Theodore Yu

Theodore Yu

Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
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I am graduating 4th-year undergraduate Psychology student at UBC and completing a Minor in Adulthood education. I have a strong passion for transit and strongly believe that society's transition to a new era of transportation requires much-needed public education.

I run a public social media account focusing on my interest in Videography, Photography and Public Transportation. Creating reels and videos that spark thousands of views across the internet. Occasionally, I do freelance video editing, filming and photography for clients. In the future, I plan to keep publishing entertaining reels, vlogs and short clips packed with information to educate the world!

My current experiences include working as the Front End Supervisor at Loblaws City Market, a Directed Studies Researcher at the Memory and Imagination Lab at UBC, volunteering at TransLink CMBC as their Transit Volunteer, content creating for 7 UBC Clubs, and summer interning at North Shore Alliance Church.

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Experience

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    Starlide

    Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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    North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Education

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Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

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    Community Transit Volunteer

    TransLink

    - Present 2 years 2 months

    Social Services

    I currently serve the Metro Vancouver transit systems as the Community Transit Volunteer at TransLink where we help customers navigate their way around Vancouver!

    We assist passengers to allow them to explore cities out of their hometown and tourist to get to the land marks here in Vancouver!

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    Transportation Specialist + Content Creator

    UBC Smart City

    - Present 1 year

    Science and Technology

    Using my expertise on Vancouver Transit system (TransLink), I advice engineers the types of improvements that could be done on the current infrustructure to enhance efficiency, sustainbility, accessibility and safety. While major improvements will be made, we also aim to minimize unavoidable consequences and finding the right balance.

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    Lead Videographer

    UBC Photographic Society

    - Present 1 year

    Science and Technology

    In the lead videographer role, I conduct film making for our YouTube Tutorial, generate creative idea and video editing. This also involves thumbnail design and graphics associated with the video.

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    UBC Comedy Club VP Communications

    The University of British Columbia

    - Present 2 years 1 month

    Social Services

    I am in charge of running the social media accounts for the UBC Comedy Club. I make posts, put together Instagram reels, film videos, and respond to direct messages from club members.

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    Partnership and Engagement

    Notion

    - Present 1 year 5 months

    Social Services

    I assist in running and operating the Notion booth during school events to promote Notion's note taking app. This includes teaching users the capability of the app, and encouraging students to use Notion to increase their productivity.

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    Communications Coordinator

    UBC CAPACity

    - Present 1 year

    Science and Technology

    I produce event ideas, contact sponsors, graphic design, content creator, and answering questions on the media!

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    UBC PhotoSOC Community Social Media Coordinator + Assistant Videographer

    UBC Photographic Society

    - Present 2 years

    Science and Technology

    My role at PhotoSOC is running their FaceBook MarketPlace and discord chat. Here, I gain experience in product photography and selling used camera products online. In the discord chat, I respond to people's stunning images and comment on them.

  • U-Club president

    Handsworth

    - Present 5 years

    Social Services

  • U-Club Vice President

    Handsworth

    - Present 5 years 10 months

    Social Services

    Help the President oversees the club and plan activities.
    Attend student council club executive meetings to represent the club
    Trained to be president for the school year 2019-2020

  • Children Ministry Group Leader

    North Shore Alliance Church

    - Present 5 years 2 months

    Children

  • Education Volunteer

    Handsworth Best Buddies program

    - Present 6 years 10 months

    Children

    This activity runs every Tuesday and is organized by Handsworth U-Club. In this activity, we spend our lunch time in the LAC classroom working with special needs students to make the feel included in the school’s society. We often play educational games and learn more about each other.

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    Community Transit Volunteer

    TransLink

    - Present 2 years 2 months

    Social Services

    I currently serve the Metro Vancouver transit systems as the Community Transit Volunteer at TransLink where we help customers navigate their way around Vancouver!

    We assist passengers to allow them to explore cities out of their hometown and tourist to get to the land marks here in Vancouver!

Honors & Awards

  • Innovation Impact Award

    TransLink

    🎉I am thrilled to announce that I have been awarded TransLink's Innovation Impact Award🏆 by TransLink CEO Kevin B. Quinn, Jr.!

    This recognition results from going beyond the Volunteer Program and enhancing passengers' satisfaction through innovative methods.

    For me, that innovative method was social media content creation. Throughout 2023, I've created eye-catching videos educating passengers on TransLink's network, directing them to TransLink events and giving a TED Talk on…

    🎉I am thrilled to announce that I have been awarded TransLink's Innovation Impact Award🏆 by TransLink CEO Kevin B. Quinn, Jr.!

    This recognition results from going beyond the Volunteer Program and enhancing passengers' satisfaction through innovative methods.

    For me, that innovative method was social media content creation. Throughout 2023, I've created eye-catching videos educating passengers on TransLink's network, directing them to TransLink events and giving a TED Talk on transit education, just to name a few.

    During the in-person volunteer sessions, I assisted passengers at major transit hubs navigating the lower mainland. During the R6 information event, I helped TransLink's Public Engagement team to connect the public with valuable information about the R6 launching on January 2, 2024.

    It's an honour to be a part of the TransLink Volunteer program interacting with passengers and improving their commute.

    Thank you to TransLink's team Steve Vanagas, Dave Lewin, Beverly Walker for running this program!

  • Poetry in Transit Award

    TransLink & BC Transit

    Winner of 2023 #MyTransLinkPhoto Challenge. This award winning photo is featured on TransLink's and BC Transit's fleet of busses across BC.

  • Transit for the Planet Media

    TransLink

    TransLink hosted a competition on promoting Transit 4 the Planet showcasing in digital art. I filmed and created a video with intense graphic + information encouraging people across Metro Vancouver to take transit! The video gained thousands of views and featured on TransLink's media accounts. I won the award!

  • Excellence in Photography 12

    Handsworth Secondary School

    Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in Photography 12 through creative ideas and commitments.

  • Handsworth Secondary School Music Program Special Dedication Award

    Handsworth Secondary School

    A continuous student in concert band for eight years from Grade 5 to Grade 12.

  • Linda Berry Top Citizen Scholarship Award

    Handsworth Secondary School

    Awarded to one graduate who features leadership and organization skills. As the president of U-Club who spirit headed initiatives making Handsworth a more supportive, innovative and connective place. Volunteering time during lunch and study blocks to support diverse learners in the LAC classroom.

  • Royal Recognition for Outstanding Achievement 2020

    Handsworth Secondary School

    Received this award for building the biggest club ever in Handsworth history. The U-Club focused on promoting volunteering activities across the school and took care of all the events that special events that ran throughout the year.

  • ICT Programming 11 Academic Award

    Handsworth Secondary School

    Received for being top student in the course

  • Royal Recognition for Outstanding Achievement 2018

    Handsworth Secondary School

    This award that is only given out to one student in each grade was received for outstanding volunteering achievement, which includes introducing the Best Buddies program to the LAC classroom that invited students to spend time with our diverse learners during the lunch hours and spreading the message of inclusiveness across the school.

Languages

  • Cantonnese

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

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