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Brannon Ong | Gengen

Brannon Ong


Temp staff research assistant (3-month contract) | Defence Science Organisation
Singapore

Summary

Objective: Having taken an interest in the studying and conservation of aquatic life and their habitat, I have sought opportunities to gain more experience and relevant skillsets. Hoping to make a positive impact in animals conservation Summary of Key Skills: * Bilingual in both English and Chinese * Appointed a leadership role in the army * Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Personal interest: * Aquarium Hobbyist keeping freshwater and have kept marine tanks * Herping - To get closer with nature and better understand how the animals interact with their environment * Traveling - To experience different 'way of life' and to try different food

Education

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    Republic Polytechnic Diploma, Marine Science and Aquaculture Jan 2019 - 2022
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    Mayflower Secondary School GCE 'O' level certificate Jan 2015 - 2018

Experience

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    Temp staff research assistant (3-month contract) Defence Science Organisation
    Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 • 4 mos

    * Aid researchers in their experiment * Help in the set up and tear down of equipment * Research and look up on chemical properties

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    Part-time Reef Market SG
    May 2022 - Jul 2022 • 3 mos

    * Feeding fish and corals * Tank maintenance (water change, scrubbing glass, cleaning equipment) * Water quality (Daily water test and dosing)

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    Internship and Temp staff National Parks Board
    Sep 2021 - May 2022 • 9 mos

    * Took care of native freshwater crabs * Includes feeding, water change, measurement and breeding * Field survey of the crabs * Aid my supervisor in collecting data and writing of the report ‘Ex-situ conservstion of the critically endangered swamp forest crab'