Introduction
Professional Experience:
Project Officer, Centre of Community Cultural Development
Oct 2022 - May 2024
- Spearheaded funding applications and execution of six grant-funded initiatives by HSBC, Health Bureau, Oxfam HK and other sizable institutions, i.e. Silver Age Fall Prevention Programme through Dance, EccoVe An Ecological Community Art Exhibition: the Art of Togetherness
- Led end-to-end logistics and executed 10+ programs and two public art exhibitions with over 500 participants and 1000 audiences, expertly coordinating vendors and schedules to ensure alignment with project goals and budgets
- Composed and curated content for company websites; Designed and produced social media campaigns and bilingual publicity materials for exhibitions and events with Adobe Creative Suite, enhancing visibility and target audience engagement
- Conducted expense tracking and financial analysis for a $4M budget, producing accurate reports; managed invoicing and reporting, assisted in expense auditing, enhancing operational efficiency and transparency for fund administration
Supported administrative tasks, including proposal writing, financial and progress reporting, event coordination, meeting arrangements, and funding application and presentation preparation
- Acted as the primary contact for donors and institutions, handled enquiries, cultivated strong stakeholder relationships that increased donations from $200k to $1.45M and sustained long-term programme collaboration
- Assisted in the sample testing, data collection, and research publication of “Integrated Dance and Dance Movement Therapeutics (IDDMT) To Fall Prevention among Chinese Community-Dwelling Older Adults: The Preliminary Findings”
https://www.gavinpublishers.com/article/view/integrated-dance-and-dance-movement--therapeutics-iddmt-to-fall-prevention-among--chinese-community-dwelling-older-adults-the-preliminary-findings
Graphic Designer, Self-employed
Sep 2018 - Present
- Deliver client-focused design solutions, including digital, print, installation, and web media, leveraging design software to ensure high-quality outputs to meet quality and budget requirements
- Streamlined client online communication and administrative processes, managing project timelines with clear progress documentation and operational efficiency
Part-time Designer, PolyU School of Design
Jan 2021 - Jul 2021
- Designed and executed an award-winning annual design exhibition, in both physical and virtual formats, managing logistics and production to enhance visitor experience
- Coordinated as a design team member with website developers in UI/UX and data collection, and vendors in materials sourcing and prototyping, ensuring cost-effective and functional displays
- Provided administrative support for event planning, ensuring seamless execution of the opening ceremony and guided tours
Design Intern, Matter Matters Studio
Jul 2020 - Sep 2020
- Assisted in administrative tasks, including market research and vendor coordination
- Supported inventory management and stock coordination; Contributed to visual merchandising and campaign design, enhancing client-facing displays
Education:
BA (Hons) Scheme in Communication Design
With Second Class Honours, Division 1
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Jul 2020 - Sep 2020
Associate in Design (Visual Communication)
Hong Kong Community College, Sep 2017 – Aug 2019
Achievements:
Red Dot: Junior Award Winner, Brand Design & Identity, 2021
https://www.red-dot.org/project/2021-polyu-design-show-54614
Red Dot: Junior Award Winner, Poster, 2021
https://www.red-dot.org/project/2021-polyu-design-show-54806
Languages:
Cantonese: Native
English: Fluent
Mandarin: Fluent
Skills:
- Administrative Support: Proposal writing, Scheduling, Financial reporting, Invoicing, Expense tracking, Project management
- Content Creation: Website and social media content copywriting, Event highlights, Member communication
- Design Expertise: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Premiere Pro), Canva and SketchUp; -Expertise in Exhibition, Website, Editorial, Graphic and Social media campaigns design
- Logistics Management: Event production, Vendor coordination, Material sourcing, Prototyping, Transportation, Installation and Dismantling
- Funding Project Management: Grant application, Budget execution, Donor relations, Presentation preparation, Compliance reporting
- Technical Proficiency: MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Slack, Google Workspace, Zoom, WhatsApp Business, Chinese word processing, Notion
