Zhen Xi Lau
History
School of Humanities
Summary
I currently serve as the student ambassador for the NTU school of humanities. Previously I have worked for famous amos baking and serving cookies and have worked as a cashier for them as well. In junior college I also served as the secretary of my CCA, the strategy club. There, I was in charge of planning CCA related events and was also responsible for the CCA leadership role handover where I interviewed candidates interested in taking up leadership roles like the president. I was also tasked to advise the CCA teacher in charge of whom to elect for these leadership roles.
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Work Experience
counter crew May 2023 - Jun 2023
Famous Amos SingaporeCollaborated with team members to efficiently manage inventory thereby ensuring optimal product availability.
Performed daily operations, including inventory management, product display, and maintaining cleanliness.
Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently, handling cash, credit, and gift card payments to ensure a smooth checkout experience.
Maintained a balanced cash register and conducted end-of-shift cash reconciliation.
Provided great customer service to increase sales by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and promoting specials.
Collaborated with team members to prepare and serve a variety of baked goods, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
Booth attendant Jan 2023 - Jan 2023
The Good Makers Company SingaporeEngaged with fair attendees to promote and sell handmade decorations through effective showcase of product features.
Managed cash transactions and processed payments efficiently for a seamless checkout experience.
Set up and dismantled booth to create an inviting display in order to attract customers.
Provided exemplary customer service by answering questions, offering recommendations, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for visitors.
Education
Undergraduate (History) Jul 2023 - Present
Nanyang Technological University SingaporeI’m currently a year 2 majoring in history. As a history major, I choose areas in history I am interested in to do research in and write essays about them.
Moral Foundations of Politics (Political Science) Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
Yale university SingaporeI took this MOOC from coursera because I was interested to know about the various strands of political ideology. In this MOOC I learnt not only about popular political ideologies but also lesser known ones as well.
GCE A Levels (Humanities And Social Science) Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
Yishun Innova Junior College SingaporeI was a student in the arts stream in Yishun Innova Junior College, there I did H2 history, literature and economics and H1 math.
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Zhen Xi Lau 's Skill Profile
Undergraduate @ Nanyang Technological University
<p>When I was at NTU, I demonstrated my writing and research skills when I was tasked with a comprehensive research project on a significant historical event. To gather and analyze primary and secondary sources effectively, I proactively organized my findings and synthesized diverse perspectives. As a result, I managed to produce a well-structured thesis that received high praise from my professors and deepened my understanding of the complexities within historical narratives.</p>
GCE A Levels @ Yishun Innova Junior College
<p>When I was at Yishun Innova Junior College, I demonstrated my public speaking and teamwork skills when I was the secretary of the Strategy Club. To effectively present our club’s vision and activities during the Open House event, I proactively collaborated with fellow members to prepare engaging presentations and practice our delivery. As a result, I managed to create an inviting atmosphere that encouraged participation, leading to a significant increase in new member sign-ups.</p>