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Amelia Wang

Vancouver,Canada
Amelia Wang

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven marketing and communications professional with over a decade of experience in developing and executing strategic campaigns across various industries. Proven track record of crafting innovative marketing strategies, managing brand identities, and fostering stakeholder engagement to drive impactful results. Adept at leveraging data analysis and market trends to optimize campaign performance and ensure ROI. Strong leadership skills with a history of successfully leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with internal and external partners. Passionate about continuously learning and adapting to emerging technologies and best practices in the ever-evolving landscape of marketing and communications.

Work History

GroupM

Media Account Director,Mercedes Benz Team
05.2023 - 04.2024

Job overview

Led annual media strategies for luxury lines AMG, Maybach, and S-Class, aligning closely with client objectives and challenges for optimal ROI outcomes

  • Developed innovative marketing campaigns tailored to product features, target audiences, and media landscape and market trends across integrated channels including social media, digital performance media, auto verticals, content co-ops, SEM, OOH, print etc.
  • Closely monitored full-funnel campaigns through holistic data analysis & measurement metrics to manage annual budgets, vendor coordination to ensure optimal results in terms of awareness, preference building and lead generation
  • Designed & land implementations on annual projects such as Vogue Force of Fashion, including event & celebrity sponsorship, content development, auto exhibition, social amplifications, negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved ROI.

GroupM

Communication Strategy Director
03.2021 - 05.2023

Job overview

Spearheaded Communication and Media Strategy for CSB & B2B segments, developing and executing strategic media plans aligned with client objectives, target audience, and market trends to drive increased brand visibility and revenue growth

  • Managed a team of media planners, buyers, and analysts, providing leadership, training, and performance evaluations for optimized campaign execution and client satisfaction
  • Collaborated with internal teams and external vendors to enhance media buying strategies, negotiate contracts, and secure competitive rates and placements across traditional and digital channels
  • Conducted comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and audience segmentation to identify key opportunities for targeted media outreach and messaging strategies
  • Analyzed campaign performance metrics, generated insightful reports and whitepapers, and recommended data-driven optimizations to enhance media effectiveness and ROI
  • Stayed abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving media platforms to propose innovative strategies and implement best practices in media communication.

GroupM

Communication Account Director
10.2020 - 03.2021

Job overview

Led the digital media strategy for the Children Cheese Stick and Yogurt line, developing annual digital strategies and media execution proposals through in-depth diagnosis of client challenges, collaborative goal setting with client branding and media teams, and thorough competitive landscape analysis to identify media opportunities

  • Conducted detailed analyses of audience behaviors, media touchpoints, and content behaviors to craft major media strategies across digital & traditional channels, ensured optimal execution aligned with product and brand expectations.
  • Provided quick and insightful suggestions to clients, evaluated media effectiveness, and identified business opportunities for leveraging new digital solutions such as data solutions, performance marketing, and KOL content solutions.

GroupM

Digital Associate Director
08.2019 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Supported cross-BU digital strategy setting and planning by analyzing online media landscapes and trends, aligning with client business and industry trends, and assisting in strategy development across multiple business units
  • Spearheaded the establishment of a standardized media traffic measurement system across 5 BUs, tailored to various business needs, and assisted in setting up performance marketing strategies and measurement systems
  • Oversaw pre-launch data analysis, operational optimization, and post-campaign reporting structures, managing UD, Reachmax, PDB, ADX, and other media OCPX models for testing across mass media channels.

Publicis Groupe

Associate Director
01.2015 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Responsible for managing DMP, SSP, TD, Tardiis, and other significant big data-related media innovation products, encompassing product onboarding, client interactions, and daily operations
  • Played a key role in the execution of a client's 1st party DMP project, involving strategic data spectrum planning, CDP implementation, third-party database integrations, and formulation of data-driven marketing strategies, analysis, and optimization
  • Led the implementation of Group's SSP platform project, overseeing front and back-end integration, seller resource management, price negotiations, buyer marketing strategies, daily operations, data analysis, and performance optimization
  • Spearheaded the development of innovative media enhancement products including City Radar (OOH media data visualization tool & cross-screen application) and Brand Radar (competitive analysis tool based on crawler technology for campaigns, products, and sponsorships)
  • Provided services to a diverse range of clients including Mead Johnson, AB-Inbev, Mars, P&G, Didi, BMW, RB, Libai, Mengniu, and others.

MediaCom

Strategic Planner
12.2012 - 02.2014

Job overview

  • Responsible for managing two product line media planning
  • Coordinated daily media execution, provided consulting services for campaign solutions
  • Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving and quick learning skills in a high-pressure environment, developed integrated media knowledge and related skills.

Google

SEM Optimizer
10.2012 - 12.2012

Job overview

  • Learnt fundamental mechanics of ad-words and rich media online tools
  • Daily communicated with clients to report on optimization results
  • Established basic understanding of digital media, trends, and ad effects.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Education

Queen’s University
Kingston, Canada

Bachelor of Commerce from Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance
05.2012

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Strategies and goals
  • Project Management
  • Team Management
  • Budget Control
  • Business Planning
  • Negotiation
  • Team Leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
  • Goal Setting
  • Data Analysis
  • Revenue Growth

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Full Professional

Hobbies and Interests

Engaging in a diverse array of hobbies and interests adds richness to my life beyond the professional realm. Exploring the great outdoors through hiking allows me to connect with nature and rejuvenate my spirit. Vinyasa yoga serves as a vital practice for maintaining physical wellness and inner balance. The melodic tunes of the violin fill my leisure moments with joy and creativity. Equestrian activities bring me closer to these magnificent animals and offer a unique sense of freedom. Traveling to new destinations near and far broadens my perspective and enriches my understanding of different cultures. Lastly, the art of cooking allows me to unleash my creativity in the kitchen, experimenting with flavors and techniques to create delicious meals for myself and loved ones. Together, these hobbies form a harmonious tapestry that nurtures my mind, body, and soul.

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 8 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].

Interests

Digital marketing

E-commerce

Content marketing

Social Marketing

SEM & SEO

Software

Microsoft Word

Google Analytics

Microsoft Powerpoint

Mid-journey

Microsoft Excel

Timeline

Media Account Director,Mercedes Benz Team

GroupM
05.2023 - 04.2024

Communication Strategy Director

GroupM
03.2021 - 05.2023

Communication Account Director

GroupM
10.2020 - 03.2021

Digital Associate Director

GroupM
08.2019 - 09.2020

Associate Director

Publicis Groupe
01.2015 - 07.2019

Strategic Planner

MediaCom
12.2012 - 02.2014

SEM Optimizer

Google
10.2012 - 12.2012

Queen’s University

Bachelor of Commerce from Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance
Amelia Wang