JANICE LIM YUN XIN
+1 (312) 213 8585 janicelyx616@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/janicelyx
Advertising student on Dean’s List, who earned an international scholarship to study at Columbia College Chicago. Combined experience in media planning and events marketing; brand volunteering experience with Tedx Columbia College Chicago, McDonald’s, Bank of America, and Zombie Run Chicago. Enjoys photography and multicultural trends. Lived and worked in US and Malaysia. Fluent in English, Chinese
Marketing Experience Media Planning Intern Sym World (Ad Agency), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Assisted media planning, by reviewing ad landscape, suggesting media tactics, and creating media charts. Assessed 3 client prospects in ad opportunities
June – July 2014
Marketing Intern January – May 2014 Raymi Productions, Chicago, IL Coordinated event planning, by researching vendors in beauty and fashion categories across 6 states, and overseeing CRM vendors database. Designed event flyers. Assisted event operations, by managing guest lists and door check-in, at Taste of Gold Coast, Mac & Cheese. Production Coordinator May – September 2011 Musicast Productions House, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Assisted the Production Manager with event logistics and promotions. Prepared schedules for 15 judges, 30 crew members, and 250 performers. Led catering team for a month long event. Gained major sponsorships for “My Challenge” event. Managed around 800 ticket orders while serving as primary contact for all guests.
Skills Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, CRM, MRI+, Kantar SRDS, and Adobe Photoshop and InDesign Hobbies: Photography, event decorating and crafts, event hosting and planning, and golf Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Malay
Volunteer Experience TEDx Columbia College Chicago – Creative Momentum, Chicago, IL McDonald’s Chicago Festival Thanksgiving Parade, Chicago, IL Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
April 2015 November 2013 October 2013
Award 1st Place of AAF District 6 Regionals NSAC 2015 (as a Researcher & Media Planner) 1st Place of One Club Creative Boot Camp 2015 (as a Strategic Planner)
April 2015 March 2015
Education BA in Marketing Communication: Advertising, Columbia College Chicago (GPA: 3.8) May 2015 BA in American Studies, Taylor’s University (Malaysia) January 2010 – June 2012