Syahirah Mohd Rashid

Phone: 8200 9805 / 6785 2142

Email: syahirahrashid@hotmail.com



Availability: Immediate
Expected Salary: S$2300



PROFILE Singapore Citizen, 24 years old. Graduate of Monash University
(Malaysian Campus) 14 - Bachelor of Arts, double majored in
Journalism & International Studies. Looking for a challenging and
fulfilling career, with a pinch of fun.


EXPERIENCE The Print Lodge; Singapore (May 2014 current)
I am the sole writer for this publishing company. Clients I have
written for include
Tampines Tempo (Tampined Town Council Newsletter)
East Coast News (East Coast Town Council Newsletter)
Good Neighbours (Aljunied, Hougang, Punggol East Town
Council Newsletter)
My Journey (Book by Aaloka Buddhist Center)

Newsdesk Intern; The Malaysian Insider; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(Dec 2013 - Feb 2014)
Trained as a journalist. In charge of processing press statements
(mostly from political parties, ministers) into articles. Ventured into
the journalism industry by having on-site assignments, including
covering press conferences and events. Translated articles from
Bahasa Melayu to English and vice versa for the editorial desk.

Admin Assistant; Starhub Limited; Singapore (Sep 2010 - Feb 2011)
In charge of basic administration duties in the department, including
recruitment and hectic backend e-shop duties.

Visitor Services Assistant; Singapore Science Centre; Singapore (Apr
- Sep 2010 and Nov 2011 - Feb 2012)
Handled front line customer service, including sales, cashiering and
crowd control.

Customer Service Agent; KFC Limited Call Centre; Singapore (Jan -
Apr 2008)
Attended to customers food delivery orders and unique requests
with a pleasant service via phone.

EDUCATION Monash University; Bachelor of Arts (double major in journalism &
international studies)
Class of 2014, Distinction student, Weighted Average Mark (70%)
GPA (2.75)
My journalism major trained me to be a well-rounded journalist as I
experiment with different types of reportings from investigative to
politics and sports with variety of news media including video,
online and radio; while my international studies major keeps me
aware of current affairs and develop my interests in human rights
issues, global cultures and international politics.

Republic Polytechnic; Diploma in Design for Interactivity
Class of 2010, Passed every subject taken - GPA (2.95)
Trained to have meticulous eyes for perfection. Software used
during course of study include Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and
Illustrator.

Madrasah Al-Maarif Al-Islamiah; O Levels
Passed every subject taken (7 credits)

SKILLS - Excellent command of English language and Bahasa Melayu
- Fair command of Arabic language
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Design software
- Typing speed: 50 wpm


VOLUNTEER - Treasurer of Monash Film Society (Feb 2013 June 2013)
- Volunteered for End Immigration Detention of Children
Campaign (Oct 2013)
- Wrote for the campus magazine - Monash Gazette (MonGa)
- Participated in a 6-month intercampus exchange program to
Monash University Australian Campus
- Weekend tutor for Rohingya refugee children in Malaysia
through the Monash University Volunteer Program (MUVP)