ENG KEONG SIM

I am goal-oriented who love challenges and enjoy learning new skills set. I am able to demonstrate initiative & tenacity at work and excellent time management. My outgoing personality, socializing nature, effective trilingual and keen interests to work in the aquaculture industry make me an ideal candidate.

June 2015-December 2015 (FULL TIME) 

Company name: Shrimp Improvement Systems Pte Ltd 

Job title: Marine Biologist 

Job functions: Marine & Aquaculture 

Experiences gained 

▪ Handled with the entries, compilations and analysis of data related to animal weight gains and growth performance, basic microbiological data trend, inventory, live stock transfers & movements, shipments, water quality, feed and physical health evaluation and assessments of shrimp. Maintained and updated these databases through a computerized management system. 

▪ Familiarized with the daily shrimp farm operation metrics and assisted with shrimp husbandry activities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 

▪ Good understanding of the application of water conditioners, pro-biotic and other additives to promote good health of shrimp and water quality.

JUNE 2013 – FEBRUARY 2015 (FULL TIME) 

Company name: Underwater World Singapore Pte. Ltd.(UWS) Sentosa, Singapore. 

Job title: Marine Biologist 

Job functions: Animal Care & Husbandry, Customer Service 

Job descriptions 

▪ Performed general daily animal husbandry and care duties included feeds preparation and supervision of feeding, cleaning, acclimating, quarantining, transferring and dive in operations. Performed routine checks and maintenances of Life Support System (LSS) of animal exhibits. Reviewed, researched and updated the SOPs of animal husbandries for existing and new exhibits. 

▪ Participated in animal health surveillances and monitoring including daily observations and recording, reported abnormal behaviour patterns. Performed preliminary diagnosis (skin scraping, gill biopsy and examination) on the suspected animal with diseases symptoms. 

▪ Assisted veterinarians with veterinary procedures. Conducted and monitored the treatment for all quarantined and diseased animals in all system by following prescribed animal treatment plans and preventive health protocols under guidance of attending veterinarian and after consultation with curator. 

▪ Conducted routine water quality analysis, interpreted test results, generated analysis report and reacted to rectify water quality problem after consultation with curator. 

▪ Person in charge of jellyfish collection, acquaintance and breeding activities. Planned and executed the husbandry activities and timely stock replenishment of exhibits. 

▪ Sourced, tracked and filled order for laboratory supplies, animal feeds, livestock and equipment for LSS. 

▪ Proper maintenance of departmental databases and documentations in audit readiness at all time including all livestock records, water quality, laboratory inventories and other records. 

▪ Planned and executed the other scientific and curatorial projects as assigned by curator. 

▪ Facilitated guided tour for school’s participants and visitors. Delivered extraordinary customer service to all aquarium guests.

2009 - 2012 Tertiary Education 

Institution attended 

Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI), Faculty of Science and Natural Resources (FSSA), [ f.k.a : School of Science and Technology, SST], Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) 

Highest education 

Bachelor of Science with Honors (Marine Science) –full-time Class Two: I division l 3.02/4.00