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Aaron Chan

Aaron Chan

Singapore

Summary

Collaborative leader with over 11 years of experience in the social and marketing industry. Dedicated to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaging and empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Skills

  • Strategic Planning (B2C)
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Campaign Management
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Relationship Building

Accomplishments

Agency of the Year Awards 2022

  • Best Use of Social Media Platforms - Silver, Influencer Agency of the Year - Silver


Marketing Excellence Awards 2021

  • Excellence in Sponsorship Activation - Gold, Excellence in Brand Awareness - Silver, Excellence in Customer Engagement - Silver, Excellence in Interactive / AR & VR - Silver, Excellence in Social Media Marketing - Bronze, Excellence in Advertising - Bronze


Loyalty & Engagement Awards 2021

  • Best Use of Advocates - Silver, Best Use Contents/ Promotions - Bronze, Best Use of Social Media - Bronze, Best Use of Influencers - Bronze


Marketing Excellence Awards 2020

  • Excellence in Viral Marketing - Bronze, Excellence in Customer Engagement - Bronze, Excellence in Digital Marketing - Bronze

Work History

Associate Director, Social and Content

GOVT Pte Ltd
02.2022 - Current
  • Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations
  • Led teams of up to 8 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans
  • Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive
  • Establishing team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence
  • Developed and managed content calendars for each platform to establish timely and relevant posts
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction
  • Drove cross-functional collaboration with focus on quality service delivery.

Social Media Manager

Mashwire Pte Ltd
07.2020 - 02.2022
  • Strategising and conceptualisation of FMCG brands' digital communications through thorough brand and consumer research
  • Establishing brand messaging to the target audience through deep understanding of consumer journey and insights
  • Performed media buying efforts (META Business Suite) through strategising and budget planning for optimisation
  • Internal and external stakeholders management, with internal team of marketing executives and interns, creatives and digital/tech professionals.

Social media lead for retainer accounts and marketing campaigns, achieving optimal results for clients by exceeding KPI and winning up to 13 awards over a span of 2 years.

Social Manager, Business Development

Mercury PR Pte Ltd
10.2017 - 02.2020
  • Led the social team on clients' PR and marketing campaigns
  • Monitored clients' online presence to engage with target audience and strengthen customer relationships
  • Prospecting relationships with key partners to extend and drive successful social/digital campaigns
  • Developed and executed business development strategies for social/digital campaigns
  • Conceptualise creative ideas and proposals tailored to each client's project.

Assistant Social Manager

Mercury PR Pte Ltd
10.2017 - 01.2020
  • Key Clients: Gucci, Longchamp, Coach, Kate Spade, H&M, Bimba Y Lola, Maje, Furla, Hublot, Swarovski, Tom Ford Beauty, Giorgio Armani Beauty, La Mer, Estee Lauder, Origins, Lancome, Diptyque, Clarins, Hera, Laneige, AHC, Dyson, LG Signature, DFS, K Collection, Grand Hyatt Singapore
  • Other Clients: Burberry, Givenchy, Chaumet, Chopard, Karen Millen, BCBG, Mamonde, SKII, YSL Beauty, Guerlain, Giorgio Armani Fragrance, Shiseido, Marriott International, Reneissance Pattaya, T2 Tea
  • Database management, event invitations, hosting and overall project management
  • Increased customer engagement through social media
  • Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships
  • Collaborated with team members to develop creative campaigns for social media platforms
  • Designed and implemented social media strategies to align with business goals.

Assistant Manager

Savour Events Pte Ltd
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Events Management
  • F&B Events Production and Operations
  • Client Liaison
  • Vendor Liaison
  • Local and International Chefs Management.

Senior Creative / Digital Marketing Executive

Mercury Marketing & Communications Pte Ltd
10.2016 - 01.2017
  • Singapore Fashion Week (2016)
  • Sponsorships, Partnerships & Digital Marketing
  • Key Clients: Microsoft Surface, Swarovski, Jaguar/ Landrover, NARS, TANGS, Lasalle College of the Arts, MAX.TAN and ALDO
  • Other Clients: SKll, Fitbit, Perrier-Jouët, ABSOLUT ELYX, S.Pellegrino, Acqua Panna and Sanpellegrino Sparkling Fruit Beverages, Stella Artois, Dyson, InterContinental Singapore, Zalora and Oola Lab
  • Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic and elevated sales numbers
  • Planned and executed events and marketing programs to increase qualified leads
  • Project lead for social campaigns and events from proposals, pitching, strategising marketing and social media campaigns from creation to executions of the deliverables
  • Fringe events include workshops, launches and parties, accompanied with on-ground content creation for digital marketing campaigns and media buying, as well as client management on-ground
  • Managed Microsoft Surface, Singapore, as one of the key accounts during Singapore Fashion Week 2016 and positioned the brand at the forefront of the fashion-tech industry
  • Through content marketing strategy, it has garnered more than 1 million overall outreach within 2 weeks of digital campaign activation
  • Spearheaded the digital marketing department for both Singapore Fashion Week (SGFW) and Digital Fashion Week (DFWSG) social media accounts, crafting and strategising a series of digital content and campaigns for both SGFW/DFWSG and clients/sponsors, with a total outreach of over 4 million audiences.

Senior Marketing / Creative Strategist

DFW Pte Ltd
06.2015 - 01.2017
  • Clients: STÄRKER, Rexults Medspa & Clinic, BALLY, JOE&DOUGH, RABEANCO, Shin Sapporo Ramen, Atmosphere Bistro
  • Strategising campaigns/projects by amplifying brands awareness through targeted traditional and digital media executions; creating a holistic 360 experience for both the client and its targeted audience
  • Starker Music Carnival (Event)
  • Headed the project from ground zero to an annual landmark lifestyle event
  • Managed project budget by negotiating with key strategic partners and vendors lowering costs for higher returns
  • Liaised with Starker Group's marketing team, third party vendors and the external events team
  • Digital outreach of approx 300,000 from a 3-week digital campaign before event date
  • Turnout rate exceeded by a factor of 3, with a project value return of 17%
  • Digital Fashion Week 2015 and 2016
  • PR, Digital Marketing, Social Media and Events
  • Managed the overall project with a team of 7 for campaign strategy, creatives (ATL/BTL), media invitations, event production and operations on ground from transport and media's daily schedule during the period of the event
  • Undertook sponsorship/ partnership role in DFW 2015 and pitched for Starworld Asia as Digital Fashion Week's partner and established a long term partnership with them for digital content
  • Managed PR with Siam Paragon Group's team during DFW Bangkok as well as the operations on ground for local, regional and international influencers, ensuring the digital KPI was executed and achieved promptly and in a timely fashion.

Creative Assistant

One Small Step Collective
03.2014 - 05.2014
  • Design / F.A
  • For clients such as Hudsons Coffee and The Sufferfest
  • In-magazine advertisement, packaging, Airport Ooh!, Styleguide layout, Jersey, Automobile sticker.

Gallery Assistant

Kato Art Duo
06.2012 - 02.2013
  • Creative and Collaterals Design
  • Sales Assistant: Client management and sales
  • Logistics Management.

Digital Production Manager

deNovella (previously named 2her.co)
10.2011 - 06.2012
  • Sales and Marketing: Partnerships and sponsorships
  • Plan and conceptualise creative production ideas delivery
  • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery
  • Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep the program in step with creative vision
  • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs
  • Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful content online.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Melbourne, Australia
01.2014

Diploma - Communication Design, Advertising

Lasalle College of The Arts
Singapore
01.2009

High School Diploma -

Hua Yi Secondary School
Singapore
01.2005

Languages

English
Chinese (Mandarin)

Timeline

Associate Director, Social and Content

GOVT Pte Ltd
02.2022 - Current

Social Media Manager

Mashwire Pte Ltd
07.2020 - 02.2022

Social Manager, Business Development

Mercury PR Pte Ltd
10.2017 - 02.2020

Assistant Social Manager

Mercury PR Pte Ltd
10.2017 - 01.2020

Assistant Manager

Savour Events Pte Ltd
06.2017 - 09.2017

Senior Creative / Digital Marketing Executive

Mercury Marketing & Communications Pte Ltd
10.2016 - 01.2017

Senior Marketing / Creative Strategist

DFW Pte Ltd
06.2015 - 01.2017

Creative Assistant

One Small Step Collective
03.2014 - 05.2014

Gallery Assistant

Kato Art Duo
06.2012 - 02.2013

Digital Production Manager

deNovella (previously named 2her.co)
10.2011 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

Diploma - Communication Design, Advertising

Lasalle College of The Arts

High School Diploma -

Hua Yi Secondary School
Aaron Chan