Zach Young

Zach young

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location of Zach YoungSt John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Account Manager at HeyOrca | Helping Social Media Teams Take Back Their Day and Fight Burnout

  • Education

    • Mount pearl senior high

      2009 - 2011

      Activities and Societies: Various sports teams High school laid the ground work for my post secondary education. In High School I was able to learn basic educational skills but also grow and develop my independence, prioritization, and presentation type skills.

    • Memorial university, newfoundland and labrador

      2016 - 2017
      Bachelor of arts (b.a.) communications studies
    • Memorial university, newfoundland and labrador

      2011 - 2016
      Bachelor of commerce (b.com.) marketing concentration graduated on deans list

      Activities and Societies: Memorial University Sea~Hawks Varsity Curling Team University has taught me an extraordinary amount and has helped me attack my goals with immense focus. It is important to stress while my post secondary education is a major asset of mine, I also enjoy to grow independently of that. I enjoy supplementing my academic education with other forms of knowledge such as books and podcasts. I have found having this two step approach has grown my knowledge base immensely and has made me a more well rounded individual. I've learned so much thus… Show more University has taught me an extraordinary amount and has helped me attack my goals with immense focus. It is important to stress while my post secondary education is a major asset of mine, I also enjoy to grow independently of that. I enjoy supplementing my academic education with other forms of knowledge such as books and podcasts. I have found having this two step approach has grown my knowledge base immensely and has made me a more well rounded individual. I've learned so much thus far in my undergraduate journey. I have learned time management skills, prioritization, the ability to perform under pressure, presentation skills, and most importantly how to talk, communicate effectively with others. The work term sections of my Commerce degree have taught me to assimilate into different company cultures, how to build rapport, and how to perform many different tasks, many different ways. Show less

  • Experience

    • Fun 'n' fast

      Apr 2009 - Aug 2013
      Marketing assistant

      Worked in a variety of positions including marketing, customer service and employee relations. Duties included attending meetings with supplier representatives, monitoring J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction index and implementing remedial actions, developing an employee procedural manual, ordering promotional product, placing inventory orders, organizing staff events, and assisting in various marketing projects.

    • Sport newfoundland and labrador

      Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
      Marketing student (co-op program)

      Worked as a marketing assistant. Main objective was to market the Stars and Legends awards Gala. Also completed a country-wide review with regards to Provincial Sport Organization engagement. Other duties included event logistics, assisting in the development of a comprehensive marketing plan, assisting with partnership activation, and assisting with communications elements pre and post event.

    • Cox & palmer

      Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
      Marketing student (co-op program)

      Worked as a marketing assistant, which included event management (logistics, registration, venue set up, onsite assistance at events), sponsorship assistance (coordinating various ticket requests for lawyers/clients, booking tables and coordinating firm attendees), marketing database maintenance, promotional material & merchandise coordination (inventory, ordering, filling swag requests), research and content development.

    • Fun 'n' fast

      May 2015 - now
      Manager of digital marketing

      - Continuously Strategizing with Dealer Principal on various marketing initiatives that highlights the unique voice of the Dealership while simultaneously compliments and strengthens the national marketing efforts of BRP.- Transitioned Dealerships e-commerce efforts into an independent stand-alone e-commerce platform in order secure better control and direction over digital product sales and time-sensitive promotions. My main duties include re-branding the entire Fun 'n' Fast brand including everything from the external signage to re configuring the overall retail environment and customer experience. Other tasks include refreshing the company website as well as strategic media planning and buying. Show less

    • Ray creative agency

      Jun 2016 - Sept 2016
      Account executive intern

      Worked in a fast paced environment, assisted in both the creation and execution of creative branding campaigns for a multitude of different clients, built strong professional relationships with clients while managing projects effectively and efficiently.

    • School milk foundation of newfoundland and labrador

      Nov 2017 - Feb 2021
      Marketing coordinator

      - Enlisted to Marketing Committee responsible for liaising with Marketing Agency on Provincial Fluid Milk Marketing Campaign. - Oversaw and provided feedback when necessary on the development and direction (channels) of creative and strategy of Provincial Fluid Milk Marketing Campaign.- Organized Board of Director feedback by conducting research and creating/analyzing agency feedback scorecards.- Responsible for the application, development and submission of various funding opportunity reports.- Digitized the School Milk Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador's marketing and promotion efforts to allow for better analysis of data. - Worked with web development company on creating both an internal and external database and analytics portal to help the foundation run promotions more effectively while also being able to better conduct marketing analysis. Show less

    • Heyorca

      Feb 2021 - now
      Account manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by AMBA NL on Jan 2013
      AMBA NLAssociated with Zach Young