Ziteng (Terence) Cai
Markham,ON
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-founder/Head of Finance
Kraftkit (nonprofit)
Toronto, Ontario
03.2024 - Current
- Organized meetings and assigned tasks to the Finance Department.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies, and policies.
- Sought and managed all sponsorship and funding opportunities from local organizations and company programs.
- Managed partnerships with school boards and over seven partnered organizations in Toronto.
- Oversaw and organized over 13 events (workshops, sales events, networking events, etc.)
Founder
Self-Employed
Toronto, Ontario
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted market research by connecting with wholesalers, fabric merchants, and retailers in the Los Angeles Fashion District.
- Led a team of three by organizing meetings, assigning tasks, and overseeing operations.
- Worked with BlueOcean Digital Marketing Agency under a three-month contract to develop and learn about TikTok marketing campaigns.
- Coordinated consignments and collaborations with vintage clothing stores in downtown Toronto.
- Established an online storefront for e-commerce while keeping track of metrics and inventory.
- Engaged in business showcases at YSpace, Markham.
- Pitched a business plan to the City of Markham and received $3,000 in funding.
Visual Arts Teacher
Alliance Art Academy
Markham, Ontario
12.2022 - Current
- Developed digital, watercolour, acrylic, and sketching art courses.
- Organized classes for students ages 9-13 to compete and win in international contests.
- Managed classrooms of up to 12 students, fostering an environment conducive to learning and creativity.
Scout Leader
Scouts Unionville
Markham, Ontario
07.2019 - Current
- Instructed scouts on basic first aid techniques such as CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.
- Provided guidance to scouts on proper safety procedures during outdoor activities.
- Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.
- Mentored individual scouts in developing leadership skills.
- Organized fun, interactive activities to address interests, and raise funds for Scouts Canada.
Digital Marketing Intern
MyRide901
Toronto, Ontario
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed and pitched social media marketing plans tailored toward software advertising.
- Managed all social media accounts while consistently uploading weekly content.
- Sought influencer partnerships to create content.
- Launched, managed, and analyzed paid advertising campaigns on Facebook Meta Suite and TikTok Ads Manager.
- Doubled the software's total downloads within 5 months.
Freelance Artist
Self-Employed
Toronto, Ontario
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Developed new concepts for digital paintings based on client requests.
- Worked with independent artists to create music album covers.
- Provided portrait painting services.
- Ran a charity campaign and raised donations for Share the Meal (an organization that facilitates global hunger relief through donations).
Education
High School Diploma -
Unionville High School
Unionville06-2025
Skills
- Fundraising
- Entrepreneurial leadership
- Market analysis
- Brand development
- Sales strategy
- Clear communication
- Visionary leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Partnership development
- Staff management
- Problem-solving
- Business development
Accomplishments
- 2022 Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards
- 2018 National Rifle Association
- 2017 Wildlife Forever State Fish
- 2018 Wildlife Forever State Fish
- 2018 Never Such Innocence
- 2018 Bow Seat Ocean Awareness
- 2023 Canadian Portrait Competition Certificate of Achievement (Youth Category)
- Course Specific Academic Award (Co-op)
- Highest Course Average Award (Civics)
- Highest Course Average Award (English)
- 4 Years Honor Roll student
- 2023 Target Alpha Stock Pitching Competition top 9 finalist
- 2024 University of Toronto Rotman Commerce Boardroom Competition top 3 finalist
- 2024 Consulate General of The People's Republic of China of Toronto logo design contest
Timeline
Co-founder/Head of Finance
Kraftkit (nonprofit)
03.2024 - Current
Digital Marketing Intern
MyRide901
06.2023 - 08.2024
Founder
Self-Employed
05.2023 - Current
Visual Arts Teacher
Alliance Art Academy
12.2022 - Current
Freelance Artist
Self-Employed
10.2020 - 03.2022
Scout Leader
Scouts Unionville
07.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Unionville High School