about me

Rachel K Zhang is a Canadian marketing specialist, serial entrepreneur, and community builder currently based in Amsterdam. Driven by a love for creativity and creation, she helps people and brands tell their most authentic stories.

With a background in visuals and creativity — photography, videography, writing, design, and more — she channels her artistic energy into marketing and branding through RKZ Creative. This includes helping start ups and companies become established in their branding and then sharing this story across a wide array of platforms.

Having lived seven years in Shanghai, China, she remains an active member of the Chinese international and entrepreneurship community. She has a deep understanding of Chinese business and marketing trends and has extensive experience helping Chinese brands connect with the West and vice versa.

As a mentor, she uses RKZ Creative to create opportunities for passionate individuals interested in marketing and communications through an internship and mentorship program.

Outside of RKZ Creative, she is also the cofounder of: Equestrian athleisure brand Hart Outfitters and China-based female entrepreneurship community SheUp.

When she isn’t creating Pinterest moodboards or scribbling on an iPad, Rachel loves equestrian showjumping, teaching horseback riding in Shanghai, New York Times crosswords, and connecting with passionate individuals.

entrepreneurial background

 

Hart Outfitters

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Inspired by movement, design, and technique, Hart Outfitters is an equestrian athleisure brand based in the United States. Cofounded by myself and close friend Harriette Thomas, Hart Outfitters takes equestrian outfits from stable to street.

SheUp Community

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To bring together like-minded individuals, the SheUp Community is a female entrepreneurship network based in China. Founded by alongside two other cofounders and an incredible leadership team, our goal is to inspire, encourage, and connect women in business.

RKZ Creative

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As a way to help brands tell their unique stories, RKZ Creative is a branding and marketing platform based in Shanghai, China. Our focus is on giving back to the community through creating opportunities for creatives in China through collaboration.

professional creative background

  1. Photography and videography (with a focus on product/portrait/fashion)

  2. Photography and videography production and direction

  3. Visual and graphic design

  4. English language writing and copyediting

  5. Social media marketing and strategizing (with a focus on Instagram, LinkedIn, email)

  6. Website and WeChat page strategizing, creation, & design

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