Natalie Chan

Event Coordinator | Communications Coordinator

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

An event specialist in Toronto with a passion for event planning, management, and marketing communication. I excel in creating memorable experiences, as demonstrated in my role at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto. With a background in teaching Chinese and organizing cultural events, I bring a unique perspective to the industry. I hold a Graduate Certificate in Event Management and have professional fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English. Let's connect to explore exciting opportunities in the dynamic world of events and explore exciting opportunities.

Experience

  • Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (2 yrs 3 mos)
    • Associate Centre Manager
      Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    • Development and Communications Coordinator
      May 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

      • Plan and manage diverse cultural events, including exhibitions, workshops, and community fundraisers. • Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure seamless event execution. • Develop and execute communication strategies: craft press releases, design marketing assets, handle media relations, and manage social media. • Support rental inquiries and liaise with clients on pricing and booking logistics.

  • Chinese Language Educator & School Events Coordinator at United Christian College
    Sep 2017 - Aug 2023 · 6 yrs

    • Spearheaded the planning and execution of major school events including annual concerts, sports days, experiential learning weeks, and open days for over 1,000 participants. • Collaborated across departments to manage school clubs and student activities. • Demonstrated leadership as a grade coordinator, supporting curriculum planning and student engagement initiatives.

  • Research and Event Assistant at CUHK-BLCU Joint Research Centre for Chinese Linguistics and Applied Linguistic
    Sep 2016 - Jan 2017 · 5 mos

    • Planned and facilitated public seminars, workshops, and academic talks to promote linguistic and cultural research to both academic and general audiences. • Delivered presentations and hosted public sessions, supporting knowledge-sharing and audience engagement. • Coordinated logistics and communication with international guest speakers, managing travel, accommodations, and event planning. • Prepared grant proposals and reports, and contributed to academic paper revisions.

  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong ()
    • Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant
      Aug 2014 - Jun 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Taught undergraduate courses Did research work on assigned project Planned and organised conferences, lectures, and workshops

    • Research and Event Assistant
      Sep 2013 - Jul 2014 · 11 mos

      • Organized public events and activities for the launch and promotion of the Centre’s website and linguistic research tools. • Spoke at public outreach events to introduce the Chinese Character Database and other digital resources to the community. • Assisted in budgeting, purchasing, and preparation of financial and interim reports. • Contributed written content and educational material for public-facing digital platforms.