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ZHENGYUN XI

BURNABY,British Columbia

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Hardlines

Activision Blizzard Entertainment Inc.
12.2021 - 08.2023

- Developed and executed long-term business strategies for categories, adapting global plans to local consumer needs.

- Identified and partnered with top licensees, driving innovation and quality product ranges.

- Provided regional input for global deals, forecasted quarterly performance, and promoted core ranges in retail.

- Oversaw global/regional licensees and supported their local teams for market penetration.

Head of Content & Licensing

Learn & Play
04.2019 - 11.2021
  • Oversaw social media presence and aligned posts to include branding and trending ideas.
  • Developed and promoted corporate brand, images and identity to media and public.
  • Cultivated strong corporate image and identity with clear branding.
  • Increased brand awareness through development and implementation of successful public relations campaigns.
  • Researched latest market trends and analyzed data to develop public relations strategies and tactics.
  • Collaborated with other departments to develop integrated branding and public relations strategies.
  • Built and strengthened industry partnerships to improve product placements, amplify coverage and maximize effectiveness of marketing strategies.

Head of Categories, Licensing

Mattel
12.2016 - 01.2019

§ Developed and executed a comprehensive long-term business development strategy for Hardlines, Publishing, and Promotion categories.

§ Successfully managed the Profit and Loss (P&L) to consistently deliver annual revenue targets.

§ Oversaw category and licensee management, ensuring optimal partnerships and growth opportunities.

Spearheaded franchise and retail development initiatives to expand the company's presence in the market.

Associate Director, New Business, Asia

Hasbro
08.2015 - 10.2016
  • Involved in identifying and forging new partnerships with emerging Internet companies in China and Asia, including but not limited to Xiaomi, Tencent, and Alibaba.
  • Safeguard and align Hasbro's interest in major planning and execution phases of New Business Asia/China strategic and business objectives regionally by informing and vetting all key stakeholders within the Hasbro organization.
  • Manage and guide various Hasbro's groups of expertise (Studio, GBT, GDO, Licensing) to work efficiently and cross functionally with respect to New Business Asia/China activities to develop collaboration and synergy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Material Science And Engeering

Shanghai University
Shanghai
07.1998

Skills

  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Leadership

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Head of Hardlines

Activision Blizzard Entertainment Inc.
12.2021 - 08.2023

Head of Content & Licensing

Learn & Play
04.2019 - 11.2021

Head of Categories, Licensing

Mattel
12.2016 - 01.2019

Associate Director, New Business, Asia

Hasbro
08.2015 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Material Science And Engeering

Shanghai University
ZHENGYUN XI