A Communication and Publishing student at SFU, a fashionista, likes drawing fashion design illustrations, and looking to be in the advertising industry.

Objective

To obtain a position that will enable me to utilize my working experiences and educational background effectively; thus, allowing me to make a positive contribution to a well-established organization and to form a lasting relationship in Fashion with regards to the field of Communications and Advertising.

Education

Simon Fraser University, Surrey/Burnaby, British Columbia Sept. 2007- Present
Undergraduate Bachelor Degree
Candidate in Communications Major, Publishing Minor

Work Experience

Alex Folzi Ltd. (November 2012-Present)
PR/Marketing Intern
• Fashion blogging, Social Media
• Brand Awareness
• Website management, support retail and online store
• Assist in media relations and press releases, promotional materials
• Organize and attend social events

HUSH Magazine (October 2012-Present)
PR Intern
• Public relations for the magazine
• Talent Recruitment of new interns and contributors
• Contributed to web design layout and fashion critique
• Managed online social media in creating relationships with followers and subscribers, by updating the public with newsfeed and articles written or shared by the magazine company
• Created on-campus base for student network and info-session

HSBC (Hong Kong Shanghai Bank Corporation) Canada    (Feb 2011-Present)
Operations, Risk, and Administrative Associate
• Greeter/Information Help Desk – customer service: assisted clients with inquiries, resolved client issues, assisted in client transactions, directed sales referrals and traffic of clients.
• Team-based approach in completing tasks and meeting customer needs
• Ensures compliance, operational risk controls in accordance with HSBC or regulatory standards
• Prepares daily worksheets and reports as necessary
• Responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all activities
• Completes basic administrative support, processing, operational, servicing and/or accounting
• Customer service support either face-to-face or through an alternate channel as required by the business

Simon Fraser University Senate May 2010-May 2011
Senate is responsible for the academic governance of the University, concerning with all important matters that bear on teaching and research in the University
• Development of new initiatives
• Formation of priorities
• Consideration and approval of policies

SFU Faculty of Communications of Arts and Technology Formal Organizing Committee 2011
Sponsorship Coordinator
• Researching and contacting internals and externals for sponsorship opportunities.
• Creating Sponsorship Package
• Maintaining a database of all sponsor contacts
• Hostess for university/industry/sponsor guests

Simon Fraser Student Society May 2007-May 2011
Board of Director
Member Services Officer/Vice-President (April 2009 – April 2010)
• Executive Director/Employer
• Management in services (Student Health plan) and employees of the Student Society
• Developed skills in contract negotiations, Facilitating meetings, organizing events, policy and
constitution reviews and financial budgeting
• As a student representative and politician, advocated for student issues and space
• Worked closely with University Administration and managed student collectives

At-Large Student Representative (April 2008 – April 2009)
• Non-executive Director/Employer
• Organized student activities and semester events
• Developed skills in Hiring, committee meetings, and administrative tasks
• Helped developed services (Student health plan)
• Lobbied and advocated for student issues, founded a committee
• Took part in federal and municipal elections campaign, spoke with BC Premier & Translink

Surrey Campus Committee Officer (May 2010 – May 2011)
• Represent students of a sub-division committee of the Student Society
• Organize student Events
• Advocate for student issues from the Surrey campus

TechOne Representative (May 2007 – May 2008)
• Represented students of a sub-division committee of the student society
• Planned for student campus social events
• Advocated for student issues, promoted and ran campaigns

Volunteer Experience
Scouts Canada Organization Year 2004-Year 2008
Patrol Counselor – Troop Scouter in Training
• Leadership skills and advising young scouts in their training.
• Administrative work
• Teaching outdoors survival with applied knowledge and skills
• Involvement with yearly community events
• Work cooperatively as an individual and with other co-workers


Awards 

Chief Scouts Award 
Honor Roll & Graduation certificate 
The Richard C.C. Tse Scout Award Motivated in learning
Queen’s Venturer Award Communication and Meeting Skills
Partners at Work Certificate - Van.City Hall Languages: English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
SuperHost - Tourism BC Computer Skills
Serving it Right Certificate


Skills
 
Works well in teams or as an individual
Leadership Skills
Motivated in learning
Communication and Meeting Skills
Languages: English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Business writing skills
photography
Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Adept in using Pinterest, Twitter, Social Media links