About
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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When railways lockout their employees, it affects commuters across the country. Along with Trajectoire Québec and TTCRiders, we're speaking…
When railways lockout their employees, it affects commuters across the country. Along with Trajectoire Québec and TTCRiders, we're speaking…
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We had a great time at the Pride Parade today walking with TransLink’s PrideBus!! 🏳️🌈
We had a great time at the Pride Parade today walking with TransLink’s PrideBus!! 🏳️🌈
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Ride with pride! Happy Pride, everyone! 🌈 ✨ TransLink fam 💗
Ride with pride! Happy Pride, everyone! 🌈 ✨ TransLink fam 💗
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Experience
Education
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.
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U-Club president
Handsworth
- Present 5 years
Social Services
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Excellence in Photography 12
Handsworth Secondary School
Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in Photography 12 through creative ideas and commitments.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ICT Programming 11 Academic Award
Handsworth Secondary School
Received for being top student in the course
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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
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Cantonnese
Native or bilingual proficiency
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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