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PROJECTS
Apple - #ShotoniPhone
Part of the inaugural "Shot on iPhone" ad campaign, winning the Outdoor Lions Grand Prix at Cannes.
The White House
Created digital assets for lifting a 40-year photography ban.
Facebook - Instagram
Launched Instagram's Direct Message with a cross-country road trip campaign.
Volvo Cars
Directed and produced digital assets to grow IG followers to over 200K by 2020.
Coach
Created digital assets for Met Gala events, featured in "Coach: A History of New York Cool.”
7 for All Mankind
Created the Mix Masters series and produced companion digital assets for the brand's ad buy and media placement
Estée Lauder - BECCA Cosmetics
Directed video productions for event digital assets.
The Frye Company
Created a digital video series to reinforce brand perception.
Shoe Carnival
Directed and marketed short videos for advertising campaigns (social + TV spots)..
Editorial - Vogue, ELLE, Women's Health, New York Times, USA Today, NBC, Mashable, AskMen, Travel + Leisure, Cultured Magazine
Assigned by editors from top-tier fashion, tech, news, and travel publications to create newsworthy images and videos for articles
Billboard Music Awards
Produced live digital content to amplify social engagement during the award.
Hospitality - Marriott and Station Casinos
Created marketing assets generating 20,000 impressions per IG post.
Art Fairs - Art Basel, Design Miami, Beyond the Street, and Friedman Benda
Used unique storytelling and aesthetics to collaborate with renowned contemporary artists and create digital marketing assets to promote art fairs and gallaries’ annual events
Certificates
Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate 2023 - by Meta
Proficiency in the skills, tools, advertising policies, and best practices required to buy ads on the Facebook App, Instagram, and Messenger
Measure Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate 2023 - by Coursera/Meta
Establishing an online presence, building a following, and managing social media accounts
Developing effective social media posts and creating strong social media brand presence
Creating Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns in Meta Ads manager that drive business results
Evaluating and interpreting the results of social posts and advertising campaigns
EDUCATION
Master of Science Biomedical Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark College of Engineering - January 2010
EXPERIENCE
Self Esteem Brands (Basecamp Fitness) 2023 – Present
Social Media Marketing Manager - San Francisco
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive social media strategy to enhance brand awareness, drive engagement, build brand loyalty, and enhance customer acquisition across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Created engaging, innovative content tailored to each platform to drive brand recognition and customer engagement.
• Led a $100K influencer campaign in Q4 2023, achieving 22 million impressions, a 27.94% CTR on Google ads, and generating significant brand interest and engagement.
• Increased total organic traffic by 8% YoY in 2023, driven by a 13% increase in local organic traffic and a 175% increase in location pages.
• Grew Facebook page likes by 11.3%, reach by 104.2%, and impressions by 84.9% in 2023.
• Expanded Instagram followers by 27.7%, impressions by 120.6%, and reach by 191.9% in 2023.
• Managed social media for over 25 locations on a daily basis, ensuring cohesive brand messaging and engagement across all platforms.
• Launched international brand accounts in Australia and Singapore, successfully expanding the brand's global presence.
• Worked on franchise development tactics during the onboarding process for new franchisees, ensuring consistent, optimized brand representation and effective social media utilization.
• Mapped out content calendar and executed marketing campaigns on time and within budget.
• Utilized CMS to organize content and ensure visibility for cross-functional partners.
• Served as content creator, community manager, digital strategist, data analyst, graphic designer, videographer, writer, photographer, crisis communicator, and customer support specialist on a daily basis.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with operations, brand marketing, and learning and development teams to ensure consistent consumer experiences.
• Partnered with brand leadership to align social media marketing efforts with broader brand initiatives.
Lupy Productions 2017 – 2023
Founder, Creative Director - New York / San Francisco
• Executed digital workflows for producing, capturing, editing, and delivering digital assets.
• Managed lighting equipment and setups to achieve various photographic styles.
• Consulted with clients to meet their e-commerce and social media needs.
• Directed and managed photographers for event photography projects with up to 100 major social influencers.
• Handled all aspects of fashion campaigns for top brands like Proenza Schouler, Dior, and Nike.
Represented by Digital Brand Architects 2015 – 2018
Freelance Director/Videographer - New York
• Produced, directed, filmed, and edited episodic video series for fashion clients, achieving a 25% increase in audience engagement.
• Collaborated with editors on companion videos for major fashion magazines, resulting in a five-fold
increase in article views.
• Managed teams of videographers for live events and produced content for social media channels.
• Worked with major automotive clients to produce videos that increased engagement by 135% on average.
BeyondDistance.com 2011 – 2015
Freelance Blogger - New York
• Managed content creation, editing, and publishing for a popular running website.
• Collaborated with major companies for product reviews and insights.
• Employed SEO strategies to sustain and increase website traffic.
SKILLS
Social Media Marketing
Strategy development, content production, performance analysis
Digital Content Creation
Short-form video production, photography, social media copy writing
Data Analysis
Metrics analysis, KPI reporting, SEO
Project Management
Cross-functional collaboration, budget management, timeline execution
Communication
Community engagement, Influencer partnerships, brand messaging
Technical Skills
Adobe CC, MS Office, Google Apps, CMS management
Language
English, Chinese (Mandarin)
Soft Skills
Communication, Creativity, problem solving, adaptability, teamwork, attention to detail