Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Yuting Duan

Mississauga,Canada

Summary

Bilingual business development professional with a Master’s degree in Project Management from Northeastern University and proven experience in market expansion, partnership development, and cross-cultural brand collaboration. Successfully built strategic relationships with numerous well-known restaurants across the Greater Toronto Area, leading to high-impact promotional campaigns tailored to local audiences. Collaborated with North American Chinese media (e.g., Liyu Media, Just Media, TSS Media) and major e-commerce platforms (XiaohongMall, Fantuan, Dudu Express, Swingby), aligning with regional consumer behavior and logistics systems. Adept at identifying growth opportunities, executing client-focused initiatives, and coordinating resources across teams to drive measurable business results—such as a 20% increase in client acquisition. Skilled in leveraging content performance data and localized insights to support sustainable expansion in competitive markets.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Content Creator

Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book)
09.2023 - Current

Created trend-driven content on Xiaohongshu focused on beauty, fashion, food, and lifestyle, tailored to the preferences of the North American Chinese community. Developed strong partnerships with well-known restaurants across the Greater Toronto Area, producing collaborative marketing content that aligned with local dining trends and promotional goals. Worked closely with media outlets such as Liyu Media, Just Media, and TSS Media, as well as platforms like XiaohongMall, Fantuan Delivery, Dudu Express, and Swingby, to launch integrated campaigns that boosted visibility and engagement. Maintained effective communication with PR teams to coordinate messaging and timelines, consistently delivering high-performing posts—achieving 20,000–30,000 views and 1,800+ likes per entry. Continuously tracked digital trends to refine strategies and enhance campaign impact.

Business Development & Marketing Coordinator

La Déesse
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Identified and secured partnerships with university clubs (e.g., University of Toronto CUA) and community events (e.g., Mississauga Night Market), expanding brand visibility through on- and off-campus collaborations.
  • Actively participated in vendor outreach and event planning to drive audience interaction and local engagement, contributing to a 20% increase in new customers and improved client retention.
  • Created and managed bilingual social media content (Xiaohongshu, Instagram), including product photography, video shooting/editing, and captions tailored to local audiences.
  • Published WeChat public articles with 2,500+ reads and 150+ shares per post, strengthening communication with Mandarin-speaking communities.
  • Collaborated with internal teams and external partners to align campaign strategy, maintain timelines, and support cross-platform promotions effectively.

Education

Master of Science - Project Management

Northeastern University
03.2025

Skills

    Restaurant Partnership Development
    Built strong collaborations with popular restaurants across the Greater Toronto Area, supporting joint marketing and promotional campaigns Familiar with local dining trends and multicultural consumer preferences

    Local Market Strategy
    Experienced in launching neighborhood-specific campaigns to drive foot traffic and online orders Knowledgeable about food delivery platforms like Fantuan, Dudu Express, and Swingby

    Bilingual Brand Communication
    Fluent in Mandarin and English Skilled in localizing restaurant marketing content, including WeChat articles with 2,500 reads and 150 shares

    Campaign Execution & Event Coordination
    Led offline promotions and events (eg, Mississauga Asian Food Festival), working across content, PR, and ops teams to meet goals under tight timelines

    Social Media & Content Marketing
    Created high-performing food-related posts on Xiaohongshu and Instagram (20K–30K views, 1,800 likes) Proficient in food photography and editing with Photoshop and CapCut

    Performance Analysis & Reporting
    Interpreted social media data to improve campaign results Skilled in using Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and proposal presentations

Languages

English
Chinese (Mandarin)

Timeline

Business Development & Marketing Coordinator

La Déesse
06.2024 - 12.2024

Freelance Content Creator

Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book)
09.2023 - Current

Master of Science - Project Management

Northeastern University
Yuting Duan