WHO IS SUZAN NGAN?

I am an enthusiastic and versatile freelancer/entrepreneur from Hong Kong.

With all the paths I crossed, I’m grateful that I will always be doing what I am passionate about. I’ve been educated, practised, and worked in art & design for a lifetime. As a strategic thinker, I thrive on creative, business-related challenges, I understood I have a calling in my vocation. I’m an ambitious motivator as well as a though fighter building meaningful relationships with the team and clients along, always try to stay ahead of the curve, express my potential with a can-do attitude, bring imagination to reality to benefit maximum results of final and business growth, turn vision to opportunities and possibilities.

This Portfolio archived most of my projects, experiences, and creations. Years of experience in branding, art direction, business development, brand management, marketing, styling, luxury & Avant-guard retail, also fashion buying, fashion design, graphic design, social media, PR, events... (due to clients privacy and copyrights there are some design work or business proposal can not be present)

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Director - MXLLA

(consultancy, branding & trade agency)

IRL (2024 - 2025)

Sales manager of PFW showroom

Brands invitation and sale
buyers appointment management
operation of showroom events

CONSULTANT

MeiChuang Industry Holdings (ShenZhen) Group Co., Ltd.
Light Box (ShenZhen) development
Key Raiser Group/Oriental Elegant Research Institution

Viva Zan Vida - Ambience/ B8 Cafe (2020 - 2023)

entrepreneur & director of COCKTAIL BAR & COMMUNITY HUB

DPS & holder of premises & Personal alcohol license
Operation & management of bar & live music events
B2B campaigns & marketing
Designated Premises Supervisor · Food and Beverage Operations · Bartending · Events & PR

UJNG (2016)

womenswear Buyer of avant-garde multi brands boutique

Procurement & merchandising
VIP clients & personal buying
operation of launch events
assist business management

VERTICE LONDON (2014 - 2016)

stylist/ womenswear Buyer of avant-garde multi brands boutique

Procurement & merchandising
VIP clients & personal buying
operation of launch events
assist business management

TRENDY POWER GROUP LTD. (2017-2020)

Marketing manager of watch platform

e-commerce management and marketing.
Developed marketing strategies & campaings
Social media platform development & content creation
Conducted exhibitions, trade shows, pop up

KTZ (2013 - 2014)

Sales manager of PFW showroom

Brands invitation and sale
buyers appointment management
operation of showroom events

EDUCATION

UK Official Tattoo Academy 2024

Tattoo

University of the Arts London

London College of Fashion 2013-2016

BA Menswear design

Chamberlain Education 2013

BTEC Level 3 Foundation

Diploma in Art and Design

Kings colleges 2012

Art foundation

Worthing College 2010-11

GCSE/A Level

LICENSED

UK food hygiene lv. 2 2020 - 2025

UK personal alcohol license 2022 - 2026 Credential ID WDPA2193

Tattoo special treatment license 2024

First Aid First Aid Training · Automated External Defibrillator (AED) 2023

MEMBER OF ASSOCIATIONS

Greater Bay Area Hong Kong & Macau Talents Association
University of Arts London alumni
Dorset Council
UK official tattoo academy

CÉ LA VI

By the time I reached 30, I have woven dreams into reality - birthing my own cafe/bar, a nocturnal sanctuary, and a haven for spirits. All while making significant contributions to my community. Yet, the sands of time whisper that all is ephemeral, urging me to seek deeper within and beyond. Focused on personal and global exploration, I eventually settled in Hong Kong with my family after numerous independent adventures. Transitioning into a freelance consultant role, my current goal is to inspire, empower and support others.

Amidst the vibrant streets and enticing aromas of street food in Hong Kong, I feel a strong sense of belonging and nostalgia. Being reunited with my family fills the void left by my wandering years.

As a freelance consultant, I use my expertise to guide others on their paths of personal growth. This position allows me to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds, each with their own unique stories and ambitions.

Every day brings fresh opportunities to broaden my horizons and make a positive impact on the world. Through exploration, I am reminded that life's essence lies in the connections we create and the influence we have on others throughout our journey.

Additional Licenses & Certifications

Feb, 2023 - Aug 2026

Dorset Council UK

Personal Alcohol Licence

Credential ID WDPA2193

Designated Premises Supervisor · Food and Beverage Operations · Bartending · Events & PR

Issued Jun 2023

Everycare UK

First Aid

First Aid Training · Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Issued Mar 2024

UK Official Tattoo Academy

Tattoo Technician Special Treatments Licence

Credential ID 0005224

Health & Safety · Tattoo · laws & legislation · Studio Management · Licensing · Hygiene

SKILLS

LANGAUGE

Cantonese, Mandarin, English

FASHION

Fashion Design - Illustration, Project Development, Pattern Cutting, Tailoring, Fitting, Sourcing, Prints & Graphic, Sewing, sampling, Manufacturing
Fashion Buying - Microsoft Words & Excel, retail & sale, merchandise, B2B coordinate, customer service, styling, marketing
Styling - Personal Client, Commercial Photoshoot, mood board and concept development, market research, designer and clients networking, costume design, illustration
Retail - Networking, Upsales, Customer Service, Marketing

DESIGN

Graphic, Logo, Patterns, Website, Fashion, Costume, Proposal
Adobe - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator

ADMIN

Consultation, Business/ Brand Management, Project Operation, Exhibition & Event Press, Strategies Analysis & Evaluation

BUSINESS/BRAND MANAGEMENT

Logo design, Graphic design, Product & Merchandise, Art direction, Web Building, Sourcing, Project Management, Proposal Development & Presentation, B2B Coordination, Client Communication, Analysis and Research, Terms and Conditions, Events and Exhibitions Coordination, Marketing, Negotiations

MARKETING

Affiliate, SMO, SEO, Online/Offline, Strategy Management & Planning, Event & Exhibition Coordinate, Copywriting

ART DIRECTION

Concept development, Project Management, Graphic Design, Editorial and Visual presentation

FREELANCE/ PERSONAL PROJECTS

FASHION DESIGNER

June, 2022 - December, 2022, Amsterdam/Remote

HEAD STYLIST AND COSTUME DESIGNER

Madagaska/ Collection and pattern design development for 2sec twins

April 2022, London

Say Goodnight Films. London/ Styling for filming crew projects and clients

EXHIBITION MANAGEMENT/ MARKETING

September 2017-19, Hong Kong

Trendy Power Group Ltd. / HKTDC HK Watch & Clock Fair

WOMENSWEAR BUYER

October 2016, London

UJNG London Ltd. / Womenswear Fashion Buying @ AW16, SS17) (Event management and Marketing)

MODELING AND INTERVIEWS

Original first-prints Published in October 2016

'People of London' by Peter Zelewski / Launched in Leica Fotografie International magazine 2015
Exhibited in National Portrait Gallery - ‘Beautiful Strangers’ 2015

STYLIST/ DRESSER

July - August 2016, Hong Kong

Agnès B. Hong Kong Ltd. / Internal Fashion Shows

SERIES EDITOR/ REPORTER

December 2015, London

YOHO! Magazine / Editing & sourcing for the 1st issue of 2016

HAIR MODEL

2013 - 2015, London

Toni & Guy Academy

LONDON FASHION WEEK BACKSTAGE ASSISTANCE

2014 - 2015, London

KoKon To Zai (KTZ) / SS14, FW14 Menswear & Womenswear

STYLING ASSISTANT

August 2013, London

Next Digital HK Ltd. - ADD Magazine / Fashion serious for Issue 025

SUPERM

April 2014-March 2014

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