Hi, I'm Christyn Lee, a Singapore-based writer and historian with a passion for unraveling social, cultural, and historical narratives. I write fiction and review games, movies, and books, and I enjoy exploring diverse perspectives through research. In addition to writing, I have rich experience in museum and education contexts, content creation, and digital learning development. I value inclusive storytelling and cross-cultural exchange, and I look forward to opportunities to collaborate on projects that bridge history and contemporary media.

Christyn Lee

Hi, I'm Christyn Lee, a Singapore-based writer and historian with a passion for unraveling social, cultural, and historical narratives. I write fiction and review games, movies, and books, and I enjoy exploring diverse perspectives through research. In addition to writing, I have rich experience in museum and education contexts, content creation, and digital learning development. I value inclusive storytelling and cross-cultural exchange, and I look forward to opportunities to collaborate on projects that bridge history and contemporary media.

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Hi, I’m Christyn Lee, a Singapore-based writer and historian with a passion for unraveling social, cultural, and historical narratives. I write fiction and review games, movies, and books, and I enjoy exploring diverse perspectives through research.

In addition to writing, I have rich experience in museum and education contexts, content creation, and digital learning development. I value inclusive storytelling and cross-cultural exchange, and I look forward to opportunities to collaborate on projects that bridge history and contemporary media.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Brand Ambassador at Peranakan Mansion by Straits Enclave - Joo Chiat
June 1, 2025 - Present
Knowledgeable representative promoting Peranakan culture; conducted guided tours for local and international visitors; delivered talks on Peranakan history, traditions and material culture; assisted in developing visitor engagement strategies; prepared traditional Nyonya kuehs for sampling; explained cultural significance of Nyonya kebaya attire; provided inclusive visitor service.
Content Creator at Singapore University of Social Sciences
November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Assisted in producing engaging content across multiple platforms, including articles, social media updates, videos and multimedia materials; researched industry trends, audience preferences and topics; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure messaging consistency and quality.
Accreditation Coordinator at Singapore GP Pte Ltd
June 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Managed accreditation portal applications; provided technical/on-call support; conducted contractor/vendor briefings; produced accreditation passes, personnel passes and vehicle decals; coordinated on-site during events.
Gallery Intern at The Columns Gallery
January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022
Greeted and assisted visitors; conducted outreach to attract new visitors; collaborated on exhibition installations; supported day-to-day curatorial functions and operations.
Research Assistant at National University of Singapore, School of Architecture and Design
December 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Engaged in research training and minor research tasks integral to larger academic and building development initiatives; contributed to field research for the Loveable Singapore Project; refined content for the Emphatic Technology for Aging project.
Intern | Creative Development Specialist (eLearning) at Singapore Press Holdings
October 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Led creative development of digital learning materials; gamified eLearning content; wrote scripts and storyboarded; collaborated with digital writers to craft engaging experiences.
Intern | Visitor Experience Coordinator at National Museum
February 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Managed administration of volunteer groups for Visitor Experience; assisted in researching historical content; supported Museum Host Training and tour group management, including temporary exhibits.
AIESEC Australia Consultant (Outgoing Global Entrepreneur) at AIESEC - Perth
January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Spearheaded event planning and execution for international exchange programs; recruited and engaged participants; managed applications and supported outbound applicants; facilitated cross-cultural exchange.
Volunteer at National Museum of Singapore
January 1, 2015 - December 1, 2019
Volunteer Museum Host involved in ad-hoc duties, event management and tours; contributed to the opening events of the Permanent Gallery (2016) and the British Museum exhibit (2016).
Volunteer at Games We Play
June 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Facilitated design-thinking based Escape Room game experiences for children aged 11-19; assisted with pre-packaging and guiding the production phase.
Customer Service at Kong's Oriental Supermarket
May 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Handled customer service and monetary transactions; stock management and store cleanliness.
Participant at University Hall Pathways
March 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Leadership skills development through training, mentoring, community service and public speaking; engaged in committee events.
Committee Member at AIESEC
February 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Planned and recruited participants for international exchange programs; managed applications; mentored new and arriving international students.
Unimentor at University of Western Australia
February 1, 2017 - May 1, 2017
Mentoring Western Australia participants; provided advice and support.
Volunteer at Perth International Film Festival
February 1, 2017 - February 1, 2017
Timekeeper and runner to ensure smooth festival operations.
Food Server at Dome Café
April 1, 2015 - September 1, 2015
Taken orders, served food and ensured timely delivery.
Food Server at Pastamania
December 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015
Multitasked across roles during peak periods; managed store setup, deliveries and cashier tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English, Cultural Studies and History at University of Western Australia
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

Adobe Premiere Pro Fundamentals
December 1, 2024 - April 16, 2026
Social Media Marketing with Video Creation
August 1, 2023 - April 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services