About me
About me
Education
About me
Atikah Ajenan
Aspiring Social Entrepreneur
Work
Partnership Intern at CoHive, Jakarta, Indonesia
(March 2019 - August 2019)
Job scopes:
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Project manager
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Propose initiatives
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Help out in event planning & execution
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Research based on given tasks
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Creating Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) & helping colleagues
Indonesia's #1 co-working space
My experience in CoHive
Working in the start-up scene challenged me to be able to work in a fast-paced environment. I interacted and worked with many partners which encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone and hone my communications skills. I learnt to think out of the box when coming up with new ideas for the company and better my leadership and teamwork skills when I was a project manager.
Samples of work
Event ideas for CoHive's Co-living
Gallery
3-minute Internship experience video
Part-time Retail Assistant (September 2016 - March 2017)
Job scopes:
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Cashiering & front-end duties
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Assist customers
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Aid and guide new staffs
Local modern-day fashion and lifestyle marketplace
Part-time Retail Assistant (February 2016 - May 2016)
British multinational fashion retailer
Job scopes:
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Cashiering & front-end duties
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Assist customers
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Pitch memberships and sales
Being a retail assistant is not easy and it taught me that teamwork and communication are very crucial especially during hectic periods of sales/seasons. I had to give the best service to customers which taught me to have patience and understanding. Meeting different types of people taught me to open-minded and be flexible when working with different personalities. When it comes to unexpected circumstances, I have to accommodate quickly to solve solutions, making it successful in satisfying customers.
My experience in retail
Community Service
Programme organiser (August 2019 - January 2020)
As part of my Final Year Project in NP, I worked with Pertapis Children's Home to create fun and enriching programmes for the children.
Check out Final Year Project to learn more
Workshop assistant (4 - 6 September 2018)
I volunteered to give my assistance to professional public speaker, Mr Nick's, public speaking workshop for student-athletes with intellectual disabilities who took part in Special Olympics Singapore. My interaction with them was very eye-opening as they taught me a new perspective on people with disabilities.
Presenting myself to the students as part of the public-speaking activity
Make-up artist assistant (July 2018)
Due to my skills and passion for make-up, I attended a make-up workshop by Singapore Fashion Runway to prepare to do make-up for the models with disabilities. It was a great experience interacting with the models as they opened my heart and eyes on their community. They taught me that despite the setbacks, I have to always focus on my strengths
Activity in-charge (April 2018 - July 2018)
For my school project in Year 2, I had to work with Beyond Social Services to plan and execute and event for one of their initiatives to aid low-income families.
Check out Project Tabung 2018 to learn more.
Booth manager for "Balik Kampung" event (July 2017)
I volunteered to help my seniors' Year 2 project as a game booth master. My role was quite challenging as I had to manage the energetic children and had to come up with a twist to the game to accommodate the children's wants. It taught me to have quick problem-solving skills.
Programme in-charge (April 2017 - July 2017)
In Year 1 of NP, my classmates and I had to create an event to benefit a specific community. I was the programme in charge and it was a memorable experience being one of my first few projects as a programme planner.
Check out Project Make A Difference 2017 to learn more.
Programme planner (2014)
Bo Tien Day Activity Centre for the Elderly
In Secondary School, my classmates and I had to plan and execute activities for the elderly as part of our volunteer curriculum. It turned out to be successful as we sang to them and played games together.
Overall volunteering experience
Throughout my time volunteering and working with various communities has given me a fruitful learning experience as it opened my perspectives and given me more opportunities when it comes to giving back. I have learnt to empathise and learn from these communities. It has taught me to focus on their strengths so as to empower the people society has left behind.
Co-Curricular Activities
Climbing has taught me resilience as it is not only physically challenging but mentally too.
Ngee Ann Poly Rock Climbing 2017
Being a student councillor taught me leadership skills like managing people, organizing camps and leading groups. I was given the opportunity to go to Melbourne, Australia for a leadership overseas trip in 2014. I was taught to be open-minded, be patient, humble and listen to what others have to say despite being a group leader. I received the Edusave Award for Achievement, Good Leadership and Service (EAGLES) in 2015.
Secondary School Student Councillor 2012 - 2015
Secondary School Student Councillor 2012 - 2015
Throughout my years in Girl Guides, I have learnt a lot of hands-on and leadership skills. I participated in competitions, camps and went for Girl Guides' overseas trip to Hong Kong in 2012