Hi! I’m Oliver Cheung, a third-year student at UBC’s Faculty of Arts, with a passion for public speaking, communications, and professional writing. Beyond academics, I collaborate on music projects as a guitarist, contribute to narrative design at Studio Lilac, and work on my own writing projects and pieces of original fiction.

Oliver Cheung

Hi! I’m Oliver Cheung, a third-year student at UBC’s Faculty of Arts, with a passion for public speaking, communications, and professional writing. Beyond academics, I collaborate on music projects as a guitarist, contribute to narrative design at Studio Lilac, and work on my own writing projects and pieces of original fiction.

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Hi! I’m Oliver Cheung, a third-year student at UBC’s Faculty of Arts, with a passion for public speaking, communications, and professional writing.

Beyond academics, I collaborate on music projects as a guitarist, contribute to narrative design at Studio Lilac, and work on my own writing projects and pieces of original fiction.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Assistant at Chimo Community Services
June 1, 2005 - August 1, 2005
Assisted the Executive Director with a variety of tasks, such as tech support, facilitating meetings, notetaking, and organizing back-end documents. Helped gather and generate narrative content for an Annual Report and AGM, as well as newsletters. Engaged in strong workplace communications to organize events and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Events & Marketing at Urban Rec
July 1, 2004 - September 1, 2004
Provided on-site assistance with running events and facilitating the orderly proceedings of matches. Produced short-form content/images for social media and promotional brochures, and relayed acquired content to a supervisor. Worked as part of a team on self-directed assignments or in larger units during day-long events.
Guitarist at Luvtenant
August 1, 2004 - Present
Able to work in a group setting to organize events and shows, delegate tasks, and collaborate actively with bandmates. Maintained punctual practice and gig times, and managed at-home practice hours with other tasks. Developed and uploading content for the band’s social media.
Narrative Designer at Studio Lilac
May 1, 2005 - Present
Wrote and developed various scenarios for the debut title 'Wastelanders.' Worked as part of a team of writers to design the best narrative possible through multiple iterations and creative pivots. Contributed worldbuilding elements, characters, and dialogue to the final product to be released on Steam.
Student Council Public Relations at A.R. MacNeill Secondary
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Performed announcements daily, delivered school news via PA, helped host and produce content for social media, and acted as MC for school-hosted and Student Council events. Required strong people skills and public speaking ability.

Education

Bachelor of Media Studies at University of British Columbia
January 1, 2023 - January 20, 2026

Qualifications

Serving It Right
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education