Izzy Chung

Experience

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  Pinewood School - Upper Campus

  May 2017 - May 2019

  Associated Student Body Leadership

  As the ASB Secretary, I compiled notes from meetings three times a week and improved communication among team members. Additionally, I collaborated with other ASB representatives to implement events to create a more inclusive school environment and raise money through selling goods, providing food delivery services, and organizing other fundraisers to reduce the price of expensive school activities.As the ASB Sports Representative, I oversaw all sporting events and notified each grade’s sport representative about upcoming intramural activities. I also founded the tradition of a Splash-A-Thon to encourage community engagement in varsity basketball games as well as fundraise approximately $3,500 for school events such as Formal and Prom. Show less

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  Poké House

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2020

  Associate

  At Poké House, I prepared meals on the food service line, operated the cash register and handled transactions with customers, and collaborated with coworkers to maximize efficiency. Through interacting with customers on a daily basis, I learned how to provide quality customer service and quickly solved customer inquiries in a fast pace work environment.

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  Decker & Co.

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2020

  Research Intern

  Decker & Co. is the only U.S.-based specialist brokerage covering all of Asia and connects investors with local company management teams through on-site visits, U.S. roadshows, conferences, and research. During my internship, I assessed multiple businesses and composed reports highlighting the company's market, valuation and growth, and competitors as well as conducting several favorable stock analysis. Furthermore, I researched and updated the international holdings for funds held by certain companies, contacted 290+ family offices to formulate a directory, and curated the news for articles on equity deals happening around the ASEAN, South Asia, and China/HK markets. Show less

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  AIESEC

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

  Incoming Global Talent Vice President and Business Development Leader

  AIESEC is an international youth-run, non-governmental and not-for-profit organization that provides young people with leadership development, cross-cultural internships, and global volunteer exchange experiences.My role as Vice President of Incoming Global Talent include: - Executing and diversifying business-to-business marketing strategies to sell the Global Internship Product-Spearheading the development of the Internship Product during the pandemic by restructuring team dynamics and onboarding a team of 9 to conduct sales and external outreach- Empowering and consulting members to work on passion projects and to reach their end goals personally and professionally - Communicating with hiring managers, supervisors, and EPs in sales meetings to establish partnerships as well as ensure a quality exchange experience- Conducting industry, client-behavior, and market research to drive sales operations Show less

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  Torch Global Inc.

  Feb 2021 - Jun 2021

  Business Developer

  Torch Global is a startup created by health, engineering, and design experts at the University of Southern California with the purpose of providing a low-cost, low-tech solution to increase comfort in tents and makeshift structures for vulnerable populations across the globe. For this internship, I worked on a team to head Torch’s introduction into e-commerce and new ventures by conducting a market analysis of the camping industry as well as performing outreach to camping and outdoor organizations and clubs. Furthermore, I assisted in designing Google and Facebook Ads and creating a website for our product. Show less

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  CloudKitchens

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

  Growth Operation Intern

  CaterMate is a corporate meal delivery services customized to fit team needs‍.As a growth operations intern, I:- Performed 50 - 80 cold calls a day to potential clients across the United States- Introduced a new marketing campaign with the highest lead conversion in openers for cold calls -Researched ad avenues and SEO implementations for Google search, composed advertisement schemes for Google Ads, and designed Facebook Ad flyers -Conducted and analyzed market research for potential international expansion. Show less

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  Global Minds Network

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Global Development Intern

  An international advisory network with a mission to facilitate global innovation and multicultural collaboration in order to accelerate organizational performance and international market success. Our Global Innovation Readiness solutions empower leaders and teams to collaborate and innovate for global and local impact.As a Global Development Intern, I formulated outreach campaigns, supported and evaluated the launch of Empower Social Entrepreneurship Program in Ghana, and coordinated GMN Connect forums for international leaders around the world to meet and share their insights. Additionally, I designed the GMN newsletter as well as developed GMN's social media platforms to increase engagement and drive traffic to their website and YouTube channel. Show less

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  Parkes Philanthropy

  Sept 2021 - Jan 2022

  Social Impact Consulting and Business Development Intern

  Parkes Philanthropy is a social impact consulting firm dedicated to equipping constituents with the ideas, resources, and support they need to positively impact the world. My role was to support the CEO, COO, and Director of Partnerships. Some responsibilities included:- Researching prospective client organizations and creating internal briefing documents- Building pitch desks and presentations to be shared with prospective clients- Performing research and outreach into companies interested in CSR programs- Tracking client database and sales pipelines with Hubspot and utilizing Airtable software for project management Show less

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  Right To Play

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Strategic Communications and Institutional Research Intern

  Right To Play is a global organisation that uses the transformative power of play - playing sports, playing games - to educate and empower children affected by conflict, poverty and disease.Working in cross-functional teams, I assisted the Strategic Communications Team with the event lifecycle of Right To Play’s 2022 Spring Gala as well as the Brand Partnership Team by producing research briefs and funder reviews of both corporate partner prospects and institutional funder prospects.

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  The Branding Boutique LA

  Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

  Social Media and Business Development Intern

  As a Social Media & Business Development Intern, I work with clients in industries such as beauty, fashion, tech, hospitality, food, beverage, health, tech, and more. Some of my responsibilities include:- Working with the CMO to research market trends & competitive landscape in relevant markets and developing tailored digital and branding strategy - Creating content with Canva and Adobe Illustrator, increasing engagement on social media accounts, developing monthly editorial calendars, and generating monthly KPI reports for clients- Working closely with the Founder & CEO to help identify and research potential clients- Assisting in on-site photoshoot events and using my photography background to create content Show less

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  Wonderfy Inc.

  Nov 2022 - Mar 2023

  Global Business Development Intern

  Wonderfy Inc., is an award-winning Japanese EdTech startup that invented Think!Think!, their flagship product that promotes critical thinking and non-cognitive skills in young children ages 4 to 10 years. My internship as a Global Business Developer includes: -Working closely with the Global Business Development Directors to develop global business expansion strategy for company's core product Think!Think!- Performing market research, competitive analysis and product evaluations on global markets to understand educational landscape- Assisting the development of product marketing & sales strategy including but not limited to social media marketing, school partnerships, research partnerships-Creating, organizing and enhancing existing internal sales & marketing information database- Conducting cold calls, draft and send out cold emails to schools and related organizations- Assisting participation of a wide variety of educational events in the United States Show less

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  Instacoach

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  Business Development Intern

  Instacoach is a Bay-Area startup that allows collegiate and professional athletes to monetize their talents and connect with their community through private lessons. As a Business Development Intern, I played a key role in the growth of a seed startup, actively contributing to various aspects of the business, including marketing, outreach, and relationship building. In this internship, I gained hands-on experience in building a company from its early stages, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in a startup environment. Some of my responsibilities include:- Leading outreach projects by establishing communication with tournament organizers and local athletic clubs, resulting in successful booth setups at physical marketing events and increased brand visibility.- Developing strong relationships with local schools, leveraging newsletter promotions, journalism collaborations, and auctions to effectively promote the company and expand its reach.- Assisting in organizing client information using Mailchimp, enabling targeted and efficient email outreach campaigns to engage potential customers and nurture client relationships. Show less

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  Din Tai Fung Restaurant Group

  Apr 2023 - Jun 2023

  Front of House Support

  After graduating a quarter early from UCLA, I worked at Din Tai Fung, a top 10 gourmet restaurant according to the New York Times. At this role, I was able to improve my customer service, communication, teamwork and multitasking skills. My responsibilities included:- Welcoming customers from diverse backgrounds, ensuring a positive and memorable first impression of the restaurant and contributing to customer satisfaction.- Demonstrating exceptional multitasking skills by efficiently managing various tasks simultaneously, including greeting customers, assisting with table turnover, and providing timely assistance to the waiting staff.- Collaborating seamlessly with fellow employees to create synergy through real-time communication using a walkie-talkie system, enhancing overall efficiency and teamwork and ensuring smooth operations.- Maintaining a clean and organized dining area by assisting in table cleaning and setup, enhancing the overall ambiance for guests and promoting a pleasant dining experience. Show less

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  AMAZN HQ

  Jan 2024 - now

  Brand Partnership & Marketing Fellow Captain

  Over the past few years, AMAZN HQ has become North America’s leading social content network and community gathering organization for Asians and Asian Americans in sports. Through transformative first-of-a-kind sports media coverage, community-building events & culturally-driven athlete marketing, we create new & honest narratives that will open up pathways for the recognition & success of Asians in sports. We’ve built the platform that millions of Asian athletes & sports fans before us dreamt of & millions in the future will root dreams from.Chosen as a Captain, I am managing a team of 7 on the best outreach methods to connect with brands and initiate partnerships with AMAZN HQ for brands for media and event campaigns. With experienced mentors, I will learn the best brand outreach strategies for content and events as well as how to shape and close a partnership proposal. Show less

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  Hive

  Mar 2024 - now

  Business Development Representative

  Hive is the leading provider of cloud-based AI solutions to understand, search, and generate content, and is trusted by hundreds of the world's largest and most innovative organizations. Hive empowers developers with a portfolio of best-in-class, pre-trained AI models, serving billions of customer API requests every month. Hive also offers turnkey software products powered by proprietary AI models and datasets, unlocking breakthrough applications for critical business needs with deep learning and generative AI. Collectively, Hive's technology is transforming approaches to platform integrity / content moderation (including AI-generated content detection), brand protection, sponsorship measurement, context-based ad targeting, and more. Show less