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Courtney Yan

Burnaby,BC

Summary

I am a creative marketer, content creator, and aspiring copywriter currently pursuing the New Media Design and Web Development Diploma at BCIT. I am skilled in crafting engaging digital content, developing marketing strategies, and delivering impactful messaging to drive brand awareness and user engagement. I am proficient in leveraging design to create compelling user experiences and support business objectives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Writer

BCIT Link Magazine
Burnaby, BC
09.2024 - Current
  • Performed thorough research on assigned topics to produce well-informed, reliable, and persuasive content.
  • Crafted engaging blog narratives to captivate students while effectively conveying the necessary tools and resources.
  • Crafted educational articles to captivate a wide audience.

Executive Assistant

Lam Beverages
Burnaby, British Columbia
04.2022 - 02.2023
  • Create, design, and edit social media content for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Pinterest using Canva, InDesign, and Photoshop to maintain a consistent posting schedule and strengthen brand presence.
  • Provide exceptional client care while managing communication with customers, influencers, and brand ambassadors to enhance engagement and brand loyalty.
  • Support upcoming marketing initiatives through innovative content strategies, e-newsletters, email marketing, and promotional materials.
  • Manage orders through Shopify and ensure seamless workflows while maintaining high-quality standards for website content and functionality.

Medical Office Assistant

BodaHealth
Vancouver, British Columbia
07.2017 - 04.2022
  • Maintain the clinic's Instagram page by designing engaging content, interacting with users, and building an active online presence to support clinic growth.
  • Manage patient appointments efficiently through phone, online bookings, and the Jane App, optimizing schedules and providing seamless experiences.
  • Handle direct billing and follow up on insurance coverage, ensuring timely and accurate claims for client convenience.

Education

New Media Design And Web Development | Diploma

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Vancouver, BC
09-2025

Copywriting

Udemy
01-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Health Sciences

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
10-2017

Skills

  • Branding
  • Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Social Media
  • Content creation
  • Copywriting
  • UX Writing
  • UX Research
  • Usability Testing
  • Information Architecture
  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping

Timeline

Freelance Writer

BCIT Link Magazine
09.2024 - Current

Executive Assistant

Lam Beverages
04.2022 - 02.2023

Medical Office Assistant

BodaHealth
07.2017 - 04.2022

New Media Design And Web Development | Diploma

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Copywriting

Udemy

Bachelor of Arts - Health Sciences

Simon Fraser University
Courtney Yan