Creative. Strategic. hands-on.

Being Creative 
While “creativity” is often associated with skills such as graphic design, it can also be defined as having the humility to pursue perfection, the courage to create changes and the ability to connect dots

Being Strategic
I have learnt to be patient and dance with ambiguity, and acquired capabilities to draw the line between where we are now and where we want to be

Being Hands-on 
While I have continued to improve my core skills in strategy, I have also acquired hands-on supporting skills such as photography, photo editing, cinematography, video editing, graphic design and copywriting. The matrix of core and supporting skills have helped me to:
– Design more feasible strategies by having a deeper understanding of how they can be implemented
– Be the bridge between business and creative perspectives to communicate business languages to creatives and provide prescriptive creative directions, and vice versa
– Perform creative tasks collaboratively or independently

CORE SKILLS
Insight

CORE SKILLS Strategy

CORE SKILLS Brand & Marketing

CORE SKILLS Creative

SUPPORT SKILLS
Interpersonal

SUPPORT SKILLS Adobe

SUPPORT SKILLS Other Programs

SUPPORT SKILLS Language

Brand & marketing

ADRENALIN
Content Strategist
Jan 2023 - Present

STUDY MELBOURNE
Marketing & Communication Advisor
Apr 2021 - Jan 2023

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - COVID RESPONSE (SECONDMENT)
Social Media Advisor
Sep 2021 - Nov 2021

MEN ZHU BRAND & MARKETING
Brand & Marketing Strategist
Jun 2020 - Present

IRONFISH MELBOURNE
Brand & Marketing Manager
Sep 2018 - May 2020

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3 HOURS EDUCATION
Marketing Manager
Sep 2016 - Apr2018

IDP EDUCATION - CACOS
Marketing Manager
Dec 2014 - Aug 2016

CREATIVE

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MEN ZHU PHOTOGRAPHY
Photographer & Cinematographer
Jun 2020 - Present

INPETO
Director & Cinematographer & Editor
June 2019 - Sep 2019

GOD OF INSECTS
Photographer
Aug 2018

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GUFANG BROWN SUGAR
Director & Cinematographer & Editor
Apr 2014 - Nov 2014

A CORNER OF HEAVEN
Project Manager & Assistant Director
Sep 2013 - Oct 2014

FUN FACTS

  • Men Zhu means red gate, my parents stole is from a well known Chinese poem. Red gate is a symbol of wealth in China, however, I did not grow into someone who wants to make a million dollars, but someone who wants to touch a million lives, just like my parents
  • When I was 9, I went to the local police, wanting to change my name to Ronaldo (the Brazilian soccer player), my childhood idol. My parents have always said that since I was young, if I am passionate about something, I will go all in.
  • I had two childhood dreams, one is playing for Manchester United and the other is becoming a detective
  • I moved to Australia with my parents when I was around 14
  • I won the Western Zone High School Table Tennis Championship two times with my teammates and came 5th in State Final (Victoria)
  • I played keyboard in a band in high school. 
  • I worked 5 different part time jobs (45+ hours / week) while studying full time at university (while still achieving high grades) for a continuous two years to fund my plan to travel around the world
  • I backpacked around the world alone for 18 months after graduating from university across 30+ countries and 70+ cities
  • I have collected 200+ vintage / analog cameras
  • I am a good cook according to families and friends

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