REALTOR at Century 21 Vantage Realty Ltd.
Edmonton, Canada Area
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- REALTOR at Century 21 Vantage Realty Ltd.
- VP Fundraising at Edmonton McClung PC Association
- Rotarian at Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview
- Director of Marketing at Golden Rice Bowl Chinese Restaurant
- Director, Secretary at Hong Kong -- Canada Business Association
- Volunteer at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area
- Past
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- Negotiator - Commercial & Residential Real Estate Associate (REALTOR) at Century 21 A.L.L. Stars Realty Ltd.
- Lawyer (not practicing), Negotiator & Commercial Real Estate Associate at Barclay Street (Commercial) Real Estate Ltd. (ONCOR International)
- Director at Inrema Canada Ltd.
- Intern at Galbraith Law
- Intern at Gledhill Larocque, Barristers & Solicitors
- Vice-President at Strathcona House Condominium Association
- Summer Student at Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer, Barristers & Solicitors
- Summer Student at Campbell & Company, Barristers & Solicitors
- Chief Operations Officer at Immex Industries
- Summer Student at Bank of Montreal
- Summer Student at Midland Walwyn (now merged with Merrill Lynch Global Markets & Investment Banking Group)
- Education
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- Alberta Real Estate Institute
- University of Alberta
- University of Alberta
- University of Alberta
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Stephen Lau, B.Com., LL.B., REALTOR’s Summary
* Contact me directly at (780) 905-8282
[I am licensed to trade in real estate in the Province of Alberta]
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- Specializing in the commercial/residential real estate industry in the top-performing Alberta (Canada) market.
(http://www.gov.ab.ca/home/about_alberta.cfm/)
- Experience in international business transactions pertaining to import/export of goods;
- Experience in business consulting, competitive analysis, business strategy, marketing, trade-shows, and prominent public spokesperson/event emcee roles;
- Experience in business law and business/legal due diligence.
- Extensive and diverse connections to industry, business and government through my directorship at the Hong Kong - Canada Business Association (Edmonton Chapter) and volunteer activities through the Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview.
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Memberships:
• Hong Kong Canada Business Association (Edmonton Chapter)
• Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Society of Edmonton & Area
• Real Estate Council of Alberta
Stephen Lau, B.Com., LL.B., REALTOR’s Specialties:
* Residential real estate
* Commercial real estate (office & retail leasing)
Further skills:
* Negotiations & mediation, due diligence reviews.
* Prominent public speaking and spokesperson roles at high profile community and business association events.
Stephen Lau, B.Com., LL.B., REALTOR’s Experience
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REALTOR
Century 21 Vantage Realty Ltd.
(Real Estate industry)
September 2009 — Present (4 months)
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VP Fundraising
Edmonton McClung PC Association
(Political Organization industry)
November 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
Responsible for constituency fundraising initiatives of Honourable David Xiao, MLA Edmonton McClung; Liaison between different stakeholder groups.
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Rotarian
Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview
(Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
November 2006 — Present (3 years 2 months)
(http://www.rotary.org/)
My roles:
- Chair, Speakers Committee
Tues. Sept.8, 2008: Dr. Indira Samarasekera - President, University of Alberta;
- Int' Service Committee
Rotary - a worldwide organization of business & professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations & helps build goodwill & peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in more than 200 countries & geographical areas.
* Club Service focuses on strengthening fellowship & ensuring the effective functioning of the club.
* Vocational Service encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations & to practice high ethical standards.
* Community Service covers the projects & activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community.
* Int'l Service encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary's humanitarian reach around the globe & to promote world understanding & peace. -
Director of Marketing
Golden Rice Bowl Chinese Restaurant
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Restaurants industry)
October 2006 — Present (3 years 3 months)
GRB / GOLDEN RICE BOWL Restaurant
www.goldenricebowl.ca
See our promo video: www.youtube.com/goldenricebowl
Responsible for the promotion of mainstay restaurant to the community at large.
- Implementation of strategic & market development initiatives to expand client base. -
Director, Secretary
Hong Kong -- Canada Business Association
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; International Trade and Development industry)
March 2006 — Present (3 years 10 months)
(http://www.hkcba.com/)
Director & Secretary of the Hong Kong - Canada Business Association (Edmonton Chapter)
- The Hong Kong Canada Business Association, established in 1984, is distinguished as one of the largest bilateral trade associations in Canada with over 1,300 members in eight major cities in Canada (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Regina, London, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax). HKCBA also has representatives in Hong Kong.
- HKCBA’s mission is to help its members conduct business between Canada and Hong Kong and encourage Canadian companies to utilize Hong Kong as their business “Smart Link” to China and the rest of the world. It also facilitates business relationships amongst its membership in Canada.
The HKCBA exists to:
* be an important and relevant business participant in Canada, Hong Kong, China, and South East Asia
* strengthen our HK-based business relationships;
* increase the value delivered to our members -
Volunteer
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area
(Non-Profit; Philanthropy industry)
March 1999 — Present (10 years 10 months)
(http://www.bbbsc.ca/)
I am an adult mentor.
Mission:
Big Brothers Big Sisters Society of Edmonton & Area is a community-supported, mentor based organization committed to the healthy development of children in need and their families through provision of quality, one-to-one volunteer relationships and related programs. -
Negotiator - Commercial & Residential Real Estate Associate (REALTOR)
Century 21 A.L.L. Stars Realty Ltd.
(Privately Held; Real Estate industry)
September 2008 — September 2009 (1 year 1 month)
Stephen specializes in commercial & residential real estate in the City of Edmonton & surrounding areas. His legal background provides his clients with enhanced credibility and position during negotiations that protects their interests. With extensive business experience, training in the law and interest-based negotiations, Stephen provides a unique set of skills which give his clients confidence that their transaction is a winning proposition.
Stephen offer services in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. With Edmonton's large ethnic Asian population, Stephen's language capabilities gives his clients an advantage in the marketing and selling of their homes. -
Lawyer (not practicing), Negotiator & Commercial Real Estate Associate
Barclay Street (Commercial) Real Estate Ltd. (ONCOR International)
(Real Estate industry)
July 2007 — August 2008 (1 year 2 months)
Commercial real estate associate; CCIM Candidate (http://www.ccim.com/)
(http://www.barclaystreet.com/)
(https://www.oncorintl.com/)
Barclay Street Real Estate is a top ranked, privately owned Real Estate Brokerage, based in Western Canada.
TASKS
Comprehensive Real Estate Services and Solutions
We are a full-service commercial real estate firm. Our range of services include: office, industrial and retail leasing as well as tenant representation services; property acquisitions and dispositions; corporate advisory services; mortgage financing; property management; and consulting and research. -
Director
Inrema Canada Ltd.
(Human Resources industry)
March 2007 — February 2008 (1 year )
Director of Inrema Canada Ltd.
Focus on bringing skilled trades people from Europe to Canada.
- Our emphasis is on providing Human Resource Solutions to international large-scale projects. For the success of our customers, we provide an efficient matching process that merges the rich experience of our proficient recruiters with the ever changing international labor market. INREMA enables employers to effortlessly tap into a selected pool of well trained, highly motivated and dependable German and other European skilled workers. INREMA offers solutions for relocating overseas, housing, and language training. Work Permits and visa can be obtained through our VisaShuttle® department. -
Intern
Galbraith Law
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Law Practice industry)
January 2007 — July 2007 (7 months)
Corporate & Commercial Law, Real Estate Law, Wills & Estates Law
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Intern
Gledhill Larocque, Barristers & Solicitors
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Law Practice industry)
September 2005 — December 2006 (1 year 4 months)
- Engaged in court proceedings @ the Provincial Court, Court of Queen’s Bench (www.albertacourts.ab.ca/),
& the Court of Appeal level. Tasks included:
* Civil proceedings before a judge in chambers;
* Proceedings for speaking to the list in civil & criminal matters;
* Proceedings before a Master in Chambers;
* Examinations for Discovery;
* Applications in criminal proceedings.
- Direct responsibility for settlement talks in civil & family mediation in court.
- Facilitate negotiations & mediation between parties adverse in interest.
- Performing legal research; drafting of court documents; writing legal factums, one of which was submitted for Leave to Appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada in a criminal law matter.
- Representing clients in WCB (Workers’ Compensation Board) matters.
- Real estate transactions
- Interviewing of new clients to determine legal issues & possible solutions.
- Review business contracts, lease agreements & provide general legal advice to clients. -
Vice-President
Strathcona House Condominium Association
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
2004 — 2005 (1 year )
Vice President, Board Member
(http://www.strathconahouse.com/)
- Representing 222 suites on 20 floors (population > 300).
- Board responsibility of an annual budget of approximately $1,000,000.
- Elected January 2004.
- Chairperson of communications committee, member of accounting committee, member of modernization committee.
- Undertake reserve fund study, analyze building issues & future strategy. -
Summer Student
Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer, Barristers & Solicitors
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Law Practice industry)
2001 — 2001 (less than a year)
- Hired as a summer student. Performed legal research & other work for lawyers in this firm.
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Summer Student
Campbell & Company, Barristers & Solicitors
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Law Practice industry)
1999 — 2000 (1 year )
- Hired as a summer student. Performed legal research & other work for lawyers in this firm.
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Chief Operations Officer
Immex Industries
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Import and Export industry)
1997 — 1999 (2 years )
* Chief Operations Officer and investor/partner.
- Entrepreneurial endeavor initiated with another business school colleague which involved importing and distribution of garden products from Asia to regional retailers.
- Trade show experience -
Summer Student
Bank of Montreal
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; bmo; Banking industry)
1998 — 1998 (less than a year)
- Assistant to District Manager (Leduc, Alberta)
(http://www.bmo.com/) -
Summer Student
Midland Walwyn (now merged with Merrill Lynch Global Markets & Investment Banking Group)
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; MER; Financial Services industry)
1997 — 1997 (less than a year)
- Worked as broker assistant.
(http://www.ml.com/)
Stephen Lau, B.Com., LL.B., REALTOR’s Education
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Alberta Real Estate Institute
Associate , -- Commercial, Rural & Residential Real Estate , 2007 — 2007
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University of Alberta
LL.B. , Faculty of Law , 2001 — 2005
http://www.law.ualberta.ca/
- Activities and Societies:
- - Student Legal Services
- University of Alberta Alumni Association
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area
- Chinese Students' Association
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University of Alberta
B.Com. with Distinction , Alberta School of Business , 1996 — 1999
http://www.business.ualberta.ca/
- Activities and Societies:
- - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area
- Chinese Students' Association
- University of Alberta Alumni Association
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University of Alberta
Faculty of Sciences 1994 — 1996
http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/science/
- Activities and Societies:
- - Chinese Students' Association
- Chemistry Students' Association
Additional Information
Stephen Lau, B.Com., LL.B., REALTOR’s Websites:
Stephen Lau, B.Com., LL.B., REALTOR’s Interests:
Professional: commercial real estate, international business, management consulting, corporate/commercial law; Personal: badminton, tennis, golf, skiing, cycling. Hobbies: photography, piano
Stephen Lau, B.Com., LL.B., REALTOR’s Groups:
Hong Kong - Canada Business Association;
Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview;
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area;
University of Alberta Alumni Association, The Edmonton "LinkedIn" Business Network, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, Commercial real estate professionals.
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Junior Chamber International - JCI -
SHiFT! - TURN PROSPECTS INTO CUSTOMERS by Harnessing Trigger Events -
Conservative Party of Canada -
Luxury & Lifestyle Professionals -
University of Alberta Alumni -
Private Equity and Venture Capital Group -
CDN Industry -
Official Rotary Club International Group (Authenticated members only) -
Hong Kong - Canada Business Association -
Big Brothers Big Sisters International -
Rotarians -
Hillary for President -
BUSINESS IN CHINA -
BusinessWeek Group -
Fortune Global Group -
Mensa - International -
ONCOR International -
Alberta Ambassador Network -
HoteLIers -
Canada -
Edmonton Oilers NHL Hockey Club Fan Group (Alberta) -
Friends of / Amis du Canada -
Outsourcing To China -
Century 21 Affiliates -
Hong Kong Connection -
On Fundraising, Hosted by AFP -
University of Alberta, Law Alumni -
Friends of Hong Kong -
National Assn of REALTORS® -
Conservative Party of Canada (OFFICIAL GROUP) -
Luxury Hoteliers -
Society of Graphic Designers of Canada -
Friends of Philippines -
The Edmonton (Alberta) LI Business & Social Network -
Official Rotary International Group -
University of Alberta School of Business Alumni Association -
Residential Real Estate Professional Investors Group -
REMAX REFERRAL PARTNERS -
Alberta Oil & Gas Recruiting -
The city of Edmonton -
Junior Chamber International (JCI) - Edmonton -
REALTOR Commercial -
Calgary Chamber of Commerce -
University of Alberta -- Alberta School of Business Alumni Group (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) -
South Edmonton Business Association -
Friends of the Philippines -
Official Century 21 REALTOR Referral Directory (Canada, U.S.A. & International)
Stephen Lau, B.Com., LL.B., REALTOR’s Honors:
* Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction (B.Com., University of Alberta)
* Bachelor of Laws (LL.B., University of Alberta)
* Volunteer Service Award (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area)
* "Service Above Self" Award -- Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview
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