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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Collaborating one-on-one with marginalized clients as they worked toward their goals by establishing a positive and supportive relationship, and providing tools and information to facilitate decision-making and plan formation• Worked with 65 clients facing financial, legal, and emotional challenges, such as individuals at risk of homelessness or eviction and new immigrants facing language barriers• Practiced Carl Roger's client-centred helping, unconditional positive regard, empathetic understanding, active listening, and de-escalation techniques• Experience applying for welfare programs and appealing decisions for the BC Housing Registry, income assistance, and the persons with disabilities designation

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Championing environmental issues and solutions, and fostering environmental stewardship since 2011 through public engagement at City events, facilitating City green programs, and exchanging knowledge at sustainability conferences• Maximized bike ridership as member of City's bike-friendly Wheel Watch program• Stimulated interest in zero-emissions vehicles as trained Emotive Electric Vehicle Ambassador• Planned and hosted successive Richmond Earth Day Youth (REaDY) Summits, a youth-led sustainability conference, and sat as member of the Workshops and Exhibits Organizing Committee• Conveyed City’s green initiatives and waste diversion goals at City events such as the Steveston Salmon Fest and Ships to Shore• Helped the City reach its 70% waste diversion goal for City events• Awarded the Mayor’s Service Award for contributions to the Ambassador program in 2014

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Spearheaded a grassroots housing justice campaign galvanizing the adoption of Richmond’s Supportive Housing proposal (Temporary Modular Housing) for people experiencing homelessness and women fleeing violence• Organized and circulated a petition via Change.org, gaining 1,500 signatures throughout Greater Vancouver, presented to City Council as a call to action• Launched a social media campaign, and worked with other social service and activist organizations to raise awareness with the goal of humanizing homelessness in Richmond• Delivered an oral presentation before a special City Council session

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

A Toronto-based creative house specializing in brand-building, design, social media optimization, and event organization. Notably worked on Drake's NYE Event, Versace shows, and the Queen's tour. • Designed logos for Urban Market Toronto and A TAVOLA, featured on Daily Hive Toronto and BlogTO• Created various posters, banners, Instagram and Facebook posts, and other graphics for social media advertising• Created various brochures, pamphlets for various events and organizations such as the Toronto Event Centre• Graphic designer for the magazine “WTF Society.”

University Of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Lead executive team to accomplish various events, such as a meet-and-greet with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Director-General, the Winter Club Fair, and a Taiwanese Night Market event• Fostered leadership and encouraged confidence through delegation of tasks• Problem solving for rapidly evolving challenges in event planning, personnel coordination, and budgeting• Simultaneously oversaw overlapping project timelines and deadlines, ensuring set goals were met

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Spearheaded events such as the Taiwanese Night Market food bazaar, and collaborated with Taiwanese businesses such as CoCo to host a Bubble Tea giveaway, successfully engaging the student community on Taiwanese issues in novel ways• Overhauled club branding, including the official logo, website, stationary, and business cards to achieve a cohesive, professional yet playful look• Wrote and published Facebook posts with commentary on Taiwanese current affairs and politics to spread awareness and understanding of complex Taiwanese political and social issues • Won the UTSU 'Outstanding Graphic Design/Promotions' Award'

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

• Filmed and edited a BC Green Games competition documentary video showcasing environmental stewardship efforts of the club• Devised and implemented efficient waste diversion and waste collection procedures for members to follow• Supervised and guided members in garbage and waste collection tasks

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Encouraged the healthy mental, emotional and educational development of elementary school aged children through coordinated teamwork. Children were monitored as they engaged in play and study under the guise of a “homework club.” • Evaluated individual children’s behavior, developing and implementing targeted interactional approaches with team members• Guided and enriched children's emotional and social development under the guise of academic guidance• Encouraged positive interaction and behaviours through coordinated teamwork, mutual support, situational awareness and problem solving among mentors• Fostered close relationships with the children