
TE Sivann
EXOTIC HOME CITY OF PHNOM PENH
CONSULTANT & COACH ON DIGITAL | STARTUP | WEBSTIGY
PREVIOUS: MARKETING MANAGER AT FORVAL ย ยทย EDUCATION: MASTER IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Personal Details
ABOUT ME
My 'first-ten-year' was instantly and over, but the next quest for another 'ten-year' of mine is just getting started. 2019, and it has taken a quarter of the time. What's my challenge there's still myself, 2020. There requires a real step up to rebuild the way I want. Create another room for my strength way to move forward for the dream. Make it, it's my reality and not just a dream.
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AUG 2026 โ PRESENT ย PRESENT
Founder, Katy Studio
Katy Studio ยท Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Founded Katy Studio as the execution arm that turns strategy into digital reality โ design, coding, and marketing under one roof, faster and leaner than a traditional agency. A premier, agile digital creative studio eliminating the overhead and slow turnaround times of traditional agencies โ a direct, full-stack digital partner for businesses ready to evolve. Creates the Trust by creative design, use Code makes strategy real and scalable, to turn strategy into digital reality โ faster, leaner, with fewer hands in the room.
JUN 2024 โ JUL 2026 ย (2 YEARS 1 MONTH)
Senior Manager, Marketing Center & Growth Manager
Metathought ยท Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Leading company-wide revenue growth as the driving force behind sales strategy and execution. Built and coached high-performing sales teams, sharpened conversion rates, and deepened customer engagement โ turning data into decisions that move the business forward.
JULY 2020 โ APR 2024 ย (3 YEARS 8 MONTHS)
Deputy Head, Operation Department
Kohthmey Technology ยท PHNOM PENH
Led digital marketing and app operations for a fast-growing tech company, driving user growth through data-informed campaigns across Facebook, TikTok, and Google Ads. Built training systems and team structures that scaled performance and turned insight into action, including a role coordinating the Cambodia Journalism Inspiration Awards.
MAY 2011 โ MARCH 2020 ย (8 YEARS 10 MONTHS 10 DAYS)
Manager, Sales & Marketing
FORVAL CAMBODIA ยท PHNOM PENH
Grew from executor to strategist across eight years at FORVAL Cambodia, guiding 100+ successful Japanese investments into the country. Bridged investors and local business through sharp cross-cultural communication, turning market research and client relationships into deals that stuck.
SEP 2010 โ AUG 2026 ย (15 YEARS 11 MONTHS)
Freelance Graphic Designer | Consultant & Coach
Katy Studio ยท PHNOM PENH
Independent creative and digital consultant since university, through Katy Studio โ branding, UX/UI, and startup strategy for clients who needed clarity fast, before evolving Katy Studio into a full studio in 2026.
2004 โ 2010 ย (6 YEARS 1 MONTH)
Various positions (Teacher, designer, typist, scribers, interpret/translator, etc.)
Self-employed ยท PHNOM PENH
Taught English, Chinese, and Japanese while working as a freelance designer, typist, and translator across Phnom Penh’s schools and language centers โ building the versatility and self-discipline that still define how I work today.
OCT 2005 โ SEP 2007 ย (2 YEARS)
Self-publisher, designer, and editor of a pocket joke/story series books
Self-employed ยท PHNOM PENH
Self-published and designed five pocket joke/story book series (Hasha, Friendup, Warm Joke, Smile, Mekdeysneha), moving 4,000-5,000 copies a month across Cambodian provinces at a 90% sell-through rate โ an early lesson in building content people actually want.
SEP 2010 โ PRESENT ย (9 YEARS 3 MONTHS)
Creative Contents Writer & Blogger
Sivann.com ยท PHNOM PENH
Writing and sharing ideas publicly since 2010 has sharpened my thinking and kept me connected with an audience across YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok โ a discipline that feeds directly into my marketing and content work.
2010 โ 2012 ย (3 YEARS)
Co-organizer of the event
The Youth & Technology ยท PHNOM PENH
Co-organized tech and study events, taught practical tech skills, and handled design/print production for posters, banners, and event materials.
EDUCATION
National University of Management
Master of Business Management
2011 - 2013
Royal University of Phnom Penh
Bachelor of Computer Science & Engineering
2007 - 2011
Cambodian Mekong University
Bachelor of English in Education, majoring in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
2008 - 2012
Bak Touk High School
General Secondary Education, Grade 7 - 12 (Graduation of Grade 12 - Bac II)
2001 - 2007
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็ญๆ็ๅญฆใไฝ้จๅญฆ็ฟ (Short-term study abroad, Japan)
2006 Oct - Dec
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ไธไฟฎ๏ผไธญๆไธๅ ถๅฎไธไธ่ฟไฟฎ็ญ (Chinese language studies)
2001 - 2003
SKILLS & LANGUAGE
Languages
- KhmerNative
- EnglishFluent
- ChineseFluent
- JapaneseBasic
PORTFOLIO

2022
Product Thought Training

2020
The Grand Opening Ceremony of Shinohara Tires

2016
Local Markets Research 2013 โ 2016

2016
The Last Movement in March 2016

2015
My Sweet Family and Home

2015
The New Part of Our Lives โ thatโs you!

2015
My Weekend โ Always with Her

2015
My Current Workplace (FORVAL CAMBODIA)

2015
FORVAL 35th Year Anniversary โ Company Trip to Japan
QUOTE OF THE DAY โ MY DAY MY QUOTE
โChoose a life of action, not one of ostentation.โ
โ The Sayings
MY BLOG: THE ART OF NON-OSTENTATIOUS

Apr 20, 2025 ยท Article
Elon Muskโs Bold Vision for 2025 โ Robots, AI, and the Future of Humanity
(Read in 4 minutes)Elon Musk, the tech visionary and billionaire known for his groundbreaking ideas, never ceases to surprise the worldโฆ

Apr 10, 2025 ยท Article
The Hidden Chain That Shapes Your Life
(Read in 3 minutes)It All Starts in the Mind: The Hidden Chain That Shapes Your Life. We often wonder, โWhy does life turn out the way itโฆ

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Nov 20, 2023 ยท Business & Marketing
Fostering Effective Communication and Expectations in the Workplace
(Read in 2 minutes)Effective communication and clear expectations are vital for fostering a productive and harmonious work environment.โฆ

Nov 18, 2023 ยท Business & Marketing
The Interconnectedness of the 4Ps and How Channels Influence Products and Pricing
(Read in 2 minutes)In the ever-evolving world of marketing, the 4Ps (Product, Price, Place, and Promotion) have long been recognized asโฆ

Nov 13, 2023 ยท Business & Marketing
Understanding the Needs of Subordinates is A Key to Effective Management
(Read in 2 minutes)Effective leadership requires a deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of subordinates. As a manager, it isโฆ