she/her, problem solver, passionate project manager, google local guide, career coach, photographer, concert-goer, video game and board game enthusiast.

About Me

Carol Fung: the problem solver

As a seasoned Senior Project Manager with experience in the creative agency, print and packaging industry, I possess strong skills in project management, operations, production, and quality control. I have worked with a diverse range of clients in various industries, including automotive, aviation, consumer packaged goods, financial, medical, and private label/owned brands and retail.I take pride in helping clients bring their ideas to life. I find joy in working alongside talented teams to achieve shared success!I hold a Bachelor of Technology from Ryerson University’s Graphic Communications Management program, which focuses on project management in the printing industry. I am a fast learner, a team player, and a resourceful problem solver.

key skills: the highlights

- Identifies and resolves inefficiencies, and considers cross-departmental perspectives.
- Trains and mentors creative team members and project managers.
- Oversees projects from concept to production, ensuring quality and resource management.
- Drives new account operations, oversees milestones, and optimizes workflows.

Google Local Guide: the explorer

I love being a Local Guide who enjoys discovering new places and sharing my experiences through photos and reviews. Also, I make sure that the information on maps is accurate by editing details, answering questions, and updating locations.Last Updated in May 2025:
- Started: Nov 15, 2015 / Level 10: Feb 20, 2024
- Total Reviews: 800 / Images: 11,451 / Videos: 320 / Image Views: 177 MillionDisclaimer: I do not get paid or endorsed for participating in this Google program.

Resume

employment: the destinations along the way

  • Senior Project Manager (Freelance), Carol Fung Consultant Services / Nov 2023 - Present

  • Design Manager (Freelance), Air Canada / Oct 2022 - Present

  • Senior Project Manager, Hogarth Worldwide / Mar 2021 - Sep 2022

  • Senior Project Manager, Marks, an sgsco company / Feb 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Project Manager, Marks, an sgsco company / Feb 2017 - Feb 2020

  • Project Manager, GTB / Jun 2016 - Feb 2017

  • Project Coordinator, Context Creative / Oct 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Prepress Coordinator, The Central Group / Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Prepress Assistant, The Central Group / Sep 2012 - Oct 2013

  • Production Coordinator (Intern), Quad/Graphics / May - Aug 2011

events: that I help make happen

NOTE: To view some of my projects and coordinated events, please view my portfolio.

  • The Corsage Project 2023 – Volunteer

  • The Corsage Project 2019 – Volunteer

  • FanExpo 2016 – Event Staff/Sales Associate

  • EGLX 2016 – Registration Assistant/Event Volunteer

  • Enthusiast Gaming Live 2015 – Registration/Event Volunteer

  • Toronto Comicon 2015 – Google Ingress Game Panelist

  • Atomic Lollipop 2014 – Setup/Information Volunteer

  • NXNE 2014 – Merchandise/Sales Volunteer

education: the studying and self training

Note:
BTech: Bachelor of Technology
CoA: Certificate of Achievement
CoC: Certificate of Completion

  • Workflow Specialist Certificate, Asana / Dec 2024 - Dec 2025

  • CoA: Human Resources, Open2Study / Oct 2017

  • CoC: Agile Project Management, Lynda.com / Feb 2017

  • CoC: Writing Email, Lynda.com / Jan 2017

  • CoC: Intro to Content Marketing, Lynda.com / Jan 2017

  • CoC: Customer Service Fundamentals, Lynda.com / Jan 2017

  • CoC: Project Management Fundamentals, University of Waterloo / Mar - Apr 2016

  • CoC: Project Management Applications, University of Waterloo / Mar - Apr 2016

  • BTech: Graphic Communications Management, Ryerson University / 2008 - 2012

Travels

wanderlust: the places I'm planning to visit

– UK: TBD
– Iceland: TBD (Spring/Summer, Westfjords & Dettifoss)
– Morocco: TBD

stamped: the places I've been

– Peru: Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Agua Caliente, Maras, Moray, Pisac, Cusco, Lima/Miraflores, Nazca, Huacachina, Paracas - Apr/May 2025
– Massachusetts, US: Boston - Jul 2024
– Arizona & Nevada, US: Grand Canyon (South Rim), Antelope Canyon, Las Vegas - May 2024
– Newfoundland, Canada: St. John's, Gander, Fogo Island, Deer Lake, Gros Morne - Jul 2023
– New York, US: May 2022 (Work)
– Iceland (Winter): Mar 2019
– Nova Scotia, Canada: Halifax - Oct 2018
– Quebec, Canada: Montreal - Aug 2018, Sep 2019
– Hong Kong & Macau - Nov 2017
– South Korea: Seoul - Nov 2017
– California, US: San Diego - Sep 2017
– Illinois, US: Chicago - Nov 2016
– British Columbia, Canada: Vancouver - Dec 2015
– New Zealand: Kerikeri, Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Richmond, Nelson, Christchurch, Aoraki / Mount Cook, Queenstown - Nov 2015
– Australia: Bowen, Great Barrier Reef, Airlie Beach - Nov 2015
– Australia: Perth, Fremantle, Cuballing, Sydney - Oct 2015
– Cambodia: Krong Siem Reap - Oct 2015
– Japan: Tokyo & Kimitsu - Sep to Oct 2015
– Hong Kong - Sep 2015
– New York, US: Ithaca - Jun 2015
– California, US: Mountain View & San Francisco - Feb to Mar 2015

Photos

photography: a few that I have taken on my journey
- Also, I contribute to unsplash @kayimi

Contact

Hey! Let’s talk! Coffee/tea?Please email me if you would like to say hello, check up on my travelling or even ask for my expertise at event planning! I would love to contribute and volunteer!

[email protected]

Background Image By: Josh Byers (Unsplash)