Dickson Li
Hong Kong
Summary
Innovative and forward-thinking Special Events Officer with 4+ years of experience leading widely diverse, high-impact events in national and provincial base. Passionate public relations and marketing expert with ideal analytical and project management skills for vibrant and fiscally successful events. Dedicated to customer focus, clear communication and satisfied attendee experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Events Officer
The Kidney Foundation Of Canada
01.2023 - Current
- Assist in overseeing delivery of national, provincial and local event happenings in progress, acted quickly to resolve problems and trained and supported team members and more than 100 volunteers
- Achieved over 1M CAD in revenue by organizing innovative fundraising events and programs for communities across the province and country
- Act as primary contact between event organizer and event planning and management team
- Assist in overseeing assigned event and communicate with internal departments and external parties for the operation execution
- Support event planning and ensure successful delivery of all venue services on time with quality and customer satisfaction
- Assist in managing budget planning and monitor event timeline
Event Management Coordinator
Mon Sheong Foundation
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Prepare workback schedule and provide logistics support, operational, and administrative assistance to Event Management team
- Assist in the coordination and execution of various fundraising and marketing events, which include but not limited to promotion, invitation, sponsorships, set-up, on-site production and post-event follow up.
- Assist the Event Management team to establish a nd maintain good relationship with volunteers, sponsors, vendors, performers and other departments within the organization.
- Attend meetings of Committees and Sub -Committees/Taskforce/Organizing Committees on fundraising and event management when required.
Communication and Marketing Assistant
Mon Sheong Foundation
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Support the development and execution of creative marketing campaigns and plans that fundraised more than $1M in 2021 and projected to meet $2.5M by the end of 2022
- Oversee overall planning, coordination and execution of fundraising marketing and branding promotion activities and events such as Cathay Ball Gala, annual fundraising gala, Radiothon etc... including the development of event communications materials, such as Program Book, Press Release, Media Advisory, event execution and post-event follow-up
- Develop a media strategy and implementation plan to drive public awareness to Foundation
- Create high-quality contents, including but not limited to press releases, newsletters, speeches, statements, presentations, video scripts etc. that in line with company’s marketing guide
News Anchor
A1 Chinese Radio
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Hosted live newscasts, prepared audio scripts and sound bites for broadcasting
- Researched and analyzed information from various sources
Administration Officer
Bay Street Group
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Aided colleagues, managers, and customers through regular communication and assistance.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Contributed to team goal-achievement by collaborating with staff to develop customer service improvement initiatives.
Education
The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Google Digital Garage
Toronto, Ontario2022
Bachelor of Arts - Health Studies And Communication
York University
Toronto, Ontario 05.2021
Skills
- Written Communication
- Team Management
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Event Management
- Time Management
- Team Building
- Multitasking
Timeline
Special Events Officer
The Kidney Foundation Of Canada
01.2023 - Current
Event Management Coordinator
Mon Sheong Foundation
07.2022 - 01.2023
Communication and Marketing Assistant
Mon Sheong Foundation
07.2021 - 07.2022
News Anchor
A1 Chinese Radio
12.2020 - 07.2021
Administration Officer
Bay Street Group
03.2019 - 12.2020
The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Google Digital Garage
Bachelor of Arts - Health Studies And Communication
York University
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