Michael Wong

Experience

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  SUITE CONCEPT - hospitality concept design

  Apr 2004 - Jun 2008

  OWNER + CREATIVE DIRECTOR

  Suite Concept provided custom design + manufacturing of hospitality products for the hotel + resort sectors. We provided custom design of loose + fixed furnishings, decorative items, artwork, bath + bed linens, kitchen wares + FF+E items (furniture, fixture + equipment).Our products were manufactured + sourced from various parts of Canada, China, Indonesia + Thailand.Over the span of just 3 years, we were involved in successful projects based in Canmore, Banff, Calgary, Kanakaskis (Alberta, Canada), the interior of British Columbia + Roatan Bay Island (Honduras) to name a few. Show less

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  DEZINE CONCEPT - boutique graphic + multi-media agency

  Jan 2005 - Aug 2023

  OWNER + CREATIVE PRINCIPAL

  I am the principal designer + director of this small agency specializing in creative + unique multi-media visual communication such as graphic design, advertising + marketing, branding, web, etc.This agency supports the concept + interior design aspects of our entire business by providing consistency + value added services to our clientele.From logo design, packaging to advertising campaign, we provide one-stop solution that delivers impact + results.

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  UNTITLED CONCEPT - concept + interior design

  Mar 2010 - Aug 2023

  OWNER + CREATIVE MAESTRO

  I am an owner + creative maestro of a dynamic boutique studio based in Calgary, Alberta + HCMC, Vietnam. We participate in creating dynamic concepts, interior design + branding works for our clients in a variety of sectors; including fitness centres, restaurants, hotels/resorts, cafes, show units, sales galleries, etc.We also create new ventures with local partners in the creative hospitality + retail areas such as restaurants, bars, hotels, retail outlets, etc.My business experience has brought me numerous successes in Canada, United States, China, Nepal, Vietnam, Myanmar , etc. I thrive on challenges + the opportunity to create, design + build unique business opportunities ranging from clothing, furniture, restaurant, fitness centres, advertising to graphic design. Show less

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  CALIFORNIA FITNESS + YOGA

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2023

  PRINCIPAL DESIGNER + CREATIVE CONSULTANT

  I act as a creative consultant + chief designer for this distinctive client. My mandate is to create new, dynamic + successful fitness lifestyle centres that revolves around concept, entertainment + fitness.Aside from concept + interior design, our aim is also to create different brand products via the success of California Fitness + Yoga brand.

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  VESTIGE(Burma) - Purveyors of Authentic + Ethical Goods

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2023

  CREATIVE DIRECTOR + OWNER/PARTNER

  Currently developing a fresh retail concept based in Yangon with branches throughout the main cities in Myanmar. This is a joint venture with a local business enterprise seeking unique business opportunities in the retail + hospitality field. Our first store + signature product line will be launched by October 2013.

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  CALIFORNIA MANAGEMENT GROUP

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2023

  DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE + CONCEPTS

  As Director of Creative + Concepts, my task this year (2014) is to deliver 3 to 4 dynamic facilities as part of our aggressive growth in Vietnam. While I maintain the corporate imagery of CFYC, each venue feature unique + innovative design details based on their specific location. Each facility feature our signature state-of-the-art equipment, construction details + unique materials.Onward to 4 more new facilities for 2015!

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  Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG) Vietnam

  Aug 2018 - May 2022

  Chief Creative Officer

  As a Chief Officer with FLG Vietnam. my key roles were focusing on innovation of new fitness facilities, construction, implementation of cost saving measure across new club builds, facility maintenance, refurbishments, and key campaign visuals.

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  FLG Asia

  Aug 2019 - May 2022

  Chief Creative Officer (CCO)

  CMG Asia was acquired by FLG Asia (subsidiary of FLG Fitness Group, Australia) and I held my position while focusing on innovating new club designs with effective cost saving measure applications to construction, maintenance and the facility divisions.

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  Exotrails Pte. Ltd.

  Nov 2022 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  Co-founder of Vietnam's first all trails and adventure app designed to be community driven while focusing on engaging people who runs, drive, camp, and seek out an active outdoor lifestyle. Our app has the largest data of trails which are all verified to ensure our users have accurate and safe trails covering Vietnam. We continue to innovate with great features and soon to integrate into our founder's digital marketplace platforms - SuzuVerse and SuzuWalk Japan and SEA countries.

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  SUZUVERSE PTE. LTD.

  Apr 2023 - now

  Chief Creative Officer (CCO)

  With my role in one of Japan's most innovative digital marketplace and game app, I advise on creative visuals for the SEA markets while working remotely with teams in different countries. I am also responsible for creating a new product such as SuzuNeko - digital pet which integrates into our existing global platform.