Hi, I'm Hilary Lam Wai Yu, a dedicated communications officer and musician with a rich background in music performance, education, and arts communication. I enjoy blending my skills in music and creative arts with communications to engage audiences and foster trust through meaningful interactions. My academic background and international experiences in Sweden and Hong Kong have allowed me to develop strong intercultural communication and creative skills. I am passionate about teaching music in multiple languages and have extensive experience in performance and administration in various artistic and educational settings. I thrive in roles that combine artistic creativity with communication strategies and enjoy working collaboratively to bring projects to life, whether through music, graphic design, or event coordination.

Hilary Lam Wai Yu

Hi, I'm Hilary Lam Wai Yu, a dedicated communications officer and musician with a rich background in music performance, education, and arts communication. I enjoy blending my skills in music and creative arts with communications to engage audiences and foster trust through meaningful interactions. My academic background and international experiences in Sweden and Hong Kong have allowed me to develop strong intercultural communication and creative skills. I am passionate about teaching music in multiple languages and have extensive experience in performance and administration in various artistic and educational settings. I thrive in roles that combine artistic creativity with communication strategies and enjoy working collaboratively to bring projects to life, whether through music, graphic design, or event coordination.

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Hi, I’m Hilary Lam Wai Yu, a dedicated communications officer and musician with a rich background in music performance, education, and arts communication. I enjoy blending my skills in music and creative arts with communications to engage audiences and foster trust through meaningful interactions. My academic background and international experiences in Sweden and Hong Kong have allowed me to develop strong intercultural communication and creative skills.

I am passionate about teaching music in multiple languages and have extensive experience in performance and administration in various artistic and educational settings. I thrive in roles that combine artistic creativity with communication strategies and enjoy working collaboratively to bring projects to life, whether through music, graphic design, or event coordination.

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Language

English
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Swedish
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Work Experience

Communications Officer at ICHK Kindergarten and Primary, Hong Lok Yuen, Tai Po, Hong Kong
August 1, 2024 - Present
Managing school communications, including photoshoots for indoor and outdoor class activities, video editing, writing and editing the weekly bulletin, and updating and maintaining the school’s marketing and communications plans.
Communications Officer at ICHK Kindergarten and Primary, Hong Lok Yuen, Tai Po
August 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for photography for indoor and outdoor class activities, video editing, writing and editing the weekly bulletin, and updating and maintaining the school's marketing and communications plans.
Communications Officer at ICHK Kindergarten and Primary, Hong Lok Yuen, Tai Po
August 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for photoshoots for indoor and outdoor class activities, video editing, writing and editing the weekly bulletin, and updating and maintaining the school's marketing and communications plans.
Art Model at Florence Academy of Art AB, Mölndal, Sweden
June 30, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Performed portrait work and long-pose art modeling for artist projects.
Art Model (Portrait Work and Long-pose) at Florence Academy of Art AB (svb), Mölndal
June 30, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Participated as an art model for portrait and long-pose sessions, supporting artistic training and projects.
Art Model (Portrait and Long Pose) at Florence Academy of Art AB (svb), Mölndal
June 30, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Served as an art model for portrait and long-pose sessions.
Boutique Sale Staff at SNAP, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
April 30, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Worked in female fashion boutique sales.
Sales Assistant (Boutique Sale, Female Fashion) at SNAP, Causeway Bay
April 30, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Engaged in sales of female fashion items at a boutique store.
Sales Assistant (Female Fashion Boutique) at SNAP, Causeway Bay
April 30, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Worked in boutique sales for female fashion, providing customer service and sales support.
Piano Teacher at Private Studio
March 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Teaching piano in English, Cantonese and Mandarin including music research, teaching planning, and customer communication.
Restaurant Waitress at Restaurant Tien Tsin, Gothenburg, Sweden
March 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Provided restaurant service and customer support.
Piano Teacher at Private Studio
March 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Taught piano in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Responsibilities included music research, teaching planning, and customer communication.
Restaurant Waitress at Restaurant Tien Tsin, Gothenburg
March 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Provided waitress services in a busy restaurant environment.
Piano Teacher at Private Studio
March 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Taught piano in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, performing music research, teaching planning, and customer communication.
Restaurant Waitress at Restaurant Tien Tsin, Gothenburg
March 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Performed restaurant waitress duties including customer service and order taking in a busy dining environment.
Singer and Administrative Assistant at International Ladies Choir, Askim Kyrkan
December 31, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Sang as Alto and provided administrative reports for performances and rehearsals while regularly reviewing singers’ practice.
Singer and Administrative Reporter at International Ladies Choir, Askim Kyrkan
December 31, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Sang as Alto and provided administrative reports for performance and rehearsals, reviewing singers' practice regularly.
Singer (Alto) and Administrative Report Provider at International Ladies Choir, Askim Kyrkan
December 31, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Sang alto in choir and provided administrative reports for performances and rehearsals, while regularly reviewing singers’ practice throughout seasonal periods.
Curatorial Assistant at Exhibitions of oil painter Cecilia Forselius
August 31, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Set up paintings, liaised with different stakeholders including artist, gallery owner, shippers, and guests for exhibitions, and maintained display requirements and gallery environment.
Curatorial Assistant at Exhibitions of oil painter Cecilia Forselius
August 31, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Assisted in exhibition setup including painting placement, liaising with various stakeholders such as artists, gallery owners, shippers, and guests, and maintaining display requirements and gallery environment.
Curatorial Assistant at Exhibitions of Cecilia Forselius, SOUL
August 31, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Assisted with exhibitions by setting up paintings, liaising among stakeholders including the artist, gallery owner, shippers, and guests, and maintaining display requirements and gallery environment.
Substitute Teacher at International English School, Kungsbacka, Sweden
December 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Provided substitute teaching for regular teachers in spare time.
Student Representative (English-speaking) at Konstkåren, HDK-Valand, University of Gothenburg
December 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Represented English-speaking students in management group discussions and activities.
Substitute Teacher at International English School, Kungsbacka
December 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Substituted as an English teacher during spare time and for regular teachers.
Student Representative (English-speaking) at Konstkåren, HDK-Valand, University of Gothenburg
December 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Served as student representative in the management group.
Substitute Teacher at International English School, Kungsbacka
December 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Provided substitute teaching in spare time for regular teachers.
Student Representative (English-speaking) at Konstkåren, HDK-Valand, University of Gothenburg
December 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Represented English-speaking students in the management group.
Hotel & Restaurant Staff at Hotel Riverton, Gothenburg, Sweden
August 31, 2021 - August 7, 2025
Performed general hotel and restaurant staff duties.
Hotel & Restaurant Staff at Hotel Riverton, Gothenburg
August 31, 2021 - August 7, 2025
Worked in hotel and restaurant operations during summer.
Hotel & Restaurant Staff at Hotel Riverton, Gothenburg
August 31, 2021 - August 7, 2025
Worked in various hotel and restaurant roles during the summer season.
Accompanist on Piano at Hong Kong Principal Choir
December 31, 2020 - August 7, 2025
Provided piano accompaniment for choir performances.
Seller of Handmade Ceramic Jewelry and Pottery at Life Mart
December 31, 2020 - August 7, 2025
Sold handmade ceramic jewelry and pottery at craft markets.
Piano Accompanist at Hong Kong Principal Choir
December 31, 2020 - August 7, 2025
Provided piano accompaniment during choir performances.
Accompanist on Piano at Hong Kong Principal Choir
December 31, 2020 - August 7, 2025
Accompanied choir performances on piano.
Handmade Ceramic Jewelry and Pottery Seller at Life Mart Craft Markets
December 31, 2020 - August 7, 2025
Created and sold handmade ceramic jewelry and pottery at craft markets.
Ambassador for Tourist Center at Asia Society Hong Kong Center
December 31, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Served as ambassador for the tourist center.
Ambassador at Asia Society Hong Kong Center
December 31, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Represented the tourist center and provided ambassador services.
Ambassador at Asia Society Hong Kong Center
December 31, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Served as an ambassador for the tourist center promoting cultural engagement.
Singing Group Leader and Hymn Performer at Swedish Church Hong Kong
December 31, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Led a small singing group and played hymns at services.
Leader of Small Singing Group and Hymn Performer at Swedish Church Hong Kong
June 30, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Led a small singing group and played hymns at some services.
Singing Group Leader and Hymn Player at Swedish Church Hong Kong
May 31, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Led a small singing group and played music for hymns at some services.
Lucia Choir Member and Performer at Swedish Church Hong Kong
December 31, 2018 - August 7, 2025
Rehearsed and performed multiple shows with the Lucia Choir.
Lucia Choir Member at Swedish Church Hong Kong
December 31, 2018 - August 7, 2025
Rehearsed and performed in multiple Lucia Choir performances.
Choir Member (Lucia Choir) at Swedish Church Hong Kong
December 31, 2018 - August 7, 2025
Rehearsed and performed multiple shows as a member of the Lucia Choir.
Part-time Graphic Designer at Profit Textile Company, Shek Mun
December 31, 2017 - August 7, 2025
Performed graphic design tasks.
Part-Time Graphic Designer at Profit Textile Company, Shek Mun
December 31, 2017 - August 7, 2025
Worked on graphic design projects part-time.
Part-time Graphic Designer at Profit Textile Company, Shek Mun
December 31, 2017 - August 7, 2025
Performed part-time graphic design duties for the textile company.
Administrative Support at Flower Music Co. Ltd. and SingFest Ltd.
December 31, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Provided administrative assistance.
Gallery Worker at Hong Kong Arts Centre
December 31, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Worked in gallery support roles.
Part-time Graphic Designer at Arthur Samy Language Learning Centre, Education University of Hong Kong
December 31, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Conducted graphic design work.
Administrative Support at Flower Music Co. Ltd. and SingFest Ltd.
December 31, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Provided administrative support for music-related companies.
Gallery Worker at Hong Kong Arts Centre
December 31, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Supported gallery operations and administration.
Part-Time Graphic Designer at Arthur Samy Language Learning Centre, Education University of Hong Kong
December 31, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Provided graphic design support part-time.
Administrative Support at Flower Music Co. Ltd. and SingFest Ltd.
December 31, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Provided administrative support for music-related companies.
Gallery worker at Hong Kong Arts Centre
December 31, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Worked in gallery operations and support.
Part-time Graphic Designer at Arthur Samy Language Learning Centre, Education University of Hong Kong
December 31, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Provided graphic design support on a part-time basis.
Administrative Support at West Kowloon Bamboo Theater
December 31, 2014 - August 7, 2025
Provided administrative support.
Administrative Support at West Kowloon Bamboo Theater
December 31, 2014 - August 7, 2025
Assisted with administrative tasks.
Administrative Support at West Kowloon Bamboo Theater
December 31, 2014 - August 7, 2025
Handled administrative support duties.

Education

Master of Science in Communication at University of Gothenburg
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Basic Swedish 3 (Level A2) at University of Gothenburg
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Arts and Culture Program (Music) at University of Hong Kong
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Exchange Study at Luleå University of Technology
September 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Master of Science in Communication at University of Gothenburg
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Basic Swedish 3 (Level A2) at University of Gothenburg
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Arts and Culture Program (Music) at University of Hong Kong
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Exchange Study at Luleå University of Technology, Piteå, Sweden
September 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Master of Science in Communication at University of Gothenburg
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Basic Swedish 3 (Level A2) at University of Gothenburg
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Arts and Culture Program (Music) at University of Hong Kong
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Exchange Study at Luleå University of Technology
September 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

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Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other

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