Hadrian Lau
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Immigrated to Canada 7 years ago and skilled in communicating in different languages, including English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Currently a year 3 anthropology student, at University of British Columbia. Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven experiences of cleaning animal, including reptiles and small animals areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Regular)
University of British Columbia
2024.07 - Current
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Contributed to the completion of translation of the titles of a collection of total over 1000 Cantonese Opera Music sets
- Applied critical thinking skills when troubleshooting issues encountered during experimentation or while interpreting results from any collected data sets.
- Supported faculty researchers, assisting with experiment design and implementation.
Taxidermist
Etern_mology (my Own Brand)
2024.04 - Current
- Cleaned, softened and preserved insects by soaking in chemicals and air drying before placing on new form.
- Mentored junior staff members by sharing expertise in taxidermy techniques and best practices.
- Conducted detailed research on species anatomy, behavior, and natural habitats for accurate representation in taxidermy.
- Designed unique mounts and displays tailored to individual client needs and specifications.
UBC ClubHK Cantonese Department Director
UBC ClubHK
2023.09 - Current
- Teaching students with different levels including beginner, intermediate, advance.
- Immediate, and accurate translation from Cantonese to English when teaching.
- Create and improve teaching materials.
- Attend Director meetings of UBC ClubHK.
Kitchen Assistant and Server
Aburiya Sushi
2022.12 - 2023.09
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced food prep time without sacrificing quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC12.2025
High School Diploma -
Gleneagle Secondary School
Coquitlam, BC06.2021
Hard Skills
- Animal care (dogs, cats, reptiles... etc.)
- Organization Skills
- Cleaniness
- High Accuracy and Efficiency
- Customer Service
Soft Skills
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate towards all kinds of animals
- Teamwork
- Eager to learn new skills
Hobbies
Insect Taxidermy
- Focusing on each detail of the insect, and mount them on different frames with different postures
Keeping Reptiles and Different Small Animals
- Have Been keeping and providing reptiles and small animals with preferred conditions
- Compassionate and Love all kinds of animals including dogs, cats, or even tarantulas
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Regular)
University of British Columbia
2024.07 - Current
Taxidermist
Etern_mology (my Own Brand)
2024.04 - Current
UBC ClubHK Cantonese Department Director
UBC ClubHK
2023.09 - Current
Kitchen Assistant and Server
Aburiya Sushi
2022.12 - 2023.09
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of British Columbia
High School Diploma -
Gleneagle Secondary School
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