Chen (Cici) Chen
**** * ******** ** ***.**, Tempe, AZ 85281
517-***-**** ********@***.***
CREDENTIAL SUMMARIES
. Professional branding experiences with FMCG (Fortune Top 500) in China,
marketing research experiences in the USA
. Academic background focuses on marketing research, and consumer behavior
study
. Proficient with SPSS, Photoshop, CorelDraw & high competency in Word,
Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
. Native speaker of Mandarin Chinese, excellent English skills in speaking,
reading, writing and listening
. Willing to relocate and geographically mobile
EDUCATION
Master in Retailing - Michigan State University, USA Aug. 2009- Present
GPA: 3.9/4.0
Bachelor in Advertising- Zhejiang Gongshang University, China Sep. 2005-
July.2009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Market Research Analyst- CJPS-Enterprises, Auburn Hills, MI, USA Mar. 2011-Jul.
2011
-Medical device consulting firm
Perform marketing research analysis in the medical device reprocessing industry,
provide industry and competition analysis, identify service and product mix with
high potential growth by collecting data from multiple databases.
Deliver and generate business reports based on research findings to provide clients
with managerial recommendations, and step-by-step media execution plans.
Provide clients with customized and tailored business solutions to enter the
medical device industry with first-mover advantages and maximized profits.
Marketing Research Intern- Capitol Research Services, East Sep.2010- Mar.2011
Lansing, MI, USA
Assist project manager with qualitative study execution, data analysis and
summarizing business report.
Analyze quantitative data using SPSS; provide clients with strategic insights based
on in-depth analysis.
Gather, synthesize and perform intermediate to complex analysis on qualitative
information from multiple resources.
Recruit research participants for quantitative research and qualitative study.
Marketing Intern -Unilever, Shanghai, China Jun. 2010-
Aug.2010
. Developed innovative concepts for next generation products; Renovated
concepts for laundry detergent re-launch; corporate with advertising
agency for product concepts evaluations;
. Assisted in quantitative consumer testing by utilizing marketing research
methodologies. Proposed qualitative research design for easy-rinse and
concentrated laundry detergent through in-depth interviews and in-home
visits.
. Generated consumer insights through field research and observation across
diverse retail systems, delivered problem diagnoses and presentation.
. Involved with cross-functional team to develop new products and effective
advertising.
Graphic Designer- BA CO. LTD, Shanghai, Apr. 2009- Jul. 2009
China
- An international consumer goods company with branches in Sweden,
Singapore and China
. Corporate with project team to develop marketing mix for environmental-
friendly product lines.
. Project leader of corporation logo design and company website visual
designs. In charge of shooting products, photo adjustments and layout.
. Designed environmental friendly products packaging, products brochures,
and gift packaging for Ritz-Carlton.
Customer Relations Intern- Nantian Advertising CO., LTD, July. 2006-Sep.
Zhejiang, China 2006
- Major advertising agency of China Telecom and China Mobile
. Assisted in business environment analysis and competitor research for
China Telecom Visual Identity re-design project.
. Involved in China Mobile's new service-plan campaign; accomplished SWOT
analysis and marketing strategy summary to enhance the appeals of
advertisements.
. Communicated with clients and creative team, scheduled daily meetings and
delivered feedback.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
President- Student Photography Club, Zhejiang Gongshang Sep.2006-Sep.2007
University, China
. Ranked the TOP 1 Student Club in Zhejiang Gongshang University during
presidency.
. Successfully organized photo-expositions, resource fairs, shooting
projects and photography workshops.
AWARDS & HONORS
Outstanding Master Student- College of Communication Arts & Sciences, April. 2011
Michigan State University May. 2009
Top 2 Scholarship for Excellent Student, Honor of Excellent Graduate Nov. 2008
Student May. 2008
Stanford University Global Entrepreneurship Week Top10 Local winner May. 2007
Top2 Scholarship for Excellent Student
Top1 Scholarship for Excellent Student