Hi, I'm MC Melody Kwan
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The COVID-19 pandemic is causing so much uncertainty in our world. As a result, major events have been canceled across the globe. It may be time to consider a different strategy!
The number one question I’ve been asked over the last couple of days is If I can host an online event for them… Or better yet help them organize an online event altogether.
One thing many businesses and organizers don’t realize is that virtual events are more than having a person talking into a camera with a laptop! These events require a different set of expertise in order to prepare and be ready for the uncertainties that may arise and can be easily overlooked by first-time virtual organizers. For many of us, it is not our second nature to engage with a virtual audience.
What Clients Say
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It's hard to find a host who can host, moderate, translate, train speakers, have thorough technical knowledge, direct technical teams, plan dialogues, organize online & offline events, and even reverse direct the event. With the online events, Melody has shown me how to excel and plow through difficult times during the COVID19 by showing me the world of online events.
Melody has taught me the art of thinking deep into my supporter's needs and developing an effective way of communication for longer watch time, as they are more inclined to participate with my call to actions. Her team was able to guide me on set and virtually to prepare me further as unexpected happenings occur.
She helped me learn how to deal with an audience I cannot see by customizing the structure, storyboard and delivery of my talks in addition to incorporating tools and software to maximize my reach and touch my audiences' heart as I present.
There is a good reason why Melody is called the QUEEN OF IMPROV, a true Chameleon. Aside from being trilingual, she is always ready to react to any ad hoc events that happens unexpectedly during the event, and handles it with such grace and elegance in a seamless manner. Her ability to delight and charm our audience is truly and bedazzling.
If you want someone to treat your event as if it was her own, Melody is definitely the person to go to no questions asked.
She is phenomenal and spectacular. She is not only a MC, but she is an anchor, a professional and an artist. She is extremely talented, even though it’s an ordinary reporting during the opening and closing, with her magic touch, everyone loves all moments because of her story telling techniques and very lively expression.
You can’t imagine how savvy Melody is, she can cope with every unexpected situations during our webcast. She is a genius that she managed all circumstances well with smile, energy and passion.
Quick Bio
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Melody is known by the industry as a highly successful TV host and professional trilingual MC, and online event host, with proven track records by clients such as Alibaba Entrepreneur’s Fund and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park as part of her recent online events. The impact from these events is still resonating, discussed and shared by the virtual attendees to this day!
Traditionally MCs take a more of a “passive role” as their actions are mostly directly by the event direct, and they improvise within the pre-defined parameters. For an online event, the MC takes on multiple roles and needs to be more proactive… Sometimes they need to direct EVERYONE (on and off virtual stage, and even technical teams) as contingencies can happen any moment as a result of technical issues arise.
What Should You Look For In a Online Event MC
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Online MC
Not any anchor or regular MC can do this job. You will need someone who is more than an MC, anchor, and presenter combined. It is not like hosting a physical event, this person needs to be excellent with off-the-script dialogue, and needs to buffer for speakers with “virtual stage fright”.
Event & Technical Director
Takes part in organizing, strategy planning, developing plans to react to any technical issue, speaker or public related contingencies with minimal delays, while communicating and directing the appropriate parties as they carry out crisis protocols. More involved than a traditional MC, but absolutely necessary when being the "MC" of a quality online event.
"Invisible Moderator"
He/ she is monitoring and guiding the event even when they are not seen by the audience. They must crystal clear of all parties’ content and goal and ready to bridge the gaps, while making it look like it was part of the entire act.
* Did I mention all of the above usually are done while the MC is hosting a live event?
Signature Events
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Why I Should Host Your Next Virtual Event
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Melody has played an essential role serving as our online and offline event curator and contributing to these heartwarming results. Her knowledge about innovation and technology, capabilities in brisk and crisp communications, and passion in perfecting her works are simply exceptional.Jojo Cheung, Hong Kong Science and Technology Park
Her understanding and experience in the startup event have made her different from other emcees. Her emcee performance at our unprecedented online pitch event is solid proof. She reacted so well to the unexpected while keeping the flow of our pitch competition under control. She quickly digested what we need and took the gig seriously. I was so impressed by how effortlessly she handled the unexpected situation and how capable she is to move away from using a formal, word-for-word script and toward a more informal (still professional) and spontaneous speaking style that really fitted in our LIVE situation. Most importantly, she stayed most relaxed, centred and connected to our audience through the camera… It was so great that Melody kept positive and energetic vibes throughout the event.Grace Wong, Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund
Highly Efficient. Melody is a breeze to work with, her professional work is a textbook example of the type of reliable and consistent work many clients can only wish for.Gilbert Cheng, Hong Kong Jockey Club
Multi-faceted. Melody was not only professional, but quick in handling different challenges including technical glitches to make sure that the event went as smoothly as possible. She also proactively gave us a lot of suggestions to improve the online experience. I have no hesitations to recommend anyone who needs a MC or trainer for presentation.Cindy Chow, Alibaba’s Entrepreneurs Fund
Ready To Host Your Next Online Event?
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Let me help you create the best online experience for you and your virtual attendees. I am more than happy to host and/or provide guidance to you when hosting your future virtual events.