RAYMOND TRUONG
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EDUCATION:
UC Irvine
Paul Merage School of Business September 2009 – June 2013
B.A., Business Administration, Specialization in Marketing
San Marino High School September 2006 – June 2009
3.9 GPA
EXPERIENCE:
Marketing Manager/Business Analyst ELT Systems November 2012 – January 2014
§ Responsible for daily management of company’s social media outlets and created a campaign that garnered over
7500 Likes in 3 weeks
§ Collaborate with team members to develop look and feel of campaign messages
§ Identify trends and communicate key metrics and data analysis of marketing campaigns to CEO
§ Create, design, and send over 20,000 email blasts to current customers to inform them of promotions and events
§ Personally provide extensive market research to CEO and recommend business strategies for entering new
ventures
Source for new products to sell paying close attention to warehouse space, desired profit margins, competition,
§
market saturation, and branding opportunities
Content Management Director CosmoMD June 2013 – November 2013
§ Create, enter, and manage all content in website database, while meticulously verifying that all content is correct
§ Analyze present and future business objectives and communicate/collaborate with the development
team to make sure these objectives are understood and met
§ Work very closely with CEO to brainstorm and implement marketing, social media, and branding strategies
Provide executive administrative assistance to CEO by scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and
§
planning
investment events
January 2008 – April 2011
Marketing Analyst/General Manager Lucky Mart Inc.
§ Manage company’s digital/non-digital marketing efforts to build brand awareness
§ Compile raw consumer data into actionable information and suggest business strategies based identified trends
§ Assist in addressing customer inquiries and calls, as well as handling staff conflicts or disputes
§ Responsible for operations management to ensure the business runs smoothly everyday
Marketing Consultant Flipgigs January 2013 – March 2013
§ Organize team of experienced individuals to evaluate company marketing plan, for both short and long term
§ Provide recommendations for company to gain awareness through social media and PR outlets
§ Evaluate company strengths and weaknesses to suggest a marketing and branding strategy for the company to set
itself apart from competitors such as Craigslist and Monster
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Social Chair Beta Theta Pi Fraternity September 2010 – June 2011
§ Planned and managed social events for the fraternity, being mindful of a limited budget
§ Organized event transportation for guests and ensured everyone got to and from the venue safely
§ Developed a professional relationship with sponsors such as RedBull and Rockstar, in order to supply
complimentary drinks and increase attendance at events
Captain Speech Team September 2005 – June 2007
§ Coached all team members one-on-one on their speech pieces
§ Led and provided team members with the tools needed to succeed in High School Forensics
Member National Honor Society September 2005 – June 2009
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Language Skills: Trilingual (Cantonese, Mandarin, English) – Fluent; Speech (10 years) – See below for awards
Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook; 60 WPM; Operate both Mac and Windows
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:
National Forensics League Speech and Debate UC Berkeley Invitational
§ § 1st place - Duo Interpretation (2008)
2nd in the Nation - Duo Interpretation (2008)
§ Yale University Invitational
7th in the Nation - Duo Interpretation (2007)
§ 1st place - Duo Interpretation (2009)
§ California State Champion - Duo
San Marino High School Forensics
Interpretation (2008)
§ Best Speaker Award (2007, 2008)