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Immanuel Lau Le Heng

Evanston,IL

Summary

Motivated and avid student of Economics and Politics with a secondary interest in Sustainability. Takes pride in adapting to a diverse background having lived in in Singapore, USA and China. Excelling in positions of leadership within military and school. Critical thinker and naturally curious in exploring new perspectives.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Platoon Commander

SAF
06.2024 - 05.2025
  • Managed and led 15 pax in Armored Engineer Company Alpha, 38 Singapore Combat Engineer Battalion
  • Organized a demolition live firing and Evaluation Exercises for the unit
  • Planned for and conducted a Company Proficiency Evaluation for the unit
  • Appointed Cadet Wing Commander of Engineer Officer Cadet Course (EOCC) (40 pax) and Cadet Wing 2IC in Officer Cadet Course Sierra Wing (120+ pax), Exercise Platoon Commander in EOCC for the Summary Exercise
  • Trained in Tier 2 Management of Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (SAF certification)
  • Achieved Grade of Outstanding in Overall Performance and Overall Conduct
  • Graduated from Engineer Officer Advanced Course (Top 15% of Commissioned Lieutenants invited to attend)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Political Science

Northwestern Univeristy
Evanston, IL
06-2029

High School Diploma -

United World College South East Asia East Campus
Singapore, Singapore
05.2023

Skills

  • Tactical analysis
  • Decision-making
  • Effective leadership
  • Logistics management
  • Teamwork and loyalty

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Platoon Commander

SAF
06.2024 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Political Science

Northwestern Univeristy

High School Diploma -

United World College South East Asia East Campus

Activities

  • 2022-2023: Chair, Tiger Watch Global Concerns Group: Organized Amazing Race (200+ pax); Fundraised over 3K SGD for FHK (NGO) in Sumatra; Designed 10+ bracelet to be sold at school
  • 2022-2023: Chair, 0-WES Zero Waste Consultants: Created and opened an upcycling area and system for 1.5K+ school members (including low-income personnel); Reorganized lost & found area; Restructured club mission to focus on repurposing waste in the entire school community
  • 2022-2023: Doubles Player, Varsity U19A Tennis Team UWCSEA East: Played in doubles division; Attended trainings 3x weekly for 12 weeks
  • 2022: Head of Conservation, Leaders of Environmental Initiatives UWCSEA East: Planned school-wide Earth Day; Hosted debate on importance of environmental awareness; Engaged with 30+ environmental student orgs
  • 2021-2022: Member, Ears of East Podcast UWCSEA: Led research of episodes: Chinese Privilege in Singapore, Politics in Sports & Social Media Impact on Misinformation; Helped organize 4 episodes
  • 2021-2022: Presenter, Singapore Young Leaders Summit: Presented to ex Minister for Transport & 20 Accenture execs; Planned to improve public transport infrastructure; Created 2 prototype apps & vehicles
  • 2021: Researcher, GlobalTix: Researched Saudi Arabia tourism market as it began to open for new tourism opportunities (1 week internship)
  • 2019-2020: Prefect, Global Citizenship Prefects: Hosted & marketed school wide Earth week; Sent financial request to school governing body; Planned & mapped out “Global Citizens Corner”
  • 2019-2020: Point Guard, D1 Basketball Dulwich College Shanghai: Attended 3x trainings & 1x tournament weekly for 25 weeks

Awards

  • 2025: Recipient of the Singapore Public Service Commission (Public Finance) Scholarship (60 out of 2200+ Applicants Awarded)
  • 2025: Recipient of 38 Singapore Combat Engineer Battalion Commanding Officer Coin and Letter of Appreciation
  • 2023: Recipient of Best Recruit in Raven Company in Basic Military Training: 1 of 250+ recruits
  • 2022: Recipient of Grade 8 Guitar ABRSM (Merit)
  • 2019: Recipient of 1st place - Shanghai International School Mandarin Composition Competition
Immanuel Lau Le Heng