sky tao
Business Associations from The University of Hong Kong, LLB, Law from Birkbeck, U. of London, Director, Creator & Inspirator at Sweet Potato Ltd since 2008, DJ/Pole Performer/Artist/Writer as Freelancer since 2007 .
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Website: | http://skytao.com |
| Skills: | Business, Chinese, Copy Writing, Copyrights, Design, English, Entrepreneurship, Event planning, Fiction, French, German, Graphic design, Intellectual Property, Languages, Law, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Product design, Public Relations, Public speaking, Retail, Sales, Viral marketing, Web design, Writing |
| Location: | Hong Kong |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Tags: | freedom of expression, hong kong, hong kong activist, hong kong artist, hong kong dj, hong kong pole performer, sky magazine hong kong, sky tao |
| Schools: | Birkbeck College, University of London, The University of Hong Kong |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Sweet Potato Ltd |
| Position: | Director, Creator & Inspirator |
| Time period: | August 2008 - Present |
| Description: | Sweet Potato Ltd, privately held company established as the representative for Sky Magazine, a free teen publication. Launched on the 14th September 2009, Sky Magazine is presently on it's 7th issue and in the English & Chinese language with 62 Secondary Schools approval for distribution (as of April 2010). All operations, design, accounts & services run solely by Sky Tao.
http://sweetpotatoltd.com |
| Employer: | Dysemevas |
| Position: | Operations Manager |
| Time period: | October 2008 - December 2008 |
| Description: | 6 week pop-up fashion store challenging creativity and fashion views created & founded by Dee Poon. |
| Employer: | KELY Support Group |
| Position: | Youth Services Officer |
| Time period: | January 2008 - December 2008 |
| Description: | Youth worker for support group educating teenagers on social issues visiting secondary schools in Hong Kong. |
| Employer: | China Daily |
| Position: | Freelance Reporter/Writer |
| Time period: | January 2008 - December 2008 |
| Employer: | Freelance |
| Position: | DJ/Pole Performer/Artist/Writer |
| Time period: | January 2007 - February 2010 |
| Description: | Debut as DJ, May 2008 for MissyK showcase and followed by bookings at bars, clubs & events at
CLIQ, AVENUE, i-lounge, Gecko, Room One at The Mira as well as grand opening of uFoArtgallery. Pole performances at The Priory, Soda & sole performance at M1NT, "Libre de Danser". Artist appearances in music video for 24 Herbs "Jiu Jo", Maitreya "Lotaluv", Greg Moore "Blind Generation", film production "The Bodyguard: A new beginning", Bloomberg interview with Bernard Lo for STOP "Adopt don't shop" animal welfare campaign, ring girl for Muay Thai boxing events "Planet Battle" & "White Collar Boxing". |
| Employer: | Drop / Neward Ltd |
| Position: | Waitress/Day Manager/Bartender/Guest relations |
| Time period: | January 2007 - December 2008 |
| Description: | Working as floor staff for the re-owned Hong Kong Club called Drop. Attention to detail was
essential for this job as well as immaculate presentation and customer service skills whilst I was employed as both waitress and bartender. Specifically with bartending, the skill in remembering and preserving the essence of Drop’s signature cocktails was a pre-requisite to maintaining Drop’s club status in Hong Kong. Subsequent position of guest relations required full attention to maintaining the ‘members only’ status during peak hours. Recognition of notable members of the Hong Kong socialite scene is paramount. Ensuring that members of Drop are given priority over walk-in clientele is a delicate process which entails graciousness, good composure of manner and most importantly the ability to resolve difficult clientele issues. |
| Employer: | Businees Juice Magazine |
| Position: | Freelance Reporter/Writer |
| Time period: | January 2007 - December 2008 |
| Employer: | E-Cottage/QQ Club |
| Position: | Native English Speaker Teacher |
| Time period: | January 2006 - December 2007 |
| Description: | E-Cottage designed & developed to incorporate learning English with creative & artistic values. Syllabus created to cater to 3 age groups of children learning English as a second language. Implementation & introduction of StorySac with visual & physical activities. |
| Employer: | Standard A Language Centre |
| Position: | Native English Speaker Teacher & French Tutor |
| Time period: | January 2006 - December 2007 |
| Description: | Tutoring children and adults of various ages the spoken and written language of English & French. Attention to each individual student’s needs in order for them to progress in English & French needed. |
| Employer: | Goldwater Sender Solicitors |
| Position: | Conveyancer/IT Specialist |
| Time period: | January 2001 - December 2003 |
| Description: | Manage a case load of over 200 residential conveyancing transactions (both freehold and
leasehold) from taking initial instructions through to completion. High level of direct client contact. Managed installation of and responsible for firm’s transition to a fully operative case management system. Trained staff on use of the case management system. Implemented firm’s internet presence and responsible for updating website. Responsible for day to day maintenance of firm’s computer network. Designed the firm's CD Rom sales presentation utilizing MS Powerpoint & configuration of website. |
| Employer: | AsSeenOnScreen.com |
| Position: | Buyers Assistant |
| Time period: | January 2001 - December 2001 |
| Description: | Internet online fashion store initially founded on a concept of providing items seen on celebrities in UK & USA at a cheaper rate. Research of celebrities and meticulous study of items made. Creation of orange "Criminal" T-shirt as seen on Eminem & success introduction of faux buttocks sales as seen on Eminem's music video "The Real Slim Shady"
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EDUCATION
| University: | The University of Hong Kong |
| Time period: | 2006 - 2006 |
| Degree: | Business Associations (Company Law) |
| University: | Birkbeck College, University of London |
| Time period: | 2001 - 2004 |
| Degree: | LLB, Law |
PUBLICATIONS
| Articles: | HKClubbing.com – Entertainment News / Press Release (Hong Kong) http://www.hkclubbing.com/Latest_News/Entertainment_News/... & http://skytao.com/PRESSRELEASEMARCH11.pdf
China Style (China Daily) – Fashion & Style “The Pop-Up Shop” (China) http://www.dysemevas.hk/press/20081101_cs2.jpg China Style (China Daily) – Fashion Review “Pamper of the Month” (China) http://skytao.com/chinastylejuly.jpg China Style (China Daily) – Events & Fashion (China) JUICE magazine – Featured article “Getting Shirty” (Hong Kong) http://skytao.com/mayjuice1.jpg & http://skytao.com/mayjuice2.jpg & http://skytao.com/mayjuice3.jpg & http://skytao.com/mayjuice4.jpg JUICE magazine – Featured review “Night on the town” (Hong Kong) http://skytao.com/juicefeb.jpg JUICE magazine – Events & Reviews (Hong Kong) http://skytao.com/fangfong.jpg & http://skytao.com/juicemonroe.jpg |
| Papers: | “The victim, the libellous and the motherfucker in the outhouse” – Media Law thesis on the infamous Flynt vs Falwell case regarding freedom of expression under the written constitution of the US constitution (UK) |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | music |
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Jawad Halabi
BSc from Jordan University, System Administrator for 1.6 years at Resort Investment Company llc, 1 year at Al Barakeh F.C & New Era Financial Group, 8 months at Geneva International Financial Group (Jordan)
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amila kumanayake
Currently reading Master of Business Administration at Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya. Sri Lanka, Exceptionally strong in team environments with proven team leadership skills
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Prashant Garchar
working with Bharti Airtel as a TM, MBA in Marketing & Information System, Interned at Tata Chemicals Ltd.
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