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Samuel Zhou

Brunswick,VIC

Summary

Communications professional with a strong background in content creation, marketing, social media. I am passionate about making a difference in the world, with minority groups and ethical thinking driving my way of work. My career consists of a proven track record of public relations and marketing wins, with aspirations to work in creative, education and government sectors.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Coordinator

Alt/Shift
09.2022 - Current

Clients: Boost Juice, Country Road, Grill’d x Barbie, Officeworks, Mazda, Myer, VicHealth, Catch.com.au, Birds Eye, WISE Employment, Cleanaway, Sustainability Victoria

  • Coordinated over 25 brand partnerships and business collaborations
  • Managed over 100 talent and public figures, ranging from micro influencers to macro ambassadors
  • Proven track record with wins in print, online, broadcast, radio, and podcast coverage
    o Highlights: Vogue Australia, The Herald Sun, Fashion Journal, The Age
  • Planned, strategized and executed large scale events and activations
    o Highlights: Country Road Ballarat Flagship Store Opening, Boost Hundy Per Summer
    campaign, Melbourne Myer Christmas Campaign, Officeworks Product Showcase
  • Developed and grew positive relationships with clients, media, journalists, new business and talent to achieve agency objectives
  • Co-led the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee
  • Crafted contracts, briefs, publicity and marketing materials for internal and external stakeholders
  • Demonstrated time management and organisational skills by managing a minimum of 6 client accounts at a time
  • Performed daily, monthly, end of campaign and financial reporting
  • Exercised high level of teamwork skills working cross-functionally with the finance, creative, strategy, corporate PR, and social & content teams of the agency
  • Increased customer engagement through the creation of compelling media and social media content and strategies.
  • Streamlined internal communication processes, resulting in more efficient project management.
  • Pitched to new business to secure new client accounts and expand the agency portfolio
  • Conducted market research to identify industry trends and generate actionable insights for strategic planning purposes.

Marketing, PR, and Retail Assistant

Karlaidlaw
10.2023 - Current
  • Spearheaded social media campaigns, increasing brand awareness and driving user engagement.
  • Lead content ideation, creation, editing, development, and execution
  • Managed social media channels and brand strategy based on trend research and analysis
  • Planned and managed retail activations and events
  • Built positive relationships with wholesalers, stockists, stylists, and production
  • Assisted with creative direction, styling and preparation of campaign and editorial shoots
  • Coordinated with freelance writers and designers to produce visually appealing and informative content.
  • Managed editorial calendars, streamlining the content production process and meeting tight deadlines

Social Media Coordinator

Alt/Shift
03.2023 - 07.2023

Clients: Boost Juice, Slendier

  • Performed daily community management on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn
  • Executed content creation, design, and development
  • Scheduled and managed content with Meta Business, Sprout Social and Google Analytics
  • Planned and managed brand and talent partnerships
  • Performed daily creative copywriting for social media.
  • Strengthened brand identity with consistent messaging, tone, and visual elements across all posts.
  • Increased website traffic through effective cross-promotion and link sharing on social media channels.

Public Relations and Marketing Intern

Modern Currency
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Assisted content creation and in house production
  • Produced creative copy for social media and website
  • Compiled media contacts, influencers, and event guest lists for clients
  • Drafted media materials for product launches and brand campaigns
  • Carried out community management and social media scheduling

Client Advisor

Acne Studios
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Provided exceptional client service skills to achieve appointment, proactive sales and conversion rate KPIs
  • Developed customer relationship management skills with Salesforce software

Client Advisor

Balenciaga
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Developed client service skills with heavy emphasis on customer relationship management tools and email marketing
  • Delivered exceptional luxury customer experience to both instore and online clientele.

Education

Bachelor of Business - Marketing

RMIT University
Melbourne, Australia
06.2022

Skills

  • Meta Business
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google universe
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Sprout Social
  • Google Analytics
  • Public Speaking

References

  • Karla Laidlaw, Karlaidlaw, Founder, Designer, Director, karlalaidlaw@gmail.com, 0429 311 381
  • Stephanie McMullin, Alt/Shift, Direct Line Manager, stephaniermcmullin@gmail.com, 0447 582 557

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Marketing, PR, and Retail Assistant

Karlaidlaw
10.2023 - Current

Social Media Coordinator

Alt/Shift
03.2023 - 07.2023

Account Coordinator

Alt/Shift
09.2022 - Current

Public Relations and Marketing Intern

Modern Currency
06.2022 - 09.2022

Client Advisor

Acne Studios
01.2022 - 06.2022

Client Advisor

Balenciaga
08.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Business - Marketing

RMIT University
Samuel Zhou