AMELIA LU
Richmond,BC
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Events & Experiential Specialist
British Columbia Institute Of Technology
11.2021 - Current
- Worked closely with external event platforms and stakeholders on design, platform integrations and experience implementation.
- Oversaw production and delivery of creative assets for 100+ virtual and in-person BCIT events.
- Cultivates vital relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government and media, for effective communication.
- Conducts research and data analysis to provide informed recommendations, setting BCIT on a trajectory for remarkable success.
- Establishes and employs metrics to evaluate event success, driving data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
EVENTS COORDINATOR
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Foundation
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Develop and support the planning, production, implementation, evaluation, and reporting of the Foundation’s signature events
- Engage and liaise with event committees and build strong and positive relationships with committee members
- Collaborate with the Individual and Leadership Giving Officer to develop and implement special donor cultivation and stewardship events
- Support core organizational administration as it relates to events
- Manage all activities during events, including, but not limited to, staging, volunteer management, audio-visual production, silent and live auctions, etc.
EXHIBITION/SPECIAL EVENT ASSISTANT
Westbank
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Assist and support exhibition manager with day-to-day tasks
- Interact with guests and provide an overview of the project for VIPs
- Provide special event ideas and perform duties like organizing and establishing setups
- Help sales team to reach the sales target by promoting events across the social media
EVENT COORDINATOR
Canada Youth Arts Development Foundation
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Liaise with UNICEF Canada in promoting the School-in-a-box program
- Organize the fundraising events and liaise with local and international government officials
- Organize the painting competition: Collecting artworks, arranging jury panels, contacting overseas participants
- Keep accurate records of all the donations and artworks
- Coordinate the final live painting competition and award ceremony
- Recruit and train volunteers
MARKETING & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Sunwins Properties, Oceanfront, Cowichan Bay
04.2015 - 02.2018
- Maintain company website and social media accounts (WeChat, Facebook, etc.)
- Provide information regarding policies, standard practices, procedures, and collective agreements
- Arrange project meetings, daily emails, send and receive text management, procurement, etc
- Develop and maintain a well-organized filing system
- Prepare purchase orders, cheque requests, petty cash, travel and expense claims with accuracy and proper signature
EVENT COORDINATOR
Justin Trudeau Fundraising Gala
06.2015 - 08.2015
OFFICE MANAGER
Liberal Candidate Lawrence Woo Campaign Office
01.2015
TEACHER ASSISTANT
Cape Breton University
09.2013 - 05.2014
Education
BBA - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS, Canada10.2014
Skills
- Budget Administration
- Project Management
- Sponsorship Management
- Client Relations
- Conflict Management
- Data Review
- Processes and Procedures
- Project Development
Certificates and courses
- First Aid
- Coaching out of the box - BCIT
- Crowd management
- Project Management Essentials - BCIT
- Project Management Certificate - UBC (enrolled)
Language
- English
- Mandarin
Timeline
Events & Experiential Specialist
British Columbia Institute Of Technology
11.2021 - Current
EVENTS COORDINATOR
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Foundation
02.2020 - 11.2021
EXHIBITION/SPECIAL EVENT ASSISTANT
Westbank
12.2018 - 10.2019
EVENT COORDINATOR
Canada Youth Arts Development Foundation
05.2018 - 10.2018
EVENT COORDINATOR
Justin Trudeau Fundraising Gala
06.2015 - 08.2015
MARKETING & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Sunwins Properties, Oceanfront, Cowichan Bay
04.2015 - 02.2018
OFFICE MANAGER
Liberal Candidate Lawrence Woo Campaign Office
01.2015
TEACHER ASSISTANT
Cape Breton University
09.2013 - 05.2014
BBA - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Cape Breton University
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