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YiLin Chen

Toronto,ON

Summary

Recent graduate equipped with a strong foundation in advertising principles and digital marketing strategies. Proven ability to develop innovative solutions and utilize data-driven insights to drive brand awareness. Skilled in social media management, content creation, market research, and analytics tools.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder, COO

Dodo World
05.2022 - Current
  • Co-founded an AI-Powered metaverse social networking app, secured pre-seed funding from MiraclePlus and won in the highly selective F22 acceleration program (0.1% acceptance rate)
  • Crafted and executed social media marketing strategies, attracting 10,000 users in the first week and sustaining a 70% 7-day retention rate

Public Relations Coordinator

BrainCo Inc
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assisted in planning and executing PR events, including 2 press conferences, 1 product launch, and numerous media tours
  • Monitored media coverage for the company's neurotechnology and brain-computer interface products
  • Coordinated over 50 media requests and facilitate interviews with company spokespeople

Assistant to the President

One Meta Art
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of strategic projects
  • Oversaw the production of high-quality multimedia content, including videos, graphics, and written materials
  • Monitored campaign performance and achieved 38% click rate in online advertisement

Sales and Marketing Specialist

GN Education
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Handled clients' inquiries and following up with existing clients
  • Designed promotional marketing campaigns and optimized performance through data-driven analysis and A/B testing

Industry Analyst

Goldman Sachs
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Conducted research on industry trends, market conditions, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies
  • Utilized data analysis tools and techniques to interpret complex data sets and present findings to internal stakeholders

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economic And Media Studies

University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
06.2024

Skills

  • Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet, Wordpress, Photoshop, Illustrator, Google Ads, Facebook Ads manager, Adobe Analytics
  • High Fluency in English and Mandarin, some French

Extra-curricular Activities

President, UofT Music Club

  • Provided visionary leadership to over 300 members in 10 departments
  • Planned and organized musical events including Canadian International music competition, Voice of China Toronto Division, electronic music festivals, UofT Singing contest, Freshmen welcome concert
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive media strategies
  • Coordinated with sponsors and managed funds


Miss Chinese Toronto

  • Won 2nd Runner Up in pageantry and became a TV anchor with Fairchild TV
  • Provided live coverage of events, such as press conferences, political events, and community gatherings
  • Interacted with viewers through social media and other digital platforms

Timeline

Public Relations Coordinator

BrainCo Inc
05.2023 - 09.2023

Co-Founder, COO

Dodo World
05.2022 - Current

Assistant to the President

One Meta Art
05.2022 - 12.2022

Sales and Marketing Specialist

GN Education
08.2021 - 01.2022

Industry Analyst

Goldman Sachs
06.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Economic And Media Studies

University of Toronto
YiLin Chen