Curtin University

Graduate Student, Curtin Business School, John Curtin Institute of Public Policy

Other Affiliations: Edith Cowan University, School of Communications and Arts
Murdoch University, Media Communication & Culture

PhD Research Scholar

Graduate Research School, Edith Cowan University

About

Current Projects:

PhD Research project on Social Media, Corporate Comunications, Convergence Culture and Generative Audiences


Previous Projects:

Refereed paper and lecture presentation on New Music Audiences: The Generative Impulse for the 2010 Communications Policy and Research Forum (15 - 16 Nov 2010), held at the Federation Conference Centre, The Auditorium, Surrey Hills, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Refereed paper and lecture presentation on Generative Audiences and Social Media for the 2009 Communications Policy and Research Forum (19 - 20 Nov 2009), held at the University of Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Australian Research Council (ARC) project: The Emergence, Development and Transformation of Media Ratings Conventions and Methodologies in Australia, 1930-2008. [Graduate Research Assistant to Chief Investigators: Profs Mark Balnaves (Edith Cowan University) and Tom O'Regan (University of Queensland)].

Strategy and funding approval paper for the Singapore Workforce Development Agency, the Ministry of Finance, Singapore, and the Singapore Lifelong Learning Fund: Human Capital / Workplace Development Portal and HR Community Building Project (hrsincom.org.sg), SGD$1,300,000 in 2004 and thereafter, SGD$330,000 per annum till 2006. [Senior Consultant (Workplace Development) to the Singapore Workforce Development Agency and Consultant (Quality Workplace Efforts and Strategies Taskforce) to the Ministry of Manpower, Singapore].

Strategy paper and business plan for Raffles International (now known as Raffles Hotels & Resorts): Implementation of the Raffles International Human Capital Management (PeopleSoft HRMS) and Knowledge Management Systems (corporate intranet), SGD$1,200,000, 2001 to 2003. [Chief knowledge officer for Raffles International's Knowledge Centre].

Sponsorship justification paper for Cisco Systems (USA) Pte Ltd: Asia Pacific Economic Council's (APEC) Ministerial Summit 2000 Small-and-Medium-Enterprise (SME) conference event, USD$50,000, 2000 to 2001. [Associate Consultant to Cisco Systems (USA) Pte Ltd].

Honours dissertation: "Singaporean Journalism: The Straits Times and others, They Are A-Changin'", Murdoch University, Perth, 1999. [Communication Studies, Honours]


Previous Experience:

nanoKnowledge™ Australia
Managing Director
Aug 2006 - present

nanoKnowledge™ LLP
Managing Partner/Director
Jan 2004 - present

PSB Academy Pte Ltd
Associate Lecturer (IT & Business Communication)
May 2003 - present

Central Institute of Technology (formerly Central TAFE)
Adjunct Lecturer (Business & Management)
Jan 2007 - Jan 2009 (converted to Casual Pool)

Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA)
Senior Consultant
May 2004 – May 2005

Raffles International Ltd
Consultant, Hotel & Tourism Management
Knowledge Centre Manager
(Chief Knowledge Officer)
Aug 2001 – May 2004

GetIT Multimedia Pte Ltd
Creative Services Manager
(General Management & Creative Direction)
Mar 2000 – Aug 2001

First Asia Publishing Pte Ltd
Staff Writer / Journalist
Dec 1999 - Mar 2000

Murdoch University
School of Media, Communication and Culture
Sessional Tutor
Jul 1999 – Dec 1999

Anglo Chinese Secondary (Independent) School
Sessional Teacher
Jan 1998 – Feb 1998

RTR FM 92.1 Perth Community Radio
Producer and Presenter (industry experience)
Sep 1997 – Oct 1997

Radio Corporation of Singapore (RCS)
(now known as MediaCorp Radio)
Marketing and Promotions Assistant
Producer's Assistant (industry experience)
May 1996 – Dec 1998


Publications/Conference Presentations:

THAM, David Christopher (2011 Aug 24) "From Search To Social: Think Strategic With Social Media", "Online Presence Conference - For the Accommodation Industry", Online Presence, Australia

THAM, David Christopher (2010 Dec) "New Music Audiences: The Generative Impulse", Record of the 2010 Communications Policy & Research Forum. Sydney: Network Insight, pp. 41-56 [ISBN 978-0-9804344-3-9].

THAM, David Christopher (2010 Nov 15) "New Music Audiences: The Generative Impulse", conference panel presentation on "Social Media and Net Neutrality" at the 2010 Communications Policy & Research Forum, Federation Conference Centre Auditorium, Sydney, Australia: Network Insight.

THAM, David Christopher (2009 Dec) "Generative Audiences and Social Media", Record of the 2009 Communications Policy & Research Forum. Sydney: Network Insight, pp. 216-235 [ISBN 978-0-9804344-2-2].

THAM, David Christopher (2009 Nov) "Generative Audiences and Social media", conference presentation at the 2009 Communications Policy & Research Forum, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia: Network Insight.

THAM, David Christopher (2006) "Setting Realistic And Attainable Goals In Intranet Redesign And Development", "3rd Annual Re-Designing your Intranet Conference: Transforming your Intranet to Maximise Usability and Productivity Gains", Arkgroup Asia, Singapore.

THAM, David Christopher (2005) "The Storyteller", Global Knowledge Review. London: Bizmedia, July 2005.

THAM, David Christopher (2005) "Measuring Intranet ROI: What Does It Really Mean?", "Demonstrating The Value Of Intranets And Portals" Conference, Arkgroup Asia, Singapore.

THAM, David Christopher (2005) "The need for knowledge leaders", Global Knowledge Review. London: Bizmedia, March 2005: 12.

THAM, David Christopher (2004) "A would-be nanopreneur's Thinkerings on Knowledge", Global Knowledge Review. London: Bizmedia, November 2004: 6-7.

THAM, David Christopher (2004) "Choosing The Right Vendor And Technology For Your Corporate Portal", "Evolving Your Intranet Into A Corporate Portal" Conference, Arkgroup Asia, Singapore.

THAM, David Christopher (2002) "Knowledge Management In The Hospitality Industry", Guest Lecture, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore.

THAM, David Christopher (2001) "e-Learning And Its Impact On Human Resource Development In The 21st Century", Broadcast Asia 2001 International Conference, Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU)and Asia Pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development (AIBD), Singapore.

THAM, David Christopher, RAVEENDRAN GREENE, Laina (2000) "Starting A Company And Opportunities In The Multimedia Industry", Guest Lecture, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore.

THAM, David Christopher (1999) "Singaporean Journalism: The Straits Times and others, They Are A-Changin'", Murdoch University theses. Communication Studies, Honours, Perth, WA, Murdoch University, vi, 66 leaves pages.


Awards & Recognition:

Commercialisation Training Scheme Award (2011)
Edith Cowan University

ECU Excellence Award (2008)
Edith Cowan University

Australian Postgraduate Award (2008)
Edith Cowan University

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies (First Class Honours) (1999)
Murdoch University

Presenter and Research Leader (1991)
Anderson Junior College English Language Drama and Debating Society (ELDDS) - Participated in 1991 Singapore Broadcasting Corporation's Inter-school Debates and awarded Certificate of Commendation for Outstanding Contribution to ELDDS.

Grade 8 Theory of Music (1989) & Pianoforte (1989)
Distinction in Grade 5 Pianoforte performance
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM).


Creative Practice:


*Producer
"APIT Summit 2000 - A Video Compilation of Presentations" Multimedia CD-ROM, in conjunction with the 2000 Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) Asia Pacific Information Technology Summit - Commissioned by GetIT Multimedia.com Pte Ltd; sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. (2001, Singapore).

"The Internet & Me" Multimedia CD-ROM, 2nd ed. - Commissioned by GetIT Multimedia.com Pte Ltd; sponsored by Civil Service College Institute of Public Administration and Management (2000, Singapore).

"The Internet & Me" Multimedia CD-ROM - Commissioned by GetIT Multimedia.com Pte Ltd (2000, Singapore).

"The Easy Guide to e-Commerce - Find out how the Internet can empower your Growing Business" Multimedia CD-ROM, 2nd ed. - Commissioned by Cisco Systems (USA) Pte Ltd and GetIT Multimedia.com Pte Ltd (formerly known as GetIT Pte Ltd). (2000, Singapore).

"The Easy Guide to e-Commerce - Find out how the Internet can empower your Growing Business" Multimedia CD-ROM - Commissioned by Cisco Systems (USA) Pte Ltd and GetIT Multimedia.com Pte Ltd (formerly known as GetIT Pte Ltd). (2000, Singapore).


*Feature Radio Producer
"Cubby Magic" - Commissioned by Lifeline Perth to promote its Christmas charity drive and first broadcast on RTR FM 92.1 Perth Public Radio (Nov 1998). Featured an interview with the Chief Executive Officer of Lifeline and a terminally ill child in need of financial support.

"Fascinatin' Rhythm" – Celebrity interview with award-winning ladies’ barbershop quartet broadcast as interview segment on RTR FM 92.1 Perth Public Radio (22 Oct 1997). Repackaged and broadcast as stand-alone feature for Murdoch University Campus Community Radio, 100.9 FM (Nov 1998).

"Tom" - Interview with RAAF veteran Tom Richardson commissioned by the Oral History Association of Western Australia for its archives and broadcast on Fremantle Radio 100.3 FM (Oct 1998).


*Director of Photography
"Gotcha" (Nov 1998) - Short film drama written and directed by Winston Chong; produced by Michael Sammut, Perth, Australia.

"Street Theatre" (Nov 1998) - Short film documentary written and directed by Michael Sammut; produced by Calvin Koh, Perth, Australia.


*Sound Recordist and Editor
"Street Theatre" (Nov 1998) - Short film documentary written and directed by Michael Sammut; produced by Calvin Koh, Perth, Australia.


*Producer and Copywriter
Radio commercials broadcast on Radio Heatwave, Ngee Ann Polytechnic: "Evaporated Full Cream Milk" (1996); "Ice Kachang" (1996); "Travel Agency" (1995).


*Musician
Student conductor, Section Leader (1990, 1991)
Anderson Junior College Symphonic Band - Principal soloist (1990) and Silver Medallist (1990) at the Singapore Youth Festival Indoor Band Competition.

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