RYAN KONG
Sydney,Australia
Summary
Proactive graduate seeking marketing or commerce opportunities in Sydney. Experience includes roles as marketing intern, marketing director, and event directors for various university societies, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. Dedicated team player recognized for consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining positive, personable demeanor. Committed to fostering positivity and innovation in the workplace.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Intern
BloomDots Marketing Agency
Sydney, Australia
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted market research for targeted advertising campaigns to identify trends, customer needs, and competitor activities.
- Developed and implemented social media campaign, enhancing engagement by 10% within one month.
- Researched and contacted over 60 real estate principals for collaboration, boosting company reach by 10%.
- Assisted teams with aligning marketing strategies and objectives based on data-driven insights.
- Assisted in organizing major collaborative events with media agencies, resulting in increased engagement and contact generation.
Events Director
Sydney University Captainball Club (SUCC)
Sydney, Australia
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Facilitated collaborative events with university societies, boosting awareness and member signups for all involved parties.
- Organized weekly social sports sessions, earning positive feedback on organizational skills.
- Supervised player performance and committee members during sessions, providing constructive guidance for success.
- Leveraged social media platforms to promote weekly sessions and collaboration events, achieving 30% increase in engagement.
Lead Marketing Director
Sydney University Association of Malaysian Students (SUAMS)
Sydney, Australia
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Developed cohesive marketing schedules and themes for post designs, enhancing responsibility allocation.
- Created engaging promotional content for TikTok and Instagram, achieving 20% increase in engagement.
- Organized merchandise distribution with external manufacturers, fostering relationships for future opportunities.
- Utilized design tools (Canva, Mailchimp) to produce innovative monthly newsletters, receiving positive feedback on aesthetics.
Events Director
Sydney University Association of Malaysian Students (SUAMS)
Sydney, Australia
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed innovative strategies with cross-departmental teams to enhance content and marketing campaigns, boosting social media engagement and pre-event registration.
- Implemented strategic cost-saving measures, achieving 15% reduction in event expenses while maintaining quality.
- Managed cross-functional teams and subcommittees, providing leadership and mentorship to meet event objectives on time and within budget.
- Oversaw planning, coordination, and execution of diverse events, increasing participation in social gatherings, talent recruitment, and career programs.
- Utilized communication and multilingual skills to collaborate with Malaysian organizations on cultural and networking initiatives.
President + Lead Chef
Crumbn’s Food Delivery
Selangor, Malaysia
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Coordinated with Dignity Child Foundation to secure social media coverage and donation agreements, raising over 950 Malaysian Ringgit.
- Organized delivery schedules and resource allocation to ensure timely food distribution within budget.
- Leveraged Instagram for customer communication about food delivery, resulting in positive feedback on service quality.
- Exercised leadership and communication skills to develop marketing campaigns and risk management strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Double Major in International Business & Marketing
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW01.2026
IBDP (International Baccalaureate) -
St Joseph’s Institution International School
Malaysia05.2022
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Digital skills (Canva, iMovie, Mailchimp, YouTube)
- Effective communication
- Leadership and mentoring
- Market research
- Multitasking
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Time management
Hobbies and Interests
- Blogging
- Cooking for friends and family
- Movies
- Music
- Social Sports
Extracurricular Activities
Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) marketing campaign 2025
- Displayed excellence in drafting a cohesive, engaging marketing campaign for SSO for a university group assignment alongside my teammates
- Presented our amended marketing campaign to various SSO employees in their CBD office, demonstrating our well-accomplished teamwork and collaboration
Sydney Malaysian Games (SMG) Captainball Tournament 2025
- Coordinated planning and execution of a university-level sports tournament, managing schedules, and on-ground logistics with multiple universities
- Assisted in officiating matches as a referee, ensuring fair play and adherence to tournament rules
- Liaised with teams, referees, and volunteers to ensure smooth communication and event flow
- Lead a captainball team during the tournament, displaying leadership, teamwork and strategic and motivational decision-making
- Resolved issues efficiently to maintain timelines and participant satisfaction amongst attendees
Deloitte X Sydney Marketing Society (SMS) Case Competition 2024
- Collaborated with a team of four, finishing 7th place among 20 participating teams, showcasing strong team-building and leadership abilities for our first case competition
- Develop ideas and practical solutions for real-world problems, implemented by the case competition
- Engaged in efficient communication and collaboration with teammates, resulting in 15+ hours of brainstorming and idea development over a week, showcasing strong problem-solving skills
Debate Team- KTJ Oxbridge Debate Competition 2021
- Collaborated with teammates in virtual debate competition to form efficient arguments towards prompts, resulting in winning Best Team Performance in our pool
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills including open communication and brainstorming while working on debate arguments together
Video Editor/Videographer- My Freedom Day Project 2021
- Collaborated with teammates to create a short-form interview-style video gaining various teachers’ perceptions on freedom to raise awareness for My Freedom Day
- Demonstrated proficiency in iMovie to edit the video in an engaging matter, resulting in our video being uploaded across our school’s media platforms
Online Tutor- Zomi Education Center 2020 – 2021
- Gave primary-level English and Mathematics lessons to 20 refugee children over online Zoom classes to provide them with basic, foundational knowledge
- Assisted in assembling cohesive lesson plans to test students’ knowledge of the content I taught them over the course of my teaching
- Encouraged students in interactive educational activities and icebreakers, resulting in more active and enthusiastic engagement in class
Languages
- English, fluent
- Malay, basic
- Mandarin, basic
Timeline
Marketing Intern
BloomDots Marketing Agency
09.2025 - 12.2025
Events Director
Sydney University Captainball Club (SUCC)
10.2024 - 10.2025
Lead Marketing Director
Sydney University Association of Malaysian Students (SUAMS)
10.2024 - 10.2025
Events Director
Sydney University Association of Malaysian Students (SUAMS)
09.2023 - 09.2024
President + Lead Chef
Crumbn’s Food Delivery
07.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Double Major in International Business & Marketing
University of Sydney
IBDP (International Baccalaureate) -
St Joseph’s Institution International School