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==<font face="Segoe Script" size=6 color=#336699>About Jeremy Cheok</font>==
 
'''SMU email''': jeremycheok.2014@economics.smu.edu.sg <br>
 
'''LinkedIn profile''': [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremycheok/ Jeremy Cheok] <br>
 
'''Facebook''': [https://www.facebook.com/cheokqmj5 Jeremy Cheok] <br>
 
'''Academic Year''': Year 4 <br>
 
'''Degree''': Economics <br>
 
'''Major''': Economics (Maritime Economics Track) <br>
 
'''2nd Major''': Finance (International Trading Track) <br>
 
'''One random fact''': Still holding on to my 1 bitcoin which I mined and failed to sell in 2014 =D <br>
 
'''Applying for Subsidy''': Yes! <br>
 
 
 
 
==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#7B3F00>Why TSM Silicon Valley?</font>==
 
* '''What motivates you to join TSM?'''
 
I'm a firm believer that the best form of learning takes place outside the classroom. <br>
 
In my free time, I'm also learning Computer Science and Python by MITx on Edx.org. On the constant lookout for opportunities to facilitate and apply my learning at the same time. <br>
 
 
* '''Why pick Silicon Valley?'''
 
It's a hotbed for innovation. Hope to get some inspiration from Silicon Valley. <br>
 
I've never been to the States ='( <br>
 
 
* '''Ideal role in the trip: '''
 
1) Organising company visits <br>
 
2) Sourcing for best travel insurance (was a Financial Consultant before, so might be able to get some lobang?) <br>
 
3) First aid <br>
 
4) Photography. Shooting on a Sony a6500 <br>
 
 
==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#7B3F00>Starting a business</font>==
 
* '''What types of business interest you?'''
 
Platform business model - eg. Airbnb, Uber. As well as Analytics <br>
 
Disruptive tech businesses which engage and enable. <br>
 
Or even something more old-school like simply creating a new brand of products and marketing it effectively. <br>
 
 
 
* '''What plan do you have in starting a business?'''
 
Something that is easily scalable and have an impact on our daily lives. <br>
 
Looking to employ a plaform business model in the space of consultancy services or better suited freelance/part-time jobs for university students.
 
 
Have previously engaged in bulk importing and distribution.
 
 
==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#7B3F00>Past Experiences (optional)</font>==
 
 
 
Maritime Structured Exchange Program 2016 to Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Denmark <br>
 
International Trade & Maritime Industry Study Mission to Oslo, Norway & Shanghai, China <br>
 
SMU-iMinds Entrepreneurial Immersion Program 2016 to Belgium <br>
 
Teaching Assistant for Managerial Accounting <br>
 
 
 
'''Internships''' <br>
 
Investment Banking Analyst Intern | Lares Loreno Private Capital | Singapore | Aug 2017 – Current <br>
 
Shipping Intern | NORDEN Shipping | Singapore | Jun 2017 – Jul 2017 <br>
 
Business Development & Marketing Intern | Foodpairing® | Brugge, Belgium | May 2016 – Aug 2016 <br>
 
Student Consultant | UOB-SMU Asian Enterprise Institute | Singapore |Feb 2016 – May 2016 <br>
 
Associate Financial Consultant | Great Eastern Life | Singapore |July 2014 – May 2016 <br>
 
 
 
'''Awards''' <br>
 
APL Lua Cheng Eng Memorial Scholarship AY17/18 <br>
 
International Trading Excellence Award 2017, awarded by NORDEN Shipping (Singapore) <br>
 
National Maritime Case Competition 2017, 1st Runner-up <br>
 
Dean’s List (School of Economics) AY15/16 <br>
 
 
 
'''Extra Co-Curricular Activities''' <br>
 
President | Maritime Club | SMU | Feb 2017 – Current <br>
 
Research Sub-Committee | Merchants’ Club | SMU | Jan 2016 – May 2016 <br>
 
 
 
'''Community Involvement''' <br>
 
Programs Member & First Aider | Project Huts to Hearts III | Vang Heua, Laos | Oct 2014 – June 2015 <br>
 
 
==<font face="Segoe Script" size=5 color=#7B3F00>What keeps you ticking?</font>==
 
 
Kaizen - being a better version of myself everyday. <br>
 

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