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Xiaomai Zhang

New York

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Marketing Officer

HopeAI
06.2025 - Current
  • Led brand, PR, and go-to-market strategy for an AI-driven clinical development company, aligning marketing directly with BD pipeline and revenue goals
  • Built a case-driven growth model (Case → Credibility → Pipeline → BD), shifting from awareness to conversion-focused enterprise growth
  • Developed a scalable case asset system, turning client work into reusable assets across sales, content, and industry channels
  • Established HopeAI’s positioning in AI-powered clinical development, including AI teammates and regulatory-grade evidence workflows
  • Drove industry visibility through PMWC, ASA webinars, and scientific communications, converting events into qualified leads and partnerships
  • Supported enterprise sales by translating technical capabilities (e.g., SynthIPD, PURE Evidence) into decision-maker-ready narratives
  • Contributed to early market credibility, client acquisition, and pipeline expansion across pharma and biotech

MCN & Creator Network Operator

Self-Empleyed
New York
08.2019 - Current


• Managed 200+ high-profile influencer network

  • Built ongoing 100K+ persona
    • Generated consistent 5-figure monthly revenue
    • Negotiated brand partnerships independently

Community Market Insights Analyst

Selfhelp
10.2024 - 05.2025

Conducted demographic and behavioral analysis of immigrant senior market segment to assess healthcare program accessibility
• Analyzed recurring enrollment friction points impacting approval rate and user retention
• Managed 200+ case pipeline; tracked completion, rejection, and resolution metrics
• Produced internal insight reports informing outreach positioning and stakeholder coordination
• Improved operational efficiency across benefits processing workflows

Marketing Strategy & Research accosicate

Office of Economic and Workforce development
San Francisco
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Led funding opportunity research and strategic market scanning across federal, state, and private grant ecosystems
    • Translated policy language into positioning narratives for funding alignment
    • Conducted data-driven analysis of workforce gaps and community demographics
    • Supported development of growth strategy tied to $2M+ secured funding
    • Designed impact reporting framework to communicate program ROI

Brand & Market Expansion Strategist

Kat Lai
10.2023 - 03.2024

Led brand positioning and global marketing strategy across 2C and cross-border channels

• Integrated ESG positioning into core brand architecture to differentiate in saturated wellness market • Designed employment-linked production model supporting 100+ flexible workforce roles • Translated social impact into measurable brand equity and customer loyalty drivers • Conducted behavioral consumer analysis informing product messaging and channel prioritization

CO-founder& Head of Marketing

PinkPowerForever
Irvine
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Led a successful brand repositioning campaign to target a new demographic, resulting in a 30% increase in brand awareness and 30% boost in consumer perception of brand relevance.
  • Secured $30K in sponsorships within one month to fund events, directly contributing to increased brand visibility and engagement.
  • Generated significant customer traffic through strategic pop-up shop initiatives in California, Irvine.
  • Achieved growth of 3000 followers on social platforms within two months
  • https://www.instagram.com/pinkpower_413/: https://pinkpowerforever.com
  • Built influencer acquisition engine (100+ creators)
    • $5K daily revenue peak

Journalist & Documentary Director

Self
  • Award-winning multimedia journalist and filmmaker focusing on social documentary storytelling.

    • Directed and produced documentary on first-generation immigrants in Shanghai
    • Awarded First Prize (Multimedia Category), Duke Kunshan Film Competition
    • Received Best Journalist & Director Award
    • Recognized in UCLA Digital Filmmaking Program competition
    • Conducted in-depth social investigative interviews and documentary reporting

    Focus: Social narrative construction, visual storytelling, investigative journalism.

Education

Master of Social Work, MSW -

Columbia University
New York, NY
06-2025

Bachelor of Arts -

Psychological Science, University of California
Irvine, CA
01-2023

Skills

  • Bilingual: Chinese(Native)English (Fluent)
  • Business Development & Strategic Partnership Accomplishments
  • Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategy

Timeline

Chief Marketing Officer

HopeAI
06.2025 - Current

Community Market Insights Analyst

Selfhelp
10.2024 - 05.2025

Marketing Strategy & Research accosicate

Office of Economic and Workforce development
09.2024 - 05.2025

Brand & Market Expansion Strategist

Kat Lai
10.2023 - 03.2024

CO-founder& Head of Marketing

PinkPowerForever
03.2023 - 12.2023

MCN & Creator Network Operator

Self-Empleyed
08.2019 - Current

Journalist & Documentary Director

Self

Master of Social Work, MSW -

Columbia University

Bachelor of Arts -

Psychological Science, University of California
Xiaomai Zhang