S.L. Joseph LAU
Research Officer, Research and Evaluation Department at Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)- Claim this Profile
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French Full professional proficiency
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Cantonese Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Mandarin Chinese Full professional proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Japonais Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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DALF C1 : diplôme approfondi de langue française niveau C1 (Certification of French-language abilities of the French Ministry of National Education)
Centre international d'études pédagogiques (CIEP)Jan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
ATCL - Associate of Trinity College London diploma (Violin)
Trinity College LondonJan, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)
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France
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Officer, Research and Evaluation Department
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Apr 2019 - Present
-managing various studies on World Expos and Specialised Expos; -conducting research and analysis on Expo hosts and BIE member states participating in Expos; -developed a capacity building programme on the organisation of and participation in Expos, and delivered the programme to several member countries; -preparation of responses to queries from member countries; -gathering Expo data and documents; -managing various studies on World Expos and Specialised Expos; -conducting research and analysis on Expo hosts and BIE member states participating in Expos; -developed a capacity building programme on the organisation of and participation in Expos, and delivered the programme to several member countries; -preparation of responses to queries from member countries; -gathering Expo data and documents;
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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Hong Kong
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant (Division of Humanities)
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
-carried out archive research on philanthropic involvement of the Zoroastrian community in Hong Kong -reviewed literature to examine the role of the Zoroastrian community in Hong Kong’s history -managed and organised research database containing different sources from late 19th century to 2017 -carried out archive research on philanthropic involvement of the Zoroastrian community in Hong Kong -reviewed literature to examine the role of the Zoroastrian community in Hong Kong’s history -managed and organised research database containing different sources from late 19th century to 2017
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Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau
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Hong Kong
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant to Deputy Consul General of France (3-month replacement)
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Oct 2016 - Dec 2016
-provided administrative support to French diplomats, esp. Deputy Consul General and Consul General; -liaised with Hong Kong, Macau and Chinese authorities to obtain documents such as diplomatic visas, restricted area passes, etc.; -managed database and resources of the Consulate; -managed diary of Deputy Consul General -prepared official visits and meetings; -provided administrative support to French diplomats, esp. Deputy Consul General and Consul General; -liaised with Hong Kong, Macau and Chinese authorities to obtain documents such as diplomatic visas, restricted area passes, etc.; -managed database and resources of the Consulate; -managed diary of Deputy Consul General -prepared official visits and meetings;
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Mundolingua: museum of languages
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Paris Area, France
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Intern
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Jul 2016 - Sep 2016
-developed new exhibits; -developed new pedagogical materials, including a booklet on regional variation of French language, and a new exhibit on Chinese pronunciation; -identified and contacted international schools and French schools to promote student group tours that the museum offers; -welcomed guests in different languages (French, English, Mandarin and Cantonese) -developed new exhibits; -developed new pedagogical materials, including a booklet on regional variation of French language, and a new exhibit on Chinese pronunciation; -identified and contacted international schools and French schools to promote student group tours that the museum offers; -welcomed guests in different languages (French, English, Mandarin and Cantonese)
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Interpreter (French-English-Cantonese-Mandarin Chinese) at Hong Kong Vinexpo
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May 2016 - May 2016
-provided instantaneous French-Mandarin-Cantonese-English interpretation for the French vineyard at Vinexpo Hong Kong 2016, one of the largest B2B event for wine and spirits importers, distributors and sommeliers -provided instantaneous French-Mandarin-Cantonese-English interpretation for the French vineyard at Vinexpo Hong Kong 2016, one of the largest B2B event for wine and spirits importers, distributors and sommeliers
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The University of Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Translator at Social Sciences Research Centre (SSRC)
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Dec 2013 - Dec 2015
-wrote summary of government consultation meetings -translated recordings of meetings from Chinese to English -wrote summary of government consultation meetings -translated recordings of meetings from Chinese to English
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Crossroads Foundation
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Hong Kong
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
-in charge of logistics arrangement of donation and communication with donors -led volunteers in the Incoming Goods Department -in charge of logistics arrangement of donation and communication with donors -led volunteers in the Incoming Goods Department
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Education
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2017 - 2018
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
MSc in European Studies (Global Europe - Culture and Conflict), 2:1 -
2017 - 2017
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Intensive Workshop on refugee laws and human rights -
2012 - 2016
The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English, French -
2015 - 2015
Cours de civilisation française de la Sorbonne (CCFS)
Cours de langue et civilisation (Level C1) -
2015 - 2015
University of Kent
Exchange Studies, Communication and Media Studies; Philosophy -
2014 - 2014
Université catholique de Lyon
French Language and Literature
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