Victor Chen
Entertainment Industry
Marketer/ Researcher
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This is Victor Chen, a Carnegie Mellon Graduate from Heinz College, majoring in entertainment industry management. The main concentration of my degree lies on the overall business knowledge on all ends of the entertainment industry. My main interest focuses on the film business, gaming industry, entertainment marketing research.
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Equipped with solid analytical skills and strong business saavy, I interned in various entertainment companies, and now as a full-time in Konami Digital Entertainment. I hope to become a professional marketer, researcher, and a strategist in this vibrant industry.
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Senior User Acquisition Specialist
Konami Digital Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA
2017/8 - Present
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Develop, manage, and optimize user acquisition/ re-engagement campaigns for Pro Evolution Soccer Mobile across mobile platforms through research, and measurement of key KPIs to meet ROI goals
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Analyze and investigate marketing data from both performance-based and brand marketing perspectives, and developed innovative solutions and concepts for customer acquisition through various marketing channels, including territory pushes
Crackle - Business Intelligence Intern
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA
2017/1 - 2017/5
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Conduct data analysis and provide viewer insights for Crackle, the Streaming AVOD platform under SPE
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Monitor day-to-day data and analyze different attributes and variables across different devices and programs
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Research and complete RFPs (request for proposals) for ad sales teams and other departments across Crackle
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Develop and maintain innovative reports & dashboards using Tableau, Adobe, Interpret and other data tools
Market Research Intern
National Research Group, Los Angeles, CA
2017/1 - 2017/5
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Supported different teams across the company on tracking, creative testing, campaign management, and positioning studies for major studios and entertainment companies
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Conducted data analysis and research, as well as reported the findings and visualized the results in presentation slide decks
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Tested questionnaire logic, conducted number checks and provided feedback to the project leaders
Research Intern
MarketCast, Los Angeles, CA
2016/6 - 2016/12
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Supported the Franchise and Content Strategy team on post study research projects for major studios and entertainment companies
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Conducted data analysis and research, as well as reported the findings and visualized the results in presentation slide decks
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Tested questionnaire logic, and provided feedback to the research managers
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Assisted on mandarin translations on analytics and research projects
Marketing Research Intern
Coherency, Los Angeles, CA
2016/6 - 2016/8
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Conduct data analysis and modeling for entertainment clients such as TLC, Paramount and NBCU by using LoveQuotient, Coherency’s own research tool to evaluate brand love and emotions among consumers
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Complete data visualizations and chart creations, and proofread slide decks, questionnaires, and surveys
Growth Marketing Intern
Zya Music, Los Angeles, CA
2016/6 - 2016/8
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Conduct data analysis for the music app - “Ditty” by observing sales and user behavior information from Flurry Analytics, iTunes Connect, and Google Play, and applied funnel analysis for different consumer segments
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Attend weekly business analysis meetings, and present statistical and financial reports to the executives
Marketing and PR Intern
Maxine Leonard PR, Cannes, France
2016/5
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Participated in the Festival de Cannes 2016 and Le Marché du Film
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Handled trade and brochure circulation throughout the festival for clients such as Fortitude and Radiant
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Assisted in various PR events including press interviews and cocktail receptions
Graduate Student Project Consultant
Electronic Arts (EA Games), Pittsburgh, PA
2016/1 - 2016/4
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Assist EA associate producer in social media management in the class project of the graduate level course: "Measurement & Analysis Social Media Initiatives"
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Construct models to develop measurable data referring to user behavior and gaming experiences shared on social media
Substitute Military Serviceman
Department of Legal Affairs, Taipei City Government, Taipei, Taiwan
2014/8 - 2015/7
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Translated legal documents (Chinese-English) and provided daily administrative assistance
A&R (Artist & Repertoire) Intern
Sony Music Entertainment Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan
2014/4 - 2014/7
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Provided assistance in music studios and contributed to music productions
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Attended monthly talent search and new music events
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Represented Sony in the "Music Business Matching Centre" during the 25th Golden Melody Global Music Festival; exchanged ideas with musicians and music corporations, and attended forums discussing trends in the music and entertainment industry
Digital Marketing intern
Wind Music International Co., Taipei, Taiwan
2013/7 - 2013/8
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Researched the music industry in the United Kingdom, Germany and France and provided insights into attractive marketing campaigns tailored to specific varying markets and demographics
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PR and marketing actions in support of the music album: "To & From the Heart" (2013, Judy Wu) resulted in a #1 global ranking in the World Music category on iTunes for over 1 week; established and operated the official Twitter account to promote the album and the showcase concerts in Los Angeles; conducted the release of exclusive song previews on SoundCloud.com to increase public awareness
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Master of Entertainment Industry Management
2015/8 - 2017/5
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Enrolled in courses covering entertainment, business, and data analysis, including Script & Story Analysis, Measurement & Analysis Social Media, Database Management, Programming R for Analytics, Introduction to Python, Data Mining
National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
Bachelor of Business Administration
2010/9 - 2014/6
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Completed 15 credits in the Chinese-English Translation & Interpretation Program
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Marketing coursework: completed 12 marketing-related credits; won 2nd place on the final project in the "Marketing Research" course by using SPSS and MS Excel to find solutions to marketing issues
University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
Exchange Student - Leeds University Business School
2013/9 - 2014/1
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Completed 50 credits in 1 semester. Coursework included: "Film Music", "Psychology", and "Politics of Contemporary China"
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ENGLISH
CHINESE (MANDARIN)
KOREAN
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R - Data Mining/ Analytics
PYTHON - Text Analysis
SQL/ MS Access - Database Management