Ryan Lim Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, BC, CA

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

• Develop internal communication strategies for leaders and frontline co-workers, formulated for multiple channels including e-mail, digital screens, IKEA news and social content via Viva Engage
• Strengthen outreach program with community groups and non-profit organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver and SHARE Family & Community Services, by collaborating on in-store and.
• Lead unit's People and Planet Committee, driving communication and co-worker engagement around store sustainability and social impact efforts
• Amplify local store offers and activities through local store page, e-news, online event listings and paid social channels
• Launch initiatives and events that promote diversity, equality and inclusion including Pride Celebrations and Indigenous Artist Collaborations
• Support IKEA Family loyalty program with communication of local sales offers, administration of local e-news content and ambassador program

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

• Develop team competencies by scheduling and facilitating in-person training sessions for new and existing team members
• Lead team meetings and refresher sessions, both in-person and remote, including creation of session content
• Sustain in-depth knowledge of products including cabinets, countertops, appliances, lighting, and related services including assembly and installation
• Advise customers on kitchen planning and design features while ensuring accurate and functional layouts
• Perform kitchen planning services such as personal planning and consultation services
• Highlights include facilitation of Selling IKEA Kitchens Intro Week Training, New Kitchen Planner Training, Kitchen Consultation Training and Certified Seller Program

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

• Implement local store marketing & advertising plan which supports the commercial calendar and national marketing campaigns
• Formulate and execute local store promotions to help drive traffic into the store, including holiday activities, family friendly events and in-store contests
• Serve as lead on social and environmental programs including charitable work with national partners Make-A-Wish Foundation, UNICEF and Tree Canada
• Devise content for internal communication platforms including digital screens and newsletters
• Draft and schedule promotional messaging for local homepage and in-store overhead announcements
• Highlights include efforts on a holiday marketing campaign which incorporated soft toy donations, tree sales and photos with Santa, and community involvement projects including a Make-A-Wish Foundation room makeover.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Execute marketing, publicity and promotional strategies for key clients including Paramount Pictures and New Image College
• Organize home market events including stunted screenings and costume tours, and grassroots promotions with local partners including bars, club promoters, retailers and community groups
• Draft and target press releases, publicity pitches and event listings to key media and online engines, generating awareness for clients/events
• Coordinate and assist with press day tours, including budget planning, scheduling, media liaising and talent handling
• Manage and lead marketing, college and screening representatives in all Canadian markets, with recruitment, training and supervisory responsibilities
• Highlights include efforts on "Sonic The Hedgehog" and “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water” costume tour, 100th Anniversary Titanic stunted screening, “Nebraska” Canadian Premiere & Opening Gala selection at.

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

• Serve as representative of Coquitlam Centre at local festivals and community events all across Greater Vancouver area, including Vancouver Giants games
• Promote Coquitlam Centre brand through interaction with the public and distribution of promotional items to event attendees
• Provide promotional reports, evaluating team successes, strengths and areas for improvement after each event
• Facilitate set-up and teardown of Street Team station at each event

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Liaise with instructors and students in 3D Animation department, responding to all inquiries and requests
• Increase awareness of school and department through compilation and submission of student shorts to local and international film festivals
• Manage communication within department by spotlighting class highlights and showcasing industry opportunities
• Develop materials for student grad ceremonies, including production of programs and poster artwork

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

• Promote Rogers Communications brand name at special events and functions, including Rogers Wireless Golf Tournament and Rogers Santa Claus Parade
• Compose media advisories, news releases and inter-office memos
• Design and assemble collateral materials, gifts bags and prize packages
• Compile newspaper media clippings, organize files and perform database entry

Management Certificate, Marketing Communications

• Management Certificate in Marketing Communications • Associate Certificate in Public Relations • Graduated from program with honors

Bachelor, Arts

• Major in English Literature • Minor in Film and Television Studies