About Me
I am a Marketing professional with over 8 years of experience in Branding, Digital & Traditional Marketing, and Project Management, as well as extensive Video Production experience. I have proven success in developing and implementing promotional campaigns for both a global audience and locally within my hometown of Vancouver, BC Canada. I have a bachelor’s degree from the University of British Columbia in IDST International Business, and also graduated from Film Production at Capilano University.
I am a native speaker in both English and Cantonese-Chinese, and can also speak Japanese at an advanced level, holding a JLPT N2 certification. I am adept in a number of core applications in Adobe Creative Suite, namely Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, AfterEffects, and also have experience using Dreamweaver and Muse. Digital marketing and management tools that power my work include Google Analytics, Google Ads, Hubspot, Apollo, Ahrefs, Hootsuite, ClickUp, and Jira.
I enjoy competitive sports and outdoor activities, and have played in recreational hockey and multi-sport leagues, competed in dragon boat races, and participated in road running events. I’m also a self-professed comic book nerd, reading and collecting countless comic books since I was 8 years old. Being a part of Tokyo 2020, where I was so actively involved in the sports realm in a global capacity, has definitely been the highlight of my life so far. With an ENFJ-A personality, I’m always learning and looking to improve my skills. My principles centre around the idea of ‘success through teamwork and trust’ and the concept of “don’t wobble“, a phrase from English writer/orator Alan Watts to describe having an unwavering mindset.
Other Work & Interests
Digital Media Creative
Creating and editing videos, photography, and digital content
Entrepreneurship
Building and growing business ventures with a global mind
Teaching & Mentorship
Guiding and educating across cultures and creative arts
Digital Media Creative
My journey in digital media spans over a decade, encompassing various forms of content creation and storytelling.
Professional video production and editing for commercial & privateclients
Video commercials for marketing campaigns and brand storytelling
Motion graphics and animation for digital platforms
Social media content strategy and creation
Weddings & other live event photography & video production
Editing credits in Hollywood movies Life of Pi, Dark Shadows, and more
Entrepreneurship
My entrepreneurial journey spans from traditional import/export business to cutting-edge AI consulting, focusing on providing solutions for real-world needs.
Started Ricco.AI, providing accessible AI solutions for small businesses through economies of scale
Developed comprehensive AI integration strategies focusing on data privacy and practical implementation
Established Agent K Trading and managed Thule Chariot Carriers sole-distribution in Japan (2009-2015)
Built network of 20+ retail partnerships across Japan for Thule Group products
Established a video production studio for weddings & live events (2008-2010)
Teaching & Mentorship
My passion for teaching and mentoring has taken me from classrooms in Japan to Canadian theatre stages, focusing on language education and creative arts development.
Taught English to diverse age groups (from age 3 to adult) at Saiei International in Saitama, Japan
Developed and delivered engaging curriculum for toddlers, elementary, and high school students
Mentored youth in film production and acting at Mustard Seed Theatre, Richmond BC
Provided hands-on guidance in creative arts and theatrical performance
Created supportive learning environments across different cultural contexts
