direction and content development for Sinema.sg (http://www.sinema.sg), the only website dedicated to Singapore film and Singapore filmmakers.
(Online Media industry)
January 2007 — January 2008 (1 year 1 month)
Trendspotting and sharing geek love at Popgadget (http://www.popgadget.net).
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Online Media industry)
October 2006 — April 2007 (7 months)
Provided editorial direction and content development for Sinema.sg (http://www.sinema.sg), the only website focused on Singapore film and Singapore filmmaking, to ensure comprehensive and engaging online content on the film scene in Singapore. Editorial content included film reviews, interviews with filmmakers, commentary pieces, columns and event listings. Also drove business development strategies to meet financial targets and generate future growth.
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
January 2005 — December 2005 (1 year )
(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
January 2002 — December 2004 (3 years )
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
May 1998 — December 2001 (3 years 8 months)
B.A. , English, History , 1993 — 1997
Graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa
Writing, travel, film, history, the arts, new media, cultural studies