I am a Digital Creative designer and a qualified pastry chef who worked in fine-dining restaurants and artisan chocolate shop. I am passionate about art design, painting, photography and handcrafts. I enjoy the process of problem-solving and have a passion for storytelling. I am currently looking for opportunities to meet people and further develop my experience in more areas.…

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I am a Digital Creative designer and a qualified pastry chef who worked in fine-dining restaurants and artisan chocolate shop. I am passionate about art design, painting, photography and handcrafts. I enjoy the process of problem-solving and have a passion for storytelling. I am currently looking for opportunities to meet people and further develop my experience in more areas.…

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I am a Digital Creative designer and a qualified pastry chef who worked in fine-dining restaurants and artisan chocolate shop. I am passionate about art design, painting, photography and handcrafts.

I enjoy the process of problem-solving and have a passion for storytelling. I am currently looking for opportunities to meet people and further develop my experience in more areas.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Chinese
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Marketing Content Creator Intern at Artamore Marketing Agency
March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Remote role involving monthly social media content planning for Instagram & RedNote (XiaoHongShu), publishing paid Meta advertisements, content writing, video script writing & graphic copywriting, and design for ad campaigns and content branding. Clients included Dental Clinics, Beauty Clinics, and Physio Clinics.
Freelancing at @xodesign.byxitong
July 1, 2024 - Present
Branding and packaging design for various clients.
Volunteer at Creative Morning
August 1, 2023 - Present
Venue setup, catering prep, pack down.
Chocolatier at Bohemein Fresh Chocolate
September 1, 2019 - Present
Chocolate bonbons/Truffles/Broken blocks/Marshmallow chocolates/various fillings/Hot Chocolate/Decorations/Festival chocolates and Chocolate Novelties.
Pastry Chef at Hiakai (2 Hats Restaurant, TIME Magazine World’s 100 Greatest Places 2019)
March 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Desserts mise en place, designing/planning special dietary dessert replacements (Vegan/GF/DF). Plating desserts, assisting with snacks and mains, foraging ingredients with the team, stocktake pastry section, planning job lists. Introduced dessert dishes storytelling to Chef’s table guests.
Pastry Chef at EAT Restaurant
September 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Breads/Desserts/Salad/Snacks mise en place and plating; new dessert designing.
Patisserie Assistant at New World Wellington City
December 1, 2016 - October 31, 2018
French patisseries / small loaf cakes / cookies / slices / muffins / catering platters; stocktake / ordering; training new staff; packing and customer service.
New Zealand Chocolate Festival Volunteer at New Zealand Chocolate Festival
August 13, 2016 - August 14, 2016
Front desk Volunteer at Mary Potter
April 1, 2016 - July 31, 2016
Exhibition Hospitality Assistant Volunteer at MIX 2016 Creative Showcase, Odlin Gallery, Wellington
March 22, 2016 - March 22, 2016
Front of House at Jellicoe Fish & Chips and Chinese Takeaway, Hastings
December 1, 2015 - February 29, 2016
Cuba Dupa Volunteer at Cuba Dupa 2015, Wellington
March 28, 2015 - March 29, 2015

Education

NZQF Digital Marketing Micro-credential (Level 5) at Yoobee College of Creative Innovation
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024
Diploma in Creative Digital Design Level 6 at Yoobee College of Creative Innovation
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2024
New Zealand Diploma in Digital Media and Design Level 5 at Yoobee College of Creative Innovation
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2023
New Zealand Certificate in French Pâtisserie (Superior) Level 4 at Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2016
International Award in Barista Skills at City and Guilds of London Institute
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2015
Work-based First Aid Training at Life Care Consultants Ltd
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2013

Qualifications

NZQF Digital Marketing Micro-credential (Level 5)
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024
Diploma in Creative Digital Design Level 6
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2024
New Zealand Diploma in Digital Media and Design Level 5
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2023
New Zealand Certificate in French Pâtisserie (Superior) Level 4
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2016
International Award in Barista Skills
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2015
Work-based First Aid Training
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2013

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Travel & Hospitality

Skills

Experience Level