Available to hire
I’m a Tokyo-based Singaporean professional photographer, videographer, and content creator with a passion for storytelling across photography and film. I run Rolento’s Japan Tips and Rolento’s Shanghai Tips, bridging East-West cultures through visual content and social media marketing, collaborating with brands and artists to bring ideas to life.
Beyond photography and video, I enjoy exploring design, travel, and architecture, and I love sharing tips and insights through my channels while helping brands reach audiences in creative, engaging ways.
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent
Japanese
Beginner
Work Experience
Social media specialist at Sette Moon 株式会社
June 1, 2023 - November 26, 2025Strategize social media video content directions, including design service marketing and new Japanese wood furniture brand. Plan and execute video productions. Edit and upload finished videos onto YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, WeChat Official Account, WeChat Video Account, Douyin, Weibo.
One to one English conversation instructor at GABA 株式会社
June 27, 2023 - June 27, 2023Teach English conversation with students based on their current English capability; teach English grammar and vocabulary; inspire students to improve their skills.
Social Media Specialist at APEC Institute of Business (Singapore)
March 31, 2022 - March 31, 2022Strategize social media video content directions; plan and execute video productions; edit and upload finished videos onto various video platforms including YouTube, Facebook, WeChat Official Account, WeChat Video Account, and more.
Founder / Content Creator at Rolento’s Japan Tips
January 1, 2018 - November 26, 2025Founded a free lifestyle video channel on Japan living, covering fashion, food, work, holidays, and more. Collaborated with Japanese brands to market to China audiences and worked with artists to expand exposure.
Founder / Content Creator at Rolento’s Shanghai Tips
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020Founded a free lifestyle video channel on Shanghai living; produced content related to architecture, design, brands, and events; partnered with local stores and designers.
Co-founder at Shanghai International Designer Platform
January 1, 2015 - November 26, 2025Co-founded a platform for designers in Shanghai; ongoing activity.
Co-founder at Detour
January 1, 2014 - November 26, 2025Co-founded the Tokyo traveling phone app.
Videographer and Video Editor at Freelance / Wedding Films
January 1, 2010 - November 26, 2025Conceptualize scripts with clients; plan shoots; edit footage and produce DVDs and MP4s for wedding guests and screenings.
Studio Co-Owner at Space 86
December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009Design and renovate studio space into a professional photography studio for rental; market studio to local photography industry; manage daily operations.
Videographer and Video Editor at Association of International Accountants in Shanghai
December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009Conceptualize a script with client; plan shoots; edit footages in Final Cut Pro and produce DVDs for distribution to client’s target audience.
Videographer and Video Editor at Standard Chartered Bank (Shanghai)
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007Follow client’s team of 30 children to London to videotape the educational tour; edit into two videos; package DVDs as gifts.
Video Editor at House Films (Shanghai)
December 31, 2005 - December 31, 2005Edit footage of Quest USA; add subtitles and credits to finished episodes of TV programs.
Professional Photographer at Rolento Photography (Singapore / Shanghai)
June 30, 2004 - June 30, 2004Conceptualize, plan and execute client photography; client base includes Singapore People’s Association, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Award 2003, Epigram, Singapore Immigration Authority, InterContinental Hotel (Singapore), among others.
Junior Copywriter at Dentsu Young & Rubicam (Singapore)
July 31, 2002 - July 31, 2002Collaborate with art directors on conceptualizing advertisements and writing copy; clients include Singapore Telecommunications, Citibank (Singapore).
Part-time Photographer at The Singapore Straits Times
October 31, 2001 - October 31, 2001Execute photography assignments from the photo editor.
Education
Bachelor of Business Studies, Marketing at Nanyang Technological University
March 1, 1998 - March 1, 2001Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet
- location scouting
- model scouting
- pre production
- actual production, directing, shooting
- post production editing according to script
A mask ad produced, shot and edited in Tokyo in 2022. The rough script was given by the client, I did the
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