Katrina Yu

Katrina Yu

Junior Marketing Assistant

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  • About me

    Communications and UX/UI Designer

  • Education

    • King George V School

      2006 - 2013
      High School International Baccalaureate

      Activities and Societies: Inter-house Dance Captain, Inter-house Cheerleading Captain, Inter-house Hockey Captain, Student Council 2011-13, Student Liason Leader 2012. Higher Level Human FactorsHigher Level Visual ArtHigher Level PsychologyStandard Level MathStandard Level EnglishStandard Level Chinese B

    • Emily Carr University of Art and Design

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Communication Design
    • RED Academy

      2018 - 2018
      Diploma UX Design
  • Experience

    • Vivid Graphics Ltd

      Sept 2014 - Feb 2015
      Junior Marketing Assistant
    • A Day With Fé

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      Design and Digital Marketing Assistant

      Creating, ideating and determining social media content for yoga apparel brand.

    • Current Research Journal Emily Carr University

      Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
      Production Manager

      Works closely with Art Directors to lead and designate work to the team. The role is also to organize file management protocols in Dropbox and liaise with Editorial team for general production. The production manager also accurately fixes file formats for both print and online disctribution, schedules+ organizes vital meetings, production dates and stakeholder gatherings.

    • Emily Carr University of Art and Design

      Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

      Project Manager for Emily Carr University of Art + Design's 'The Show.' The Show is an annual exhibition that showcases student work, the majority of which are graduating students' work. Over 400+ people attend the show yearly and is a highly anticipated show in Vancouver. The role includes liaising with upper management and different teams to organize and execute the show while reflecting the school's standards well. Research Assistant for Emily Carr University’s ‘Health Design Lab.’ This position works with different health companies to create new brand strategies and communication materials.

      • Project Manager

        Jan 2017 - Jul 2017
      • Research Assistant

        Jul 2016 - Jan 2017
    • Woo Publication

      Aug 2016 - Feb 2017
      Creative Director

      Woo Publication is a well known student-led publication at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. The Creative Director liases with printers, manages meetings and contributes to the overall creative direction of each issue.

    • Dish and DUER

      Oct 2017 - Oct 2018
      Graphic Designer
    • RED Academy

      Sept 2018 - Nov 2018
      Teaching Assistant
    • Advesa Digital

      Nov 2018 - Nov 2019
      UX/UI and Graphics Lead
    • MediaValet Inc.

      Jul 2019 - Jul 2020
      Product Designer
    • Everyday Humans

      Jul 2020 - Jul 2021
      Social Media Strategist
    • UBC Botanical Garden

      Nov 2023 - now
      Marketing and Communications Assistant

      Assisting with the storytelling of UBC Botanical Garden,sharing the mission and vision of UBC Botanical Garden to staff, faculty, students and the UBC community-at-large. Engages beyond the boundaries of the Garden and reaching potential visitors, researchers, students, donors, and volunteers.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • International Baccalaureate Diploma

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Hong Kong Dog Rescue on Apr 2010
      Hong Kong Dog RescueAssociated with Katrina Yu
    • Volunteer for Orphanage Construction

      Issued by Cambodian Children's Trust on Oct 2012
      Cambodian Children's TrustAssociated with Katrina Yu
    • Teacher

      Issued by Small Steps Summer Program on Jul 2011
      Small Steps Summer ProgramAssociated with Katrina Yu